Kilkenny Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kilkenny
Where to stay in Kilkenny
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum while you're in town.
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.
Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.
Lyrath
While there might not be top attractions in Lyrath, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Hub and The National Reptile Zoo.
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.
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.
The Club House Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Hotel Kilkenny
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Lovers' Lodge
Immaculate 3-bed Apartment in Kilkenny
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2021
LOVERS' LODGE, pet friendly in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025
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 savour the lively bars.
St. Canice's Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by St. Canice's Cathedral. 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.
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.
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. John the Evangelist Church
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at St. John the Evangelist Church. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.
Activities
1-Day Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny Rail Tour
Kilkenny: Smithwick's Beer Experience
Kilkenny: Guided City Boat Tour with Kilkenny Castle Views
Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb
