Hotels in Kilkenny
A Norman castle, St Canice’s Cathedral and the Medieval Mile full of pubs.
Best-rated hotels in Kilkenny
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are 35 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Kilkenny city centre.
Looking for something specific? Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Hostels · Aparthotels · 4-star hotels.
To see Kilkenny with a guide, try the free walking tours in Kilkenny and the guided visits.
Kilkenny River Court Hotel★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Newpark Hotel★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Butler House★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel★★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Fanad House★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
JBs Bar & Guest Accommodation8.6 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Kilkenny★★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Celtic House B&B★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Glendine Inn★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Zuni Restaurant & Boutique Hotel★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
Castle Lodge B&B Kilkenny9.1 ExceptionalSee prices
Kilford Arms★★★8.0 Very goodSee prices
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel★★★8.0 Very goodSee prices
Sandbury Town House★★★9.5 ExceptionalSee prices
Club House Hotel Kilkenny★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
The 'Rafter's Gastropub★★★7.8 GoodSee prices
Billycan Guest Rooms8.0 Very goodSee prices
The Orchard House★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Apartment, Kilkenny City★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
Market Slip House★★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
Berkeley House★★★7.9 GoodSee prices
Where to stay in Kilkenny: the best areas
Medieval Mile
Between the castle and St Canice’s Cathedral there are hotels, inns and guesthouses, with music pubs and restaurants within walking distance.
Outskirts
In the surrounding countryside there are golf and spa hotels and farmhouses, good if you travel by car.
Hotels in Kilkenny in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 2.5 km of the centre of Kilkenny. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 56
- average score of 52 rated properties
- 8.3
- guest reviews
- 48,868
- four- and five-star hotels
- 15
- Rural hotels
- 1
- Hotels with a pool
- 3
- Adults-only hotels
- 3
- Cheap hotels
- 2
- Boutique hotels
- 3
Things to do in Kilkenny
Free walking tours, guided visits, tickets and day trips. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
More hotels in Kilkenny
Another 32 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- Rodini B&B
- Kilkenny Suites★★★★
- Troysgate House
- Apple blossom glamping
- Sonas House
- Kilkenny City Apartment
- Lanigan's Accommodation
- Luxurious Penthouse Apartment 1 , City Centre★★★★
- Gate Lodge
- King Size Bed, Private Parking, Centrally Located
- Kilkenny Inn★★★
- Stonehaven★★★
- Alder Cabin
- Launard House★★★
- The Waterfront Townhouse Accommodation★★★
- Zuni Hotel Kilkenny★★★
- Hawthorn Walk
- Auburndale Bed & Breakfast★★★
- Caney Lodge
- Kenny's Cottage★★★
- The Metropole
- Laragh House★★★★
- The Stable Loft at Troysgate
- No 13 Townhouse★★
- Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny★★★
- Glamping at Treegrove
- MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel★★
- Parliament Inn★★★
- Lovers' Lodge★★★
- John Street Guest House
- The Hoban Hotel Killkenny★★★★
- Cozy 2 Bedroom Apartment
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Kilkenny
How many hotels are there in Kilkenny?
We list 56 places to stay within 2.5 km of the centre of Kilkenny: 15 four-star, 20 three-star and 2 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny River Court Hotel, with a score of 8.4 out of 10 from 7,348 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Kilkenny?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Kilkenny explains what each one offers: Medieval Mile and Outskirts.
Is there a free walking tour in Kilkenny?
Yes. Our page on free walking tours in Kilkenny lists the free tours and guided visits in English that you can book, with a guide to what to see.