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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre
The Club House Hotel
It is an old Victorian house, so it is not a new or remodeled property, however is clean and has good clean bedding and a decent shower. Breakfast could offer more options but it was good.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Kilford Arms Hotel
Clean and helpful, great food and atmosphere
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Pembroke Hotel
Great location and Great Staff in the center of Kilkenny.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Extremely clean, efficient and hassle free
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Nice room Spacious and clean Bar good atmosphere
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
The staff and location and facilities at the hotel were excellent. We had a garden suite room which was very comfortable. The only minor issue was the cold water tap in the bathroom didn’t supply any cold water instead it was lukewarm.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
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 Rothe House.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Rothe House.
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.
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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Rothe House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
