Why go
- City in Leinster, Ireland.
- Served by Kilkenny Airport (KKY).
History
Kilkenny is a city in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located in the South-East Region and in the province of Leinster. It is built on both banks of the River Nore. The 2022 census gave the population of Kilkenny as 27,184, the thirteenth-largest urban centre in Ireland.
Where to stay
16 Patrick St, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland · butler.ie
Castlecomer Rd, Newpark Lower, Kilkenny, R95 F2P5, Ireland · noreriverhouse.com
39 John Street Upper, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 K091, Ireland · billybyrnes.com
New Ross Road, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland · kilkennycamping.com
5 Patrick St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 X2A4, Ireland · berkeleyhouse.ie
Paulstown Road, Lyrath, Co. Kilkenny, R95 F685, Ireland · lyrath.com
Archerstreet Lot, Kilkenny, R95 ND74, Ireland · castlelodge.com
67-69 John Street Lower, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 XN44, Ireland · langtons.ie
Castlecomer Rd, Newpark Lower, Kilkenny, R95 KP63, Ireland · newparkhotelkilkenny.com
Castle Rd, Archerstreet Lot, Kilkenny, R95 ED6X, Ireland · fanadhouse.com
Glendine Inn, Castlecomer Rd, Glendine, Kilkenny, R95 VY92, Ireland · glendineinn.com
College Rd, Sugarloafhill, Kilkenny, Ireland · hotelkilkenny.ie
1 Ormonde St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 WTK3, Ireland · kilkennyhibernianhotel.com
Ormonde St, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland · kilkennyormonde.com
The Bridge, John Street Upper, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 Y104, Ireland · rivercourthotel.com
Ring Rd, Springhill, Kilkenny, R95 XV2D, Ireland · hobanhotelkilkenny.com
John Street Upper, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 YND8, Ireland · kilfordarms.ie
2 Maiden Hill, Maidenhill, Kilkenny, R95 X512, Ireland · launard.tripcombined.com
4 Friary St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R96 VY62, Ireland · raftersgastropub.ie
29 Rose Inn St, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland · lanigans.ie
Freshford Rd, Freshford Road, Kilkenny, R95 EC89, Ireland · kilkennyhousehotel.ie
Indoor
Sonas House, Smithsland North, Waterford Rd, Smithsland North, Kilkenny, R95 Y0F5, Ireland · sonashousekilkenny.com
Market Slip, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
23 Friary St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 F8DV, Ireland
James's St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 D922, Ireland
34 Rose Inn St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 A6NF, Ireland
10 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 FX9H, Ireland
Restaurants & places to go
French, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
European, Restaurant · Open for lunch and dinner Opening hours: We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-21:30; Sa 16:00-21:30 · 22 William Street, Kilkenny · trufflesrestaurant.ie
Chicken, Fast Food · Fast-Food Fried Chicken Chain Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Kilkenny Retail…
Restaurant · Bar and restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · 92 High Street, Kilkenny, R95 V6TE · paristexas.ie
Asian, Restaurant · Asian street food and sushi. Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 101 High Street, Kilkenny
Coffee Shop, Cafe · horse box Opening hours: Sa,Su 10:00-14:00 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Dog accessories shop, dog friendly coffee shop. Features: outdoor seating, dogs welcome · wildtailsco.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 16:00-24:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options · John Street Upper, Kilkenny · apache.ie
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · supermacs.ie
American, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Kilkenny · eddierockets.ie
Fast Food · Coffee and sandwiches Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · facebook.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 08:30-16:00 Features: vegetarian options · 22 Parliament Street, Kilkenny · larivista.ie
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-18:00+; Sa 12:00-18:00+ Features: step-free access · 6 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny · grapevinetapasbar.ie
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Bennettsbridge Road
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:30; Su 12:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · indique.ie
Thai, Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-22:30; Su 13:00-22:30 · lams.ie
Break, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 09:30-15:30 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access, dogs welcome
Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 08:30-16:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · Saint Kieran's Street
Irish, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:00-23:30; Su 14:00-23:30; PH 16:00-11:30
Fish And Chips, Burger, Kebab, Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options · caesarsfishandchips.ie
Turkish, Kebab, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options, halal, step-free access, air conditioning · Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny
Scone, Cakes, Pancakes, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4 Patrick Street, Kilkenny, R95 TC63
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 10:00-18:00 Features: step-free access
Fusion, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 66 John Street Lower, Kilkenny · chocolat.ie
Coffee, Sandwich, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Golf Links Road
Mexican, Burritos, Restaurant · Mexican/Burritos restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Ice Cream, Crepe, Shake, Coffee, Cafe · Ice Cream/Crepe cafe
Biergarten · Opening hours: Sa-Su 13:00-19:00 Features: step-free access
Restaurant · Gastropub Opening hours: 24/7 Features: outdoor seating · 4 Friary Street, Kilkenny, R95 VY62 · raftersgastropub.ie
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · 43c John Street Upper
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Croissant, Cakes, Cafe · Bakery, patisserie, cafe. 2018 Award Winner Cafe of the Year 2018 in Ireland. Opening hours: Mo-Sa…
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · The Parade, Kilkenny · kilkennydesign.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-22:00, Su 12:00-22:00 · 3 Smithland Centre, Kilkenny · mariosdiner.ie
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:30-14:30, Su 12:00-19:00, Su-Fr 17:00-19:00, PH,Sa 16:45-18:00 · The Parade, Kilkenny · rinuccini.com
Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Tea, Salad, Regional, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 09:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-16:00; We-Sa 09:00-17:00 · 10 High Street, Kilkenny, R95 Y9TA
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · royalspice.ie
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-23:30; Fr-Su 16:00-24:00 Features: vegetarian options · Irishtown, Kilkenny
Indoor
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · Friary Street, Kilkenny
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa,Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access
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Airports
Kilkenny Airport (KKY) 3.4 km to the centre
Kilkenny, KK, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Gowran Airstrip 8.6 km to the centre
Gowran, KK, IE
Lickfinn Airstrip 28 km to the centre
Killenaule, TA, IE
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kilkenny Airport (KKY); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kilkenny. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Walking Tour