B&Bs in Kilkenny, booked straight from the owner
Real B&Bs and guesthouses in Kilkenny city and along the River Nore to Thomastown and Inistioge, checked against the Fáilte Ireland register and contacted directly, no booking fee.
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Kilkenny B&Bs
B&Bs in Kilkenny's medieval city and along the River Nore
Kilkenny city carries one of the best-preserved medieval cores in Ireland, built around Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral and its round tower, with the Medieval Mile linking the two. Follow the River Nore south and the county opens into Thomastown and Inistioge, two of the prettiest river towns in the southeast.
Kilkenny city
A B&B in Kilkenny city puts you inside the Medieval Mile, walking distance from the castle, the cathedral and a food and craft beer scene that has grown up around the old streets. The black limestone locally known as Kilkenny marble turns up throughout the city's older buildings, and the Kilkenny Arts Festival fills the streets further each summer.
Thomastown and Inistioge
Thomastown sits on the River Nore close to Jerpoint Abbey, a well-preserved Cistercian ruin, while Inistioge further downstream is often ranked among Ireland's most attractive villages, built around a stone bridge and a tree-lined square.
B&Bs in Graiguenamanagh and along the River Barrow
Graiguenamanagh sits on the Kilkenny side of the River Barrow, a working river town turned popular base for walkers and cyclists on the Barrow Way, close enough to Inistioge and Thomastown for a full county tour without much driving.
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Not sure where to base yourself?Kilkenny B&Bs in Mullinavat, Urlingford and Dunmore
Away from the river towns, Kilkenny's smaller villages sit close to the main road routes north and south, useful stopovers as well as bases in their own right.
Mullinavat
Mullinavat sits on the main route between Kilkenny city and Waterford, a practical stopover with a rural feel a short drive from the Nore and Barrow valleys.
Urlingford and Dunmore Cave
Urlingford, in the north of the county, sits on the main Dublin road and works as a first or last stop for anyone touring Kilkenny from that direction, while Dunmore Cave near Ballyfoyle gives a genuine limestone show cave a short drive from the city.
Plan the trip
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Frequently asked
B&Bs in Kilkenny, common questions
What's the best base for exploring Kilkenny city?
Staying inside or close to the Medieval Mile puts Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral and the city's restaurants and pubs within walking distance, the simplest base for a short break.
Is Inistioge worth the detour from Kilkenny city?
Yes, Inistioge is one of the best-known river villages in the southeast, built around a stone bridge over the Nore, and it pairs naturally with a stop at Thomastown and Jerpoint Abbey on the same day.
Can I walk or cycle the Barrow Way from a Kilkenny B&B?
Graiguenamanagh sits directly on the Barrow, giving a natural base for walkers and cyclists on the Barrow Way without crossing into Carlow for a bed.
When is Kilkenny busiest?
The Kilkenny Arts Festival in August draws large crowds into the city, so booking well ahead matters more that week than at most other times of year.
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Real B&Bs and guesthouses in Kilkenny city and along the River Nore, contacted directly with no platform fee.