Kilkenny Hotels and Accommodation

(Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland)



Further aerial view of the cityAccommodation options in the city and across this historic county are wide, ranging from traditional luxury hotels and contemporary modernity, to cosy pubs and B&B's with traditionally warm Irish welcomes. Kilkenny lodging options are famed for their value-for-money aspect, with all styles of accommodation costing far less than in other comparable towns and cities in the UK.

Comfort and style are the focus of Kilkenny's hotels, with most being located alongside historic structures and great shopping and eating facilities. Hotels near the river banks boast spectacular views of the cityscape and surroundings from their upper floors, often coming with dining terraces and adjacent river walks. Farther out of the city but still within comfortable walking distance of the centre are cosy guest houses and pubs. Kilkenny is particularly proud of its B&Bs, which are considered to be the best in the region.


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Where to Stay

Diverse lodging options can be found all over the city and throughout its surrounding countryside. Kilkenny is also known as the Marble City due to its many imposing buildings, with its upscale city centre hotels resembling the mansions of the nobility - and in some cases being converted directly from them.

The Kilkenny Hibernian hotel is one such, set in the heart of the city, offering luxury accommodation and great dining, tempered with a late-night basement bar and music venue.

River Nore viewIn complete contrast, situated close to the ring road just a short walk from this compact city's centre, is the chic, ultra-modern Hotel Kilkenny, with its designer rooms and exclusive French wallpapers.

For visitors preferring a rural setting less than 2 km / 1.5 miles from the city, the Lyrath Estate Hotel lies in some 170 acres / 69 hectares of mature wooded grounds in an original 17th-century house with elegant modern extensions. Outside the city are many attractive towns and villages with welcoming B&Bs and guest house accommodation, such as Balleyragget and Castlecomer to the north, and to the south, Bennettsbridge, Knocktopher and Stoneyford.