Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide
Kilkenny
Visit Kilkenny City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. John the Evangelist Church
St. John the Evangelist Church 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.
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.
Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Unfortunately a hens night woke us in the early hours (which is not the hotels fault). The hotel staff were very apologetic and offered discount if we had of being staying longer, which we were not. Room very large and comfortable but problem with toilet flushing."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Club House Hotel
"Food in resturant fab. Rooms clean. Bar lovely. Well worth a visit"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
"Nice room. Great bar. Great location with parking. Great value."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Pembroke Hotel
"Very outdated and the tub was dangerously high to get into. We also expected it to be just outside of main tourist trap from the website, but it is a “town” hotel."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
"Fantastic hotel- tons of charm! Very comfortable, clean and spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Breakfast options were fantastic. Pub was lovely. One of our favorite stays during our 10 day trip. Kilkenny castle is a short walk and super cool. Lovely little town with a great vibe. Very happy with our ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
"Lovely property. Great location. Only complaint is the noise at night."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Kilkenny City Centre
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 St. Francis Abbey Brewery.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Rothe House.
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.
Lyrath
While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.
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.
