Kilkenny Castle is a magnificent Norman fortress overlooking the River Nore at the heart of Ireland's most beautifully preserved medieval city, built in 1195 and expanded by successive owners including the Butler dynasty who held it for 600 years before donating it to the Irish state in 1967. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay within 2.2 km of Kilkenny Castle, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.
Our Picks — Kilkenny
150 m away
Right by Kilkenny Castle, about 150 m away. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,227 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 1,227 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
150 m away
Right by Kilkenny Castle, about 150 m away. Guests score it 8.2 out of 10 across 1,275 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.2 guest score from 1,275 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
200 m away
Right by Kilkenny Castle, about 200 m away. Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 across 1,524 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.5 guest score from 1,524 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
250 m away
Right by Kilkenny Castle, about 250 m away. Guests score it 8.4 out of 10 across 5,646 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.4 guest score from 5,646 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
1.1 km away
About 1.1 km from Kilkenny Castle, roughly a 15-minute walk. Guests score it 8.4 out of 10 across 1,563 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.4 guest score from 1,563 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
2.2 km away
About 2.2 km from Kilkenny Castle. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 across 507 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.7 guest score from 507 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
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