Walkinslough
Kilkenny

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Popular places to visit

Kilkenny Castle
After visiting Kilkenny Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

The Hub
There are two distinct sides to Kilkenny that combine to make it one of the best cities to visit in the Republic of Ireland. Recently voted Top Tourism Town by Failte Ireland, the medieval capital of Ireland boasts a rich historical heritage immediately apparent in the very architecture of the Marble City, while it is also a thriving cosmopolitan centre for the arts, for music and design, and host of the popular Cat Laughs Festival every May.

St. Canice's Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Kilkenny, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Black Abbey
You can find out about the history of Kilkenny when you stop by Black Abbey. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

Rothe House
You can browse the exhibits at Rothe House, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kilkenny. While you're here, you can savour the lively bars.

St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum during your trip to Kilkenny. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.
Things to do

Full Day Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny

Activity Kilkenny-Wicklow Mountains-Glendalough

Kilkenny: St Canice's Cathedral and Round Tower Climb

Shenanigans Walks - Guided Walking Tour in Kilkenny

Kilkenny Walking Tour – Stories You Won’t Find in Guidebooks

Kilkenny walking tour in French: small group
Top hotels in Walkinslough

Hotel Kilkenny
Nice hotel is located out of town. The staff were kind and the place was clean and the room was spacious. Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
Staff were very helpful, our room was clean, the double bed however had broken springs right across the bed the problem was reported and the mattress was turned which was slightly better. Our stay was really lovely.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

The Club House Hotel
Our room was lovely and quiet. Very clean. Loved the heated towel rack in the bathroom. Breakfast was great! The buffet pasties were so good. We also got hot breakfast. It was fast, hot and delicious. Highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Pembroke Hotel
An excellent stay. The Pembroke Hotel is a lovely hotel offering very good value for money. Fantastic, central location. The vast majority of the staff are excellent, if I was being picky I think the bar staff could either do with a more experienced manager, or more training. We intended to have ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

The Hoban Hotel Killkenny
Staff were amazingly warm and friendly. But although the room seems recently updated with nice furniture the room was dusty-thick dust. Coffee machine was dirty and the room had a lingering stale odor. Bathroom was clean and bed was comfortable so I did not make a complaint about the items listed. ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Kilford Arms Hotel
An acceptable place for an overnight stay. An old and warn hotel but clean and staff are nice. Didn't eat breakfast but did have dinner there. It was very average
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Walkinslough

Maidenhill
Though Maidenhill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and Rothe House.

Deansground
While there might not be top attractions in Deansground, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Butler House and Rothe House.

Kilkenny City Centre
Kilkenny City Centre is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Rothe House and Smithwick's Brewery Tour while you're in town.

Smithsland
Though Smithsland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.

Newpark
Though Newpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nowlan Park and The National Reptile Zoo.

Talbotsinch
Talbotsinch might not have many top sights, but Smithwick's Brewery Tour and Rothe House are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
