Kilkenny City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, 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.
Butler House
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at Butler House. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Activities
Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
Kilkenny Walking Tour: Stories You Won’t Expect
Our pick of the best Kilkenny City Centre Hotel Deals
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Comfortable & clean
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Club House Hotel
Beautiful hotel that makes you feel like you went back in history. The rooms were modern with spacious bathrooms and the staff was amazing! Every interaction was a pleasurable experience very kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Pembroke Hotel
The room was very nice. The staff was great. Even offered an umbrella on a rainy day.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
It was a beautiful old hotel, and the staff were great!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Kilford Arms Hotel
We just stayed at Kilford Arms, it is in the perfect location, free parking, great breakfast, and amazing staff!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Breakfast was great, comfortable beds, clean rooms, friendly staff. Great location with onsite parking. Would recommend to anyone going to Kilkenny
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kilkenny City Centre
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kilkenny Courthouse and Smithwick's Brewery Tour.
Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
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.
