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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €150
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
Cable channels
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butler House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Hub - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lanigans Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Langton's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sullivan's Brewing Company Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Matt The Millers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 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 free newspapers
  • A computer station, a front desk safe and ATM/banking services
  • 3 meeting rooms, a billiards/pool table and a ballroom
  • 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

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
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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
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 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilford Arms Hotel on 13 Jul 2025 start from €150.48, 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. 293 out of 688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 688 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Set in a beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Nice, clean hotel with friendly staff right in the middle of town. Easy walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Location and the facilities are superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Was a wonderful place to stay!! Lovely place, lovely people!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

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

6/10

If you like a party this is the hotel .lively and a party mood .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

Fun decor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

All above expectation. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

This was a very busy hotel and location for Hen parties. Music in the evening was loud and carried to the rooms. Staff very friendly, hotel was dated but close to points of interest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Staff are very pleasant and helpful and the beds are comfy. Property is old and needs an upgrade. Rooms are not super clean and they are hot and stuffy. WiFi is terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

It was close to everything and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great location. Plenty of bars and pubs nearby. Close to all the city's highlights. Free parking. Atmosphere is lively in the hotel bars, with live musicians. However, located on a busy road so it gets quite noisy late at night and early in the morning. No AC so need to keep windows open despite the noise...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Hotel lovely very clean staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very nice staff very well placed very good food very good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Lovely hotel steaped in History. Staff were very friendly and helpful . Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Perfect place to stay ! Extremely clean room, lots to do, warm atmosphere and close to all the attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Good experience, warm staff, perfect location, fair breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The staff was extremely friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Had wonderful time there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great location, late bar, good food. Would definitely stay here again. Very close to bus and train.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024