Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide

Kilkenny

A stone bridge over a calm river, boats docked at a pier, and buildings with "Matt The Mullers" signage.
A river with a bridge, a castle, and colorful buildings.
A stone bridge over a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and historic buildings.
A historic stone building with arched windows and flower boxes.
A street with stone buildings, a red door, and a sign for 'Matt the Millers Bar & Restaurant'.

Stay near popular Kilkenny City Centre attractions

A church interior with stained glass windows, stone walls, and wooden pews.

St. Canice's Cathedral

9.4/5 (103 reviews)
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
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Things to do

Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views

฿568
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

฿379
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Couple observing beautiful scenery in Wicklow.

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

฿1,516
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny Day Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

฿1,516
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Picture 3 for Activity Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience

฿834
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour

The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour

฿417
per adult
The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

4 out of 5
Ormonde Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The price is ฿6,294 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,294
฿7,144 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"There is no AC and we were promised fans (they never gave them) when it was 90 degrees. Beware of staying here in the summer! Gym is OLD!!!!! Worst night of our trip!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
The Club House Hotel

The Club House Hotel

2 out of 5
Patrick Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The price is ฿4,687 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿4,687
฿5,320 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews)
"Great location for walking to the castle, pubs, and shopping. The hotel has vintage character and charm of an older hotel. Our room seemed like a newer addition, and was very clean and spacious, with comfortable bed and linens. We had a wonderful dinner in the hotel restaurant, and the wait staff ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026

The Club House Hotel
Kilford Arms Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The price is ฿5,484 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,484
฿6,224 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions John ...
8.4/10 Very good! (839 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and pub food was good."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
Pembroke Hotel

Pembroke Hotel

4 out of 5
11 Patrick Street Kilkenny
The price is ฿7,700 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
฿7,700
฿8,739 total
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice quiet room. Very helpful staff. Nice breakfast and restaurant on site."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Pembroke Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

4 out of 5
1 Ormonde Street Kilkenny County Kilkenny
The price is ฿7,332 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿7,332
฿8,321 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (903 reviews)
"Hotel is OK but I was expecting something better. Staff was nice and kind, room and hotel quite clean; it was hot and rooms are not air conditioned, but the worst was windows are not allowed to open but a small space. Experience was not good at all, we could not sleep well because of hot. In adittion ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

4 out of 5
John Street Kilkenny Kilkenny
The price is ฿6,863 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿6,863
฿7,789 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kilkenny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"The hotel is really nice, the common areas and restaurants are lovely. Breakfast is also good However the garden suits outside of the main building are not well kept. The phone to call reception etc barely worked with a broken cable. The toilet is as stained as the one in a petrol station and no ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
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Where to stay in Kilkenny City Centre

Find the best Kilkenny City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A stone building with a statue of a man, a staircase, and a well-maintained lawn.

Newpark

Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.

Deansground

While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Rothe House.

A large, historic stone castle with multiple towers and arched windows.

Walkinslough

While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.

A historic castle with a large courtyard, a central tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

Smithsland

Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.

A large castle with multiple towers, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a paved pathway leading to the entrance.

Talbotsinch

Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide