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Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny is located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny, within walking distance of Kilkenny Castle, shopping, the theatre, and bars.

N
Niamh
From
Ireland
Staff were lovely.
Review score
Very good
2,465 reviews
Price from
€ 158
1 night, 2 adults

Lyrath Estate

Hotel in Kilkenny

Set amidst 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City.

G
Gary
From
Ireland
Lyrath is a lovely relaxing setting for a break. The room was lovely and the rest of the hotel is luxurious. The food and staff were very good and the grounds are great for walking and/or relaxing.
Review score
Superb
2,520 reviews
Price from
€ 199.80
1 night, 2 adults

Club House Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

With Medieval Kilkenny as a backdrop, this 18th century hotel is located in a cultural and artistic hot spot. The main shopping area is only 2 minutes away.

R
Rochelle
From
New Zealand
Very quirky hotel in the heart of Kilkenny
Review score
Very good
144 reviews
Price from
€ 99
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny

With a pool and hot tub, the chic Hotel Kilkenny is located on the city’s ring road, a 10-minute walk from Kilkenny City centre.

M
Marion
From
Ireland
Didn’t have breakfast. Too expensive.
Review score
Very good
1,484 reviews
Price from
€ 154.10
1 night, 2 adults

Kilford Arms

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves the best of local produce.

S
Susan
From
Ireland
Great location, easy to get to, facilities good.Great to have secure car parking!
Review score
Very good
1,169 reviews
Price from
€ 148.91
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4-star boutique hotel located behind Kilkenny Castle. The property offers air-conditioned rooms, dining, drinks, Mint Medispa and corporate facilities.

d
daniel
From
United Kingdom
Just good quality
Review score
Fabulous
1,225 reviews
Price from
€ 180
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

In Kilkenny city centre, the award-winning Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers luxury accommodation, the new Harper's Restaurant and 2 leading bars.

C
Courtney
From
Australia
Friendly staff and the rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel is stunning and in a fantastic location. I would stay again.
Review score
Very good
1,364 reviews
Price from
€ 223
1 night, 2 adults

The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel in Kilkenny

With free parking and free WiFi, this stylish hotel is located on Kilkenny's ring road, a 20-minute walk from Kilkenny city centre.

F
Furey
From
United States
Savio, Chris, and Johnny were very friendly and attentive. Great ambassadors for the hotel.
Review score
Very good
1,273 reviews
Price from
€ 139
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

The 4-star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is situated right in the heart of medieval city of Kilkenny. The property is only 2 minute's walk from main street, restaurants, shops and Kilkenny Castle.

A
Aaron
From
Ireland
Nice big room.
Review score
Very good
1,949 reviews
Price from
€ 149
1 night, 2 adults

Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny City Centre, Kilkenny

On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, this 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free WiFi.

B
Brighid
From
Ireland
Great location and staff very obliging
Review score
Very good
5,394 reviews
Price from
€ 175
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    Very good · 144 reviews

    With Medieval Kilkenny as a backdrop, this 18th century hotel is located in a cultural and artistic hot spot. The main shopping area is only 2 minutes away.

    Guest review
    Great location. Beautifully maintained and helpful staff
  • Review score
    Good · 845 reviews

    Welcome to Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel! We’ve recently undergone a complete renovation of the property and are excited to welcome guests back to the hotel.

    Guest review
    Very large room and good size bed. Good location
  • Review score
    Very good · 2,465 reviews

    Langtons Hotel Kilkenny is located in the heart of medieval Kilkenny, within walking distance of Kilkenny Castle, shopping, the theatre, and bars.

    Guest review
    beautiful, lovely breakfast, very comfortable rooms
  • Review score
    Fabulous · 162 reviews

    Situated in Kilkenny, 1.8 km from Kilkenny Railway Station, The Orchard House features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

    Guest review
    Amazing staff atmosphere food and room excellent staff
  • Review score
    Disappointing · 99 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, Parliament Inn is located in Kilkenny, less than 1 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 19 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club.

FAQs about hotels in Kilkenny

Craic Larger than Medieval Life

Spirited Kilkenny was Ireland’s capital in the Middle Ages and although many monuments remain from back then, it’s now best known for the 'craic'. Kilkenny cream ale flows in pubs forming part of its legendary nightlife and tours of Smithwick’s showcase Ireland’s oldest operating brewery, on grounds containing the St Francis Abbey ruins.

