Smithsland Travel Guide
Kilkenny
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Popular places to visit
Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Guided tour of Kilkenny in French with an Irish guide
Top hotels in Smithsland
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
We were provided an early check-in and that’s 5 stars rate for me. The room is big enough and the bathroom is clean, though extra coffee pods would be perfect. Hotel staff are great and courteous.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Laragh House
Nice and spacious room with a good size bed. The breakfast was really good and it had many different options!
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2019
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Nice rooms, and leisure centre was clean and child friendly
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Club House Hotel
The charm and warm feel of this hotel is unbeatable. The staff here treats you like family. The breakfast and bar is phenomenal! Will definitely stay here again next trip to Kilkenny
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
Yes very good
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Pembroke Hotel
Smashing hotel. Staff are lovely. Room spotless. Grub 10 out of 10.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithsland
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.
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.
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.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.
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.
Lyrath
While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.
