Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
Kilkenny Tour in French with Certified Local Guide
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
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Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Club House Hotel
Only downside is a lot of stairs and no lifts if you have cases
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Problem getting checked in until 4:30 and had to ask for management.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
It was a bit pricy for what you get. Location was good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Rooms were clean but very dated. Amenities were minimal but sufficient for 1 night. My room had an interconnecting door to another room. This has never been a problem for me before, but the sound proofing in my room was so poor, that it sounded like the 3 girls in the next room who were chatting ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Great staff and amazing breakfast!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
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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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
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 The National Reptile Zoo 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.
