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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
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
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

  • 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 - 6 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse - ‬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:
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, 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

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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

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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Reviews

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 822 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 822 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 822 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 822 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 822 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

Paul

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

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful place to stay. The atmosphere was warm and the staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property, excellent service, restaurant and bar, and easy access to Kilkenny’s shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodation in the heart of Kilkenny
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was great and offered an amazing made-to-order breakfast in the morning. The location is great as well, right near the Medieval Mile and close to Kilkenny Castle. My only complaint was the rooms did not have air conditioning, so it was uncomfortable sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a really nice stay! The room was beautiful, spacious and clean. The restaurant and bar were excellent. The traditional live music in the bar was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kitt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, excellent bar and food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and nice room in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It was great to have a bar with live music too! The room was a bit dated. It was a little odd that when we walked in we had to go down about 4 steps to get to the bed and seating area. No AC and the window barely opened for air.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic situation to centre & 'medieval mile'
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay everyone was amazing. Great location. l
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. We enjoyed the breakfast, which was included in the price. We also enjoyed the drinks and live music at the pub. The initial impression of our room was not great, as the carpet and some of the furniture were stained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

You need to stay here!

Everything about this place was excellent. You are in the heart of everything Kilkenny. The breakfast was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing it was right in the middle of town. Very close to the Abbey, the tower, and the castle! It was my husband‘s birthday so they left us a card and chocolate bar as a gift. I think they may have even upgraded our room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great from start to finish!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great and plenty to walk to in the surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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