Southeast Ireland Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Southeast Ireland
Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Black Abbey while you're in town.
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.
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.
Walkinslough
While there might not be top attractions in Walkinslough, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Black Abbey.
Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House 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 Kilkenny Golf Club.
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Nice stay went to go book a second night but told me we couldn’t but could book it online no problem. But only after we got told no available rooms had made our mind up we choose not to book online and left. They lost out as it was a family stay.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
The Club House Hotel
The room was super clean, the staff was extremely kind. We did not take part in any of the dining but everyone locally talked up the food!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Pembroke Hotel
the hotel was great. Very kind and courteous. great breakfast menu too.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Mattys Pub & Apartments
the shower could use a curtain
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
18th Century Mill House in a Courtyard Setting
Everything was perfect. For our first night in Ireland we could not have asked for any thing more! Ziggy and Coco were an added bonus!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens
The huts and gardens were fantastic. The huts had everything you needed and were clean and tidy. Loved sitting in the hot tub at night watching the bats!
Reviewed on 24 Aug 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.
Waterford Crystal Factory
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Waterford Crystal Factory in Waterford. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Duncannon Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Duncannon Beach during your travels in Duncannon? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.
Johnstown Castle & Gardens
After visiting Johnstown Castle & Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wexford. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Hook Lighthouse
Enjoy magnificent sea views from the top of one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world.
