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The Medieval Mile Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk

1. Pembroke Hotel

Kilkenny City Centre, 0.7 km from Black Freren Arch

Scott

￥30,381

￥34,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

2. Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny City Centre, 0.7 km from Black Freren Arch

Jeffrey

￥28,106

￥31,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

3. The Club House Hotel

Kilkenny City Centre, 0.6 km from Black Freren Arch

Alana

￥21,586

￥24,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

4. Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Kilkenny City Centre, 0.5 km from Black Freren Arch

Robert

￥34,571

￥39,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served

5. Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

Kilkenny City Centre, 0.6 km from Black Freren Arch

Andrew

￥24,861

￥28,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

6. Hotel Kilkenny

Walkinslough, 1.3 km from Black Freren Arch

Ava

￥25,560

￥29,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

7. Launard House

Maidenhill, 1.8 km from Black Freren Arch

Xiao Yong

￥17,378

￥19,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

8. Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

1.6 km from Black Freren Arch

Lydia

￥17,534

￥19,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Deluxe Triple Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

9. SpringHill Hotel

2.5 km from Black Freren Arch

Jonathan

￥16,337

￥18,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Double or Twin Room | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

10. Rafter'S Gastropub

Kilkenny City Centre, 0.4 km from Black Freren Arch

Kara

￥20,377

￥23,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern building with a glass entrance, interior seating, and a bar area.

Deluxe Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

11. Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Smithsland, 2.3 km from Black Freren Arch

Scott

￥18,564

￥21,070 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

12. Glendine Lodge

1.4 km from Black Freren Arch

Eamonn

￥18,784

￥21,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

13. Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny City Centre, 0.6 km from Black Freren Arch

￥31,182

￥35,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

14. Avalon House Hotel

17.1 km from Black Freren Arch

Tara

￥17,845

￥20,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

15. Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre

Lyrath, 4 km from Black Freren Arch

Darren

￥32,196

￥39,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

16. Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

15 km from Black Freren Arch

Andrew

￥46,371

￥52,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

House | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

17. Tranquil Countryside Farmhouse Stay

19.8 km from Black Freren Arch

orion

￥26,566

￥30,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Comfort Apartment, Courtyard View | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Apartment, Courtyard View | Private kitchen | Espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, mini-fridge, microwave

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

18. Mattys Pub & Apartments

19 km from Black Freren Arch

Aaron

￥17,637

￥20,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Black Freren Arch

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Pembroke Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 932 reviews	View
The Club House Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 573 reviews	View
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny	9.0 Wonderful 267 reviews	View
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel	8.8 Excellent 1,014 reviews	View

Top Black Freren Arch Hotel Reviews

The Club House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location and comfortable"

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

8/10 Good

"#100"

SpringHill Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room floor needs a wash."

Kilford Arms Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location in close proximity to all amenities. Nice clean hotel with friendly and helpful staff"

Hotel Kilkenny

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent"

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay - wished we could have stayed longer"

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

8/10 Good

"Overall fine, however there is no air conditioning. I was told it’s a rarity in most Irish hotels - and even their homes. They did provide a fan on request. Bed somewhat hard for my curvy body. The included breakfast was great - full Irish breakfast if you want."

Serene 3-bedroom City Home in charming Kilkenny perfect for relaxing stays

10/10 Excellent

"Aaron was great to work, timely communications, great food recommendations, and the property was as described.Conveniently located within walking distance of all the key sites of Kilkenny."

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived late but Tony was very helpful and got us checked in right away. This property is beautiful and clean. All the staff were very helpful and the location and parking availability could not be better. We hope to return again before too long."

Other attractions near Black Freren Arch

A historic street with stone buildings, a sign for 'Roth House', and a flower basket on a pole.

Rothe House

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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A historic stone building with a large arched entrance and a clock tower.

Black Abbey

9.2/10 (39 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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A church interior with stained glass windows, stone walls, and wooden pews.

St. Canice's Cathedral

9.4/10 (103 reviews)

St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Smithwick's Brewery Tour

9.4/10 (32 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Smithwick's Brewery Tour, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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St. Francis Abbey Brewery

You can take time to visit St. Francis Abbey Brewery during your travels to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Kilkenny Courthouse

You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to Kilkenny Courthouse. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Medieval Mile

You can learn about the history of Kilkenny with a trip to Medieval Mile. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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St Mary's Cathedral

9.0/10 (154 reviews)

After visiting St Mary's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Black Freren Arch?

Black Freren Arch is located in a historic area of Kilkenny known for its bar scene and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 27 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Black Freren Arch?

Hotel Kilkenny is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Black Freren Arch. Other good choices close by include Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel and The Club House Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Black Freren Arch?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Black Freren Arch.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Black Freren Arch, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Black Freren Arch.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Black Freren Arch?

To access more information about updating your stay near Black Freren Arch or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Black Freren Arch?

Explore landmarks like Kilkenny Courthouse, Butler House, and Rothe House. Create some family memories at laser Combat Kilkenny and The National Reptile Zoo. Take in some of the local culture at St. Mary's Medieval Mile Museum, The Hub, and Butler Gallery.

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Our top choices for Black Freren Arch hotels

1. Pembroke Hotel

2. Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

3. The Club House Hotel

4. Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

5. Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel

6. Hotel Kilkenny

7. Launard House

8. Kilkenny House Boutique Hotel

9. SpringHill Hotel

10. Rafter'S Gastropub

11. Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

12. Glendine Lodge

13. Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

14. Avalon House Hotel

15. Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre

16. Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

17. Tranquil Countryside Farmhouse Stay

18. Mattys Pub & Apartments

Compare popular hotels close to Black Freren Arch

Top Black Freren Arch Hotel Reviews

The Club House Hotel

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

SpringHill Hotel

Kilford Arms Hotel

Hotel Kilkenny

Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

Hoban Hotel Kilkenny

Serene 3-bedroom City Home in charming Kilkenny perfect for relaxing stays

Langtons Hotel Kilkenny

Other attractions near Black Freren Arch

Rothe House

Black Abbey

St. Canice's Cathedral

Smithwick's Brewery Tour

St. Francis Abbey Brewery

Kilkenny Courthouse

Medieval Mile

St Mary's Cathedral

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