Hostel 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 station

The Bewery

Kilkenny is synonymous with beer and had a proud brewing tradition dating back to the 13th century and until very recently you could smell the waft of hops and barely brewing just behind Kilkenny Tourist Hostel.

Kilkenny Castle park & the Canal Walk

A track winds its way through this 50 acre park away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Featuring mature trees and shrubs, a duck pond and lovely... manicured gardens it’s a great way to spend an hour or two.

Night Life

Pubs, theatres, nightclubs, gigs, festivals, live traditional music... it’s all going on in Kilkenny and the streets and bars are always busy with people having a great time so why not check out some of our favourites.

Photo Gallery

Kikenny Arts Festival

Each summer for 10 days in August the Kilkenny Arts Festival brings the very best in Irish and international visual art, classical music, theatre and dance, jazz, world & traditional Irish music... literature, film, indie music, craft, children’s and street events