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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

4.0 star property
Relax in elegant comfort near Kilkenny Castle with amenities like dry cleaning and excellent breakfasts to enhance your Irish adventure.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Kilkenny, Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel is in the city center. Notable landmarks in the area include Kilkenny Castle and Black Abbey. Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Rothe House are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Kilkenny travel guide
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1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 XR28

What's nearby

  • Kilkenny Castle
    Kilkenny Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rothe House
    Rothe House
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Black Abbey
    Black Abbey
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral
    St. Canice's Cathedral
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Butler House
    1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant
    5 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 computer station, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Hospitality Certified, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
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 14 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 876 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 876 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 876 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 876 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 876 reviews

Reviews

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. Staff was helpful at front desk. I was able to check in early. Location of hotel was great. Very close to Castle. Liked that the breakfast was included for free. Also enjoyed the complimentary free drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

Aine

Courteous staff very we
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shivani

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean but very dated. Amenities were minimal but sufficient for 1 night. My room had an interconnecting door to another room. This has never been a problem for me before, but the sound proofing in my room was so poor, that it sounded like the 3 girls in the next room who were chatting at a perfectly normal volume at 2am, were sitting on my bed. The cooked breakfast was edible but not great quality. The best thing about the hotel was the staff. All members of staff we encountered at reception, in the restaurant and in the bar were incredibly polite and friendly. Location of the hotel is also great - right in the middle of the town. Overall, considering the price we paid, the hotel was a disappointment and we will not be staying here on our next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. Food excellent. Staff nice and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super great room! Hotel was very clean. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Nice hotel, great location

Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were so lovely & helpfull. Room was very basic & a little dated. Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. We loved our stay here. Rooms are comfortable and the service was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very Charming, breakfast was great and bed/pillows very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room very spacious, clean and comfortable. The lift is very slow when you call for it. Full Irish breakfast was excellent, great location. No car park linked to the hotel, but there is a municipal one literally across the road but no no concessions for hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel very friendly staff, beautiful hotel and wonderful food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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