About this property

In Kilkenny city center, the award-winning Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers luxury accommodations, the new Harper's Restaurant and 2 leading bars. In the shadow of Kilkenny Castle, the Hibernian Hotel is in the heart of Kilkenny city. Originally the Hibernian Bank, this building overlooks the Parade, popular because it's close to Kilkenny Castle and the Kilkenny Design Center. Just under 2 hours from Dublin, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers you traditional charm in this vibrant city.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
  • Green Hospitality Ecolabel
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    Very close to Kilkenny Castle, several churches and the bus stop. They gave us coupons for free drinks and the hotel bar and restaurant are great. I highly recommend.
  • Michaeldorothy
    United States United States
    Great location. Clean. Nice and helpful staff. Great restaurant and bar. Had a great experience.
  • Maria
    United States United States
    The hotel was located perfectly in the town for us to walk from the train station to the hotel. The staff were welcoming upon arrival, and they assisted us with our bags, holding them in a room before we departed on our train back to Dublin. We...
  • Dom23
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The breakfast was fabulous with a wide array of options. The beds were very comfortable. The bar and music on Friday night was excellent and made for a fun atmosphere. Staff were attentive, kind, and helpful!
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Very nice hotel in a great location we were able to walk everywhere.
  • Jacki
    United States United States
    Everything was wonderful! Charming, clean hotel in the perfect location. Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was great.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    We got a room with a bathtub, which was not something we expected but was a nice change of pace since that was not the case for most of our hotels when we visited Ireland. Close to lots of businesses and got a good recommendation on dinner with...
  • Joanne
    Canada Canada
    The hotel was beautiful and staff were very friendly. Breakfast included was excellent.
  • Leslie
    United States United States
    The staff were very helpful. The location is great! The breakfast is yummy!
  • Nicole
    United States United States
    The location was great with easy public parking across the street. Even though it was in town, it was quiet. Staff was lovely. We really enjoyed the Irish music in the bar.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Ember
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.