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Kilford Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kilkenny with bars/lounges and nightclub

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Reception
3 bars/lounges
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Irish cuisine
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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John Street, Kilkenny, Kilkenny
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Canice's Cathedral
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Kilkenny

Kilford Arms Hotel puts you in the heart of Kilkenny, within steps of John Street and St. John the Evangelist Church. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .The restaurant, White Oak Restaurant, serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 3 lounge bars to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Added amenities include a nightclub and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Kilkenny City Centre hotel include St John's Church and Butler Gallery.

What's nearby

  • St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Butler House - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smithwick's Brewery Tour - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kyteler's Inn Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Daniel W Bollard Bar & Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lanigan's Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kilford Arms Hotel

Hotel in Kilkenny with bars/lounges and nightclub
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Kilford Arms Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Kilkenny hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Kilford Arms Hotel offers 60 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 20-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • White Oak Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Debit cards are not accepted.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
  • A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Kilford Arms Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kilford Arms Hotel?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilford Arms Hotel on 16 Jan 2026 start from AU$190.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Does Kilford Arms Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kilford Arms Hotel?

No, Kilford Arms Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Kilford Arms Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kilford Arms Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Kilford Arms Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Kilford Arms Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Kilkenny Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 781 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location great. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station (about 7 minute walk), close to downtown (the opposite direction), room/ bathroom are big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin, Ridgewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Hotel is much bigger than what meets the eye from the street (so they were able to accommodate our request for 2 separate beds. I think we essentially got a free upgrade). It's in a good central location, with everything within walking distance. Travel tips: Book a guided tour of Kilkenny Castle if you can. You get too see amazing parts that are not available during self-guided visits. Have dinner/drinks/listen to live music at Kyteler's Inn. It's a 700 year old pub, and has amazing history. Try their own Witch brew and come for music early, as seats are limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Location

Comfortable room. Excellent parking and walkable to attractions, shopping and restaurants. Onsite restaurant was good for a fast meal. The only problem is that there is some music from the bar down below the rooms and noise from people in the hall. This wasn't a huge deal for us because we were tired and slept through most of it. Wouldn't be great if you were a light sleeper and wanted an early night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Very comfortable and a lovely atmosphere. In a very central and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yomerys

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient, and even though there was no a/c we slept comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness
This place is in a good location in Kilkenny. The folks working the bar downstairs were really nice. The front desk staff wasn’t very friendly. The whole place is run down and my room in particular was very old and could use a good scrub. There wasn’t air conditioning, just a fan. Overall not a bad stay, but nothing nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Celine

just ok

Its more a pub that a hotel, need to be refurbished the hotel rooms and corridors,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Niamh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On arrival. We were told our room was made up. It was not so we had to be allocated another. Staff dealt with this swiftly and were very apologetic. Overall the hotel is very dated. The corridors smelled very stale. Cramped room no bedside lights, dated bathroom. Staff were very nice nice but hard to find at times especially at breakfast one morning and we gave up waiting for a drink at the bar on our second evening as only one member of staff was manning the busy bar. Breakfast not good quality. Fresh fruit on second morning was not at all fresh and not well prepared with lots of skin and stalks left. All meat was deep fried. WiFi very erratic. Not good value for the price paid. We were expecting higher quality. Very conveniently located for exploring the beautiful city and free car parking a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Blythe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to have free parking in Kilkenny though the entry to the lot was difficult for a newcomer to find. Our room was clean and comfortable though very stuffy and smelled strongly of cleaner. The shower is so narrow that the shower curtain sticks to your entire body while you attempt to wash. I suggest a bowed curtain rod that will hold the curtain out farther
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location and secured parking for our rental car. Overall it's a nice hotel and friendly staff. The only complaint we had was that we had to take an elevator up only to have to take our suitcases by hand down a large flight of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kilford Arms Hotel

Excellent breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay in Kilkenny

Great location and wonderful staff. Was traveling with my niece who has a gluten allergy. They were able to accommodate for her.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, greeted by friendly staff and shown to room. Very spacious and clean room with all the required amenities. Fantastic breakfast. The hotel is on the Main Street among all the popular bars and restaurants so it is very noisy at nighttime so be prepared. Will be back again hopefully very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna Fae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was a bit old and run down but clean enough and comfortable, location is fantastic. My only complaint is we didn’t realize there was a night club at the property and on Saturday night there was very loud music until 3am so bare this in mind if you’re going over a weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Ricardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Some rooms may require taking stairs. Medieval-like breakfast room with a large assortment of items. Location is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions. Clean and nice large room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Decent but not Memorable

Lots of good food options in the adjoining restaurant and bar. The room was OK. Bathroom lighting was poor; few towels. It needs a refurbishment. Bed was a single, and it was OK. Check-in staff were friendly. Had onsite parking which is important, but suggest the back gate be used as the front is dangerously narrow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vonda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025