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, a great Self Catering kitchen and a lovely Sitting Room with an open turf fire.

Prices from as little as 14 Euro per night!!!

Be sure to check out 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 free brewery tours to Djs and all the hidden gems we reckon you should enjoy. Whats on offer?

• Free Lockers
• Laundry Service for 5 Euro, we wash and dry it for you!
• No Lockout or Curfew
• 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, use of energy efficient light bulbs and electricity from a green provider.

Choose between Dorms, Private Family Rooms, Triples, Twins and Double rooms.

Near our Hostel

We are opposite 5 pubs, close by to the Castle and Cathedral and there’s plenty of cafes and restaurants around. We are on the Medieval Mile, next door to the Watergate Theatre and a few doors up from The Smithwicks Experience and the Court House.

What’s said about our Hostel

Approved by the official Irish Tourist Board .

Recommended by Lonely Planet, Lets Go, Routard, and Rick Steves’ guidebooks and we are a member of the IHH, that most important group of Independent Holiday Hostels in Ireland.

Reception is open until 11pm for check ins and please note 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 of 6 or more people please phone us to discuss our group booking /noise deposit procedures and conditions. Please note we don’t accommodate hen or stag groups.

View from our front door