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Our top choices for Kilkenny family-friendly hotels

A person in a robe standing by a window with a view of a castle.
A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, yellow armchairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted information board.
A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a minibar with bottles and glasses.
A room with a large window overlooking a historic building with towers and a green dome.

1. Pembroke Hotel

Pembroke Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
  • Create a family adventure at the doorstep of Kilkenny Castle—steps away with spa services and dining perfect for making memories.
P9,292
P10,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Pembroke Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a variety of glasses, and a bar counter.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, surrounded by a modern building with large windows and a tiled floor.
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window overlooking the street.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two receptionists, and a patterned carpet.

2. Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
  • Family escapes just steps from Kilkenny Castle, with children's pool, indoor swimming, and a wellness center for all ages.
P9,416
P10,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and umbrellas, a stone building with a traditional architectural style, and a clear evening sky.
A restaurant interior with brick walls, modern lighting, and a variety of seating options.
A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the main building.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear water, and a lifeguard chair.

3. Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel Kilkenny
Walkinslough
  • Splash into family adventures with a kids' pool, spa services for grown-ups, and castle explorations just moments away.
P9,189
P10,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hotel Kilkenny
A restaurant with wooden flooring, high ceilings, and hanging plants. Tables are set with candles and wine glasses.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a television.

4. Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny City Centre
  • Family-friendly adventure steps from Kilkenny Castle with babysitting service and live shows.
P7,433
P8,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a green sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a blue-tiled wall.
A building with a green ivy-covered exterior, a bar and restaurant on the ground floor, and flags indicating it is a hotel.
A warmly lit lobby with a round table, a sofa, and a reception desk.

5. The Club House Hotel

The Club House Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
  • Family fun near Kilkenny Castle with free parking makes exploring Ireland's medieval city effortless.
P7,309
P8,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Club House Hotel
A stone interior with arched windows and a glass railing.
A bar area with a stone wall, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.
A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, two tables with lamps, a large mirror, and a tiled floor.
A staircase with stone walls and a metal railing, leading to a higher level.

6. Kilford Arms Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
P8,219
P9,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Kilford Arms Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.
Indoor wedding
Point of interest
Cafe

7. SpringHill Hotel

SpringHill Hotel
Kilkenny
  • Create memories at Springhill Court Hotel near Kilkenny Castle with family pool, playground, and sauna.
P7,978
P9,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
SpringHill Hotel
A couple walking on a grassy lawn with a historic building in the background.
A spacious indoor area with a long bench, dining table, and chairs, featuring a brick wall and large windows.
A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a view of a well-maintained garden, and a built-in water feature.
A historic building with a large lawn, a gazebo, and a fence.

8. Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre

Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
Lyrath
  • Lakeside family haven at Lyrath Estate offers cycling, playground fun, and two pools.
P13,113
P16,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
A playground with wooden structures and picnic tables.
A formal event with a piano, a seated pianist, and two standing guests.
A breakfast setup with a variety of foods, a coffee pot, and a menu board.
A restaurant with a terrace, bar area, and outdoor seating.

9. Newpark Hotel

Newpark Hotel
Newpark
  • Splash into family fun with spectacular pools, a kids club, playground, and game room just moments from historic Kilkenny Castle.
P11,769
P13,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Newpark Hotel
A hotel lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.
A lobby with a wooden parquet floor, leather sofas, a coffee table, potted plants, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted TV, and framed artwork.
A bar with multiple shelves of bottles, a television, and wooden bar stools.

10. Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
Kilkenny
  • Fun family days await with castle adventures just minutes away and evening entertainment for all ages.
P6,133
P6,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Kilkenny

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Kilkenny

A dining area with a bar, featuring a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wine rack.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a receptionist, and a blue wall with the hotel name.
A bar with wooden furniture, bar stools, and shelves of bottles.
A historic hotel with classic architecture, featuring a grand entrance and multiple stories.

