Kilkenny
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Visit Kilkenny
Where to stay in Kilkenny

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.

Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.

Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.

Lyrath
While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.

Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
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Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

The Club House Hotel
Didn't eat, but very happy
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
Breakfast was good and varied, beer prices outrageous, staff extremely good.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Penthouse Studio City Central

LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Great place for 7 of us to stay near town for a wedding. Luckily we had decent weather because it was a bit of a walk down into town (20 minutes). All in all good place for 8 people to stay together
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Lovers' Lodge
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Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.

St. Canice's Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

St. John the Evangelist Church
St. John the Evangelist Church is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: the stories you won’t hear anywhere

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- Kilkenny Castle
- The Hub
- The National Reptile Zoo
- St. Canice's Cathedral
- St. Lukes General Hospital
- The Watershed
- Black Abbey
- Smithwick's Brewery Tour
- Nowlan Park
- Kilkenny Courthouse
- St. Francis Abbey Brewery
- St. John the Evangelist Church
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- St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
- Tholsel
- Kilkenny Golf Course
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- Kilkenny Methodist Church
- Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club
- Talbots Tower
- St John's Church
- Shee Alms House



