Smithsland 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Smithsland
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Great breakfast and restaurant
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Laragh House
Nice and spacious room with a good size bed. The breakfast was really good and it had many different options!
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2019
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Refusing to provide a VAT Invoice and over charged against original purchase price. Hotel was filthy and food horrible.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Club House Hotel
The hotel was awesome. The people were friendly just needs a little bit of updating. I know it had the charm of the old look, but it is dated and could use some repairs.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Problem getting checked in until 4:30 and had to ask for management.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Kilkenny
Breakfast excellent
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithsland
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.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House 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 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.
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.
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.
