Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny
Visit Kilkenny City Centre
Popular places to visit
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. 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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny in French: Stories and secrets of a medieval town
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories Behind the Medieval Mile
Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre
The Club House Hotel
"The Club House was centrally situated to everything in Kilkenny. On-site parking was a HUGE bonus!!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
"Fast friendly check in. Location is excellent for walking around and exploring. Seems to cater to a pensioner tour group crowd. Easy parking garage across the street for 8 euro/day validated. Room and bed were huge by European standards. Mostly quiet, we heard some schoolkids passing through alley ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
"Room were older but clean. Loved that there was parking in the back. Had a great Roasr dinner at the restaurant. Loved that we could walk to the castle and around the town. Wish we were able to stay longer in Kilkenny."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
"Very good location for a stay in Kilkenny. Dining room was good and bar had good food.hot breakfast was better than average."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Pembroke Hotel
"Sara at the front desk was wonderful. The hotel has a great location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
"Very cute boutique hotel! Within walking distance to the castle and loads of pubs and restaurants."
Reviewed on 22 May 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 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 St. Francis Abbey Brewery 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 Kilkenny Golf Course and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
