Smithsland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.
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.
Activities
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Kilkenny Walking Tour – Starts close to Kilkenny castle.
Kilkenny walking tour in French: small group
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Our pick of the best Smithsland Hotel Deals
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Staff was kind and lovely, rooms were nice decor and clean, and breakfast had a good variety of options to choose from.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Laragh House
Nice and spacious room with a good size bed. The breakfast was really good and it had many different options!
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2019
The Club House Hotel
Breakfast was easy and delicious in the morning and they gave us options. Loved the location of the hotel. Close to everything and such a beautiful hotel. We had a car and the parking was easy and included!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
We had a 2 night stay but our room was not serviced. Staff are lovely especially the breakfast staff. We have stayed before and they remembered us and gave us a fantastic welcome.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Kilkenny
Nice hotel is located out of town. The staff were kind and the place was clean and the room was spacious. Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Staff was excellent, perfect location, very clean hotel.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Smithsland
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.
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.
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.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Kilkenny Courthouse and Rothe House while you're in town.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kilkenny Courthouse and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
Lyrath
While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The Watershed.
