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About the Hotel

15-16 Vicar Street, Kilkenny, Ireland, 00000

Kilkenny Inn is situated in Ireland's Medieval Capital, just a short walk from key attractions like Kilkenny Castle and Smithwick's Brewery. This 3-star inn provides modern amenities alongside stylish furnishings tailored for guest comfort. With its combination of exceptional value and prime location, it offers a unique base for exploring Kilkenny's rich cultural landscape.

Location

Located in the heart of Kilkenny, the hotel is only a 5-6 minute walk from vibrant nightlife, shops, and major tourist attractions. It lies approximately 15 minutes from Kilkenny city center and is 37 miles from Waterford. Guests can easily navigate the surrounding area, experiencing both cultural and historical sites.

Rooms

Each of the 30 guest bedrooms at Kilkenny Inn is bright, modern, and spacious. Rooms feature premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, catering to both business and leisure guests. Private bathrooms are equipped with designer toiletries and hair dryers. The decor includes stylish wallpaper, making each room unique.

Eat & Drink

Kilkenny Inn is home to JB's Bar, which combines traditional features with modern comforts in a split-level design. Guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast along with a full continental option. The hotel's restaurant, Kernel, serves a diverse à la carte menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Leisure & Business

The hotel offers complimentary secure guest parking and free broadband, which are ideal for leisure and business travelers. A 24-hour front desk and a safe deposit box enhance the convenience of guests' stays. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in common areas and space for both leisure and business needs.

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Double Room

Max:

3 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Room with 1 Single Bed

Max:

1 person

12 m²

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1 Single bed

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Double Room

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2 persons

15 m²

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Getting around

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City Center

Kilkenny2300 ft

Airports

Waterford (WAT) 35.3 mi

Train

Kilkenny Railway Station2700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast was freshly cooked and served piping hot, with tasty options like brown bread and toast.” view full review

Easy Parking

“The complimentary parking was a fantastic perk, providing us with a convenient place to leave our car.” view full review

Spacious Comfort

“The room was impressively spacious and impeccably clean, making it a perfect place to relax.” view full review

Well-Equipped Shower

“The shower had excellent pressure and included all necessary supplies like shampoo and conditioner, ensuring a refreshing experience.” view full review

General

Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Elevator

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Dining

Restaurant
Outdoor dining area

Children

Cribs

Room features

Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

15-16 Vicar Street, Kilkenny, Ireland, 00000

Map view

15-16 Vicar Street, Kilkenny, Ireland, 00000

City landmarks

Museums

Medieval Mile Museum

2500 ft

The Tholsel High Street

Town Hall

2200 ft

Church

St Marys Cathedral

2400 ft

Church

Saint John's Priory

2100 ft

Pennefatherslot

Nowlan Park

5000 ft

Gallery

Butler Gallery

3700 ft

Church

O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist

3100 ft

cnr Ormonde Rd & New St

Talbot's Tower

3400 ft

Church

Capuchin Friary Catholic Church

3000 ft

30 Maudlin Street Highhays

Maudlin Castle

3000 ft

Castlecomer Road Ballyfoyle

Dunmore Cave

4600 ft

Mall

MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre

2600 ft

5 John Street Lower

Kilkenny Whiskey Guild

2200 ft

Church

St. John's Church of Ireland

2100 ft

Gallery

The Kilkenny Art Gallery

2200 ft

29 Rose Inn St

The Kilkenny Way

2300 ft

7-91 Maudlin St

Corner Tower

2500 ft

Collegepark

Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

2600 ft

MacDonagh Junction

Kilkenny Famine Experience

2600 ft

Nearby

Church

St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower

800 ft

Church

Black Abbey

1600 ft

Museums

Rothe House and Garden

1200 ft

Church

St Francis Abbey

700 ft

Gallery

The Blackbird Gallery

1100 ft

Public Building

Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse

1200 ft

31 Rose Inn St

Butter Slip

1900 ft

Libraries

Kilkenny City Library

1900 ft

40 Parliament St

Riverboat Casino & Poker Club

1000 ft

The Black Abbey 12 Abbey Street Near Black Abbey

Black Freren Gate

1000 ft

Public Building

County Council Grounds

1300 ft

Restaurants

Joe's Takeaway

500 ft

3 Dean Street

John Cleeres Bar

1100 ft

Parliament Street

Hackett's Bar Kilkenny

1100 ft

1 Water Gate Gardens

Bosco's Cafe

1000 ft

Parliament Street The Watergate Theatre

The Playwright

1700 ft

Browne's 65 High Street

Stoney Kebabish

1700 ft

Restaurant

Crotty's Coffee House

1700 ft

Saint Kieran's Street

Market Deli

1700 ft

61 High Street

Face2

1800 ft

76 St Kierans Street

The House Of Pretzels

2000 ft

Level 2

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

comfortable

small rooms

pricey

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.6

Location

8.6

Service

7.9

Dining

7.0

4/5 based on 549 reviews

#10 of 21 hotels in Kilkenny based on Tripadvisor

Leon

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.4/10

I am so glad we booked two rooms instead of sharing one since they were very small and would have been cramped for all three of us. The price was a bit on the expensive side at nearly €100 per person per night without breakfast included. The food in the restaurant was not great overall, although the mains were lovely. I, unfortunately, couldn't enjoy the cheesecake for dessert. However, the rooms were clean, had all the necessary facilities such as coffee, shampoos, conditioner, and a hairdryer, which made the stay nice and comfortable. The hotel is in need of renovation.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and suitable, but quite small for three people; thankfully, we had two rooms booked. The facilities provided were nice and comfortable.

