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Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

1 Ormonde Street
Rated 8.5 in 1231 reviews

Nestled in the heart of the medieval city, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers a charming blend of historical elegance and modern comfort, making it an ideal choice for visitors seeking a truly authentic experience in Kilkenny, Ireland. This boutique hotel is centrally located, allowing guests convenient access to the city's most prominent attractions, including Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice's Cathedral, and the bustling medieval streets teeming with shops, cafes, and local culture.

The Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel is housed in a beautifully restored structure that exudes the charm and character one would expect from a hotel steeped in such rich history. Inside, the décor skillfully combines traditional elements with contemporary touches, creating an inviting and warm atmosphere that pleases both leisure and business travelers alike.

Guests at the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel can indulge in a delightful culinary experience at Harper's, the on-site restaurant known for its delicious international cuisine made using locally sourced ingredients. Meanwhile, the Hibernian Bar offers a cozy setting for visitors to unwind with a drink, enjoying the friendly and welcoming ambiance that Ireland is renowned for.

To ensure a comfortable stay, the rooms at this boutique hotel are elegantly appointed, offering plush bedding, modern amenities, and a soothing color palette. Personalized service and attention to detail further enhance the hotel’s reputation as a welcoming retreat.

When visiting Kilkenny, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel stands as a testament to the city’s historic beauty and vibrant culture, providing a memorable stay in one of Ireland's most charming destinations.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Kilkenny and near Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle
Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland
170m / 180yd
St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
Cathedral
380m / 420yd
Saint Canice's Cathedral
Saint Canice's Cathedral
Cathedral in Kilkenny, Ireland
0.8km / 0.48mi
Rothe House
Rothe House
16th-century merchant's townhouse complex
460m / 0.29mi
Black Abbey
Black Abbey
Dominican friary in Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland
0.5km / 0.33mi
St. Francis Abbey
St. Francis Abbey
Franciscan abbey building ruins located in Kilkenny, Ireland
0.6km / 0.38mi
St John's Priory
St John's Priory
Former Augustinian priory located in Kilkenny, Ireland
430m / 470yd
Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny
Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny
Church in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
0.5km / 0.33mi
Kyteler's Inn
Kyteler's Inn
Public house in Kilkenny
320m / 350yd
Maudlin Castle
Maudlin Castle
Castle located in Kilkenny, Ireland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Shee Alms House
Shee Alms House
Former poorhouse and chapel
130m / 140yd
St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Lane, Kilkenny
St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Lane, Kilkenny
Museum in a former church in County Kilkenny, Ireland
150m / 160yd
Town Hall
Town Hall
Building in County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland
180m / 190yd
Saint Canice's Well
Saint Canice's Well
Holy well in Kilkenny associated with Saint Canice
0.8km / 0.47mi
Wayside Cross Edmund Purcell
Wayside Cross Edmund Purcell
Base of a wayside cross for Edmund Purcell in St. Patrick's Graveyard, Kilkenny
320m / 350yd
Monument to Kilkenny Hurling Team