Kilkenny has the most medieval churches in Ireland. Dating to the 13th-century are the Black Abbey and St Canice’s Cathedral, next to the Round Tower - the only remains of a 9th-century monastery founded by the saint.

Medieval streets, inns and wall remnants still stand, but the most impressive attraction is Kilkenny Castle, in large gardens by the River Nore. The 3-turreted fortress was a former home of the once powerful Butler family.

The Parade leads from here past high street shops to The Tholsel – the porticoed town hall. The Elizabethan merchants’ residence Rothe House is in a similar style. Wandering the colourful streets you can’t fail to notice buildings named after cats, a reference to the residents’ dogged determination. Local hurling team The Cats play at Nowlan Park, and the city hosts the annual Cat Laughs comedy festival, amongst others.

Booking.com’s Kilkenny accommodation includes hotels with spas and pools, and city centre guest houses near the train station.

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What guests said about Kilkenny:

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    Very nice and pleasant town to walk around.

    Very nice and pleasant town to walk around. Castle has contemporary renovations in most parts. We had a bad experience with Rossiters Shoe Repairs in Butterslip Lane with a shoddy and expensive shoe repair (glueing only, lasted for one day!) Historic sites (including Rothe House, St Canices Cathedral and Black Abbey) were easily accessible and well worth visiting. Max the Miller's Pub worth a visit for Irish music and meals.
    Guest review by
    Keith
    Australia
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    It is an absolutely delightful town full of interesting...

    It is an absolutely delightful town full of interesting independent shops and places to eat. The motorised train tour was most enjoyable with a very entertaining driver/guide. We travelled by car from Dublin and were seriously impressed by the main roads compared with the UK.
    Guest review by
    Ian
    United Kingdom
  • Review score

    There was so much history packed into the centre of town...

    There was so much history packed into the centre of town from the Castle at one end of the Medieval Mile to St Canice's Cathedral at the other end. It is all very accessible and interesting. We were not impressed with the Left Bank Gastro Pub but had a beautiful dinner at Petronella where the food was delicious and the service impeccable.
    Guest review by
    Barbara
    Australia
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    Kilkenny was a resonable drive after landing at Dublin...

    Kilkenny was a resonable drive after landing at Dublin airport. The Pembroke Hotel was centrally located to all of the sites in Kilkenny. Walking the town was enjoyable and finding our way around was easy.
    Guest review by
    Dennis
    United States
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    Kilkenny is a wonderful town with friendly people and a lot...

    Kilkenny is a wonderful town with friendly people and a lot of history. The castle is fascinating along with the two churches it makes up the 'Medieval Mile' - a walk and learning worth doing. Plenty of history and restaurants and bars. Originally only went there because I like the beer but it has so much more to offer and really enjoyed the time there.
    Guest review by
    Tim
    Australia
  • Review score

    For us one day was enough to see what we wanted.

    For us one day was enough to see what we wanted. We visited the castle, took the road train which was great and had a nice dinner at Langton’s where we stayed the night. There were several restaurants I could still have tried, and if you had other things you wanted to see in the area, it could be a good base.
    Guest review by
    Kimberly
    United States

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  • Review score
    Fabulous · 1,695 reviews
    The property was perfect. The hosts were very accommodating with an early check in. The room was warm and vibrant. The beds were extra comfy. Bathroom exceeded expectations. Less than a 10 min walk into the city centre so it's close by but not so close that you would struggle with noise outside. Will stay again when in Kilkenny
    Guest review by
    dd.delany
    Ireland
  • From € 195 per night
    Review score
    Very good · 5,394 reviews
    Location of the hotel is superb right in the city centre. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Breakfast was very tasty with a help yourself continental and cooked food choices. Staff were friendly and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Lucy
    United Kingdom
  • From € 213 per night
    Review score
    Very good · 2,465 reviews
    Beautiful, rambling hotel. Lots of different bars, rooms and outside spaces. Good car park to the rear and walking distance to city centre. Will beback.
    Guest review by
    Andrew
    Ireland
  • From € 129 per night
    Review score
    Good · 531 reviews
    Great location, short walk to the city centre. Breakfast was substantial and very tasty. Staff extremely helpful and friendly.
    Guest review by
    connie
    United Kingdom
  • Review score
    Exceptional · 210 reviews
    City centre location…spotlessly clean and modern facilities….great customer service from David & Mary Lawlor.
    Guest review by
    Tony
    Ireland

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