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Kilford Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a nightclub, a short walk to Kilkenny Castle

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Reception
Interior
3 bars/lounges
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €173
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 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 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 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

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 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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 Twin 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. Kilkenny Castle and St. John the Evangelist Church 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.
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Map
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butler House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Lukes General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Hub - 4 min drive - 3.5 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
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Brewing Company Taproom - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

Hotel near Kilkenny Castle
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 3 meeting rooms
  • A front desk safe, a billiards/pool table and a ballroom
  • A lift, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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
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

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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 7 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilford Arms Hotel on 15 Sept 2025 start from €172.79, 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 within a 10-minute walk of John Street and Kilkenny Castle. St. John the Evangelist Church and St John's Church are just steps away. Kilkenny Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 718 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions. Clean and nice large room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

8/10 Good

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, good food at the restaraunt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is older and it just has a wonderfully comfortable feel to it. It was beautiful, our room was spacious, we had a wonderful stay. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna Fae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a bit old and run down but clean enough and comfortable, location is fantastic. My only complaint is we didn’t realize there was a night club at the property and on Saturday night there was very loud music until 3am so bare this in mind if you’re going over a weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Set in a beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, greeted by friendly staff and shown to room. Very spacious and clean room with all the required amenities. Fantastic breakfast. The hotel is on the Main Street among all the popular bars and restaurants so it is very noisy at nighttime so be prepared. Will be back again hopefully very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there no complaints whatsoever 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some rooms may require taking stairs. Medieval-like breakfast room with a large assortment of items. Location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel with friendly staff right in the middle of town. Easy walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hjalmar

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

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location in the center of the city. Very convenient to the Medieval Mile, pubs & restaurants. We appreciated the free parking. The hotel is older but was clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic hotel, breakfast was pretty good for a buffet style Friendly staff at the desk Can't say much more as we just used it as a base for a couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

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

Amazing stay close to everything

The Kilford Arms was an amazing quaint hotel. Was very central and close to many pubs and walkable sites. Hotel was clean and everyone was helpful and accommodating. Was a very nice touch that parking was behind the hotel and was free
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
People were very nice and accommodating.Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Hotel is much bigger than what meets the eye from the street (so they were able to accommodate our request for 2 separate beds. I think we essentially got a free upgrade). It's in a good central location, with everything within walking distance. Travel tips: Book a guided tour of Kilkenny Castle if you can. You get too see amazing parts that are not available during self-guided visits. Have dinner/drinks/listen to live music at Kyteler's Inn. It's a 700 year old pub, and has amazing history. Try their own Witch brew and come for music early, as seats are limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like a party this is the hotel .lively and a party mood .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness
This place is in a good location in Kilkenny. The folks working the bar downstairs were really nice. The front desk staff wasn’t very friendly. The whole place is run down and my room in particular was very old and could use a good scrub. There wasn’t air conditioning, just a fan. Overall not a bad stay, but nothing nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across the street from the beach/boardwalk. Breakfast was excellent and service staff very friendly. We were away from the bar, so the noise issue that some reviews reference was not an issue for us. As this area is popular with locals, parking can be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Muriel Hedwig

Liked: Staff & service
Really nice stay if your arriving by bus and look for something close to the MacDonagh Jct. The staff is very friendly. The stay is somewhat older so the paint in the bathroom is chipping a bit. It has a slight old smell and due to the lively neighborhood its quite noisy... but if you are cool with that as I was this stay is totally fine!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is has the feeling of being in a castle, but is located right along a main street in Kilkenny with easy walking to dining, pubs, and shopping, as well as the Kilkenny Castle. We only stayed one night, but it was a great stopover as we traveled from Dublin to Cork.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUDLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good convenient City centre hotel and pub. Good buffet breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central and good value. Staff excellent. There was some creaky floorboards, but other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025