Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny
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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Walk historic Kilkenny with a qualified tour guide.
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Guided tour of Kilkenny in French with an Irish guide
Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Nice stay went to go book a second night but told me we couldn’t but could book it online no problem. But only after we got told no available rooms had made our mind up we choose not to book online and left. They lost out as it was a family stay.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Pembroke Hotel
the hotel was great. Very kind and courteous. great breakfast menu too.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
The Club House Hotel
The room was super clean, the staff was extremely kind. We did not take part in any of the dining but everyone locally talked up the food!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
Staff wonderful
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Spotless room. Friendly professional staff
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
The room was clean,the staff could have been more friendly
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
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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 Black Abbey.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Black Abbey.
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 Kilkenny Golf Club.
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.
