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Our top choices for Kilkenny Castle hotels

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1. Pembroke Hotel

Pembroke Hotel
4.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.2 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location for visiting Kilkenny"
Canada
Teresa
The price is ฿4,970
฿5,641 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Pembroke Hotel
A dining area with a bar, featuring a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wine rack.

2. Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.3 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (974 reviews)
"Nice hotel, central location, good breakfast. We liked it and would stay there again"
United States
Charles
The price is ฿4,547
฿5,161 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a dining set.

3. Glendine Lodge

Glendine Lodge
3.0 star property
1.9 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Clean, newly renovated rooms. Very friendly staff. Good food."
United States
Lindsey
The price is ฿3,853
฿4,373 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Glendine Lodge
A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a green sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.

4. The Club House Hotel

The Club House Hotel
3.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.2 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (687 reviews)
"Great hotel in a good location. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again."
United States
Gregory
The price is ฿3,909
฿4,437 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Club House Hotel
A hallway with a double door, a framed picture on the wall, and a tiled floor.

5. No 13 Townhouse

No 13 Townhouse
2.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.3 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"The room was clean , a convenient location center of town"
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is ฿4,472
฿5,076 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
No 13 Townhouse
A hotel lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

6. Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
2.2 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (238 reviews)
"Friendly staff and clean accommodations."
United States
Bryan
The price is ฿2,979
฿3,381 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
A spa area with two reclining chairs, a table with fruit and a drink, and ambient lighting.

7. Newpark Hotel

Newpark Hotel
4.0 star property
Newpark, 1.6 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (790 reviews)
"Great family hotel"
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is ฿6,294
฿7,144 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Newpark Hotel
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and umbrellas, a stone building with a traditional architectural style, and a clear evening sky.

8. Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel Kilkenny
4.0 star property
Walkinslough, 1.1 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Our check-in was excellent, helpful staff. Breakfast and service were very good. Rooms were very clean and looked to appear newly remodeled."
United States
Ray
The price is ฿4,914
฿5,578 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Kilkenny
A stone interior with arched windows and a glass railing.

9. Kilford Arms Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.5 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (906 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable, staff was very helpful and it is close to many pubs and shops. Had a wonderful stay and would stay there again!"
United States
Victoria
The price is ฿4,081
฿4,632 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kilford Arms Hotel
A staircase with red carpet leading to a seating area with leather chairs and a bookshelf.

10. Berkeley House

Berkeley House
2.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.2 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Room was spotlessly clean , shower was amazing. Fantastic stay would not hesitate to stay there again."
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is ฿3,280
฿3,722 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Berkeley House
A modern building with a glass entrance, interior seating, and a bar area.

11. Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
4.0 star property
Smithsland, 1.7 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"This was a nice stay. The staff was really friendly and very helpful. Rooms were nice and clean. Minutes away from downtown area with wonderful shops, restaurants and museums. This was the best stop on our five day trip in Ireland had so much fun there."
United States
Latoya
The price is ฿4,273
฿4,850 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

12. SpringHill Hotel

SpringHill Hotel
3.0 star property
2 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (428 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with great staff."
United Kingdom
Margaret
The price is ฿3,816
฿4,332 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
SpringHill Hotel
A patio area with wicker furniture, a glass-top table, and a potted plant.

13. Rafter'S Gastropub

Rafter'S Gastropub
3.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.3 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (234 reviews)
"Location is fantastic! Room was clean and bed was very comfortable!! Breakfast was very good!"
Canada
Shelly
The price is ฿3,886
฿4,410 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rafter'S Gastropub
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a bottle of champagne, and strawberries.

14. Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
2.0 star property
Kilkenny City Centre, 0.2 km from Kilkenny Castle
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
The price is ฿5,045
฿5,757 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Sauna

15. Avalon House Hotel

Avalon House Hotel
3.5 star property
17.5 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (202 reviews)
"Lovely place, nice and clean, wonderful staff"
Canada
Tara
The price is ฿3,847
฿4,366 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Avalon House Hotel
A small building with a blue door, a clock, and a charging station for a blue car.

16. Mattys Pub & Apartments

Mattys Pub & Apartments
4.0 star property
18.7 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Easy access, great place."
Canada
Sandra
The price is ฿3,596
฿4,081 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mattys Pub & Apartments
A spacious indoor area with a long bench, dining table, and chairs, featuring a brick wall and large windows.

17. Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre

Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
5.0 star property
Lyrath, 3.5 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (716 reviews)
"Excellent stay as always."
United Kingdom
Darren
The price is ฿7,013
฿8,600 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
A building with a stone facade, a clock tower, and a warm-lit entrance.

18. Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
5.0 star property
14.4 km from Kilkenny Castle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (512 reviews)
"Wonderful stay - wished we could have stayed longer"
United Kingdom
Andrew
The price is ฿7,321
฿8,309 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
A room with striped sofas, a chandelier, and large windows.

19. Uppercourt Manor

Uppercourt Manor
2.0 star property
13.4 km from Kilkenny Castle
The price is ฿7,377
฿8,372 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Uppercourt Manor
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Compare popular hotels close to Kilkenny Castle

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A person in a robe standing by a window with a view of a castle.
Pembroke Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
A dining area with a bar, featuring a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wine rack.
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
974 reviews
View
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a dining set.
Glendine Lodge
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviews
View
A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a green sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.
The Club House Hotel
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
687 reviews
View
A hallway with a double door, a framed picture on the wall, and a tiled floor.
No 13 Townhouse
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
16 reviews
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Top Kilkenny Castle Hotel Reviews

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff. Beautiful hotel. Great breakfast"
Shawna 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Kilkenny Castle

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
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.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Kilkenny Castle?
Kilkenny Castle is located in a historic area of Kilkenny known for its bar scene and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 28 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Kilkenny Castle?
Adjacent to Kilkenny Castle, The Club House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options close by include Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel and Hotel Kilkenny.
How many hotels will I find close to Kilkenny Castle?
Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Kilkenny Castle.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Kilkenny Castle, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Kilkenny Castle.
What can I see and do near Kilkenny Castle?
Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Butler House, St Mary's Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist Church. Create some family memories at The National Reptile Zoo and laser Combat Kilkenny. At St. Mary's Medieval Mile Museum, The Hub and Butler Gallery, you'll experience some of the local culture.