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#1 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Tom B
@tombI2473PQ
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2021
Family 40th Birthday
"Very Impressed with this hotel Warm Welcome staff excellent Beautiful Room lovely view of grounds Food Excellent breakfast lunch & dinner Staff Excellent Customer Service."
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#2 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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#3 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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#4 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Anne P
@Anne P
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2024
Had a really lovely stay here
"Myself and 2 sisters really enjoyed our stay at the weekend, we had a really lovely spacious room and everything was spotless and room was very comfortable and cosy , we had lunch on the saturday and breakfast on..."
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#5 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Gary Patrick O
@garypatricko
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2024
Fantastic weekend
"It was a great hotel from start to finish, great service, great room, amazing food (some stuff I wouldn't normally eat but I think I'm converted well worth trying everything) and just a great weekend had by all th..."
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#6 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Inn
bill m
@bill m
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2022
Location- parking-gardens and breakfast- property wins on all
"Helpful front desks and provided a large room with a walk out to the gardens- perfect for morning coffee” the botanical room” very quiet as well."
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#7 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Chris K
@chriskV7168LM
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2023
Good honest hotel with nice staff.
"Room was spacious very clean and modern with lovely rain type shower."
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#8 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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steve sandford
@D782UBsteves
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2021
Ideal For A Mid Week or Weekend Break
"Great location, spacious and clean room serviced daily if required, shower only."
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#9 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Speciality Hotel
Brian M
@Brian M
Reviewed on 30 May 2022
A fantastic wedding venue
"We stayed in a beautiful room overlooking the courtyard."
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#10 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Gerard Duffy
@gmd3d
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2023
Revisit to Kilkenny River Court Hotel
"A wonderful revisit to Kilkenny River Court Hotel once again for business, comfortable room though we found it a bit warm, being greeted by both Jade and Anita was very nice and friendly as were all the staff we m..."
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#11 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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carolannb10
@carolannb10
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2022
Fabulous place so central for everything
"From the moment we arrived staff were welcoming room was spacious clean plenty of everything toiletries towels bedding bottled water etc. food was fab good selection staff can’t do enough for you."
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#12 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Sharon L
@V1796OAsharonl
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2022
Great location, Highly recommended, great value for money..
"We stayed here for 3 nights during midterm with our 3 kids...had a fantastic time, and will most certainly stay here again...Great food, friendly staff, very clean family room.. Great location..Great value for mon..."
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#13 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Guesthouse
Jennifer H
@jenniferhU8074DQ
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2023
Charming country cottage style in the city.
"Very clean, large, comfortable room."
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#14 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Guesthouse
HondaH
@Mad4road19
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2021
Perfect Stay for Perfect Day
"My room was large and overlooked the river - nice and quiet too."
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#15 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Thegooglingcopilot
@thegooglingcopilot
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2022
Well worth a visit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Lovely welcoming staff, nice clean room with lovely bedding and pillows."
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#16 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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PaddingtonBrown
@Linda G
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2023
The people make the place!
"The hotel was built in 1797, so if you’re looking for a modern, hi-tech building, you might look elsewhere BUT if you are looking for lovely people, a clean room, some amazing vintage architecture, and great dinin..."
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#17 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Camping/Caravan site
Leonie F
@leonief974
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2023
Lovely campsite
"This was our last stop over in Ireland on route to get the ferry home from Rosslare. Such a beautiful site. When we arrived there was no one on reception but after ringing the mobile number the owners turned up..."
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#18 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Bed and Breakfast
Navigator06820317497
@Navigator06820317497
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2021
A spectacular and comfortable base for exploring around Kilkenny
"Resplendent with family paintings and period furniture with a beautiful breakfast room and library looking over the river."
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#19 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Small Hotel
annemarie m
@X4910ZAannemariem
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2022
Great service and value for money
"... a gentleman Shown to our room which was a room for 4 one double bed and 3 singles and the room was spotless clean warm and very comfortable We went off shopping for the day arrived back in time for dinner food..."
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#20 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Guesthouse
Hilda B
@hildab655
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2023
Glendine Inn Castlecomer Road Kilkenny
"Great friendly staff and the breakfast on the two days I stayed was generous, tasty and great value for money. Bedroom was basic but clean and comfortable. 15 minute walk into the great medieval city of Kilkenny..."
