The best available hotels & places to stay near Kilkenny

August 6, 2022 Roger Rusk

Kilkenny is over 400 years old, but it sure doesn’t show its age. Yes, it's an awe-inspiring throng of medieval cathedrals, castles, abbeys and other massive stone buildings, but Kilkenny loves to party. An endless stream of arts festivals celebrating theater, comedy, bluegrass and dance is constantly pumping the city with new life, toe-tapping energy and international flavor.
Restaurants in Kilkenny

1. Pembroke Kilkenny

11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny R95 E40W Ireland
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2771 reviews

Pembroke Kilkenny

Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4 star boutique hotel in the heart of Kilkenny City. Acting as a gateway to Ireland’s Ancient East, Kilkenny is a wonderful city buzzing with history and culture. You will find us on Kilkenny’s most exclusive street, right in the centre of the city. Offering spacious 4 star rooms in Ireland, and a peaceful charm throughout, Pembroke Kilkenny is a welcoming hotel and events venue with a comfortable ambience and friendly team that puts your needs first. Our hotel is near Kilkenny Castle, Butler House, and the Kilkenny Design Centre so you will never be short of things to do. On top of all of that, Pembroke Kilkenny is also just a few minutes from the main High Street - prime location without the noise! Pull up a chair and join us for a hearty meal, morning coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon, dinner or evening drinks at Statham’s Bar & Restaurant. With traditional hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere, Statham’s is a great place to wine, dine, and unwind. It is also a fantastic private events venue in Kilkenny perfect for celebrations with family and friends. We have live music to entertain our guests every weekend. Pembroke Kilkenny is also home to Mint, our very own medispa. Whether you want a quick file and polish, laser treatments, skincare, or just a spot of pampering with a massage, facial, body treatment, and signature packages, we have just the thing for you. 11 Patrick Street is home to our Kilkenny corporate and conference facilities, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and high standards of personal service. Bespoke corporate packages and services are available.

Beautiful hotel for our honeymoon

Reviewed By sdntn8h4d0

We stayed at Pembroke Kilkenny during our honeymoon trip to Ireland and this hotel was exceptional. Wonderful friendly service and beautiful accommodations. The bed was especially comfortable. Great convenient location.

2. Newpark Hotel

Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny R95 KP63 Ireland
Excellent
63%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3479 reviews

Newpark Hotel

Located only a short stroll from the historic city of Kilkenny with its rambling streets and beautiful castle. Our hotel boasts 132 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites, many rooms offer views over the luscious green gardens which extend onto the urban Fen walk, Newpark adventure trail, and wildlife farm all positioned within our 40 acres of peaceful parkland. Scrumptious dining facilities await you in our fine dining Gulliver’s restaurant or choose from our casual dining options in the popular Scott’s Bar & Brasserie or our newly opened Terrace bar & outdoor restaurant. Step inside our Escape Health club and Aveda spa to unwind, take time out in the hands of our therapists or recharge your batteries in our 17m swimming pool, outdoor infinity pool or our relaxation and thermal suites. A warm welcome awaits you.

Fantastic

Reviewed By amyryan1990

We had a fantastic trip from start to finish. The reception staff gave us a list of garda vetted babysitters for us and oh what a lovely lady we had in Deirdre id highly recommend her. We stayed for our brothers wedding and our baby sitter couldnt make it last minute. The banqueting staff was fantastic especially Christian as he was waiting on the table with the most amount of kids (which can be tricky) he made each and every child feel grown up as he was so attentive to there every need as my niece said “i need only look at him and he was filling my water glass” spoken by a 10year old. He made sure to keep all the hot food away from the babies. Clearly a lot of training had been given to the waiting staff to serve from the right. The facilities were great too having the petfarm on site was a huge bonus when the heads were a bit fuzzy and in need of fresh air and the pool to unwind. We will definitely be back again on a family trip and all ready looking forward to our stay next year for yet again another wedding

3. Pembroke Kilkenny

11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny R95 E40W Ireland
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2771 reviews

