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
"Overall, a very nice hotel with clean rooms , friendly staff and it’s about a 15 minute walk to the center of town . The town was very busy with car traffic , so I’d suggest parking at the hotel to make it very stress free ."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

The Club House Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Great location and lovely hotel with nice breakfast and use of the leisure centre."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Pembroke Hotel
"Fabulous bedroom, very comfy beds. Food was delicious, breakfast and Dinner. The staff are amazing, we landed at 8.40pm and the chef stayed on to cook us something to eat, even though they closed at 8.45pm. Great location."
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026
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.





