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 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.

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 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.
Butler House
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny when you take a trip to Butler House. 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 Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Top hotels in Kilkenny City Centre

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Rooms are large and well equipped. Very comfortable bed. Large soaking tub and good shower. Staff incredibly friendly. Well located.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Pembroke Hotel
Great location. Staff were very friendly & accommodating.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Very central to everything, very clean, staff were amazing, can't wait to come back!
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Fabulous Kilkenny staple - i have eaten and drank here but never stayed until now. Big car park and easy check in - we were in a garden room which was spacious and modern. Brilliant location in the heart of town. Lovely bar area and great range of drinks with delicious bar food - along with the restaurant ...
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Rafter'S Gastropub
Very close to everything
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilkenny City Centre

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

Deansground
While Deansground might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Butler House and Kilkenny Golf Club.

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

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

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

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

