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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Hospitality Ecolabel
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Kilkenny

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    the United States the United States
    Lovely staff, beautiful room, wonderful breakfast.
  • Thomas
    the United States the United States
    Great location. Phenomenal breakfast. Excellent and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
  • Allison
    the United States the United States
    We loved our stay at the Hibernian! It was in the perfect location just down the hill from the castle and at the beginning of all the great downtown spots. It was cozy, the bar was charming, and we had a wonderful stay. Would absolutely recommend!
  • Laura
    the United States the United States
    Food was so good I didn’t want to eat anywhere else! Staff was outstanding in their kindness and helpfulness.
  • Dwight
    the United States the United States
    It was in a fantastic location. A very rustic place but had a wonderful charm to it.
  • David
    the United States the United States
    Had a great stay. Pleasant staff and walking distance from main touring attractions.
  • Alexandra
    Canada Canada
    We enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer! So close to everything. Comfortable. Great bar & restaurant.
  • Eric
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful hotel, great location. Excellent stay.
  • William
    the United States the United States
    The hotel is in a great central location and has a charming pub attached. We spent two evenings in this pub because the music offering was superb. It was full but not crowded and even with the music we were able to converse because it wasn’t...
  • Karin
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location. The ambience. The staff. The breakfast.

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

Amenities of Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Croatian
  • Polish
  • Slovak

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. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

FAQs about Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel

  • Check-in at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel is 2,300 feet from the center of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Single
    • Triple
  • Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Ember
  • Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Guests staying at Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte