Deansground Travel Guide
Kilkenny
Visit Deansground
Things to do

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Kilkenny with a local guide – Walking tour in French
Top hotels in Deansground

The Club House Hotel
"Our room was very basic as I think we were in the old part of the hotel. Saying that the room was spotless Food in the bar was excellent and the staff were very good"
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
"the location is a few klms from the town centre, which is quite a walk. The hotel entrance is at the back and you need to walk through a very busy carpark and enter around the back. the rooms are a strange mix of old and new, and the main weakness was no fridge and little ventilation. The room we ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
"The location was within walking distance to a very quaint and historic town. The staff were all super friendly and helpful. The Inn is very old and so much fun to explore. The rooms had the basic necessities and everything was clean."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
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Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Pembroke Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Where to stay in Deansground

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.

Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The National Reptile Zoo and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Lyrath
While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.





