The 10 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Kilkenny, Ireland

April 25, 2023 Vergie Nakamoto

Kilkenny is over 400 years old, but it sure doesn’t show its age. Yes, it's an awe-inspiring throng of medieval cathedrals, castles, abbeys and other massive stone buildings, but Kilkenny loves to party. An endless stream of arts festivals celebrating theater, comedy, bluegrass and dance is constantly pumping the city with new life, toe-tapping energy and international flavor.
Restaurants in Kilkenny

1. Butler House

16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
65%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 711 reviews

Butler House

Butler House, Luxury Guesthouse - formally the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle built in 1770. This historical house is situated in the centre of Kilkenny City, adjacent to Kilkenny Castle. An integral part of the Kilkenny Castle Estate, Butler House was home to the Earls of Ormonde, who also built the castle, stables and coach houses at the rear. Sweeping staircases, magnificent plastered ceilings and marble fireplaces are all features of this 18th century house. The house is a combination of contemporary furnishings and period elegance. Butler House boasts seventeen special rooms and suites, all with their own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each has a modern bathroom, and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings. The balance of old and new is prevalent throughout the rooms – contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features, which afford guests an impressive sense of comfort and space.

Historic house & hotel

Reviewed By vidya s

It's a historic house turned hotel. Lovely place with gorgeous adjoining gardens. Charming and romantic. Rooms were well appointed and mine had a view across the gardens. Centrally located at a stones throw from the Castle which can be reached just walking out of the back garden. Has its own car park from the rear of the hotel. Breakfast was fresh and served to order. Definitely would stay again if am in Kilkenny.

2. Bridge View B&B

Bridgeview 8 John's Quay, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
73%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 320 reviews

Bridge View B&B

Bridgeview offers a warm and friendly stay. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, minutes from the city centre. This Bed and Breakfast is in the shadow of Kilkenny Castle, with over looking views of the River Nore, it is an ideal weekend break.

Quaint B&B in Kilkenny

Reviewed By castlecj

Eimer was a delight, and our room was cozy and full of character. The B&B sits right along the lovely river. Breakfast was wonderful, with a spread of homemade items and fruit and drinks, and also hot items made to order. Walking distance to Kilkenny Castle and downtown. I highly recommend a stay at the Bridge View B&B!

3. The 'Rafter' Dempsey's

4 Friary Street Gardens, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
45%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
9%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 215 reviews

The 'Rafter' Dempsey's

a great city centre hotel/guesthouse for anyone who wants to stay in the centre of all the shopping and nitelife attraction's that Kilkenny has to offer. A warm welcome and friendly staff await all guests, whether they want to wine or dine, or just unwind.Has won many awards for it's fantastic shopfront flower display's.

Perfect place to stay in Kilkenny

Reviewed By SarahHarris2602

Lovely host…. Gerry made us feel welcome and accommodated our every need as a large group. The bedrooms are clean and comfy and the bar area has lovely food as well as being a focal point for us to enjoy our stay. The place is situated right in the heart of Kilkenny. Great value for money.

4. Rosquil House

Rosquil House Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny 00000 Ireland
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 663 reviews

Rosquil House

Newly built seven bedroom ensuite guest accommodation, Rosquil House is situated within easy walking distance of the city centre and Kilkenny Golf Club. Amenities include lounge, disabled access, smoking patio and parking.

Irish hospitality at its finest!

Reviewed By Lynne L

Warm welcome, gracious hosts, wonderful breakfast, quiet, comfortable, convenient location and parking. Yes, perfect! We were on the last leg of our trip and had a bad experience at a local hotel. We found Rosquil House and had an overwhelming sense of relief. We felt safe, at home and comfortable. We were able to easily access Kilkenny. Phil and Rhoda are amazing hosts, informative and conversational. We would absolutely recommend to family and friends and will visit again someday!

5. Glendine Inn

Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
43%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
10%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 82 reviews

Glendine Inn

Good staff but rooms a little dated

Reviewed By BarleyBelfast

I stayed 2 nights and was overall quite pleased. Nice bar and dining area and if the weather is good great to sit outside for a coffee. The rooms could do with a makeover but the staff were very friendly and helpful.

6. Celtic House B&B

Celtic House 18 Michael Street, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
39%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 247 reviews

Celtic House B&B

Finding an ideal bed and breakfast in Kilkenny does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Celtic House B&B, a nice option for travelers like you. Close to some of Kilkenny's most popular landmarks, such as St. John the Evangelist Church (0.1 mi) and Butter Slip (0.2 mi), Celtic House B&B is a great destination for tourists. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Celtic House B&B offer a flat screen TV. Guests of Celtic House B&B are also welcome to enjoy free breakfast, located on site. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Kilkenny's popular ribs restaurants such as Paris Texas Bar & Restaurant, Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant, and Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant, all a short distance from Celtic House B&B. There is no shortage of things to do in the area, and there are several great attractions that are within walking distance of Celtic House B&B, including Kilkenny Castle (0.3 mi), Medieval Mile Museum (0.2 mi), and St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower (0.4 mi). Celtic House B&B looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Kilkenny.

Great b&b

Reviewed By Lee0xo

Stayed here for 2 nights with a Friend in room3, owner was lovely gave us a map of Kilkenny town, Great breakfast, would highly recommend staying! b&b is close to everything in town aswel at walking distance. Would definitely be returning here next time I’m in Kilkenny.

7. Twin Oaks Bed and Breakfast

R697 Kell’s Road, Kilkenny R95 T2KA Ireland
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Twin Oaks Bed and Breakfast

A 3 star, registered tourist board approved bed and breakfast, situated just 6 kilometers outside of the medieval city of Kilkenny. Wifi is available throughout the house. Parking is free and on site. A family room, a superior double room, a double deluxe room, and a standard double room with private bathroom. All rooms are supplied with keys to the house entrance door as well as the relevant rooms. All bathrooms are fitted out with all the requirements our guests need . We supply electrical adapters for guests from Europe. Refreshments are supplied in each room, as are hair dryers. Bathrooms have towels, shower gel and liquid soap. Small waste bins are supplied in each area. All rooms are tastefully decorated and have double glazing windows with child locks. We have a guest lounge for the use of all our guests. TV, and reading material is available in the lounge. Our house is a non smoking house. There is a seated area outside the house for smoking. Breakfast in the dining room.

Wonderful stay!

Reviewed By Arianna D

Wonderful stay, everything was perfect! Comfy and cosy room, the owner Ger was very kind. There is a beautiful backyard. It’s quite near the city centre, if you have a car it’s a perfect position, so calm and relaxing. The breakfast is rich and delicious, I recommend the porridge and the pancakes with sweet apples ? 5+/5

8. Launard House

2 Maiden Hill, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
36%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 118 reviews

Launard House

If you’re looking for a bed and breakfast in Kilkenny, look no further than Launard House. Nearby landmarks such as Capuchin Friary (0.8 mi) and Butler Gallery (0.9 mi) make Launard House a great place to stay when visiting Kilkenny. The bed and breakfast offers baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features free breakfast. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. During your visit, be sure to check out one of Kilkenny's popular fish and chips restaurants such as Kyteler's Inn, Zuni, and Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant, all a short distance from Launard House. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Kilkenny Castle (0.8 mi), Medieval Mile Museum (0.9 mi), or St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower (1.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. The staff at Launard House looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Perfect Place for Seeing Southeastern Ireland

Reviewed By morkula

This place was hard to find: developers had created a second address for a new housing estate, and the poor owner of the new house address was well used to people coming to his house expecting a B&B, ha-ha! However, it was worth finding. The room we had was very comfortable and the owner gave us the ultimate tip on a great restaurant: Petronella. We jumped off from this B&B to visit Waterford, Blarney Castle, and Tipperary (we had come "a long way"). It was convenient to all our destinations, and gave us a Full Irish Breakfast to boot.

9. Viewmount

Dangan, Thomastown, Kilkenny Ireland
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Viewmount

Great place to stay.

Reviewed By SueAndrew

Lovely comfortable and clean room. Caroline is a friendly and caring host, nothing is too much trouble. Great Irish breakfast. Very quiet and peaceful but within easy reach of Kilkenny and the coast. Couldn’t fault anything had a lovely time.

10. JBs Bar & Guest Accommodation

42 John Street Upper, Kilkenny R95 C2WK Ireland
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
33%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

JBs Bar & Guest Accommodation

Excellent accommodation for the price

Reviewed By IrelandGIJoe

Check in at the bar and door is just around the corner from bar main entrance. Excellent room, bathroom & shower. Only downside was that the wifi did not seem to reach my room (room 1). The website said to phone or email to get a better rate direct than that quoted on Booking.com so I emailed and got a very good discount on the single room rate. Without quoting the exact discount it was good double digits. Highly recommend.

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