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.
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.
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
Comfortable & clean
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Club House Hotel
Clean room is positive Need complimentary coffee in lounge, or better than instant coffee in room
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pembroke Hotel
The room was very nice. The staff was great. Even offered an umbrella on a rainy day.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Very much enjoyed our stay here. It’s super convenient area of town. The breakfast was great hotel. Staff was very nice. The room was comfortable and clean. You can tell it is a historic hotel however I would stay here again without question very pleasant stay
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
We just stayed at Kilford Arms, it is in the perfect location, free parking, great breakfast, and amazing staff!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Breakfast was great, comfortable beds, clean rooms, friendly staff. Great location with onsite parking. Would recommend to anyone going to Kilkenny
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Kilkenny City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Kilkenny Golf Course and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
