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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

4.0 star property
Belle Époque hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
The Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel is steps from historic Kilkenny Castle. Guests enjoy local cuisine at Harpers restaurant and a satisfying breakfast. The property offers two bars, a terrace, free WiFi, and luggage storage, all complemented by attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 XR28

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Black Abbey - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Hub - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 12 min walk
  • Waterford (WAT) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harkin Syd - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffé500 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Upscale hotel near Kilkenny Castle
Located close to Rothe House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour, Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Harpers, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a computer station
  • A banquet hall, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel located?

Located in Kilkenny City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House, and Smithwick's Brewery Tour. Black Abbey and St. Canice's Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Kilkenny Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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