Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide
Kilkenny
Visit Kilkenny City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Butler House
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at Butler House. 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 Kilkenny City Centre
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
Yes
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
Staff wonderful
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Spotless room. Friendly professional staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
The room was clean,the staff could have been more friendly
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Kilkenny City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.
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.
