Hotels in Kilkenny Ireland

Set amidst 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a spa, an indoor infinity pool, and 2 award-winning restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout. Guests can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep at Lyrath Estate as rooms are soundproof and have blackout curtains. Each room include a 43-inch flat-screen TV and overlooks the estate. The Leisure Centre boasts a 20 yards swimming pool, a gym, steam room and jacuzzi with a smaller splash pool for younger children. Oasis Spa & Wellness centre offers a range of treatments, with advance booking recommended. Contemporary Irish cuisine is on the menu at Yew Restaurant which uses locally sourced ingredients, and Tupper's is a traditional Irish bar which also serves bar food. The Grill Bar features an open kitchen, cocktail bar and panoramic views. It is located on the mezzanine level and features dishes such as Tomahawk steak and lobster. Kilkenny Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Free parking is available.

Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4-star boutique hotel located behind Kilkenny Castle. The property offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and bar, Mint beauty treatments and Medispa, and corporate facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Rooms feature king-size beds and modern en-suite facilities. Statham’s Bar and Restaurant offers traditional Irish and international food in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu regularly features fresh, local produce, and the bar and Statham's hosts live music every weekend. Mint offers a range of beauty, clinical, and spa treatments and the hotel's corporate facilities include a bespoke, personalised service and modern technology. Kilkenny has a wealth of attractions for guests to explore including The Tholsel, Rothe House and plenty of fantastic bars, artisan shops and restaurants. Kilkenny Golf Club is less than 10-minute walk away.

Situated 1.2 miles from The Parade - Kilkenny town centre, Auburndale Guesthouse features an award-winning garden and free on-site parking. Free Wi-Fi is provided in each Auburndale room, as well as an en suite bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. A home-cooked full Irish breakfast is served in the bright dining room, and continental options are also provided. A wide selection of walking trails, parks and gardens, and shops are available within Kilkenny town centre, and guests can also enjoy fishing, go-karting and golf in the local area. A host of bars, restaurants and cafés can also be found in the town centre.

On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, this 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free WiFi. Overlooking the city's 12th-century castle, The Kilkenny River Court Hotel has a quiet location in a private courtyard, back from the busy Kilkenny streets. The main shopping areas, theatres and entertainment are all close by. Each of the large rooms is stylishly decorated with fine furnishings. Most overlook the River Nore and the castle. Guests can dine at the AA rosette-winning Riverside Restaurant and Terrace Kitchen which offers an al fresco dining experience. The hotel can also host weddings, corporate events and special family occasions.

The Aard Oakleigh is on the outskirts of the village of Bennettsbridge, 5 miles from Kilkenny. It has rooms with views of the grounds, free Wi-Fi, homemade breakfasts and large grounds. The quaint rooms at the Aard B&B feature bathrooms with showers, hairdryers and free toiletries. Rooms also feature TVs, radios and work desks. The breakfast room has a country-house décor and serves traditional Irish breakfasts and freshly baked bread each morning. The cozy lounge has deep sofas, satellite TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. There is also a smoking balcony for guests. Bennettsbridge has several craft stores and is famous for Nicholas Moss Pottery and Chesneau Leather. Free parking is available at the Aard Oakleigh.

Situated just 1 km from the centre of Kilkenny, the Glendine Inn offers free Wi-Fi throughout and free onsite parking. Dating back 250 years, the tavern is one of the oldest pubs in Leinster. The rooms include a TV and an en-suite bath or shower room. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee making facilities. Guests are welcome to relax in the lounge and a bar, which serves snacks. Evening meals at the Glendine are available upon request. The Glendine Inn is just over 1 km from the medieval Kilkenny Castle. Kilkenny Golf Club is just 10 minutes' walk away.