Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8 (1793 reviews)
Freshford Road , Kilkenny , IE
+353 56 777 0711

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dated decor
Poor value perception
Minor maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8
The hotel is very clean, maintaining a standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.5
Staff is excellent and very friendly, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Location
8.5
Location is convenient for parking and access to the town, though some areas feel dated.
Room Quality
7.5
Some rooms are in need of minor repairs, and the decor is described as somewhat dated.
Amenities
8
Amenities are satisfactory with a nice bar and complimentary breakfast options.
Value for Money
7
Some guests felt the price was not justified given the quality of the rooms and services.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast and bar offerings were generally good, although some guests found pub food lacking.
Overall Experience
8.5
Guests enjoyed their stays overall and expressed a desire to return, highlighting the cozy atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:23

Property Description

Newly Renovated Boutique Hotel
Experience the charm of Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel, freshly renovated and ready to welcome you. Situated near the city center, our family-run hotel offers convenience and comfort for your stay.

Chic Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in our chic and traditional rooms, each newly refurbished to provide a cozy retreat. Enjoy free wifi and 40’’ smart TVs in every room, ensuring entertainment at your fingertips.

Cozy Bar and Dining Experience
Unwind at Dore’s bar, where you can mingle with locals and savor delicious bar food daily. Embrace the friendly atmosphere and create lasting memories during your stay.

Book now to enjoy a delightful stay at Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel!

Important information:

Kindly note the accommodations is accessible via stairs only, and there is no elevator access at the property. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Please note that the bar and restaurant will open based on demand throughout the low season/winter months, but guests can request food or drink at any time.

Kilkenny House does not accommodate hen or stag parties.

Kilkenny House are happy to accommodate other groups, but different policies apply. A €500.00 deposit is required in advance of arrival. It will be returned as long as rooms are left in good order & there have been no complaints of disturbance from other guests.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1793 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Patricia • extended_group • us
8
Great staff, nice beds, comfortable stay
Pros:

The staff was very accommodating.

Cons:

The room was very small for 3 people. It was really dark as well.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Svenja • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Fai • solo_traveller • mo
7
Pros:

床舒服，乾淨衛生

Cons:

沒有

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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maria • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Renee • extended_group • gb
10
Charming hotel, with lovely staff
Pros:

Great location, far away from the central part of town to enjoy peace and quiet and close enough to walk in to town should you want to leave the car behind. Room was a good size with very comfortable bed, and woke with birds singing outside the window. Great bathroom and shower head, however if you are fussy about shampoo/conditioner bring your own, from memory they had a 2-in one situation. The hotel was clean in all public areas with classic elegant interior.

The staff are the real highlight of the stay, Brendan met us upon arrival and assisted with our check-in and luggage, he was a real gentleman and felt like he must be part of the hotel. While we did have the chance to eat in the restaurants, we arrived to their bar late in the evening after a night on the town - we were celebrating one of our party birthday, waiting for midnight to make the celebration official - and were greeted with the lovely Minesh (Joe). He was so kind and patient with our antics, arranged a Happy Birthday song to play at the strike of midnight and had a slice of cake. The following day, nursing slightly sore heads, but happy hearts we met Lenny at the Cafe. She was very kind and assisted in supplying us with big smile, pastries and delicious coffee to assist in the next leg of our journey.

*I use an em-dash, but AI had nothing to do with writing the above. Long live the em-dash. Boo to the over use of AI. Write your own review. Live for the chaos.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Clare • extended_group • ie
3
Cons:

DIRTY WINDOWS
BROKEN BATHROOM
EXTRA CHARGES AT BREAKFAST

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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xavier54 • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

La salle de bain avec douche
Parquet dans la chambre
Chambre trés spacieuse

Cons:

Pas de prises électriques à coté du lit
Pas de coffre
Pas de rideaux aux fenêtre
Pas d'assenceur, juse un monte charge pour les baguages
Un peut loingt du cente ville

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Luana • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Ya-Yi • couple • tw
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Soprano66 • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and helpful. The hotel was well placed for the town and parking was straightforward.the room was clean and of a good size.

Cons:

The bathroom was in need of updating.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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sian nerys • couple • gb
8
Definitely would stay again if in the area
Pros:

Good location, quiet but convenient. Easy walk to town. Nice bar. Pleasant decor. Comfy bed. Lovely bathroom. Very clean.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Yehor • couple • at
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Efe • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very responsive, pleasant and hospitable staff. Nicely renovated clean and comfortable facility. Very convenient, quick cab ride to all amenities and on bus routes too.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

The rooms were large.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • solo_traveller • at
9
Pros:

Der Concierge war bezaubernd, und obwohl ich etwas spät ankam, und die Küche 10 Minuten zuvor schloss, bekam ich noch ein tolles Essen von der Speisekarte
Das Bett war großartig und die Wäsche duftete sehr sauber!

Cons:

Einzig der Gang ist hellhörig, was aber von den Gästen kam, aus den Nebenzimmern hörte ich nichts....

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • solo_traveller • us
9
very good for my needs. I mixed it up with fancy hotel but glad I did.
Pros:

The staff were 5 star. The hotel comfertable and homey . Good price. Great breakfast. Would return even if I prefer city center usualy (only 20 minutes walk )

Cons:

all good

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kidd • extended_group • au
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Staff were lovely - front reception and coffee shop staff were great, accommodating and made the stay even better

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Joost • couple • nl
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee