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Kilkenny Tourist Hostel

35 Parliament St, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny Tourist Hostel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 96 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
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Recommended
Based on 96 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "It was a great stay, the hostel is very nice and clean, the common room is very "homey" and the sofas are the most comfortable ever :)." source Hostelworld

    "I'll stay there again in case I'm lucky enough to spend some more time in Kilkenny." source Hostelworld

    "You must go out in town for entertainment but Kilkenny is a great place for that." source Hostelworld

    "A great place to stay had a fantastic time even if it was for only one night." source Hostelworld

    "I highly recommend staying here to anyone interested in visiting Kilkenny." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.7 out of 5

    "Right in Kilkenny -- good for its location, but not as clean as other places I've stayed, and a big frat-boy/late drinker/noise in the night contingent." source Hostelworld

    "it was so so nice, i loved my stay and the staff was really helpful =) everything was super clean and the bed was confortable." source Hostelworld

    "The kitchen was clean, tidy and very well equipped." source Hostelworld

    "Rooms were clean and location is good and easy to find." source Hostelworld

    "Generally a bit grim and shabby, but basically clean." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Lovely hostel, very friendly staff, homely atmosphere, a must for anyone visiting Kilkenny." source Hostelworld

    "Good Kitchen and Common room, great location with helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "Very friendly staff, great kitchen facilities and lounge area." source Hostelworld

    "Very friendly staff and well equipped kitchen." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The location is the best you can have in Kilkenny, and the hostel is full of young people." source Hostelworld

    "Good central location, though the staff where neither friendly or helpful." source Hostelworld

    "The Location was really great since you are really close to everything." source Hostelworld

    "This was such a cute hostel and a perfect location in town." source Hostelworld

    "i'd recommend it, the price was right, and great location." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Can't beat the price." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "Our room was on the street side so it was very noisy at night as there are bars across the street." source Hostelworld

    "It's not a bad hostel but it's really too bad that the common room and the kitchen close at 11p." source Hostelworld

    "Our room faced the street, where drunken yells were heard for a long period of the night." source Hostelworld

    "bath rooms need a good clean." source Hostelworld

    "Room got quite stuffy." source Hostelworld

More information on Kilkenny Tourist Hostel

Come in from the cold and relax around the Open Turf Burning Fire in our Lovely Cosy Sitting Room. We'll make you feel at home in our 260 year old Georgian Townhouse thats full of character and charm.We're smack bang in the Centre of Kilkenny opposite 5 pubs and close by to cafes, shops and attractions. Its a leisurely 5 min walk from the Bus Stop at Patrick st and not much further from the Train Staion.What Do We Offer??A Relaxed Mellow AtmosphereFree WiFIFree LockersFree TowelsNo Lock OutNo CurfewA Fully Equipped Self Catering Kitchen where you can cook up a stormA Gorgeous Sitting Room where you can chill out and chat to fellow travellersCheap Laundry ServiceA Dedication to ReCycling, the use of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs and Electricity from a 'Green' providerLoads of Local Knowledge about the Best Traditional Music Sessions, Our Favourite Cheap Eats and the Must Sees while you're hereFriendly Helpful Staff.We're the Only Hostel in town Approved by The Irish Tourist Board and we're recommended by Lonely Planet, Routard, Lets Go and Rick Steves GuideBooks.Our Reception is open until 11pm for Check Ins.If you're looking for smaller Private Rooms please email us directly or phone as not all of our availability is on line. Payment on arrival is in cash.If you want to book in a group of 6 or more please call to find out about our group booking policies. We impose security/noise deposits on all group bookings.Thanks but no thanks to all Hen and Stags!Lonely Planet says:'In a rambling 1770s Georgian townhouse, this wonderful independent hostel has a charming, cosy sitting room warmed by a glowing open fireplace, and a timber- and leadlight-panelled dining room. There's a decent self-catering kitchen and staff are ace.An excellent notice board lists gigs and events around town as well as info about tours. The staff also chalk up the best cheap eats and places for a pint on a blackboard in the reception area'

Directions

By bus: get off at Patrick St (rather than the train station), walk through High St which continues on to become Parliament St. We are down on the right hand side with a big red door.By Train: Walk down John street to the town centre turn right into High St. This continues on to become Parliament St.

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