Independent editorial guide
Best hotels in Kilkenny
Best hotels in Kilkenny brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · 2 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Hotel - 5 Star
Lyrath Estate
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Lyrath Estate offers a useful hotel base in Kilkenny for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 5 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Hotel - 5 Star
Mount Juliet Estate
Thomastown, County Kilkenny
Mount Juliet Estate offers a useful hotel base in Thomastown for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 5 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Hotel - 4 Star
Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny offers a useful hotel base in Kilkenny for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Hotel - 4 Star
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Kilkenny for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Hotel - 4 Star
Kilkenny River Court Hotel
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Kilkenny River Court Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Kilkenny for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Hotel - 4 Star
Newpark Hotel
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Newpark Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Kilkenny for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Hotel - 4 Star
Pembroke Hotel
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Pembroke Hotel offers a useful hotel base in Kilkenny for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Hotel - 4 Star
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers a useful hotel base in Kilkenny for travellers exploring County Kilkenny. Its current Fáilte Ireland register entry records hotel - 4 star. Check the official visitor listing for current facilities, accessibility details and booking information.
Sources and review
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland accommodation register (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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