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#21 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Bed and Breakfast
elliebob297
@elliebob297
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2022
Nice but no view
"The room clean and comfortable, although the bathroom was very small and was difficult to bend down to the cloakroom sized basin."
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#22 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Bed and Breakfast
A M
@A M
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2024
Will definitely stay here again.
"Our room was spotless clean and cozy."
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#23 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Lodge
Almostgreynomad
@Almostgreynomad
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2023
Brilliant location !
"Great location - right in the middle of town.
Owner was super quick to respond. Asked us to text 15 minutes before we arrived and met us there.
If you are driving - there is parking at the back of the Kilford..."
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#24 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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#25 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Bed and Breakfast
mauimoml
@mauimoml
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2017
Perfect location to town
"Thank you Liam for a wonderful stay. The rooms are very big and spacious and the short walk to town is great. Breakfast options are great and the Irish Breakfast is the best. Very filling so do not hesitated to..."
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#26 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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#27 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Bed and Breakfast
scubagator94
@scubagator94
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2023
Peaceful last minute stay
"Wonderful stay! We booked at the last minute on our way from Waterford. We were given an upgrade at no charge. The rural setting is lovely and peaceful. The room and bed were very comfortable and quiet. The..."
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#28 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Inn
IrelandGIJoe
@IrelandGIJoe
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2021
Excellent accommodation for the price
"Excellent room, bathroom & shower."
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#29 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
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Apartment
#30 Best Value of 132 places to stay in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hotels Information
Hotels in Kilkenny | 131 |
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Hotels Prices From | €74 |
Hotels Reviews | 41,166 |
Hotels Photos | 16,003 |
Travel high season | Dec - Feb |
Travel low season | Sep - Nov |
High season avg price | €198 |
Low season avg price | €169 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
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Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
€221
HIGHEST
€90€357
Avg. temperature
6ºC
COLDEST
-2ºC24ºC
Avg. precipitation
103mm
WETTEST
54 mm125 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
€210
€90€357
Avg. temperature
9ºC
-2ºC24ºC
Avg. precipitation
64mm
DRIEST
54 mm125 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
€220
€90€357
Avg. temperature
15ºC
WARMEST
-2ºC24ºC
Avg. precipitation
70mm
54 mm125 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
€188
LOWEST
€90€357
Avg. temperature
11ºC
-2ºC24ºC
Avg. precipitation
95mm
54 mm125 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Kilkenny. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Smithwick's ExperienceLocated in the heart of Kilkenny city, Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is a multi-sensory experience that immerses you in the history of Ireland's oldest ale. Harvested from our land, seasoned by our history, Smithwick’s has been brewed in Ireland since 1710. Enjoying your favourite Smithwick’s Ale, while one of our local staff explains what makes it so unique, makes this one of the most enjoyable tours in Ireland.Read more
- St. Canice's Cathedral & Round TowerSt Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower are an essential part of the structural heritage in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny. This ecclesiastical site was founded in the 6th century and named after St Canice. Cill Channigh is the Gaelic for the Church of Canice, the church that originally stood on the site in the 6th century. The Round Tower is the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny City. Tourists can enjoy climbing the Round Tower capturing great views of the city (weather permitting). St Canice’s Round Tower is one of only two Round Towers that people can climb in Ireland.. Admission fee applies for visit into Cathedral and Round Tower.Read more
- Medieval Mile MuseumLocated on the 13th century site of St Mary's cruciform church and graveyard. As the starting point of the 'Medieval Mile' trail, it brings to life Kilkenny's history as Ireland's premier medieval city. Displays of Kilkenny's civic treasures and replicas of some of the High Crosses of Ossory illustrate the local Gaelic monastic heritage and the ancient city's historic role in Ireland. The Interactive Audio Tour is available throughout the day, and can be downloaded to your personal device. Audio Guides are also available, and come in 5 languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish). Child friendly versions are also available in each language. The LEGO® mini figure Hunt, which sees 10 characters from Kilkenny's history hidden around the museum in the form of LEGO® mini figures has become extremely popular with kids of all ages! School tours, language schools and third level, please see our website for costings and booking information.Read more