Pembroke Kilkenny

Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4 star boutique hotel in the heart of Kilkenny City. Acting as a gateway to Ireland’s Ancient East, Kilkenny is a wonderful city buzzing with history and culture. You will find us on Kilkenny’s most exclusive street, right in the centre of the city. Offering spacious 4 star rooms in Ireland, and a peaceful charm throughout, Pembroke Kilkenny is a welcoming hotel and events venue with a comfortable ambience and friendly team that puts your needs first. Our hotel is near Kilkenny Castle, Butler House, and the Kilkenny Design Centre so you will never be short of things to do. On top of all of that, Pembroke Kilkenny is also just a few minutes from the main High Street - prime location without the noise! Pull up a chair and join us for a hearty meal, morning coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon, dinner or evening drinks at Statham’s Bar & Restaurant. With traditional hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere, Statham’s is a great place to wine, dine, and unwind. It is also a fantastic private events venue in Kilkenny perfect for celebrations with family and friends. We have live music to entertain our guests every weekend. Pembroke Kilkenny is also home to Mint, our very own medispa. Whether you want a quick file and polish, laser treatments, skincare, or just a spot of pampering with a massage, facial, body treatment, and signature packages, we have just the thing for you. 11 Patrick Street is home to our Kilkenny corporate and conference facilities, featuring state-of-the-art equipment and high standards of personal service. Bespoke corporate packages and services are available.

Beautiful hotel for our honeymoon

Reviewed By sdntn8h4d0

We stayed at Pembroke Kilkenny during our honeymoon trip to Ireland and this hotel was exceptional. Wonderful friendly service and beautiful accommodations. The bed was especially comfortable. Great convenient location.

4. Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

1 Ormonde St, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
55%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1442 reviews

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Stay in the heart of Kilkenny – Excellent location - One of our top picks in Kilkenny. In Kilkenny city centre, the award-winning 4 star boutique, Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers luxury accommodation, Harper's Restaurant and Hibernian Bar. In the shadow of Kilkenny Castle, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel is in the heart of Kilkenny city. Originally the Hibernian Bank, this 18th Century building overlooks the Parade, popular because it's close to Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre. Just under 2 hours from Dublin, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers you traditional charm in this vibrant city. Guest parking is available in a multi-story car park opposite the Hibernian Hotel, cost may vary.

Great stay in the heart of Kilkenny!

Reviewed By jackfW7221JH

My husband and I had stayed here in 2018 and had been trying to get back since 2020 and we finally made it! Lovely hotel, nice bar and great breakfast. So convenient to all the things we wanted to see in Kilkenny!

5. Lyrath Estate

Paulstown Road, Kilkenny R95 F685 Ireland
Excellent
60%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3549 reviews

Lyrath Estate

Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is nothing if not unique. Located on 170 acres complete with picturesque lakes, historic gardens and woodlands, Lyrath Estate is the definitive country resort hotel while also boasting a location in Kilkenny City, the historic heartland of Ireland. The historic 17th Century Estate House sits elegantly alongside the dramatic design of the contemporary extension in a striking architectural example of the successful marriage of old and new. Lyrath Estate boasts 139 unique bedrooms, the multi-award winning Oasis Spa and incorporates the Kilkenny Convention Centre. Now, having undergone an extensive 3 year transformation including the addition of new facilities, there is no better time to Experience Lyrath Estate.

Bizarre place, the 5star experience!