Service

8.0

The staff were very polite, kind, and helpful. They were attentive and provided good service overall. However, they seemed to struggle with clearing tables efficiently during peak times.

Location

9.0

The location was brilliant, offering easy access to everywhere and within walking distance of pubs and various tourist attractions in Kilkenny. It was a nice walk to the city center, and parking onsite was convenient.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its shortcomings; some dishes were greasy, and the options could have been better, especially in terms of bread and pastries.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel needs renovation but still offers basic amenities like coffee and hairdryers. It could improve in terms of food quality and room size for the price paid.

clean

small rooms

Frederick

United States of America, May 2024

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was quite satisfactory. The rooms, although a bit small, were clean and acceptable for the price we paid. The service was friendly and attentive, with delicious breakfast, but there was a slight issue with entry restrictions. The location was convenient, allowing easy access to the city center, and the dining experience was good with a variety of options. Overall, a decent choice with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and quite acceptable for the price.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and attentive, with a delicious breakfast.

Location

9.0

The location was great, within walking distance of many attractions and the city center.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good with lots of options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had good parking facilities and was well-maintained.

John

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.8/10

The hotel is in a convenient location with nearby parking and friendly staff. The rooms are spacious, clean, and quiet, although some improvements in electrical outlets could enhance the stay. The dining experience offers a good selection of fresh produce at a reasonable price.

Rooms

8.0

The robot-themed room was clean, spacious, and quiet, but smaller than expected with limited electricity jacks.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially Brandon and Liam, were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the stay. They even assisted with personal belongings after check-in.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was brilliant, offering easy access to the city center and nearby amenities, including being close to a hospital for added convenience.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent, providing freshly cooked meals with plenty of choice at a reasonable price.

Facilities

The hotel offers adequate facilities for a comfortable stay.

Charlie

United States of America, December 2023

7.4/10

The hotel was well set up with comfortable new mattresses and two bathrooms, making it convenient for a group of three guests like us. The rooms were equipped with ample supplies and amenities, but the lack of temperature control made it overly hot at times. The service was friendly and efficient, especially from Dave and the receptionists who also served as waitresses. The location was quite good, allowing easy access to the town center, though it was noted as not being perfect. On the dining side, the offerings were modest, with room for improvement. Overall, a comfortable stay with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were being fitted with extremely comfortable new mattresses and had enough supplies for three guests, including towels, tea, coffee, and bottled water. However, the lack of temperature control made it overly hot at times.

Service

9.0

The staff made the stay enjoyable and hassle-free.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was quite good, being near the town center and offering easy access to various attractions. However, it wasn't perfect and had some room for improvement.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent but could have been better. The breakfast options were limited, missing items like cereal and fruit, and only offering a cooked breakfast selection.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, catering to basic needs but lacking extras like a varied breakfast menu.

Sarah

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.8/10

Arriving at 4 pm, the rooms were very cold but luckily we had booked 2 rooms which were spacious and comfortable, although pricey at nearly €100 each per night without breakfast. The restaurant food was a mixed bag with lovely mains but disappointing desserts.

Rooms

8.0

Upon arrival at 4 pm, the rooms were quite cold, but having two rooms proved to be a lifesaver. Despite the high cost of nearly €100 each per night without breakfast, the rooms were comfortable, spacious, and had cozy beds put together.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, although the staff declined to serve a drink at 1 am, which was understandable. The lovely ladies at the reception were particularly helpful and pleasant.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was perfect, within easy walking distance to bars, restaurants, Kilkenny Castle, and Smithwicks Brewery. Just a short 5-minute walk to the town center, it's ideal for exploring Medieval Mile.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While breakfast was a lovely start to the day, the overall food quality fell short of expectations, particularly disappointing desserts despite accommodating individual requests.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall, although there were some issues with the restaurant food quality. The hotel could improve in this area to provide a more satisfying dining experience.

Eddie

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

The hotel had clean and comfortable rooms, but the service was lacking. The location was excellent, close to the main area of the city. The dining experience was enjoyable and the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable with great big fluffy towels and well-stocked bathroom amenities.

Service

5.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, but there was a lack of service consistency between the team members.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, within walking distance of attractions, shops, restaurants, and pubs.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, offering good breakfast options and comforting dining ambiance.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provided basic facilities, suitable for a comfortable stay.

Alexander

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to the heart of the city, making it easy to explore Kilkenny's medieval mile. The rooms are spacious, clean, and comfortable, offering a cozy stay. The friendly and helpful staff enhance the overall experience, although the dining options could be improved. A good value for a stay with plenty of nearby attractions to visit.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable, providing a cozy stay.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and helpful, adding a positive touch to our stay.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was great, just a short walk to the town center and the medieval mile.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with a variety of selections, but could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers satisfactory facilities for a comfortable stay.

Pete

United States of America, May 2023

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms were lovely and clean, with a thoughtful touch for St Valentine's Day. However, they could benefit from some brightening up with more lighting and decor. The interconnecting door to the adjoining room was a convenient feature. The lack of cooling options made the room a bit warm.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a good size and clean, with nice amenities like tea and coffee, and chocolates for Valentine's Day. However, lacking fans or air conditioning made it a little hot.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The location was just right, not too close to the noise from bars and clubs but still central. It was a bonus to have onsite free parking.

Location

8.0

The location was very good, striking a nice balance of quietness and centrality. The free parking was a great bonus for short stays.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was somewhat lacking with limited options and some issues with the food quality.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent but could use some improvement in the dining offerings.