- Jerpoint ParkAt Jerpoint Park we strive to immerse you in a unique experience of heritage and culture in a very special destination Thomastown Kilkenny. Unearth the history of Jerpoint Park with a guided tour of the footprints of the deserted 12th Century Medieval Settlement called Newtown Jerpoint. The site also contains the Tomb Effigy of St. Nicholas (Bishop of Myra) plus the Church of St. Nicholas. Sheep dog demonstrations are a wonderful event to see, where man and dog work together as one. Pre-booking is essential.Read more
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- Rothe House & GardenStep back in time and see what life was like for a wealthy 17th century merchant and his family. Visit Ireland’s best-preserved Tudor townhouse and garden – right in the heart of Kilkenny city. Join a guided tour to get the complete story of John Rothe and his family or explore at your leisure on a self-guided tour – wander through the three houses, cobbled courtyards and restored garden to get a sense of what it was truly like for a family to live here. Entrance to the restored garden is included in general admission – the perfect place to relax and escape the crowds. Genealogy Services I Historical Books I Gift Shop I Events Guided tours daily, please check our website for the most up-to-date tour times. Self-guided tours available at any time during opening hours. Last admission is one hour before closing time.Read more
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- Ballykeefe DistilleryBallykeefe is situated in the heartland of Ireland, adjacent to its medieval capital, Kilkenny city. It is steeped in a historic heritage and tradition, holding the unique distinction of being the birthplace of Irish Whiskey. It is from our area that the first written account of distilling in Ireland comes in 1324. It was written in the Red Book of Ossory. The word “whiskey” is an Anglicisation of the Gaelic phrase, uisce beatha, meaning “water of life”. At Ballykeefe we are now bringing a truly special “water of life” from centuries past to a new generation for their pleasure and good health. The tour; You will see up close every step in the process and also enjoy and have explained the many different aromas and smells at each stage of the brewing and distilling process. Many secrets will be revealed by our award winning Master Distiller . How he makes the “cut” to create the ''Spirit of Kilkenny''Read more
- Castlecomer Discovery ParkCastlecomer Discovery Park is a young park, opened since 2007. Set in a beautiful 80 acre woodland, Castlecomer Discovery Park boasts an exciting range of recreational and educational activities. Suitable for all ages, it is home to Ireland's longest ziplines at 300m over water, Octagon High Ropes Course, Tree-Top Adventure Walk, Climbing Wall, Junior Woodland Adventure Course, Archery, Boating, Orienteering & Walking trails, School Tours & Field Studies, Team-Building, Elf & Fairy Village, Coal-mining museum, woodland Canopy Cafe, animal viewing area, playground and more! Castlecomer Discovery Park is a social-community enterprise, a registered charity and operates on a not for profit basis.Read more
Frequently Asked Questions about Kilkenny hotels
- Pembroke Kilkenny, Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, and Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Kilkenny Castle. See the full list: Hotels near Kilkenny Castle.
- Popular hotels close to St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower include Pembroke Kilkenny, Newpark Hotel, and Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower.
- Popular luxury hotels in Kilkenny include Lyrath Estate, Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection, and Hunter's Yard Hotel at Mount Juliet Estate. See the full list: Kilkenny Luxury Hotels.
- Popular hotels close to Dublin Airport include Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport, and Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Dublin Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Medieval Mile Museum are Pembroke Kilkenny, Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, and Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Medieval Mile Museum.
- Popular cheap hotels in Kilkenny include Zuni Restaurant, Bar & Boutique Hotel, Langtons Hotel Kilkenny, and The Hoban Hotel Killkenny. See the full list: Cheap Hotels in Kilkenny.
- Newpark Hotel, Lyrath Estate, and Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection have a spa and received excellent reviews from travellers in Kilkenny. See the full list: Spa Hotels in Kilkenny.
- Pembroke Kilkenny, Newpark Hotel, and Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel all received great reviews from families travelling in Kilkenny. See the full list: Family Hotels Kilkenny.
- Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, Lyrath Estate, and Zuni Restaurant, Bar & Boutique Hotel received great reviews from travellers looking for a romantic hotel in Kilkenny. See the full list: Romantic Hotels Kilkenny.
- Some of the most popular hotels with a pool in Kilkenny include Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, and Lyrath Estate. See the full list: Hotels with a Pool in Kilkenny.