Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kilkenny City Centre
Popular places to visit
St. Canice's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by St. Canice's Cathedral. 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. 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.
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. John the Evangelist Church
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at St. John the Evangelist Church. While you're here, 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: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Our pick of the best Kilkenny City Centre Hotel Deals
The Club House Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Kilford Arms Hotel
Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025
Pembroke Hotel
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
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 Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
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 Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but St. Canice's Cathedral and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.