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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Kilkenny, Ireland

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Ideally set in Kilkenny, Butler House offers an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi. This guest house provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Lovely warm welcome from Freda on reception, she checked in during the stay to see how we’re getting on. Gorgeous breakfast with really great service. Comfortable bed, gorgeous room. Lovely place for a break.

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9.1
Superb
1,783 reviews
Price from
£141
per night

Set 300 metres from Kilkenny Castle, Fanad House offers classic-style accommodation with a TV. The property offers free private parking, and free WiFi throughout.

Rooms at the Fanad all come with carpeted floors, tea and coffee making facilities and en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries.

We loved being so close to the castle.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,381 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

In the shadow of Kilkenny Castle, the Hibernian Hotel is in the heart of Kilkenny city. Originally the Hibernian Bank, this building overlooks the Parade, popular because it's close to Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre.

Great central location, very clean. Breakfast was delicious and plenty of choice. Great to have the option for gluten free also.

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8.4
Very good
1,091 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

With free parking and free WiFi, this stylish hotel is located on Kilkenny's ring road, a 20-minute walk from Kilkenny city centre. Guests can enjoy full Irish breakfasts and rooms with Hypnos beds and power showers.

very nice hotel great location

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8.2
Very good
1,169 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

The 4-star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel is situated right in the heart of medieval city of Kilkenny. The property is only 2 minute's walk from main street, restaurants, shops and Kilkenny Castle.

The rooms have TVs and are all en-suite. Complimentary WiFi and 24-hour room service is available for all guests. A multi-storey car park is situated opposite the hotel, where guests receive a special discounted rate.

staff were so friendly and helpful, location couldn’t of been any better.

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8.1
Very good
2,444 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Pembroke Kilkenny is a 4-star boutique hotel located behind Kilkenny Castle. The property offers air-conditioned rooms, dining, drinks, Mint Medispa and corporate facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Breakfast perfect fresh and tasty Location close to everything Good size Room

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8.6
Fabulous
1,393 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

The fine-dining restaurant, The Langton Room, serves traditional and international cuisine. Edward Langtons is the hotel’s award-winning bar. Langton House boasts 34 superbly appointed bedrooms with views across the city.

Comfortable bed and room. Fabulous breakfast included. Great location in the middle of town and with hotel car parking.

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8.2
Very good
2,254 reviews
Price from
£104
per night

On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny, this 4-star Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers free WiFi.

Each of the large rooms is stylishly decorated with fine furnishings. Most overlook the River Nore and the castle.

Location with amasing view (for a castle). Tasty breakfast. Super staff!

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8.5
Very good
3,245 reviews
Price from
£124
per night

With a stunning outdoor infinity pool, a hot tub, and an Aveda spa, Newpark Hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from Kilkenny centre. The house is set within 40 acres of parkland and beautiful gardens.

The leisure club at the Newpark offers an indoor pool, a spacious sauna, and a steam room. Guests can exercise in the modern gym, and Escape Spa provides a range of relaxing Aveda treatments.

Super surprised to find out there's a dinosaur park and pet farm! Really beautiful! Also a great heated pool

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8.6
Fabulous
2,000 reviews
Price from
£154
per night

The interior of this 4-star hotel is decorated with Italian marble, French wallpaper and bespoke pieces of furniture designed specifically for the Hotel Kilkenny.

The award-winning Taste Restaurant serves fine cuisine in relaxed surroundings. The sophisticated 1831 Rosehill Bar has a heated outdoor patio and an extensive drinks menu.

Our adult kids enjoyed the bar staying open late ! Haha Close to city , good

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8
Very good
1,670 reviews
Price from
£127
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £132.80
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,452 reviews
    Absolutely stunning wee place!! I would recommend it for anyone coming for a break in this lovely town. Everything you need is supplied and excellent instructions provided in the run up to arrival.
    Susan
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £132.80
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,243 reviews
    Front office staff were amazing, Well experienced and trained. Hotel was very clean and interior design was gorgeous. Room was great. Lovely balcony and view. Slippers and dressing gown were lovely. Huge bed! Free bottle water! Proper coffee machine! Free newspapers. Free car parking Excellent location.
    Dr Noelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £154.22
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,000 reviews
    We were made to feel so special as we just got engaged. We were so surprised at how accommodating the hotel was. Our room was upgraded, we were treated to chocolates and procesco, and a VIP breakfast which was absolutely gorgeous and such a lovely surprise. We loved the VIP room - a ski chalet theme that was beautifully decorated with Christmas lights. A cosy, romantic atmosphere that made our stay even more special. The health suite was top class especially the infinity pool.
    Michelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £94.24
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 86 reviews
    It is a perfect place to stay for one to two days. Very well-designed and equipped place. Recommended.
    Tan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £102.81
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 524 reviews
    Beautiful room and spacious. Plenty of parking on site and house is gorgeous. A couple of brief interactions with the owner who was lovely and was kind enough to let us into our room early. Comfortable bed and hot shower. Cold continental breakfast served in a picnic basket to your room. Short 10 minute walk into city centre. Would stay again if given the opportunity.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 29 reviews
    Everything!!, stunning cottage, huge, fabulous superking bed downstairs, 2 further bedrooms upstairs, both en-suite. Downstairs bathroom too, lovely outside space to sit and relax, very well equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, big table and chairs, loads of space to accommodate several guests. will be returning soon, fabulous stay here!
    Carolyn
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,781 reviews
    Gorgeous boutique hotel with amazing views of the cot and gardens and castle. We loved the beautiful colour schemes and art around the hotel, the stunning Christmas trees and beautiful breakfast. Staff couldn’t have been nicer and more genuinely welcome from booking to departure. We really appreciated it.
    gwendolen
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £154.22
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,393 reviews
    This is a very good hotel and one we will definitely return to. Excellent staff, and friendly too. Very comfortable room, clean and simple. Breakfast was outstanding and very relaxed - served to the table. A huge step forward on the usual buffet style. Felt more like a boutique hotel.
    JN57Dublin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £148.22
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,254 reviews
    The whole hotel is beautifully designed. The room was spacious, tasteful decor, lovely bathroom, the breakfast was lovely. Reception staff were lovely bu the other staff were efficiently brisk without being at all friendly. So that was the only downfall.
    Maria
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 45 reviews
    The property was beautiful, down a lovely lane with lavender and plants on either side. It was furnished to the standard of a boutique hotel with beautiful decor. The crockery and cutlery were of a high standard which I really appreciated. It was a beautiful place, close to the main road into Kilkenny as well which was great.
    Cramer
    Solo traveller