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Kilford Arms Hotel

Travelers relax with arcade games and drinks at one of three bars while savoring restaurant meals and terrace views near Kilkenny Castle

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The Kilford Arms Hotel places guests in Kilkenny City Centre. Enjoy the arcade, drinks at three bars, and meals at The White Oak Restaurant. The terrace offers stunning views. Guests praise the attentive staff for their helpful service.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is €88
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, a neighbourhood in Kilkenny, Kilford Arms Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a train station. St. John the Evangelist Church and Shee Alms House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Francis Abbey Brewery and laser Combat Kilkenny. The National Reptile Zoo and Glasrai Goodies are also worth visiting. Visit our Kilkenny travel guide
Map
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle which includes flowers, a river or creek and a small town or village
    Kilkenny Castle
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rothe House featuring outdoor eating, street scenes and a city
    Rothe House
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Canice\'s Cathedral showing interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
    St. Canice's Cathedral
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Butler House
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station
    4 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kyteler's Inn Restaurant & Bar
    8 min walk
  • Daniel W Bollard Bar & Bistro
    8 min walk
  • Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Billy Byrne's Bar
    1 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

Hotel located in Kilkenny City Centre
You can look forward to a nightclub, a terrace and an arcade/games room at Kilford Arms Hotel. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, White Oak Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a computer station
  • A lift, a ballroom and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 20-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Debit cards are not accepted.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilford Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kilford Arms Hotel?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilford Arms Hotel on 16 Feb 2026 start from €88.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Kilford Arms Hotel located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this hotel is steps away from John Street, St. John the Evangelist Church and St John's Church. Butler Gallery and Shee Alms House are also within 10 minutes. Kilkenny Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 785 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 785 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 785 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 785 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 785 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staffand location. Very good in-house restaurant/pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around pub, staff, and food. Wonderful hearing the family speak about their history in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and helpful, great food and atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, location was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very healthy breakfast friendly staff room clean and nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good food and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel staff were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, parking was easy. We stayed on a Saturday night and the bars didn’t close until 2a, so it was loud in our room until then, but next time we know to just stay up instead. 😉
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location great. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

It was a great experience, the staff were all great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was a highlight. Several really good hot food options on the menu (I had the eggs benedict), as well as cereals, toast and fruit etc.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and comfortable beds. The bread was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable room in the heart of Kilkenny . Staff always friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was included and was very good, lots of choices. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Parking at the hotel included. Hotel room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean ,staff was friendly and helpful ,breakfast was more than enough . The bar was a little noisy but we are old so it wasn’t our thing .
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very comfortable and a lovely atmosphere. In a very central and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely staff, big car park, good breakfast options. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large hotel with multiple bars. Rooms are quiet, clean and comfortable. Had a delicious smoked salmon salad for lunch. Friendly staff. A little dated but that’s part of its charm! Parking behind the hotel is free for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hjalmar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and the facilities are superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed provided a good night sleep and being hard of hearing I didn’t hear the young one socialising.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We did not use parking. Everyone was nice and friendly. Wide selection of dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Wonderful accomodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful place to stay!! Lovely place, lovely people!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family trip

Wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel. The breakfast was outstanding and we were very comfortable. We enjoyed Kilkenny and we will certainly stay at the Kilford Arms again! Everything was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yomerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient, and even though there was no a/c we slept comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025