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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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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

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Butler House - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paris Texas Bar & Smokehouse - ‬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:
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and 1 meeting room
  • 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

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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

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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
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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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 843 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fedeilme

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the dining room - both were excellent with great flavours and generous portions. The hotel had an old world luxury feel and the bar offered friendly service and great music entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and we were delighted with the location. Staff were excellent and kindly took our bags before checking in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to visit

Wonderful town. Pubs had a very local vibe. The staff at the hotel were very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very close to the main part of town. Everything you need is within walking distance. Easy check in/check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, amazing location around the corner from the castle and pubs. Do yourself a favour and go to Kyteler’s Inn (est 1324) for a pint and some trad music.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We appreciated that there was a parking garage next to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was top notch and very accomodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is so beautiful. The rooms were amazing so welcoming.e the restaurant and bar we great the staff we the best. The food was great and great live music. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful experience would definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the center of Kilkenny! Walkable to pubs and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
121 is a great looking room but... Q: do you know how to move 30 empty kegs quietly? A: the 6am crew at the bar across the street doesn't... VERY loud. Other than that great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building in center of town. Easy for shops, food and transport. Some areas of building are dated like carpeting. Bathroom remodeled and clean. Furniture older. Nice bar and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Parking not a problem as it’s just across the road from a reasonable pay facility. The breakfast was absolutely delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms are a bit dated. Old TVs no power supply by bedside etc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative was the evening bartender He was rude and almost insulted that he had to serve us It was a wonderful stay other than his lack of customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply GREAT!

Very warm welcoming, great help for finding our way around. The bed was quite comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Hotel placement is really central, yet very quiet room. Convenient covered parking park right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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