Smithsland Travel Guide
Kilkenny

Visit Smithsland
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 Smithsland

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Laragh House
"Nice and spacious room with a good size bed. The breakfast was really good and it had many different options!"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2019

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
Where to stay in Smithsland

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.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, 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.





