Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.
Kilkenny Tour in French – with Certified Local Guide
Our pick of the best Kilkenny City Centre Hotel Deals
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Rooms are large and well equipped. Very comfortable bed. Large soaking tub and good shower. Staff incredibly friendly. Well located.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Great staff and great breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
yes
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Very good location, very friendly staff, beautiful bar, excellent breakfast, vast rooms.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Fabulous Kilkenny staple - i have eaten and drank here but never stayed until now. Big car park and easy check in - we were in a garden room which was spacious and modern. Brilliant location in the heart of town. Lovely bar area and great range of drinks with delicious bar food - along with the restaurant ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Rafter'S Gastropub
Very close to everything
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
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 Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler 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 Kilkenny Golf Club and Butler House.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Kilkenny Golf Course and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
