Hotels & Hostels › Kilkenny › Kilkenny Tourist Hostel

Kilkenny Tourist Hostel (Hostel)

  • 35 Parliament Street, Kilkenny City
    Kilkenny , IRELAND | View map
  • Price Range: Budget
  • Neighbourhood: city centre
  • Atmosphere: Backpacker - Basic and Busy

Author pick

Reception

Lonely Planet Review

Quotes In a rambling 1770s Georgian townhouse, this wonderful independent hostel has a charming, cosy sitting room warmed by a glowing open fireplace, and a timber- and leadlight-panelled dining room. There's a decent self-catering kitchen (though no breakfast), and staff are ace.

An excellent notice board lists gigs and events around town as well as info about tours. The staff also chalk up the best cheap eats and places for a pint on a blackboard in the reception area, where a CD player spins tunes from the likes of Dylan, The Frames and Damien Rice. You won't have to worry about curfews as a rotating security code lets you in all hours (assuming you don't forget it after one too many pints, that is), and there's a secure lock-up for your valuables. There's no laundry or Internet, but for a small fee the staff can wash and dry your clothes for you. You'll find Internet terminals in the video shop one block away (north down the hill on the opposite side of Parliament St); and several more within walking distance.

Review by author Catherine Le Nevez

Rooms & Availability


 

 

Map

How To Get There

By bus: get off at Patrick St (rather than the train station), walk through High St which continues on to become Parliament St. We are down on the right hand side with a big red door. By Train: Walk down John street to the town centre turn right into High St. This continues on to become Parliament St.

Property Contact Details Property Contact Details

Facilities

  1. Kitchen/Kitchenette
  2. Communal area - Indoor
  3. Wi-fi available
  4. Linen included
  1. Security facilities
  2. Bike Parking
  3. Luggage Storage

Author Tip

Right across the street are two of Kilkenny's best venues: the Pumphouse, with live rock, pop and traditional céilidh musicians; and the John Cleere, which sometimes has plays and poetry readings as well as hosting alternative bands. There's also a convenience store opposite, and a Dunnes Stores supermarket a few doors up from that.