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All stays in Kilkenny
Ranked by guest score, weighted for the number of reviews.
About staying in Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny in the south east of Ireland, about 109 kilometres in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The city itself holds most of the places to stay, with a smaller choice in Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh, Castlecomer and a few nearby towns. Stays range from hotels and guesthouses to self catering and a hostel, and many offer free parking or family rooms. Basing a stay in Kilkenny city puts guests within reach of the county's towns, the River Nore and the surrounding countryside, while a stay in Thomastown or Graiguenamanagh suits a quieter rural base.
The region's centre lies about 109 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport.
22 stays have guest reviews, averaging 4.3 out of 5.
Planning the trip? The Kilkenny guide covers what to see and how to get around.
Kilkenny: questions
How many places to stay are listed in Kilkenny?
This guide lists 139 stays in Kilkenny: 42 hotels, 25 B&Bs and guesthouses, 69 self-catering stays, 1 hostel and 2 other places to stay.
Which stays in Kilkenny have the best guest scores?
Weighted for review volume, the highest rated are Mount Juliet Estate Autograph Collection (4.6 from 1,970 reviews), Pembroke Hotel (4.6 from 1,082 reviews) and Zuni Hotel Kilkenny (4.6 from 763 reviews). The average across 22 rated stays in Kilkenny is 4.3 out of 5.
Which town is the best base for a stay in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny city has the widest choice of hotels, guesthouses and self catering, so it suits guests who want to walk to shops and restaurants. Thomastown and Graiguenamanagh are smaller bases in the county, better for a quiet stay close to the River Nore and the countryside.
Should guests stay in Kilkenny city or in the countryside?
A city stay in Kilkenny keeps amenities and transport links close, which helps short breaks and guests without a car. Countryside stays around Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh and Castlecomer suit guests with a car who prefer space, parking and a rural setting.
How do guests reach the sights of Kilkenny from where the stays are?
Most stays are in Kilkenny city, so the city's historic buildings and streets are within walking distance for many guests. For sights elsewhere in County Kilkenny, such as around Thomastown or Graiguenamanagh, a car is the practical option; public transport routes change, so check locally before travelling.
Which stay types in Kilkenny suit groups, families or short city breaks?
Self catering in and around Kilkenny city suits groups and families who want their own space, and many places list family rooms. Hotels and guesthouses in the city work well for short breaks, while the hostel is a simple option for individual travellers.
Which towns in Kilkenny have the most places to stay?
Kilkenny (109), Thomastown (10), Graiguenamanagh (4), Castlecomer (1) and Thurles (1) have the most listings in this guide.
How many stays in Kilkenny have free parking?
97 stays in Kilkenny have free parking, 75 stays have family features such as family rooms or cots, and 18 allow pets. The facilities filter on this page narrows the list.