Top Hotels in Kilkenny
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Kilkenny is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
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. Introducing 11 new Luxury Suites in 2025! Discover Kilkenny's finest views from our new elegant Suites. From the lively cityscape to the grandeur of Kilkenny Castle our suite are perfectly positioned to showcase the best of Kilkenny City. Rooms feature king-size beds and modern private bathrooms. Statham’s Bar & Restaurant offers traditional Irish and international food in a relaxed atmosphere. Mint offers a range of beauty, clinical, and spa treatments and the hotel's corporate facilities include a bespoke, personalized service and modern technology. Kilkenny has a wealth of attractions for guests to explore including The Tholsel, Rothe House and plenty of fantastic bars, artisan shops and restaurants. Kilkenny Golf Club is less than 10-minute walk away.
Guest Reviews:
- "All about location and excellent staff!" - "Lovely hotel in a lovely location." - "Wonderful location" - "A pleasure!" - "Beautiful hotel with excellent chief and friendly staff" - "We had a lovely stay and would recommend to anyone looking to have a break in Kilkenny." - "Enjoyed our stay, everything was excellent" - "We really enjoyed our stay in Kilkenny at this well appointed hotel." - "Pleasant stay in great location"
Fabulous
1220 reviews
A 5-minute walk from Kilkenny Castle in the center of Kilkenny, Butler House offers accommodations with access to a garden. This 4-star guest house offers a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the guest house, units are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a bath, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. The guest house provides some units with garden views, and each unit comes with a kettle. At the guest house, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The guest house offers an à la carte or full English/Irish breakfast. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests at Butler House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kilkenny, like cycling. Kilkenny Railway Station is a 11-minute walk from the accommodation, while Mount Juliet Golf Club is 11 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "Butler House hotel" - "Great" - "We were surprised to be in Lady Eleanor suite thank you!!!" - "Perfect hotel experience" - "Great location, very friendly staff, breakfast was delicious, our room had tons of space." - "A lovely experience, I will be back. I love the uniqueness of this hotel. A rare find"
Superb
1745 reviews