Monument to Kilkenny Hurling Team
180m / 200yd
Talbot's Tower
Former watchtower in the city defenses of Kilkenny
260m / 280yd
Archer House
Archer House
Early modern townhouse in Kilkenny
130m / 150yd
Grace's Old Castle
Historic castle and part of the Court House in Kilkenny, Ireland
430m / 470yd
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny
Former brewery and tourist attraction in Kilkenny, owned by Diageo
470m / 0.29mi
Franciscan Friary
Franciscan Friary
Church in Friary Street, Kilkenny
110m / 120yd
Freren Gate
Freren Gate
Last surviving town gate in Kilkenny
0.5km / 0.34mi
James Butler 9th Earl of Ormonde
James Butler 9th Earl of Ormonde
Effigial chest tomb presumed to be for James Butler 9th Earl of Ormonde at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.48mi
Piers Butler & Margaret Fitzgerald
Piers Butler & Margaret Fitzgerald
Chest tomb depicting Petrus Butteler (Piers Butler) and Margareta fitz Geralde (Margaret Fitzgerald) at St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny from the O'Tunney workshop
0.8km / 0.48mi
John Grace
John Grace
Effigial chest tomb for John Grace and his wife Honorina Brenach at St Canice's Cathedral, carved and signed by Rory O'Tunney
0.8km / 0.5mi
Elicia Butler
Elicia Butler
Effigial chest tomb of a woman dressed as a nun believed to be Elicia Butler at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.49mi
Honorina Grace
Honorina Grace
Effigial chest tomb for Honorina Grace at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.49mi
James Shortall & Catherine White
James Shortall & Catherine White
Effigial chest tomb for Jacobus Shortalls (James Shortall) and his wife Katherina Whyte (Catherine White) at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.5mi
Saint Patrick's Church
Saint Patrick's Church
Church in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
340m / 370yd
Kilkenny Methodist Church
Kilkenny Methodist Church
Church in County Kilkenny, Ireland
160m / 170yd
Saint Canice's Church
Saint Canice's Church
Roman Catholic church in Kilkenny
0.7km / 0.43mi
Kilmalog Church
Kilmalog Church
Church ruin in Purcellsinch, Co. Kilkenny
2.6km / 1.6mi
Ossory Lodge Mass Path
Former mass path leading from Ballyfoyle Road to Dunmore Church and National School, Co. Kilkenny
4km / 2.5mi
Nelly Meany's Gate Mass Path
Nelly Meany's Gate Mass Path
Former mass path leading from Radestown Lane to Dunmore Church (Holy Trinity Church) and Dunmore National School
4km / 2.5mi
Foulkstown Church
Foulkstown Church
Church building in Foulkstown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
3.1km / 2mi
St. Martin's Well
St. Martin's Well
(former) holy well in Templemartin, Co. Kilkenny
4.4km / 2.8mi
Saint Martin's Church Ruin
Saint Martin's Church Ruin
Church ruin in Templemartin, Co. Kilkenny
4.3km / 2.7mi
Cantwell's Castle (ruins)
Cantwell's Castle (ruins)
Tower house in County Kilkenny, Ireland
5.3km / 3.3mi
Sheastown Church Ruin
Ruin of a church in the townsland of Sheastown, Co. Kilkenny
5.1km / 3.2mi
Charlie's Walk Mass Path
Charlie's Walk Mass Path
Mass path leading from the Bleach Road to Dunmore Church
4.4km / 2.7mi
Castleinch Church ruin
Castleinch Church ruin
Church ruin in Castleinch, Co. Kilkenny
4.5km / 2.8mi
Castleinch Castle (site of)
Site of a castle in the townland of Castleinch or Inchyolaghan, Co. KIlkenny
4.6km / 2.9mi
Clara Castle
Clara Castle
Tower house and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland
7.1km / 4.4mi
Churchclara Church
Churchclara Church
Church ruin in Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny which has two ogham stones built into its walls
7.2km / 4.5mi
Saint Colman's Well
Saint Colman's Well
Holy well in Churchclara, Co. Kilkenny
7.2km / 4.5mi

What to do in Kilkenny and near Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

