Smithsland Travel Guide
Kilkenny


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Popular places to visit

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.

Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. 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

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Guided tour of Kilkenny in French with an Irish guide
Top hotels in Smithsland

The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Great Breakfast. Great walk to Kilkenny Castle & St. Canise, Medieval Mile, Langston Garden Hotel and Roth House and so many others.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Laragh House
Nice and spacious room with a good size bed. The breakfast was really good and it had many different options!
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2019

The Club House Hotel
The staff were so helpful. The bar staff were so nice and friendly. When we got there we were given clear instructions on parking and even got a free upgrade
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Pembroke Hotel
the hotel was great. Very kind and courteous. great breakfast menu too.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
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Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hotel Kilkenny
Room was outstanding gorgeous hotel staff were brilliant so kind and helpful food was spot on would highly recommend to anyone would be staying there again in the future
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithsland

Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.

Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Kilkenny Courthouse.

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.

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Kilkenny Courthouse and Smithwick's Brewery Tour 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 Kilkenny Courthouse and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

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