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
A well-lit living room with a chandelier, a green sofa, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a chair.
A dining area with a patterned chair, a table with a yellow tablecloth, and a wine glass.
A building with a green ivy-covered exterior, a bar and restaurant on the ground floor, and flags indicating it is a hotel.
A warmly lit lobby with a round table, a sofa, and a reception desk.

The Club House Hotel

The Club House Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
P7,309
P8,296 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Club House Hotel
A hotel lobby with a patterned floor, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.
A lobby with a wooden parquet floor, leather sofas, a coffee table, potted plants, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted TV, and framed artwork.
A bar with multiple shelves of bottles, a television, and wooden bar stools.

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
Kilkenny
P6,133
P6,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
A person in a robe standing by a window with a view of a castle.
A bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple seating options including sofas and chairs, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with sofas and chairs, a small round table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a minibar with bottles and glasses.
A room with a large window overlooking a historic building with towers and a green dome.

Pembroke Hotel

Pembroke Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
P9,292
P10,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Pembroke Hotel
A restaurant with wooden flooring, high ceilings, and hanging plants. Tables are set with candles and wine glasses.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a TV.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a television.

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny City Centre
P7,433
P8,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and umbrellas, a stone building with a traditional architectural style, and a clear evening sky.
A restaurant interior with brick walls, modern lighting, and a variety of seating options.
A modern hotel with a well-lit entrance, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the main building.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear water, and a lifeguard chair.

Hotel Kilkenny

Hotel Kilkenny
Walkinslough
P9,189
P10,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hotel Kilkenny
A stone interior with arched windows and a glass railing.
A bar area with a stone wall, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles.
A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, two tables with lamps, a large mirror, and a tiled floor.
A staircase with stone walls and a metal railing, leading to a higher level.

Kilford Arms Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
P8,219
P9,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Kilford Arms Hotel
A bar area with multiple liquor bottles, a variety of glasses, and a bar counter.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, surrounded by a modern building with large windows and a tiled floor.
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window overlooking the street.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two receptionists, and a patterned carpet.

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilkenny City Centre
P9,416
P10,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a wooden floor.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a red sofa, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.
A two-story house with a stone wall and a well-maintained garden.
A grand staircase leading to a second floor with a chandelier, framed artwork, and a mirror on the wall.

Launard House

Launard House
Maidenhill
P6,814
P7,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Launard House
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.
Indoor wedding
Point of interest
Cafe

SpringHill Hotel

SpringHill Hotel
Kilkenny
P7,978
P9,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
SpringHill Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Kilkenny Hotel Reviews

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great pit stop on Motercycle journey"
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A great hotel, zero complaints"
Seán 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Pembroke Hotel

Pembroke Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Welcome stay there. Wonderful staff"
scott 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pembroke Hotel
Kilford Arms Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was lovely"
Luzelena 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Kilford Arms Hotel
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre

Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay as always."
Darren 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

10/10 Excellent
"We are one week into a three week vacation. The Hoban was our first night and is still the best so far. Room was large bed was a North American style king size, food was amazing, staff extremely helpful. Can’t say enough good things about this place."
Sheila 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Frequently asked questions

What's Kilkenny like for family-friendly vacations?
The historic destination of Kilkenny is a good choice if you've been thinking about a trip with your kids. The local tours, castle, and notable monuments are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Arrange a flight into Waterford (WAT), which is located 32.7 mi (52.7 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay for families in Kilkenny?
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is a hotel with a children's pool and 2 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other choices for your kid-friendly vacation include Hotel Kilkenny and SpringHill Hotel.
How many family-friendly hotels should I expect to find in Kilkenny?
Expedia has 8 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Kilkenny.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Kilkenny?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. Average annual precipitation for Kilkenny is 36 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Kilkenny?
While you are visiting Kilkenny, you might want to round up the kiddos and make time to see interesting attractions such as St. Mary's Medieval Mile Museum and Smithwick's Brewery Tour. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like The National Reptile Zoo and The Hub.
What's the best way for us to get around Kilkenny?
If you want to venture outside of the area, hop on a train at Kilkenny Station. Kilkenny may not have many public transit options so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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