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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 savor 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 savor the lively bars.

Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.
Things to do

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Kilkenny: Historical Highlights Walking Tour

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Top hotels in Deansground

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 Jan 24, 2026

The Club House Hotel
The room was spotless, and the amenities were excellent. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. My only complaint is that I could hear other guests when we were both in our rooms. I was awakened on my first night when the couple on the other side of the wall came in from the pub. I know it's ...
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
Staff wonderful
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Spotless room. Friendly professional staff
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Pembroke Hotel
the hotel was great. Very kind and courteous. great breakfast menu too.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection
From our arrival til our departure, the service at Mount Juilet was impeccable. The Hotel itself is beautiful with spacious well decorated rooms, well thought out amenities and a lovely spa. We both enjoyed massages (some of the best we have had). Meals in The Hound were tasty and well priced. The ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Deansground

Walkinslough
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walkinslough and surrounding area, you can visit Butler House and Black Abbey.

Maidenhill
Maidenhill might not have many top sights, but Butler House and Black Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour or Black Abbey.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.

Newpark
When in Newpark, you can plan a visit to Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Talbotsinch
While Talbotsinch isn't home to many top sights, Black Abbey and Smithwick's Brewery Tour are some notable places to visit nearby.

