Where to stay in Southeast Ireland

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.

Carlow City Centre
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Carlow City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Fairgreen Shopping Centre or Visual Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre.

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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Top hotels in Southeast Ireland

The Club House Hotel
"Clean room, nice staff, parking included, no Free breakfast. Lovely"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
"No AC or fans in the room so you had to sleep with the patio door open all night."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Ferrycarrig Hotel
"Wonderful stay! Thank you for the upgrade to an executive suite it was fabulous recommend a stay 😍"
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Stay near popular Southeast Ireland attractions

Kilkenny Castle

The Hub

Waterford Crystal Factory

Hook Lighthouse