Reviewed By 133evinm

We booked a suit for 1 night, for my partners birthday. Arrived at 3.30 room not ready till 4, no problem or so we thought... Handed in my bag with all our stuff in it and went for a steak sandwich with chips(for 20 something euro) that were not fully cooked through, still no problem. Got the call the room was ready and we were all set to enjoy the the pool and spa etc, we were told the bag was in the room so off we went, no bag in the room so I rang down and we told we'll send it up, a half an hour later, went down to get the bag and the fun began. "It's in an unoccupied room" I was told. Can I go get it? No well drop it up. An hour later ,no bag. We couldn't do anything because all our stuff was in the bag. Got to half 8 in the evening, having listened to it's in an unoccupied room now about 15 times, so I asked do I have to call the guard's about this, all of a sudden they sprung into action the bag landed shortly after. Leisure center closed now I said you'll have to knock alot off the €350 (with no dinner) price of the room, as the evening/night is ruined. They didn't care!!!!, The manager actually laughed handing back the bag saying it was actually in an occupied room, which made my blood boil all together. In the end I decided I threaten to leave to get some money back ,again they didn't care. So off back to Mayo we went at 10 o'clock at night with our tails between or legs wondering what just happened. I took a while to wright this because I was waiting to hear anything from the 5star staff at Lyrath estate and true to form they didn't care and that never came. They made us feel like fool's and maybe we were for going there.

6. Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

Mount Juliet Estate, Thomastown, Kilkenny R95 E096 Ireland
Excellent
64%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1583 reviews

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

Mount Juliet brings the rich history of its estate to life through its luxurious rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and world-class golf course. It offers all of this and more, tied together through the care and expertise of its close family of staff

Excellent as always

Reviewed By johndH9143BP

I have stayed at Mount Juliet several times over the past year. Each stay seems to exceed the previous one (which is impressive as they are consistently excellent). The Lady Helen is outstanding (food quality, service, and atmosphere). The Hound is also excellent in the same regard. The rooms are beautifully maintained and house keeping is as close to perfect as you can get. The most outstanding aspect is the staff. Across the board, everyone seems to excel at customer service. A special thanks to Laura who is the Front Office Manager for her commitment to insuring each guest has an outstanding stay. I am really looking forward to my next visit.

7. Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Ormonde Street, Kilkenny R95 Y5CX Ireland
Excellent
50%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 2293 reviews

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

In heart of Kilkenny; stands proudly in the shadows of Kilkenny Castle; beautiful rooms designed/decorated to the highest standard.

Decent hotel in a good central location

Reviewed By John A

Our first visit to Kilkenny and we opted for the Ormonde because of its central location. This is a large hotel with ease of access to the oldest part of the city by foot. The central part of the hotel is large with a comfortable sitting area which serves lunches and coffee throughout the day. We especially enjoyed the tradition of serving a slice of lemon cake with a coffee in the afternoons. There are two main restaurant rooms. Savour is the breakfast room and Horans serves dinner in the evenings. We enjoyed the breakfasts which are typically generous and set us up for the day. On each evening of our 3 day stay we booked a table in Horans for dinner. The food was gorgeous and the helpings were ample. The en suite rooms were a good size with plenty of storage and a well appointed bathroom. The only downside was the overheated room throughout the night which made sleeping difficult. We had a room on the 3rd floor at the back of the hotel which was never quiet. Even with the windows open there was no cooling, and no sleeping after 7.30am when the kitchen extractors started. Overall we enjoyed our stay and if I were to return I would request a front facing room.

8. Butler House

16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
65%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 711 reviews

Butler House

Butler House, Luxury Guesthouse - formally the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle built in 1770. This historical house is situated in the centre of Kilkenny City, adjacent to Kilkenny Castle. An integral part of the Kilkenny Castle Estate, Butler House was home to the Earls of Ormonde, who also built the castle, stables and coach houses at the rear. Sweeping staircases, magnificent plastered ceilings and marble fireplaces are all features of this 18th century house. The house is a combination of contemporary furnishings and period elegance. Butler House boasts seventeen special rooms and suites, all with their own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each has a modern bathroom, and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings. The balance of old and new is prevalent throughout the rooms – contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features, which afford guests an impressive sense of comfort and space.

Historic house & hotel

Reviewed By vidya s

It's a historic house turned hotel. Lovely place with gorgeous adjoining gardens. Charming and romantic. Rooms were well appointed and mine had a view across the gardens. Centrally located at a stones throw from the Castle which can be reached just walking out of the back garden. Has its own car park from the rear of the hotel. Breakfast was fresh and served to order. Definitely would stay again if am in Kilkenny.

