Location

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel located in Kilkenny City Centre

Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel has Kilkenny’s attractions, shops & nightlife at our door

Kilkenny is situated in the South East of Ireland, a hub of Ireland’s Ancient East and with motorway to take you to the outskirts of the City, it couldn’t be easier to get here – only a 90 minute drive from Dublin. You’ll find the 4 star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel situated right in the heart of this medieval City with Kilkenny Castle just a few minutes’ stroll away and the City’s key attractions on your doorstep. KIlkenny Ormonde Hotel also offers car parking facilities to our guests in the nearby Ormonde Street Car Park.

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And what a City…. Kilkenny seems to find the perfect balance between ancient history and 21st century cosmopolitanism. Built on the banks of the beautiful River Nore, it’s home to the iconic Kilkenny Castle and boasts some of Ireland’s best medieval heritage along the Medieval Mile but it’s also got cute cafés, tempting boutiques and craft studios alongside the vibrant urban buzz of chic restaurants bars and theatres. Add to this the scattering of picture-perfect towns and villages strung about the River Nore as it flows out of the City and one minute you’re strolling and soaking up the buzz of the city, the next, you’re biking, hiking or driving; exploring the rolling countryside of the county.

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Rail and Bus Information

Kilkenny MacDonagh Station is just a 2 minute taxi journey to the hotel. Trains to Kilkenny are on the Dublin-Waterford line and travel time is 1hr 40 minutes from Dublin Heuston Station.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons offers 7 services daily to and from Dublin City and Airport with a stop at Ormonde Road, a 4 minute walk from the 4 Star Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel. Taxi services are always at hand at the station. For travel information visit www.irishrail.ie and www.jjkavanagh.ie

TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates extensive bus services throughout County Kilkenny, linking urban and rural areas. Route 897 – Kilkenny to Athy offers multiple daily services, including an evening option, while Route 891 – Kilkenny to Fiddown provides frequent connections to villages such as Danesfort, Stoneyford, Kells, and Piltown. For more information and the timetable, please visit www.locallinkckw.ie

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In the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, with all the attractions of the Medieval Mile and Kilkenny City on the hotel’s doorstep, guests can park their car in the multi storey car park immediately in front of the hotel, get special discounted car parking and simply stroll around the city. This contemporary 4 Star hotel really does have the best location in the City.

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