Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide

Kilkenny

A stone bridge over a calm river, boats docked at a pier, and buildings with "Matt The Mullers" signage.
A river with a bridge, a castle, and colorful buildings.
A stone bridge over a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and historic buildings.
A historic stone building with arched windows and flower boxes.
A street with stone buildings, a red door, and a sign for 'Matt the Millers Bar & Restaurant'.

Stay near popular Kilkenny City Centre attractions

A church interior with stained glass windows, stone walls, and wooden pews.

St. Canice's Cathedral

9.4/10 (103 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny Day Tour

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Rp927.791
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Couple observing beautiful scenery in Wicklow.

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Rp886.555
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny city tour in German.

Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories

Rp309.264
per adult
Kilkenny Walking Tour with Local Guide – History & Stories
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Rp204.976
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Rp618.527
per adult
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour

The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour

Rp226.793
per adult
The Medieval Mile Museum Guided Tour
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Where to stay in Kilkenny City Centre

Find the best Kilkenny City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A stone building with a statue of a man, a staircase, and a well-maintained lawn.

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 Kilkenny Courthouse.

A large, historic stone castle with multiple towers and arched windows.

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.

A historic castle with a large courtyard, a central tower, and a well-maintained lawn.

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.

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.

A large castle with multiple towers, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a paved pathway leading to the entrance.

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.

Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide