Kilkenny Hotels & Hostels (37)

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In a stately Georgian building half a block from High St, this tranquil guesthouse was taken over by new owners in 2003. Its 10 rooms have loads of little extras.

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This guesthouse opened with four rooms in 1990 and its popularity has seen it flourish to house 15 comfortably furnished rooms all with en suite bathrooms. Fortunately its growth hasn't encroache…

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Not to be confused with the imposing Butler House a few doors further up the hill. The proprietors of this lovely little lodging, Yvonne and Jack, have put painstaking thought and care into every…

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You can't stay in Kilkenny Castle, but this historic mansion is surely the next best thing. Once the home of the Earls of Ormonde, who built the castle, these days the house is under the guardian…

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You can see Kilkenny Castle across the city rooftops from the front rooms of this incredibly friendly, spick-and-span B&B run by artist Angela Byrne and her husband John.

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A short walk to town, this B&B is very straight-forward: the rooms are clean and comfy and have TVs.

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This cheery, yellow stucco house is right off High St. Flower boxes enliven the views from the 11 rooms, which have cable TV and a muted décor that complements the exterior.

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Home to a bank since the 1700s (hence its name), this stately building was only transformed into a hotel in 1998, but its mahogany-rich rooms and sweeping public areas exude an air of time-honour…

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A stuffed and rather mangy 150-year-old Bengal tiger mounted in the lobby sets the tone at this slightly offbeat hotel. While the attitude and authority of the feline is faded, you'll find vibran…

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Run by the energetic Philomena Heffernan, who opened Kilkenny's first B&B near here in 1969, and who is something of a den mother to her guests, this classic little B&B houses five frilly rooms.

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Ireland's large, luxury hotels tend to be privately owned, giving them more individual appeal and personalised service than chains. The Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is a prime example: a big, plush fou…

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Unrivalled views of Kilkenny Castle are just the beginning at this palatial, privately-owned place at the river's edge, with a suite of amenities including a respected restaurant, an award-winnin…

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At the edge of town (about a 10- to 15-minute walk from the centre), this beautiful Victorian-era guesthouse gets rapturous - and highly deserved - praise from guests. Rates include a superb brea…

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In the same family since the 1930s but stunningly renovated by interior style masters David Collins (who designed Madonna's digs) and Simon Rawlings, this glam hotel, with an adjoining bar, resta…

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Although this refurbished bar of solid polished timber and pressed metal ceilings is as atmospheric as you could want an Irish pub to be, it still doesn't hint at the elegance of the guest rooms …

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This tidy little 16-bed hostel is truly a no-frills experience, although Tilda the dog is a real charmer. Breakfasts are cold and the back 'garden' is a work in progress, but it's friendly, there…

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Above a funky bar in a heritage-listed building, this B&B is in a terrific spot next to the river and John's Bridge. It's close to the centre, Kilkenny Castle and some of the city's best pubs.

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There's basic B&B accommodation in 16 rooms above a simple pub of the same name just off High St. The colour scheme can best be described as 'dogs breakfast' but you may not notice as you squint …

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Just across from Kilkenny Castle, above the acclaimed Italian restaurant Ristorante Rinuccini, proprietor/chef Antonio Cavaliere and his wife Marion have a handful of luxuriant guest rooms with f…

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As quaint as an old-fashioned doll's house (and the size of one too), this enchanting little B&B is up a series of successively narrower staircases, with low windows and ceilings, and checkerboar…

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Outside the peak summer season, the little 22-bed Wesley House operates mainly as a long-stay option for workers such as Christmas tree harvesters. It's often full up at these times, but if there…

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This former playhouse now houses a glamorous restaurant and 13 boutique townhouse-style rooms. But even though its vibe is very ab-fab, darling, hospitality here is warm and genuine.

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Looking very much the 20th century motor court, and hidden away behind a dense row of pubs and shops, Daley's is nothing fancy. It's an adequate cheapie, with decent rooms and a convenient locati…

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This camping ground in a small park is 1.5km south of Kilkenny off the R700. Follow a river path there.

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