Title: Kilkenny Travel Guide: Best of Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Hotels.d8298.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Holiday-Rentals.d8298.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kilkenny Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kilkenny Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny.d8298.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kilkenny Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Ireland showing farmland, tranquil scenes and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38835-Inistioge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/38000/38836-Inistioge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524867-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524862-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kilkenny](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524522-black-abbey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kilkenny Where to stay Things to do Reviews #### The city of Kilkennyis one of Ireland’s historic gems and lies in the heart of [CountyKilkenny](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny.d6056855.Holidays-City-Breaks) in the southeast corner of the Republic of Ireland. A touristfavourite, the city brims with attractions, including a beautiful castle on thebanks of the River Nore, a fine 13th century cathedral and averitable maze of 17th century alleyways littered with interestingshops and ancient inns. Sometimes known as the‘marble city’ for the local dark marble that features in much of itsarchitecture, Kilkenny is also well placed for someof Ireland’s finest countryside and attractions, from idyllic woodlands and prettyvillages to medieval churches, walking trails and emerald green golf courses. ### Sights in Kilkenny Many regard Kilkennyas Ireland’s medieval capital, and for good reason. With its 6thcentury origins, the city centre is awash with history at almost every turn. Many visitors followwhat’s known as Kilkenny’s ‘Medieval Mile’, atourist trail that loops around the city’s historic landmarks. When you set outon the trail, you’ll come to the sturdy 12th century Norman castle andits gardens, St Canice’s Cathedral — Ireland’s second biggest medievalcathedral — with its striking round tower, and also to [RotheHouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rothe-House-Kilkenny.d6090021.Attraction), a Tudor merchant’s house complete with a museum. You’re spoiled for otherentertainments, too. Art and culture lovers will want to visit the contemporaryIrish crafts on show at the [NationalCraft Gallery](https://www.expedia.co.uk/National-Craft-Gallery-Kilkenny.d6090017.Attraction), while those eager to experience more history will lovewandering around Kilkenny’s other churches, oldinns, priory ruins and cobbled lanes. ### Shopping in Kilkenny Kilkennyis one of Ireland’s best shopping destinations, with myriad independent shopsand retailers tucked down the streets and lanes around the castle. A walk alongthe High Street reveals classy boutiques, gift shops, book emporiums and more,and you’ll find other enticing wares and stores crammed into the medievalalleyways. For big name shops, you should head for the Market Cross ShoppingCentre, where you can browse everything from fashions to sports goods, homewaresand beauty treats. ### Food, Restaurants and Nightlife in Kilkenny With its vibrantatmosphere and eclectic restaurants and bars, Kilkennyis great for food lovers and night owls both. The medieval streets burst withstylish eateries, bistros and wine rooms serving retro and contemporary Irishfood, as well as buzzing tearooms, cafes and cosy pubs ideal for quickrefreshment stops or a sociable pint. If it’s nightlife you’reafter, you’ll find plenty of pubs and bars that host traditional Irish music,dancing and DJ nights, together with arts venues that stage live bands,stand-up comedy and other gigs. ### Out and About in Kilkenny Kilkennyhas no shortage of outdoor activities in and out of town. You may want tostroll around Castle Park with its lovely gardens and ornamental lake, tee off atKilkenny Golf Club or other courses near the city,or tackle the scenic walking trails through the local woodlands andcountryside. Other attractionsinclude the subterranean stalactites and stalagmites of Dunmore Cave, fishingand walks on the Rivers Nore and Barrow, and atmospheric historic monumentssuch as Kells Priory and Jerpoint Abbey. ### Where to stay in Kilkenny ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524865-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kilkenny City Centre 4.5/5(18 area reviews) Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Rothe House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Talbotsinch Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Talbotsinch.dx921516177654784000) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newpark Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Newpark.dx921517130946875392) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Walkinslough While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lyrath While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Lyrath.dx553248635976007543) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Deansground While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Rothe House. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Deansground.dx921518099438723072) - Top hotels in Kilkenny - Top Holiday Rentals in Kilkenny ![Kilford Arms Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9990000/9981800/9981749/4db0f333_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilford Arms Hotel John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny £89 8 Dec - 9 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (755 reviews) Clean and helpful, great food and atmosphere Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F12%2F2025&endDate=09%2F12%2F2025&selected=9981749&PinnedHotelID=9981749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8298) ![The Club House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1183200/1183111/923dee93_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Club House Hotel Patrick Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny £196 13 Dec - 14 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (257 reviews) It is an old Victorian house, so it is not a new or remodeled property, however is clean and has good clean bedding and a decent shower. Breakfast could offer more options but it was good. Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8298) ![Pembroke Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4050000/4044100/4044019/7c1fdc83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pembroke Hotel 11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny £141 17 Nov - 18 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews) Great location and Great Staff in the center of Kilkenny. Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F11%2F2025&endDate=18%2F11%2F2025&selected=4044019&PinnedHotelID=4044019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=8298) [See all 121 properties in Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025®ionId=8298) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Lovers' Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44820000/44818000/44817946/29a74de8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovers' Lodge Kilkenny, Kilkenny (county) Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and laser Combat Kilkenny are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Hotels-Lovers-Lodge.h44817946.Hotel-Information) ![LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285000/99284908/3389f133_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny Kilkenny Stay at this cottage in Kilkenny. Enjoy laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and laser Combat Kilkenny are located nearby. 9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Great place for 7 of us to stay near town for a wedding. Luckily we had decent weather because it was a bit of a walk down into town (20 minutes). All in all good place for 8 people to stay together Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Hotels-LOVERS-LODGE.h99284908.Hotel-Information) ![Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69866800/69866779/72677500_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny Kilkenny, KK Stay at this 3-star apartment in Kilkenny. Enjoy free parking, in-room washers/dryers and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and Kilkenny ... Very nice stay Very nice stay, apartment and location was perfect for our young family, to explore Kilkenny. 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While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Castle-Kilkenny.d6090015.Attraction) ![St. Canice's Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525767-st-canices-cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Canice's Cathedral 4/5(4 reviews) St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Canices-Cathedral-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090025.Attraction) ![Rothe House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525683-rothe-house.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rothe House You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rothe-House-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090021.Attraction) ![St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525805-st-marys-medieval-mile-museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Medieval-Mile-Museum-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d649209758610890752.Attraction) ![St. John the Evangelist Church](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524855-county-kilkenny.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. John the Evangelist Church St. John the Evangelist Church is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-John-The-Evangelist-Church-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d553248621532489534.Attraction) ![Black Abbey](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524522-black-abbey.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Black Abbey You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Black-Abbey-Kilkenny-City-Centre.d6090023.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kilkenny by night](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4095169/ba03be1c-6c95-4a07-9894-bfc8668cdbc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Haunted Dark Tours £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilkenny-haunted-dark-tours.a4095169.activity-details) ![Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/742990/3e757001-f31a-4b02-8e40-7601434eaf46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny £25 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shenanigans-walks-guided-walking-tour-in-kilkenny.a742990.activity-details) ![Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3264300/741b30bc-68b5-4915-afae-50b0ecfbd806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide. £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walk-historic-kilkenny-with-a-qualified-tour-guide.a3264300.activity-details) ![Kilkenny Dark Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47781570/0567f114-822a-43a4-b9d5-b74f8168f6cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny Dark Tours £17 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilkenny-dark-tours.a47781570.activity-details) ![Medieval Mile Walking Trail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46751968/0429e34d-bf86-491f-88a3-9acd22ccd873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medieval Mile Street Tour £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/medieval-mile-street-tour.a46751968.activity-details) ![Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45937165/0012b5f0-b574-4334-b53b-5afea1202d9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience £19 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kilkenny-smithwicks-beer-experience.a45937165.activity-details) [See all activities in Kilkenny](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kilkenny.d8298.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Kilkenny 4.4 Top destination 5 - Excellent 9 4 - Good 12 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Fantastic bars and restaurants. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Cute town to walk around ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller I would come back to this charming town. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller no ### 5/5 - Excellent Alan Great looking town, very characteristic. Good dining options and pubs. ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller A small, traditional Irish town. 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