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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Kilkenny, Ireland

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Situated in the centre of Kilkenny, just 1.1 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 1.1 km from Kilkenny Castle, Kilmore Guesthouse features accommodation with city views and free WiFi. The property has inner courtyard views and is 18 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club and 34 km from Carrigleade Golf Course. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside.

Carlow Town Hall is 38 km from the guest house, while Carlow Courthouse is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Waterford Airport, 58 km from Kilmore Guesthouse.

The location was very close to the city center. It was easy to park, although you have to repurchase a parking ticket every day before 09:00. Not a problem for early birds offcourse. Parkings costs were fair, I believe € 2,00 per day. There were free spaces all the time.

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9.1
Superb
1,495 reviews
Price from
£155
per night

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.

Wonderful property beside the castle and town center. clean, quaint and very charming.

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9.1
Superb
1,832 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

The guest house provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne, fruits and chocolates or cookies.

This accommodation was the best for us in Ireland. The owner was very kind a helpful - we were very pleased a surprised his attitude! Kilkenny is nice town with special atmosphere.

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9.2
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

Newlands Lodge has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Kilkenny, 7.4 km from Kilkenny Castle. 10 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 13 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club, the property features a garden and a terrace. This 4-star guest house offers private entrance.

Our welcome was so lovely - we enjoyed our comfortable room, our host's recommandations for dinner and our delicious homemade breakfast!

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9.6
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

The well-appointed Laragh House B&B is a 15-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle and the city centre. This award-winning guest house offers a full Irish breakfast and free WiFi.

Laragh House B&B serves a full Irish breakfast, as well as omelettes, pancakes and eggs cooked to order. There is also a buffet with cereals, fruit and juice.

The staff was very friendly and the food was excellent.

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9
Superb
177 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

Located in Kilkenny and only 10 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club, Kilfane Country Lodge provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house is located 14 km from Kilkenny Castle and 15 km from Kilkenny Railway Station. The guest house features family rooms.

Room was very spacious, bed was extremely comfortable and the host just could not do enough for uss.

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9.3
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

All units in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hair dryer, while some rooms are equipped with a seating area. Guest rooms have a desk.

What a place killkenny is, accomodation was fantastic, the owner was a lovely helpful gentleman, would recommend staying there to anyone, top place will certainly return, and thank you very much

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8.6
Fabulous
1,416 reviews
Price from
£61
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.

The guest house is 1.5km from Kilkenny Train Station.

Lovely host, excellent breakfast, good sized room. Clean, provided everything needed & lovely quiet location.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,432 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

In a prime location in the Kilkenny City Centre district of Kilkenny, Billycan Guest Rooms is located 700 metres from Kilkenny Castle, less than 1 km from Smithwick's Brewery Tour and an 8-minute walk from The Tholsel. The property is set 1.1 km from St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower and 1.2 km from St. Mary's Cathedral. The guest house features family rooms.

We stayed in a cozy room perfect for a couple. Near the accomodation were plenty of Pubs, Cafes and restaurants to choose from (still quiet for good night sleep). All the main attractions are in walking distance. The host margaret is a lovely lady who went beyond our expectations of a great host - welcoming, friendly, great recommendations, even sent us some things we forgot. Highly recommended staying there!

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8
Very good
568 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

The bar has a traditional Irish welcome and a cosy log fires. It has an extensive range of drinks with a wine list and a cocktail menu. There is live music every Saturday with local bands, live sport on big screens, and a pool table and dart board.

The manager is a wonderful person, tbh I had a great time in the hotel and the food omg what a wonderful experience

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7.8
Good
1,110 reviews
Price from
£103
per night

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  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,432 reviews
    We were spoiled! Plenty of parking. This place was close the Kilkenny castle host was great, the food was yummy, we would happily stay here again. Quiet and charming!
    ALICE
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 132 reviews
    Liza the host was great she met us at he bus stop on a rainy afternoon to show us to the apartment and get us settled in Great Location was easy walking to everywhere in the city centre
    ivan
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,108 reviews
    Comfy room great breakfast and a great location Hostess was charming and very helpful.
    graham
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £103.25
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 541 reviews
    Great host. Very friendly and helpfull. The room is big and clean. The location is great, just 10min walk from city center and the castle. This is the place to stay if you are visiting Kilkenny
    Sharon
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 132 reviews
    Superb location. Right in city centre but being being two storeys above a pedestrian street meant that it was very quiet with no traffic noise. Within comfortable walking distance of main attractions. Kilkenny is a compact and lively town to visit with a great selection of restaurants and bars. Very responsive host with helpful advice on secure parking for the few days.
    Liam
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,432 reviews
    Was clean, comfortable and in a good location about 10 mins walk into city centre and right beside the town park. Breakfast was tasty and we slept well. Location was nice and quiet with no noise. The host was super helpful. Would book again.
    Conor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £129.06
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 568 reviews
    We stayed in a cozy room perfect for a couple. Near the accomodation were plenty of Pubs, Cafes and restaurants to choose from (still quiet for good night sleep). All the main attractions are in walking distance. The host margaret is a lovely lady who went beyond our expectations of a great host - welcoming, friendly, great recommendations, even sent us some things we forgot. Highly recommended staying there!
    Lukas
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 857 reviews
    This guest house is in the city center, so it is an easy walk to anywhere. The hosts were kind and helpful. The morning breakfast was cooked to order. There was off street parking, so we didn't move the car during our entire stay.
    Gary
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 115 reviews
    Everything was absolutely fabulous! The Hostess was simply gorgeous and went to great lengths to help. I'm coeliac and she had a huge range of special food for me for the breakfast plus lots of beautiful fresh fruit. Everything was provided milk bread free range eggs and hosts are so charming and helpful. I will definitely be returning for a holiday when I can chill out and enjoy her lovely home from home.
    O'Sullivan
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,108 reviews
    Great host, very clean, great location and breakfast choice. Rooms have everything you need and are quiet and beds are very comfortable. Tea/coffee, hairdryer etc provided. Owners are extremely helpful. Will definitely stay here again.
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    Pam
    People with friends