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 Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre
The Club House Hotel
"Great location, easy to walk. Staff were wonderful."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Absolutely love this property. Easy parking across the street, walk to most of the attractions in Kilkenny. My one complaint however, during our stay, my son and his wife realized in the middle of the night that their mattress was upside down. A small thing, but at 0200 it was a pretty big inconvenience. ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Pembroke Hotel
"We didn’t eat there. Could get coffee and tea at the bar. Staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
"Hotel is amazing and beautiful. Location is close to castle and great restaurants. Bar was fun to hang out in."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
"Breakfast was fresh with good options. Good restaurant as well. Bath was a bit tired but clean. No fresh coffee in room… just instant. Small negative to an otherwise nice stay"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
"Very cute boutique hotel! Within walking distance to the castle and loads of pubs and restaurants."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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 St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park 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 St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
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.
