With Medieval Kilkenny as a backdrop, this 18th century hotel is located in a cultural and artistic hot spot. The main shopping area is only 2 minutes away.
Steve
United Kingdom
Good location, pleasant and helpful staff.
I asked for a room with a walk in shower and they obliged.
Really enjoyed my stay
In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves the best of local produce.
Barry
Ireland
Location excellent. Rooms nice. Barmen were brilliant 👍
Price was very reasonable.
Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4-star boutique hotel located behind Kilkenny Castle. The property offers air-conditioned rooms, dining, drinks, Mint Medispa and corporate facilities.
Brahim
Netherlands
Nice people, good service, clean hotel, nice rooms
With a stunning outdoor infinity pool, a hot tub, and an Aveda spa, Newpark Hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from Kilkenny centre. The house is set within 40 acres of parkland and beautiful gardens.
With free parking and free WiFi, this stylish hotel is located on Kilkenny's ring road, a 20-minute walk from Kilkenny city centre.
Mark
United Kingdom
Nice clean, spacious room. Great location and service. All staff lovely especially Chris on reception who went out of her way to make our stay perfect.
With Medieval Kilkenny as a backdrop, this 18th century hotel is located in a cultural and artistic hot spot. The main shopping area is only 2 minutes away.
Location was great. Dinner and breakfast very good
In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves the best of local produce.
Location, easy access to everything and bar is nice
Located in the Kilkenny City Centre district in Kilkenny, Parliament Inn offers 3-star rooms with free WiFi.
FAQs about hotels in Kilkenny
On average, 3-star hotels in Kilkenny cost £137 per night, and 4-star hotels in Kilkenny are £183 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Kilkenny can on average be found for £262 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Kilkenny this weekend is £167 or, for a 4-star hotel, £256. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Kilkenny for this weekend cost on average around £357 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £135 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Kilkenny for tonight. You'll pay on average around £174 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Kilkenny will cost around £241 (based on Booking.com prices).
Spirited Kilkenny was Ireland’s capital in the Middle Ages and although many monuments remain from back then, it’s now best known for the 'craic'. Kilkenny cream ale flows in pubs forming part of its legendary nightlife and tours of Smithwick’s showcase Ireland’s oldest operating brewery, on grounds containing the St Francis Abbey ruins.
Kilkenny has the most medieval churches in Ireland. Dating to the 13th-century are the Black Abbey and St Canice’s Cathedral, next to the Round Tower - the only remains of a 9th-century monastery founded by the saint.
Medieval streets, inns and wall remnants still stand, but the most impressive attraction is Kilkenny Castle, in large gardens by the River Nore. The 3-turreted fortress was a former home of the once powerful Butler family.
The Parade leads from here past high street shops to The Tholsel – the porticoed town hall. The Elizabethan merchants’ residence Rothe House is in a similar style. Wandering the colourful streets you can’t fail to notice buildings named after cats, a reference to the residents’ dogged determination. Local hurling team The Cats play at Nowlan Park, and the city hosts the annual Cat Laughs comedy festival, amongst others.
Booking.com’s Kilkenny accommodation includes hotels with spas and pools, and city centre guest houses near the train station.
The imposing Norman castle complex which is 900+ years old...
The imposing Norman castle complex which is 900+ years old is largely intact and well worth a visit even if you think you are not a 'history person'. Guided tour is worthwhile. Also visit the artists workshops in the stables complex opposite as well as adjacent park and gardens.
After the castle go to the related St. Canice's Cathedral. The streets between still have a historic character with old buildings and shop fronts and plenty of places to shop, eat and drink with a predominance of independent traders. Kilkenny is compact and easy to walk round but people with mobility difficulties should check as some parts are steep or served by steps. Kilkenny is close to the main motorway network and would make a good touring base.
joan bryson
Ireland
10
Scored 10
The best city in Ireland for partying and everyone is so...
The best city in Ireland for partying and everyone is so friendly. Loads of bars and pubs and all fab in their own way. My favourite place in Ireland !
Ate in an old fashioned tavern off the high st and food great.
Wether its a couples weekend on groups of golfers, stags etc its a top place
Jason
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
We visited for a boys weekend away, 9 years after our last...
We visited for a boys weekend away, 9 years after our last visit and it did not disappoint. So many great independent bars to work your way through, all in close proximity, most with an authentic Iriah feel to them. As usual, the Irish welcome is excellent with live music on tap too. Great place for a boozy weekend.
Andrew
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I like this tiny and warm, friendly city.
I like this tiny and warm, friendly city. During my stay there everything is amazing and interesting. Unfortunately there is no public transportation to Dunmore cave, otherwise I would like to visit there.
Roswita Chen
Taiwan
10
Scored 10
I loved this mediaeval city .bursting with history and...
I loved this mediaeval city .bursting with history and street art , culture, and so many unique and quirky shops. I also love learning about history and loved how many different places I could see and learn about here. The highlights were the castle tour and the shennagins walking tour .
Zoei Murphy
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
An old medieval town that is not overly touristed.
An old medieval town that is not overly touristed. Lots of lively pubs with friendly local people. I enjoy late night walks and this city seemed completely safe to enjoy at all hours. If you have a car the Rock of Cashel is about an hour away and well worth the trip.
Cathy is an exceptional host and an exceptionally kind human being. She and her niece Kate were both so hospitable and made me feel very welcome. They offered me food, drinks, and even arranged a trip to the reptile museum which I thoroughly enjoyed. The rescue dogs all have very sweet temperaments and getting to pet them was an added bonus :P the location was great, a short walk from the city centre, and the room was very clean and excellent value for money.
This is probably the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at in my life! We have been traveling all around Ireland and we still are raving about our stay! The room was beautiful, the breakfast was absolutely amazing, had dinner there as well and it was sooo good. The staff hospitality best people ever!!! Would come back to Kilkenny just to stay here!!
Fabulous location right by the river in Kilkenny city centre. Awesome terraces in the summer. Real old school, large hotel bar, so stylish. Like from a movie from the beginning of the 20th century. Large and comfortable rooms. Really tasty breakfast. Super friendly staff. Good parking in the yard. Excellent stay.
Breakfast was good! We can tell the management’s effort by keeping up the hotel. Small personal touches such as bottled water and cookies, and we are happy to have wash cloths as we rarely find them in any hotels in UK and Ireland. The beddings and towels are clean and smells clean.
Hotel had great facilities, staff were excellent and rooms were very comfortable. It was is a good location (although 10 minute taxi ride to city centre) and would definitely stay again. Pool facilities were lovely.
Wonderful Full Irish Breakfast. A Hostess with the mosteth - even helped carry in our luggage! Close to the heart of Kilkenny city centre; easy, short walk to about anywhere. You can't beat the price!
Fantastic location, right in the city centre. Triple room was v spacious, huge double bed. Beautiful artwork on the walls, lovely garden out the back with direct access to the Kilkenny Design studios.
Very clean and comfortable rooms. A very modern and well kept hotel. Excellent value. Located within an industrial park so lots of parking and close to the centre of town.
Staff were very welcoming and the service was excellent. I chose the hotel for its location and car parking facilities as I wanted to be in the City Centre.
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