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.
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.
Tracey
United Kingdom
Everything. Great bed rooms. Very clean. Staff are so so friendly and helpful. Food is great with a great selection to choose from. Music every night. 2 bars attached to the hotel. Good safe access to car park. Great location. Everything walking distance. Also you can not hear the music from the 2 bars when in bed. :)
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.
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.
Alberto
Italy
We only stayed one night, but Newpark Hotel was the perfect base for exploring the beautiful and mysterious city of Kilkenny. The staff were friendly and communicative, the lobby was lovely, and our room was spacious and clean. Breakfast offered a good variety. Everything went smoothly.
Welcome to Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel! We’ve recently undergone a complete renovation of the property and are excited to welcome guests back to the hotel.
The colours and it wasn’t too big, beds were comfy
Situated in Kilkenny, 1.8 km from Kilkenny Railway Station, The Orchard House features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Room was great and clean. Great restaurant below!!!
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
Only 5 minutes' drive from Kilkenny city centre, Troysgate House welcomes all types of travelers to explore the city's castle grounds, old-fashioned shopfronts and historic pubs.
Very nice room very comfortable bed and good shower.
The 4-star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is situated right in the heart of medieval city of Kilkenny. The property is only 2 minute's walk from main street, restaurants, shops and Kilkenny Castle.
Lovely room, fabulous breakfast, will be staying again.
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.
Lovely hotel staff very helpful food very good and
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.
Everything..
I'm going to book again for halloween
Set amidst 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City.
Everything was so good and really good for relaxing
FAQs about hotels in Kilkenny
On average, 3-star hotels in Kilkenny cost £146 per night, and 4-star hotels in Kilkenny are £192 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Kilkenny can on average be found for £260 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £112 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Kilkenny for tonight. You'll pay on average around £189 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Kilkenny will cost around £242 (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.
Friendly. Clean. Loved the side streets/alleyways.
Friendly. Clean. Loved the side streets/alleyways. So many little shops with great choice of different goods. For a photogragher it's s like being a child in a sweet shop. Class place to spend a few days just snapping.
Tim
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
The grounds at the Kilkenny castle were amazing.
The grounds at the Kilkenny castle were amazing. We should have given ourselves a little more time to tour that attraction.
We spent an evening at Matt the Miller’s pub and had a delightful experience.
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Anonymous
Canada
Scored 10
10
Kilkenny is a beautiful old town with a lot of history to it...
Kilkenny is a beautiful old town with a lot of history to it, very easy to explore on foot, great little cafés, restaurants, pubs, and lots of cultural activities throughout the year. Definitely not to be missed when exploring Ireland
Andrea
Ireland
Scored 10
10
This small city has a lot to offer!
This small city has a lot to offer! The city centre is very walkable and the sites are close together. We did venture out by car a few miles one day to take a falconry class at Lyrath Estate and it was a highlight of our vacation. We spent two days in Kilkenny and I wish it would have been four days. We arrived right before the start of the annual Arts Festival. Judging by the festival booklet, the event itself is worth a trip back!
Caroline
United States
Scored 8.0
8.0
Kilkenny is a place i would really recommend to other people...
Kilkenny is a place i would really recommend to other people,
This is a part of Ireland that i really did feel that i was away longer then i was, as there was always places to see and find out about Although Kilkenny is not on the coastline and has no beach really in its area, that would really be the only downfall i would have about it
Yet the scenery around the area is really good and the churches and buildings in the town along with a few hidden walks are great
Murphy
Scored 10
10
Nice atmosphere, plenty of places to eat with some places...
Nice atmosphere, plenty of places to eat with some places catering for gluten free, eg the Fig Tree. Beautiful places to visit eg The Black Abbey, Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House, etc.
St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower were very good but they badly need to give more warnings to people climbing to the top of the tower. It's nothing like climbing the steps in a medieval tower. It's almost perpendicular in places and stepping from the ladder to the landing on each floor requires caution. Everything is very carefully renovated and maintained but there are still dangers and I feel they should be made more explicitly clear.
There's a wide range of shopping options from cheap and cheerful to boutique and I particularly loved the beautiful local crafts - some lovely little shops across from the castle.
Shopkeepers and hospitality staff were great.
I was out and about from 9-7 each day and felt completely safe. One thing I didn't like was a couple of groups of kids going around the streets and into shops intimidating shopkeepers, roaring and shouting. They didn't seem to bother with tourists but I'd watch my handbag nonetheless.
I didn't sample the nightlife and stayed outside the city centre.
Overall a lovely visit, so glad I went!
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.
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