Must-see hotels in Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

  • Langton House Hotel

    Kilkenny City

    In the same family since the 1930s, but constantly evolving, this Kilkenny icon has 34 corporate-style rooms with dark wood and sombre-toned furnishings…

  • Salterbridge Gatelodge

    County Waterford

    This 1849-built stone gate lodge overlooks the River Blackwater. There's a bedroom sleeping two, with a kitchen and a wood-burning stove warming its…

  • Bregagh House

    Kilkenny City

    Conveniently located near St Canice's Cathedral, this modern B&B is a good bet, with comfortable soundproof guest rooms and filling hot (or continental)…

  • Celtic House

    Kilkenny City

    Artist and author Angela Byrne extends one of Ireland's warmest welcomes at this homely and comfortable B&B. Some of the brightly decorated bedrooms come…

  • Kilkenny Tourist Hostel

    Kilkenny City

    Inside an ivy-covered 1770s Georgian townhouse, this fairly standard 60-bed IHH hostel has a sitting room warmed by a turf fire, and a timber- and…

  • Newtown Farm Guesthouse

    County Waterford

    This peaceful B&B with magnolia-shaded rooms (two with balconies) is located on a dairy farm with views over gardens, fields and the distant sea. Its…

  • Barrowville Townhouse

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    This 18th-century townhouse has been meticulously converted into a classy B&B with seven elegant rooms with private bathrooms. Enjoy local free-range eggs…

  • Clink Boutique Hotel

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Centrally located near Carlow's courthouse, the Clink opened in 2017 with stylish, well-lit rooms that vary in size (some are minuscule, others spacious)…

  • Blue Door

    Wexford Town

    Behind the eponymous cobalt-blue door of this 200-year-old Georgian townhouse, homely bedrooms with a period feel are brightened by tall windows; they're…

  • Woodstock Arms

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    This picturesque pub has tables on the square and seven basic bedrooms that are squeaky clean; the triples are particularly spacious. Breakfast is served…

  • Pembroke Hotel

    Kilkenny City

    Wake up to castle views (from some of the rooms) at this stylish, modern and central hotel with a muted moss-green, soft-blue and dark-red colour scheme,…

  • Avon Lodge B&B

    County Waterford

    This suburban-style family home has clean, comfortable, spacious rooms with pine furniture, brightened by punchy colour schemes with coordinated fabrics…

  • Tree Grove Caravan & Camping Park

    Kilkenny City

    Set in a small park, this well-organised camping ground 2.5km southeast of Kilkenny is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the river from the city centre…

  • Red Setter Guest House

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    A great attention to detail, with simply furnished but comfortable rooms, and extra touches such as fresh flowers, make this humble town-centre B&B a…

  • Kilkenny River Court

    Kilkenny City

    Higher-priced rooms at this well-located hotel overlook the River Nore and Kilkenny Castle; the bridal suite has its own balcony. Views of the castle also…

  • MacGabhainns Backpacker Hostel

    Kilkenny City

    This tidy little 16-bed hostel is truly a no-frills experience. There can be a bit of road noise, but it's friendly, has a cosy common room and covered…

  • O'Shea's Hotel

    County Waterford

    With a flower-emblazoned, black-and-white exterior, this family-run hotel has comfortable pine-furnished rooms (several with sea views) that offer decent…

  • Abbey House B&B

    Wexford Town

    Window boxes overflowing with colourful blooms in summer frame this cute, black-and-white B&B. Its seven rooms vary considerably in size, but all have…