Butler House, Kilkenny ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland

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9.2

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4.5

“The hotel's location is perfect, just a short walk from the charming streets and vibrant atmosphere of downtown Kilkenny.”view full review

Kilkenny's Butler House, a 4-star hotel, offers luxury accommodations in a historic setting with a private entrance to the stunning walled garden and Kilkenny Castle. Enjoy modern amenities alongside the charm of the 18th-century architecture. This luxury accommodation provides unique spaces for events and intimate gatherings.

Rooms & Amenities

Butler House features 17 uniquely styled rooms and suites, combining comfort with original grandeur. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and views of the Georgian garden or Kilkenny Castle. Guests can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi, a safety deposit box, and access to the hotel's serene garden space.

Dining Options

Dining at Butler House includes a full Irish breakfast and a light lunch menu featuring homemade soup, toasted sandwiches, and chicken Caesar salad served in the Lady Eleanor Restaurant. Dining is enhanced by ornate plaster ceilings, providing a view of either the streetscape or the walled garden. Afternoon tea is also available, complete with freshly baked scones and a selection of bespoke teas.

Event & Business Facilities

Butler House offers versatile event spaces suitable for private dining, corporate meetings, and celebrations. The Orangerie provides a unique outdoor area for events, while the elegant Ossory Room is ideal for smaller gatherings. Meeting packages include essential amenities such as audio/visual equipment and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Activities & Local Attractions

Embrace outdoor activities with easy access to the Kilkenny Catwalk Art Trail and the Medieval Mile Museum, providing a rich cultural experience. For cycling enthusiasts, various trails start near the hotel, including the scenic North Kilkenny Cycle Route. Guests can also explore the tranquility of the Butler Garden Fairy Door Trail within the hotel's private gardens.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite Garden View

2 persons

30 m²

2 King Size Beds

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room Garden View

2 persons

25 m²

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Family Room Garden View

2 persons

30 m²

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

2 persons

16 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland

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16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland

City landmarks

Church

St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower

1.1 km

Church

Black Abbey

1.1 km

Museum

Rothe House and Garden

800 m

Church

St Marys Cathedral

890 m

Church

Saint John's Priory

750 m

Landmark

Nowlan Park

1.6 km

Public Building

Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse

770 m

Landmark

Talbot's Tower

740 m

Gallery

The Blackbird Gallery

790 m

Church

O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist

880 m

Landmark

Maudlin Castle

980 m

Church

St Francis Abbey

1.6 km

Library

Kilkenny City Library

850 m

Mall

MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre

1.1 km

Church

St. John's Church of Ireland

750 m

Landmark

Riverboat Casino & Poker Club

820 m

Landmark

Corner Tower

850 m

Landmark

Black Freren Gate

940 m

Public Building

County Council Grounds

1.6 km

Nearby

Museum

Medieval Mile Museum

470 m

The Tholsel High Street

Town Hall

520 m

Gallery

Butler Gallery

320 m

31 Rose Inn St

Butter Slip

570 m

Church

Capuchin Friary Catholic Church

580 m

Gallery

National Design & Craft Gallery

120 m

Event hall

The Parade Tower Wing

230 m

Collegepark

Kilkenny Castle Rose Garden

310 m

29 Rose Inn St

The Kilkenny Way

480 m

Gallery

The Kilkenny Art Gallery

500 m

5 John Street Lower

Kilkenny Whiskey Guild

570 m

Restaurants

Victors Bar & Restaurant

460 m

Club House Hotel Patrick Street

Cafe La Coco

400 m

4 Patrick Street

Left Bank

320 m

1 The Parade

Rive Gauche

400 m

No.2 The Parade

Harpers Restaurant

420 m

1 Ormonde Street

Getting around

City Centre

Kilkenny8 min · 600 m

Airports

Waterford (WAT)83 min · 55.3 km

Train

Kilkenny Railway Station11 min · 900 m

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel Butler House provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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Butler House, Kilkenny

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining Options

Event & Business Facilities

Activities & Local Attractions

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Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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