Kilkenny

Budget

Budget
$
MacGabhainns Backpackers Hostel
24 Vicar Street
Dorms from €13.75
Near St. Canices Cathedral and Round Tower
Budget
$
Kilkenny Tourist Hostel
35 Parliament Street
056 7763541
Double/Twin from 18pp and dorms from 14pp
Budget
$
Nore Valley Park
Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny
056 7727229
Tent €8-12, caravan €11
11km south of Kilkenny, take R700 to Bennettsbridge

A campsite and working farm, overlooking the River Nore.

Budget
$
 

There are two camp sites near by the city.

Budget
$
Tree Grove Camping
Danville House, Newross Road, Kilkenny
056 7770302, Mobile: 086 830 8845
Two adults €15-20
1.5km from Kilkenny, on R700

This family run campsite is located just outside the city's ringroad.

Midrange

Midrange
$$
Aspect Hotel Kilkenny
Smithsland South, Springhill, Co.Kilkenny
056 7783100
Double from €65
1.6 km from city centre

Bright, spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast included in most room rates.

Midrange
$$
Kilford Arms
John Street, Kilkenny
0567761018

A hotel just down from the train station and shopping centres.

Midrange
$$
Kilkenny Inn Hotel
15-16 Vicar Street, Kilkenny City
056 7772828

A Hotel on Vicar street, just down from St Canice's Cathedral, this is in the heart of the old town.

Midrange
$$
Fanad House
Castle Road, Kilkenny
0567764126

This lovely Bed and Breakfast is in a beautiful setting, just across from the gates into the Castle Park.

Midrange
$$
Club House Hotel
Patrick Street, Kilkenny
056 7721994
Midrange
$$
Newlands Lodge
Kells Rd, Kilkenny
+353 56 7729862
€45 pppn
Head south from the Kells Road Roundabout, it is about 5km on the left hand side

This charming B&B is a few km outside the city but has one of the warmest welcomes you are ever likely to receive.

Top end

Top end
$$$
The Pembroke Hotel
Patrick Street
0567783500

Situated on Patrick Street, some of its rooms have a stunning view of the Castle. Kilkenny's Boutique Hotel is a culmination of style and luxury. It is no longer affiliated with the Ormonde Hotel.

Top end
$$$
Lyrath Estate Hotel
Dublin Road, Kilkenny
0567760088

Kilkenny's Premier Hotel. This Famous Hotel, Spa and Confrence Centre is set in rolling countryside, just a mere mile from the city centre. Its Renovated Building is a treat to dine in.

Top end
$$$
Mount Juliet Conrad Hotel
Thomastown, Kilkenny
056 7773000

This fabulous hotel, set in one of Ireland's best golf courses which has played host to Tiger Woods and Pardaig Harrington, is a luxury. Its unbeatable setting with rivers, valleys and forests is worth a day in itself for fishing and riding.

Top end
$$$
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Ormonde Street, Kilkenny
056 7723900

One of Kilkenny's Premier Hotels.

Top end
$$$
Newpark Hotel
Castlecomer Road
056 7760500

Four star hotel, with a spa and swimming pool. About 15 minutes walk from the town centre. They have some great deals on their website.

Top end
$$$
Rivercourt Hotel
John Street
056 7723388

This stunning hotel, built on the banks of the River Nore with undoubtedly the most spectacular views of the Castle, is truly worth a stay.

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget Under €40
Mid-range €40-100
Splurge Over €100