Deansground Travel Guide
Kilkenny
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Popular places to visit
Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
The Hub
Enjoy a performance at The Hub, a popular theatre in Kilkenny. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
St. Canice's Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Top hotels in Deansground
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Nice stay went to go book a second night but told me we couldn’t but could book it online no problem. But only after we got told no available rooms had made our mind up we choose not to book online and left. They lost out as it was a family stay.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
The Club House Hotel
The room was spotless, and the amenities were excellent. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that I could hear other guests when we were both in our rooms. I was awakened on my first night when the couple on the other side of the wall came in from the pub. I know it's ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
Staff wonderful
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Lovely hotel in the heart of Kilkenny. Great staff. Great food.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Very close to the nightlife in Kilkenny
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
From our arrival til our departure, the service at Mount Juilet was impeccable. The Hotel itself is beautiful with spacious well decorated rooms, well thought out amenities and a lovely spa. We both enjoyed massages (some of the best we have had). Meals in The Hound were tasty and well priced. The ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Deansground
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
