What’s it like?
In an 18th century Georgian Townhouse, Kilkenny Tourist Hostel is right in the centre of Kilkenny, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Ireland. There’s Free WiFi and Free Computer Access , a great Self Catering kitchen and a lovely Sitting Room with an open turf fire.
Prices from as little as 14 Euro per night!!!
Choose between Dorms, Private Family Rooms, Triples, Twins and Double rooms.
To make your stay in Kilkenny really memorable check our Notice Boards, they’re famous for letting you know what’s on in town from gigs to plays to movie nights to traditional music sessions to hurling matches to brewery tours and all the hidden gems we reckon you should enjoy.
What’s on offer?
- Free Lockers
- Laundry Service for 5 Euro, we wash and dry it for you!
- No Lockout or Curfew
- Self catering kitchen where you can cook up a storm
- A chance to leave your luggage on the day you check out.
- Friendly staff who know all about Kilkenny and are happy to point you in the right direction.
- A committment to recycling and electricity from a green provider.
- Free WiFi and Free Computer Access
Location
You’ll be in a brilliant central location opposite 5 pubs, close by to the Castle and Cathedral, nearby to plenty of cafes, restaurants and the supermarket and a short walk to the bus stop and train staion.
We know recommendations are important to you.
You’ll be staying in a Hostel that is approved by the official Irish Tourist Board . Recommended by Lonely Planet, Lets Go, Routard, and Rick Steves’ guidebooks and a member of the IHH, that most important group of Independent Holiday Hostels in Ireland.
Hostelworld.com also gives us the thumbs up as a top rated hostel in Kilkenny.
What you need to know
Reception is open until 11pm for check ins and payment on arrival is in cash. Some beds not available online so it’s always best to phone us to check specific days. All bookings for groups please phone us to discuss our group booking /noise deposit procedures and conditions. Please note we don’t accommodate hen or stag groups.

