Walkinslough
Kilkenny
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny
Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough
Kilkenny: the stories you won’t hear anywhere
Kilkenny Walking Tour: 800 Years of Stories.
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Top hotels in Walkinslough
Hotel Kilkenny
Breakfast excellent
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Great location. Within walking distance to Kilkenny Castle, shopping, and dining. Parking was easy to access. Breakfast was good with several Irish Breakfast options to choose from.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Club House Hotel
The hotel was awesome. The people were friendly just needs a little bit of updating. I know it had the charm of the old look, but it is dated and could use some repairs.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Pembroke Hotel
Problem getting checked in until 4:30 and had to ask for management.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
It was a bit pricy for what you get. Location was good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Rooms were clean but very dated. Amenities were minimal but sufficient for 1 night. My room had an interconnecting door to another room. This has never been a problem for me before, but the sound proofing in my room was so poor, that it sounded like the 3 girls in the next room who were chatting ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Walkinslough
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.
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.
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.
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.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The National Reptile Zoo and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
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.