Kilkenny Castle
Kilkenny Castle
Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland
170m / 180yd
St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
St. Mary's Cathedral, Kilkenny
Cathedral
380m / 420yd
Saint Canice's Cathedral
Saint Canice's Cathedral
Cathedral in Kilkenny, Ireland
0.8km / 0.48mi
Rothe House
Rothe House
16th-century merchant's townhouse complex
460m / 0.29mi
Black Abbey
Black Abbey
Dominican friary in Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland
0.5km / 0.33mi
St. Francis Abbey
St. Francis Abbey
Franciscan abbey building ruins located in Kilkenny, Ireland
0.6km / 0.38mi
St John's Priory
St John's Priory
Former Augustinian priory located in Kilkenny, Ireland
430m / 470yd
Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny
Church of Saint John the Evangelist, Kilkenny
Church in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
0.5km / 0.33mi
Kyteler's Inn
Kyteler's Inn
Public house in Kilkenny
320m / 350yd
Maudlin Castle
Maudlin Castle
Castle located in Kilkenny, Ireland
0.6km / 0.35mi
Shee Alms House
Shee Alms House
Former poorhouse and chapel
130m / 140yd
St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Lane, Kilkenny
St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Lane, Kilkenny
Museum in a former church in County Kilkenny, Ireland
150m / 160yd
Town Hall
Town Hall
Building in County Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland
180m / 190yd
Saint Canice's Well
Saint Canice's Well
Holy well in Kilkenny associated with Saint Canice
0.8km / 0.47mi
Wayside Cross Edmund Purcell
Wayside Cross Edmund Purcell
Base of a wayside cross for Edmund Purcell in St. Patrick's Graveyard, Kilkenny
320m / 350yd
Monument to Kilkenny Hurling Team
Monument to Kilkenny Hurling Team
180m / 200yd
Talbot's Tower
Former watchtower in the city defenses of Kilkenny
260m / 280yd
Archer House
Archer House
Early modern townhouse in Kilkenny
130m / 150yd
Grace's Old Castle
Historic castle and part of the Court House in Kilkenny, Ireland
430m / 470yd
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny
Former brewery and tourist attraction in Kilkenny, owned by Diageo
470m / 0.29mi
Franciscan Friary
Franciscan Friary
Church in Friary Street, Kilkenny
110m / 120yd
Freren Gate
Freren Gate
Last surviving town gate in Kilkenny
0.5km / 0.34mi
James Butler 9th Earl of Ormonde
James Butler 9th Earl of Ormonde
Effigial chest tomb presumed to be for James Butler 9th Earl of Ormonde at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.48mi
Piers Butler & Margaret Fitzgerald
Piers Butler & Margaret Fitzgerald
Chest tomb depicting Petrus Butteler (Piers Butler) and Margareta fitz Geralde (Margaret Fitzgerald) at St. Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny from the O'Tunney workshop
0.8km / 0.48mi
John Grace
John Grace
Effigial chest tomb for John Grace and his wife Honorina Brenach at St Canice's Cathedral, carved and signed by Rory O'Tunney
0.8km / 0.5mi
Elicia Butler
Elicia Butler
Effigial chest tomb of a woman dressed as a nun believed to be Elicia Butler at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.49mi
Honorina Grace
Honorina Grace
Effigial chest tomb for Honorina Grace at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.49mi
James Shortall & Catherine White
James Shortall & Catherine White
Effigial chest tomb for Jacobus Shortalls (James Shortall) and his wife Katherina Whyte (Catherine White) at St Canice's Cathedral
0.8km / 0.5mi
Saint Patrick's Church
Saint Patrick's Church
Church in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland
340m / 370yd
Kilkenny Methodist Church
Kilkenny Methodist Church
Church in County Kilkenny, Ireland
160m / 170yd

About Kilkenny

Kilkenny, Ireland, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. A visit to Kilkenny Castle provides insight into the city's medieval past, with its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. The castle grounds are a pleasant place to stroll and enjoy the surrounding landscape.

The Smithwick's Experience is another highlight, where you can learn about the history of this famous Irish ale through an engaging tour that includes tastings. For those interested in spirituality and architecture, St. Canice's Cathedral is a remarkable site, showcasing impressive medieval craftsmanship and offering a chance to climb the round tower for panoramic views of the city.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate the Butler Gallery, which features contemporary art and hosts various exhibitions throughout the year. The Kilkenny Design Centre, located in a former church, is a great spot to explore local crafts and perhaps purchase a unique souvenir.

Walking along the River Nore provides an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the area, with scenic views and paths that are perfect for leisurely strolls or picnics. The Medieval Mile connects several historical sites, allowing visitors to explore the city’s rich heritage at a relaxed pace.

For those who appreciate gardens, the Rothe House and Garden is a hidden gem, offering a glimpse into 17th-century life in Kilkenny while also featuring beautiful gardens to relax in. Finally, engaging with the local community through various festivals and events can provide a deeper understanding of Kilkenny's culture. Whether it's arts, food, or music, these events reflect the vibrant spirit of the city.




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