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

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

The Club House Hotel
"Check in was so friendly. The room was awesome. Lots of walking to get to the room so be prepared if you have lots of luggage. Great parking area what was easy to access and lots of parking."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Beautiful hotel and the staff are just so accommodating. Been here 3 Times in the last 2 years and I’ll be back. Thanks again"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Pembroke Hotel

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
"Nice room and very close to a bus stop that goes around the city! If you want breakfast, you can pay to add it on."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
"There was a event that ran late and felt like it was right under my room. Prevented me from getting to sleep until late, after a long few days of travel. Otherwise the stay was fine."
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
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.

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.

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.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill 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.





