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.
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.
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
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories You Won’t Expect
Kilkenny Tour in French with Certified Local Guide
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Our pick of the best Kilkenny City Centre Hotel Deals
The Club House Hotel
"We stayed in 1 queen, 1 twin room for 3 in newer wing of building. The room was modern, clean, beds comfortable, and we enjoyed the room coffee. excellent location in town! we parked in hotels free car park and walked for duration of our visit. would stay again!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Convenient parking across the street. Great location. Beautiful room & we slept great. Breakfast was amazing"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Pembroke Hotel
"We were greeted in front of the property by Sara, coming off her break, who went above and beyond by helping us park in a tight spot. Every staff member treated us like family."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
"Excellent choice to stay in beautiful Kilkenny town. Central location and beautiful rooms. Included BF is also delicious and filling. Can walk everywhere from hotel. Easy to park at parking garage next door if coming by car."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
"For age of facility, very well maintained and rustic."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
"Breakfast was great, comfortable beds, clean rooms, friendly staff. Great location with onsite parking. Would recommend to anyone going to Kilkenny"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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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 Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
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 Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
