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. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 guardianship of the Kilkenny Civic Trust, with its 20th-century-restored rooms undergoing con… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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

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. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 vibrant colour and flair in the 53 rooms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 four-star place of 118 rooms with amenities galore, including plenty to keep kids entert… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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-winning health club with a sunlit indoor lap pool, a wraparound bar and a cobblestone terra… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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, restaurant and nightclub, has a range of cutting-edge sleep options. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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's a laundry and is usually quiet. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 to see the tiny ceiling-mounted TVs. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 furnishings sourced from Italy. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 checkerboard-tiled shared bathrooms. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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's room it can be a handy, if basic, budget alternative. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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 location. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

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