9. Kilford Arms Hotel

John Street, Kilkenny Ireland 011 353 56 776 1018
Excellent
41%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1335 reviews

Kilford Arms Hotel

This City Centre hotel is just a few minutes walk from the rail and bus station and within walking distance to all the major sights and attractions Kilkenny has to offer. With 60 bedrooms it is small enough to offer a truly personal service, while offering an excellent range of facilities for our guests. Whether dining in the White Oak restaurant or enjoying a drink in one of the 2 bars, make the Kilford Arms your home away from home.EntertainmentThe Kilford Arms is a great entertainment complex, with something for everybody! O’Faolain’s fabulous "super-pub" is built over 3 levels, with stunning architecture incorporating the ruins of a 16th century church! This new pub is a "must-see" on your trip to Kilkenny, and it features late bar and DJs nightly and a New Heated Smoking Area to Rear. PVS Bar hosts live bands regularly, and is home to the famous Kilford Karaoke on Saturday nights! During the day this is a great place for a quiet drink or to enjoy freshly prepared bar food. Dining The traditional White Oak Restaurant offers the best of local produce served in relaxed in formal surroundings. Open from 7am – 9pm Daily.PV’s Bar provides lunch and bar snacks menu daily, for lighter meals or a quick bite to accompany a relaxing drink! O'Faolains Bar serves food from 12:00 up to 21:00 daily, offering a great range, from light snacks to more substantial fare! Parking: Ample Coach Parking and Free Complimentary Parking for guests.

Great location, very expensive for what we got!

Reviewed By patriciamY6082GE

Great location but noisy even though we were moved, our window was beside a pub, so even at 10am it was kicking off! Rooms need refurbished, out of date. Breakfast selection was just OK! Staff friendly. Expensive for what we got!

10. Avalon House Hotel

The Square, Castlecomer, Kilkenny R95 NA06 Ireland
Excellent
70%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 119 reviews

Avalon House Hotel

Idyllically located in the picturesque Irish countryside, just a short drive from Kilkenny City, Avalon House Hotel is a historic manor dating back to the 19th century which has been delicately and beautifully restored. Featuring both old and new world influences, this wonderful and unique food haven is a fabulous option for a quiet getaway or a more elaborate celebration. Our superb 30 bedroom sanctuary contains a host of luxurious outlets from the relaxing Lark’s Bar, the gracious splendour of our casual fine dining Lil's restaurant right through to the stunning backdrop of our elegant 250 capacity ballroom. Our ethos is simple. We provide exquisite food in an elegant setting by our vastly experienced team ensuring your visit will be memorable forever. The eternally cosy, stove-lit, Lark’s bar enjoys a very strong lunch and supper trade. This comfy backdrop is awash with decorative trinkets and unique features and is a huge hit with both our local patrons and in-house guests. Both can often be seen mingling throughout the evening especially on Friday nights when we have live music. Our boutique-style lends itself ideally to weddings and we are delighted to present both Á La Carte offerings & 3 enticing package options. We encourage all our wedding couples to impose their individuality on their magical day so we have provided opportunities to tailor a bespoke menu should you wish. The jewel in the crown of Avalon House Hotel is undoubtedly Lil’s Restaurant. Situated on the first floor with natural light flooding through the original windows and views of the neighbouring woodland. Lil's at Avalon House Hotel offers a tranquil area for our guests to relax and enjoy good food in good company.

A fantastic wedding venue

Reviewed By Brian M

We recently stayed at the Avalon House Hotel for a family wedding. What a fantastic place. The courtyard was perfect for a sunny drinks reception and the main function room had plenty of glitz and glamour. The staff were attentive, friendly and very welcoming. The food was fantastic, and the army of waiting staff did a fantastic job. We stayed in a beautiful room overlooking the courtyard. The hotel is decorated to a high standard, with excellent quality materials. Although a modern hotel it has the elegance and sophistication in keeping with the older parts of the main building and the history of the town itself. It is situated beside the fantastic Castlecomer Discovery Park, located just across a beautiful new pedestrian bridge, with lots of lovely walks. We were very impressed and will certainly be returning again as guests.

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