Title: Southeast Ireland Travel Guide: Best of Southeast Ireland, Ireland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeast-Ireland-Hotels.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeast-Ireland-Holiday-Rentals.d6051463.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southeast Ireland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southeast Ireland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeast-Ireland.d6051463.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Southeast Ireland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Irish Agricultural Museum showing heritage elements, a fountain and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090045/b57c350d-511f-4577-9a9a-a65faf3a4ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Irish Agricultural Museum showing heritage elements, a fountain and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090045/b57c350d-511f-4577-9a9a-a65faf3a4ebf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hook Lighthouse which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090055/87d4f684-c863-4629-9e3f-28feab6dd199.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Ross showing street scenes, heritage architecture and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601818/b866af87-e319-4b4d-902e-4e8d6eb70f84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Ross which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601818/94a79fb4-f7f4-42e0-aa6e-7d9be102c0d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Southeast Ireland Video Where to stay ## Southeast Ireland Travel Guide Video ### Where to stay in Southeast Ireland ![Kilkenny City Centre which includes a river or creek, a bridge and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981693529/f54ea844-9304-4acc-b3fa-e80f5c81333d.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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Kilkenny-City-Centre.dx553248633981693529) ![Kilkenny Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921516177654784000/80dc175a-bce6-4f4c-ad70-36e33ee3d24e.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) ![Castillo de Kilkenny. Ciudad de Kilkenny. Condado de Kilkenny. Sureste de Irlanda.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921517130946875392/00fcfa64-fb63-4c26-b276-a23588e3d6a4.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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey. [](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) ### Deansground While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Deansground.dx921518099438723072) ![Main facade of Kilkenny Castle, a historic landmark in the town of Kilkenny, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007543/70848580-971b-4ca5-ba21-ce0f6aec3fef.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 Watershed. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Lyrath.dx553248635976007543) ![Kilkenny Castle during the day in Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/921519065978347520/04bf67a0-fe9f-4292-9e9b-9e2eaff7fd03.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 Black Abbey. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Walkinslough.dx921519065978347520) - Top hotels in Southeast Ireland - Top Holiday Rentals in Southeast Ireland ![Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/522600/522510/2d69ee91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny £121 3 Feb - 4 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Nice stay went to go book a second night but told me we couldn’t but could book it online no problem. But only after we got told no available rooms had made our mind up we choose not to book online and left. They lost out as it was a family stay. Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=522510&PinnedHotelID=522510&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) ![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 £80 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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! (294 reviews) Friendly welcome and clean rooms Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=1183111&PinnedHotelID=1183111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) ![Waterford Marina Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/439000/438903/ac2d136c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterford Marina Hotel Canada Street Waterford Waterford £85 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) The room was lovely. The hotel was lovely. We did not have breakfast. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=438903&PinnedHotelID=438903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6051463) [See all 557 properties in Southeast Ireland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6051463) 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. ![Mattys Pub & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110070000/110065500/110065423/27588ffc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mattys Pub & Apartments Royal oak, bagenalstown Muine Bheag Carlow Stay at this spa apartment in Muine Bheag. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Royal Oak Distillery and Ballyloughan Castle ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews) the shower could use a curtain Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muine-Bheag-Hotels-Mattys-Pub-Apartments.h110065423.Hotel-Information) ![The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109904900/109904882/a8b3e0d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens Kilmeaden Waterford Waterford Stay at this cabin in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford and Suir ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) The huts and gardens were fantastic. The huts had everything you needed and were clean and tidy. Loved sitting in the hot tub at night watching the bats! Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Hotels-The-Forest-At-Mount-Congreve-Gardens.h109904882.Hotel-Information) ![Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113420000/113417900/113417885/38dc302e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ewings Bar & Self-Catering Accommodation Hay Market Carlow Carlow Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Carlow. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Carlow Town Park and Gold Rush Casino are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews) From the loading bay in front of the property, it’s a step over the pavement to the bar, where there was a welcome and an efficient introduction to the building. Access is easy with a key fob. The room was cosy and clean. I didn’t use the kitchen but it looked clean too. The location is right in ... 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