A stay at Kilford Arms Hotel places you in the heart of Kilkenny, steps from John Street and St. John the Evangelist Church. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St John's Church and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Shee Alms House.
What's nearby
Kilkenny Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rothe House - 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
Billy Byrne's Bar - 1 min walk
About this property
Kilford Arms Hotel
Hotel in Kilkenny with bars and a nightclub
Kilford Arms Hotel offers 60 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 20-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a ballroom.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at White Oak Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in Irish cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
White Oak Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay
A damage deposit of EUR 100 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Kilford Arms Hotel Kilkenny
Kilford Arms Hotel
Kilford Arms Kilkenny
Kilford Arms
Hotel Kilford Arms
Kilford Arms Hotel Hotel
Kilford Arms Hotel Kilkenny
Kilford Arms Hotel Hotel Kilkenny
Kilford Arms Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Breakfast was a highlight.
Several really good hot food options on the menu (I had the eggs benedict), as well as cereals, toast and fruit etc.
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
s
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old room, food was poor but location was excellent and staff were brilliant
s
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Paul
Travelled with group
27 Oct 2025
My only complaint was that on Sunday night the bass boom from the music in the bar was loud till about 1.00am. Friday too but less so and finished by 12.30 am. Otherwise the room was comfortable if a little dated and the staff were helpful and friendly. Can’t comment on breakfast as we did not eat the hotel.
Quirky hotel badly in need of an update. WiFi and TV are awful, only one outlet near the beds.The staff weren't rude, just not very friendly. Great location though
Breakfast was included and was very good, lots of choices. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Parking at the hotel included. Hotel room was nice
Nice hotel staff welcoming friendly & informative. Clean room.
Last night there big teen party right outside our window, we were above club. Did not sleep well.
Good hotel.
Parking was a bit difficult due to an event going on that evening but we prevailed, the Hotel was older but in Great Condition, the rooms were fantastic. Staff were accommodating and the Pub was open late