Hotel comparison · Kilkenny
Berkeley House vs Castle Inn
A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.
★★★Berkeley House
★★★Castle Inn
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Address
5, Patrick Street, Kilkenny
Archerstreet Lot, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 ND74, Ireland
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Request a rear-facing room on the third floor to minimise Patrick Street traffic noise. The upper floor reduces street-level disturbance and offers better light.
Request a room at the back of the building, away from the street — older 3-star hotels often have thin windows and traffic noise from the front. Upper floors are usually quieter because bar/lobby noise doesn't travel up.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first or second floor facing Patrick Street; they catch direct traffic and pedestrian noise, especially on market days and weekend evenings.
Rooms next to the lift, ice machine, or stairwell doors can be noisy, especially in older hotels with poor soundproofing. Also avoid rooms above the bar or kitchen if the hotel has one — staff clean up late and deliveries arrive early.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical download speed 15-20 Mbps; no login required (select network, accept terms).
Free basic WiFi (approx 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login or password required — connects on arrival.
Parking
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Market Yard (0.2 km) at €12 per 24 hours; EV charging at Market Yard (2 x 22kW CCS/Type 2, pay-per-use via app).
Free on-site car park for 40 cars (first come, first served). Overflow: Market Yard Car Park (8-min walk), €3 for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Best-value lunch nearby
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