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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

4.0 star property

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A dining area with a bar, featuring a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wine rack.
A bar with wooden furniture, bar stools, and shelves of bottles.
A bedroom with a large bed, a patterned wallpaper, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a wooden desk, a receptionist, and a blue wall with the hotel name.
A historic hotel with classic architecture, featuring a grand entrance and multiple stories.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 XR28
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smithwick's Brewery Tour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A double bed with teal and grey bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a patterned wallpaper, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall with a patterned design.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Single Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers 46 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kilkenny Castle. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Harpers
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Kilkenny Castle and Rothe House
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Belle Époque Kilkenny hotel.

Harpers - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Phone

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15.50 per night (30 ft away)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

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

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 915 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely staff, very nice breakfast, all in a lovely city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, very friendly staff, beautiful bar, excellent breakfast, vast rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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

8/10 Good

Tisha

Liked: Cleanliness
Very much enjoyed our stay here. It’s super convenient area of town. The breakfast was great hotel. Staff was very nice. The room was comfortable and clean. You can tell it is a historic hotel however I would stay here again without question very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 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

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great location. Parking in multi-storey but reduced for 5 days only £20. Great food.
Stayed 3 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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in the heart of Kilkenny. Great staff. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Fedeilme

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

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay all around!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and cozy hotel 🏨
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and delicious food at Ember!!! Loved the bar area with the live music as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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

Marita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Spotless room. Friendly professional staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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