Hostels in Kilkenny

By choosing a hostel, you can reduce your spending on accommodations and save more of your money for fun things to do during your stay. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its historic sites and live music venues.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of different forms, but they all have three main things in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Still deciding where to stay in Kilkenny? This hostel is popular: MacGabhainn's Backpacker Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Kilkenny Castle. Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. You'll find showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Kilkenny is 916 mm.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these things around Kilkenny. Get out into nature with places such as Carlow Town Park, Dunmore Cave and Woodstock House and Gardens. Cultural attractions include St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, The Hub and Butler Gallery. Visit landmarks such as Butler House, St Mary's Cathedral and Kilkenny Courthouse.

Keep this information about transit options in Kilkenny on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Waterford (WAT), 32.7 mi (52.7 km) from the city centre. Once you're on the ground, you might want to make use of public transport. If you're hoping to check out more of the surrounding area, head over to Kilkenny Station to take a train.