Title: Rathdowney Travel Guide: Best of Rathdowney, County Laois Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rathdowney](https://expedia.co.uk/Rathdowney-Hotels.d3000446237.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Rathdowney](https://expedia.co.uk/Rathdowney-Holiday-Rentals.d3000446237.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Rathdowney](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rathdowney.d3000446237.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rathdowney Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rathdowney.d3000446237.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rathdowney Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rathdowney.d3000446237.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rathdowney Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Rathdowney Things to do - Top hotels in Rathdowney - Top Holiday Rentals in Rathdowney ![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 £83 1 Oct - 2 Oct 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! (706 reviews) "Loved our stay here. Hotel is much bigger than what meets the eye from the street (so they were able to accommodate our request for 2 separate beds. I think we essentially got a free upgrade). It's in a good central location, with everything within walking distance. Travel tips: Book a guided tour ..." Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=9981749&PinnedHotelID=9981749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) ![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 £76 12 Oct - 13 Oct 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! (164 reviews) "Right in the middle of the town." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) ![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 £140 16 Oct - 17 Oct 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! (997 reviews) Great (albeit short) stay in Kilkenny "The room was great and the staff very enthusiastic . Great location , easy parking and would happily stay again" Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=4044019&PinnedHotelID=4044019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000446237) [See all 97 properties in Rathdowney](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000446237) 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. ![The Lodge - Rural Tipperary Bordering Kilkenny](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66050000/66046700/66046634/1719f873_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Lodge - Rural Tipperary Bordering Kilkenny Ballingarry, County Tipperary Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Ballingarry. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. 10/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Little bit of rural heaven "It is a gorgeous place. The bed and sofa bed are extremely comfortable. The kitchen and bathroom have everything you need. The hosts go over an beyond to make sure you have a good stay" Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballingarry-Hotels-The-Lodge.h66046634.Hotel-Information) ![Ballybur lodge Mews 1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87420000/87411100/87411083/adb1540e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ballybur lodge Mews 1 Ballybur Lower, Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Cuffesgrange. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and Kells Priory ... 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) "Beautifully decorated, quiet and relaxing, easy commute to Kilkenny with hire car. We really enjoyed our stay. Great communication with host." Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuffesgrange-Hotels-Ballybur-Lodge-Mews-1.h87411083.Hotel-Information) ![Ballybur Lodge Mews 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67431600/67431572/3c0a7bd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ballybur Lodge Mews 2 Ballybur Lower, Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cuffesgrange. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kilkenny Castle and Kells Priory are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) "Just loved our stay here. The apartment was so cozy and clean. Felt completely at home instantly. Had everything anyone needed while on vacation. Close to Kilkenny which has abundance of attractions." 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