Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2148 reviews)
1 Ormonde Street , Kilkenny , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfy beds
Great location
Friendly staff
Nice bar and restaurant
Cons:
Shower issues
No hotel car park
Poor breakfast
Slow lift

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Room comfortable and clean, but some mentions of outdated bathrooms.
Service
9.22
Staff very helpful and friendly, with outstanding service reported.
Location
9.26
Great central location, walking distance to attractions.
Room Quality
7.71
Rooms had issues with comfort and modernity, but some were reported as spacious.
Amenities
8.74
Nice bar and restaurant, but parking issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.6
Competitive rates noted, though some guests felt it was average for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some loved it while others found it poor.
Overall Experience
8.81
Many guests delighted with their stay, recommending hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Experience luxury at its finest in the heart of Kilkenny city at the award-winning Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel. The rooms are elegantly designed to provide you with the utmost comfort during your stay.

Gourmet Dining: Indulge in culinary delights at the new Harper's Restaurant, offering a unique dining experience with a menu that showcases the best of local and seasonal ingredients. Whether it's a romantic dinner for two or a celebratory meal with friends, Harper's Restaurant caters to all tastes.

Vibrant City Location: Situated in the vibrant city centre, just a stone's throw away from Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Centre, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury for your getaway. Book now to immerse yourself in the charm of Kilkenny.

Important information:

There is no onsite parking available at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel, but guests are recommended to use Ormonde Street Car Park or Desart Court Car Park nearby.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2148 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.22
Location: 9.26
Room Quality: 7.71
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Siobhan couple au
7
Convenient hotel in the middle of Kilkenny
Pros:

Right in the middle of town & car park opposite
Cordless easily walk to main attractions in town
Room was a good size and clean
Bed comfortable
Breakfast was a great spread of food, and they had some GF options

Cons:

Hotel room is a bit tired, could do with a refresh
Couldn't open the windows so no fresh air

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Raissa extended_group ie
10
So accomodating. Thank you
Pros:

Staff were so pleasant. Even left chocolate and crisps with a lovely note from the manager for our friend Jennifer as we were staying to celebrate her engagement. Thanks so much.

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Marianne family_with_children ca
9
Nice hotel very central
Pros:

Great breakfast

Cons:

No parking at the hotel but there was a parking lot clos by

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Seamus solo_traveller ie
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Far too expensive for what was provided.
Rooms were dated, no shower.
Breakfast average.
Really expensive for what it was

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Ewa family_with_children pl
8
Dobra lokalizacja ale sporo mankamentów
Pros:

Hotel ma doskonałe położenie w samym centrum miasta. Smaczne śniadanie, w tym na ciepło z karty.

Cons:

Brak parkingu - obok jest parking płatny za który zapłaciłam 17 euro za dobę. Uważam, iż hotel powinien tę opłatę przejąć.
Mieliśmy 3 osobowy pokój, podwójne łóżko było na prawdę małe.
Brak adaptera do kontynentalnych wtyczek, recepcja powiedziała, że wszystkie adaptery im goście zabrali i skierowała mnie do sklepu!
Mimo że mieliśmy rezerwację i opłatę z góry na 3 osoby, w pokoju były tylko dwa komplety ręczników. Próba połączenia telefonicznego z recepcją po 3 minutach wysłuchiwania reklam została przez nas przerwana i musieliśmy iść do recepcji po ręczniki.
Ten hotel nie ma klimatyzacji, a okna otwierają się na minimum (są złączone kablem). Przy suficie wiatrak obsługiwany pilotem przymocowanym na linkę (jak długopis na poczcie!). Brak sejfu i lodówki! W łazience wanna z prysznicem i kotara- nie jest to zbyt higieniczne a przede wszystkim woda leje się na podłogę. W pokoju ze ściany wystaje pokrętło, chyba do ogrzewania, ale kaloryfery są po drugiej stronie pomieszczenia. Meble w pokoju mają już swoje lata. Było niewielu gości więc nie odczuliśmy hałasu, ale drzwi kiepsko wyciszają i rano słyszałam trzaski drzwi. Na polskie warunki hotel nie dostałby więcej niż 3 gwiazdki.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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jay4d Friends getaway Newbridge, County Kildare
10
Hibernian Hotel Kilkenny, an unexpected gem of a hotel !!!!
Pros:

Perfect location, hotel spotlessly clean, bedroom a good size and spotless too.
Check in was made so easy. We booked in 9 people to the Ember Restaurant for evening dinner, beautiful food & very well presented… I will 100% be back to stay & dine here.
There was a complication made with booking.com and all our rooms (4) were all cancelled (12am) !!!! On a very busy weekend in Kilkenny where all hotels were solidly booked out. I only noticed cancellation emails for the four rooms at 7:30am from the booking agent, got in touch with the hotel straight away hoping for a miracle ….. Aaron from the hotel gave me a call back a short while later, he got it all sorted for me, panic over, and at a better rate €€ than booking.com.

Great staff, great hotel, great restaurant!!! Will be back for sure

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Ann extended_group us
9
Pros:

Location, breakfast and bar were great!

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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anthonykO2362IM Couples
10
Amazing Stay
Pros:

Had an amazing visit to this lovely Hotel. The hotel is excellent but the staff really make this special. Highly recommended

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Doris extended_group ie
6
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Karissa couple us
10
Beautiful building, great rooms. Excellent food and bar!
Pros:

Great location. In the heart of all the fun but not too noisy or crowded. You can walk everywhere.

Cons:

The hotel rooms do not have ac. It’s totally fine 99% of the year but can be a little warm during the heatwaves.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Clarence solo_traveller gb
7
1 night get away
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly staff, good breakfast and nice touch with the welcome prosecco cocktail. Thank you for leaving a fan in the room and water in this hot weather

Cons:

Unfortunately the beds and pillows were very firm.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller us
9
Great hotel at the heart of Kilkenny!
Pros:

The hotel is very centrally located with easy access to all tourist destinations. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was also delicious and accommodating to our special requests

Cons:

We liked every aspect of this hotel.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Denise722 Couples Chicago, Illinois
10
10/10 Beautiful Hotel!
Pros:

Hands down the best hotel that we stayed at during our trip! Gorgeous rooms, great view and perfect location! 10/10

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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Robert solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Judith extended_group us
9
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No AC and will be very hot in the rooms even with supplied fans

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Ray solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The location is great. Breakfast was also very good. Bar and restaurant was excellent.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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OnAir09944097398 Friends getaway
10
Lovely hotel and very friendly helpful stafff
Pros:

Really enjoyed the ambiance of the hotel

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
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Rachael extended_group us
8
Great location, cool hotel and bar, noisy/hot room made sleeping difficult.
Pros:

Location was great! Bar was wonderful! Hotel was clean and spacious.

Cons:

We were next to the elevator so it was VERY noisy and that plus poor soundproofing made the hallway noise bad. Slamming doors too. Bees outside the window didn’t allow us to open windows so it was hot.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Lynette family_with_children us
9
Fantastic location! Great stay and great staff!
Pros:

The location of this hotel is awesome. Within walking distance to some great shopping, the beautiful cathedral, the castle, and lots of food options.

The breakfast was great, and the staff was beyond helpful trying to accommodate a serious nut allergy in our group of seven people.

They had live music in the evening, and the restaurant is a nice atmosphere.

Cons:

The only draw back here was having to park our car up the street and carry our luggage to the hotel. There just wasn’t a good spot to pull over and unload at the time, and the hotel does not have parking for its guests on site. However, the location is still worth the inconvenience! And there are two parking areas nearby that were adequate.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee