5/5 - Excellent
KarenA
Sep 12, 2019Wonderful! Worth the entrance fee. The grounds are beautiful too.
Kilkenny Castle
Visit Kilkenny Castle
Tours & day trips
History & culture
Private & custom tours
Reviews of Kilkenny Castle
4.7
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
May 6, 2019This castle is amazing. Beautiful grounds. Plan to spend a few Euro to tour the inside of the castle - totally worth the money.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Jan 9, 2019Beautiful, but very short tour that did not require a full night's stay close by unless you plan to do other things in town. Loved the bar at The Hibernian Hotel!
3/5 - Okay
Beth
Sep 19, 2018Too refined - looks more like an office building.
Popular places to visit
St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.
St. John the Evangelist Church
Learn about the local history of Kilkenny with a stop at St. John the Evangelist Church. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Rothe House
Rich with history, Rothe House is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Black Abbey
4/5(4 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.
St. Canice's Cathedral
5/5(6 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny with a visit to St. Canice's Cathedral. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
National Craft Gallery
Rich with history, National Craft Gallery is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars.
Best Lodging Options Near Kilkenny Castle
Check availability on hotels close to Kilkenny Castle
The Club House Hotel
Patrick Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
1 Ormonde Street, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny
Pembroke Hotel
11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Hotel Kilkenny
College Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Ring Road, Springhill, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Newpark Hotel
Castlecomer Road, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre
Paulstown Road, Kilkenny
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.