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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

4.0 star property

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A dining area with a bar, featuring a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wine rack.
A historic hotel with classic architecture, featuring a grand entrance and multiple stories.
A bar with wooden furniture, bar stools, and shelves of bottles.
A bedroom with a large bed, a patterned wallpaper, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a receptionist, and a blue wall with the hotel name.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $252
$222 nightly
$252 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 XR28
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithwick's Brewery Tour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A double bed with teal and grey bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a patterned wallpaper, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a patterned design.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi
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Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Kilkenny

With a stay at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kilkenny, within a 10-minute walk of Kilkenny Castle and Rothe House. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Smithwick's Brewery Tour and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Black Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Butler House - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Black Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 14 min walk
  • Waterford (WAT) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocco's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Left Bank - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tynan's Bridge House Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Syd Harkin's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers 46 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this Belle Époque hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Harpers, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Harpers - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15.50 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Harpers

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15.50 per night (30 ft away)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hibernian Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian
Hibernian Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Hotel
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Hotel Kilkenny

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 598 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 909 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, very nice breakfast, all in a lovely city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, very friendly staff, beautiful bar, excellent breakfast, vast rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central to everything, very clean, staff were amazing, can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was really spacious, the beds were extremely comfortable and breakfast was perfect for the price we paid!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great location. Parking in multi-storey but reduced for 5 days only £20. Great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in the heart of Kilkenny. Great staff. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Grand place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful, the village was gorgeous, the staff was super friendly, very clean, easy access to everything, we will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fedeilme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and conveniently located. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay all around!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and cozy hotel 🏨
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Very nice stay and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and delicious food at Ember!!! Loved the bar area with the live music as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Veey central. Nice music in the bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and plentiful breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Spotless room. Friendly professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel! Old world charm with shopping, restaurants, and attractions all within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aine

Courteous staff very we
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything excellent! Extremely comfortable bed, lovely bed linen. Standard of decor great, very warm and cosy. Staff helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025