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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.

Robert
From
Canada
Great location. A short walk to Kilkenny Castle. Very good breakfast. A very expansive property with a number of restaurant and bar areas. Plenty of parking on site.
Review score
Very good
2,456 reviews
Price from
£134.34
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.

pat Fitzgibbon
From
Ireland
A relaxing environment Breakfast was fresh plentiful and nice
Review score
Superb
2,522 reviews
Price from
£169.88
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.

Anonymous
From
United Kingdom
The room was nice and the bed was comfortable, everything was clean and the food very good. The staff were pleasant and welcoming. This hotels location was very convenient to everything in Kilkenny.
Review score
Very good
110 reviews
Price from
£84.18
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.

Karen
From
Ireland
Leisure centre was great
Review score
Very good
1,485 reviews
Price from
£131.02
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.

Joanne
From
United Kingdom
The location..... can beat it, and staff were lovely.
Review score
Very good
1,157 reviews
Price from
£126.61
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.

Paul
From
Australia
Bed was superb and very comfortable.
Review score
Fabulous
1,219 reviews
Price from
£153.05
1 night, 2 adults

The Orchard House

Hotel in Kilkenny

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

Barker
From
Canada
It's a little out of town so very quiet, but still close enough to walk. Bed was very comfortable.
Review score
Fabulous
150 reviews
Price from
£85.03
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.

Anonymous
From
Ireland
Location excellent. We had an evening meal & breakfast - the food & service was excellent
Review score
Very good
1,360 reviews
Price from
£189.61
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.

Ray
From
Australia
Big room comfy beds great rain shower and fantastic full Irish breakfast 😋
Review score
Very good
1,275 reviews
Price from
£118.19
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.

Martina
From
Ireland
The second room we stayed in was good
Review score
Very good
1,956 reviews
Price from
£126.69
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    Very good · 1,275 reviews

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

    Guest review
    Staff were lovely, hotel was clean and rooms lovely and warm.
  • Review score
    Very good · 1,956 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Spacious rooms, comfy beds and location was ideal!!
  • Review score
    Very good · 1,157 reviews

    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.

    Guest review
    Staff were outstanding. Looked after us to the best
  • Review score
    Very good · 2,456 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
    Very good · 1,925 reviews

    The Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny is a luxurious 4-star, family-run establishment nestled within 25 acres of parkland, just a short distance from Kilkenny City.

    Guest review
    The facilities the staff and food were all excellent
  • Review score
    Fabulous · 151 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
    Fabulous · 959 reviews

    Zuni Restaurant, Cocktail Bar & Boutique Hotel is located in Kilkenny city centre with free onsite parking.

    Guest review
    Excellent location & wonderful breakfast. Staff lovely.
  • Review score
    Disappointing · 98 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
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    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
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    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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  • From £170.05 per night
    Review score
    Fabulous · 1,219 reviews
    Staff in the hotel are very friendly and welcoming. The location is great as it's in the city centre. Breakfast was lovely and a good choice. Room was nice but basic enough. Beds were very big and comfy which is a great bonus. The staff make this hotel....from the reception staff, bar staff (night porter was lovely and friendly) and the staff in the breakfast room they were all fantastic.
    Guest review by
    Mairead
    Ireland
  • Review score
    Very good · 5,346 reviews
    Fabulous location right by the river in Kilkenny city centre. Awesome terraces in the summer. Real old school, large hotel bar, so stylish. Like from a movie from the beginning of the 20th century. Large and comfortable rooms. Really tasty breakfast. Super friendly staff. Good parking in the yard. Excellent stay.
    Guest review by
    Ville
    Finland
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    Review score
    Good · 834 reviews
    Located approx 20 min lovely walk from City centre, very friendly and helpful staff, room was lovely and comfortable with all amenities you need for a nights stay. Restaurant meal was lovely. Free car parking.
    Guest review by
    Cherie
    Australia
  • From £229.57 per night
    Review score
    Very good · 1,925 reviews
    Really nice hotel for families. Great facilities and a short drive to City Centre. Room clean and comfortable.
    Guest review by
    Sarah
    Ireland
  • Review score
    Superb · 123 reviews
    It's exceptionally close to the city centre. Great location with some great recommendations from the host
    Guest review by
    Chris
    United Kingdom

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