Your stay — San Antonio
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Hotel Facilities — San Antonio
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, none of the hotel's 18th-century sections are steps-only
complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) and The Irish Times physical papers in the lobby
24/7 check-in, 15:00 check-in, 12:00 late check-out available with €20.00 fee
available 24/7, €5.00 per bag per day
step-free access, wheelchair-friendly entrances on John Street and Parliament Street
on-site parking available for €15.00 per night, nearest public car park is the Ormonde Street Car Park for €10.00 per night, no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €2.00 per person per night, mandatory city/tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: €50.00 advance deposit, €100.00 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kilkenny Presbyterian Church (305 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Saint Canice's Cathedral (962 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Kilkenny Community Church (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: St. John's Priory (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
High Street Mall — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Peace Park — 819 m · ~10 min walk
Stephens Barracks Museum — 361 m · ~5 min walk
The Watergate Theatre — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Newpark Close Play Area — 436 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Pharmacy Hub — 800 m · ~10 min walk
Spar — 906 m · ~11 min walk
Kilkenny MacDonagh — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at the airport or in the city centre, but be aware that rates may be poor. Weigh up the cost of commission against the convenience of exchanging at a bureau or airport.
Most businesses in Kilkenny accept major credit and debit cards, and contactless payments are widely accepted. Mobile payment apps like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also widely accepted.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around €2-€3 from a café or coffee shop.
A decent sandwich or soup can be found for around €8-€10 at a local café or pub.
A main course at a mid-range restaurant can cost around €15-€25.
You can find affordable food options in the medieval quarter and along High Street.
SuperValu and Aldi are common supermarket chains in the area.
Thrift stores and markets like the Kilkenny Design Centre are good for affordable shopping.
A day pass on the local bus service costs approximately €6, and you can also use the Leap Card for discounted travel.
Take advantage of the free walking tours offered by local guides to explore the city.Visit the National Craft Gallery to see local artisans at work and buy unique, handmade items.Consider purchasing a Heritage Card for access to multiple historic sites at a discounted rate.
Good to know — Kilkenny
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Emergency Contacts
KilkennyAll emergencies in Ireland use 999 or 112. For non-urgent Garda matters, dial Kilkenny Garda Station at 056 777 5000.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kilkenny, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at San Antonio
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacy Hub — 800 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ormonde Road / Kilkenny station → Launard House B&B
💡 Buy a Leap Card at the tourist office on Rose Inn Street for cheaper fares; the B&B is in a residential area so alight at the 'Newpark' stop.
MacDonagh Junction (bus stop) → Daly's B&B (Patrick Street stop)
💡 Exact change only – no contactless on board. It’s a short walk (12 mins) from the stop to Daly's, but the route saves you hills with luggage.
Dublin Heuston Station (via city bus or Aircoach from airport to Heuston) → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station (15 min walk or short bus to Launard House)
💡 Advance purchase on irishrail.ie cuts cost to €7-€9; the station is near the castle so walk if weather’s fine.
Dublin Airport (Zone 14) → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 Bus stops outside Terminal 1. Get off at 'Kilkenny MacDonagh Station', then a 15-minute walk up Wolfe Tone Street to Leggetsrath. Buy tickets on the app for €2 less.
Dublin Airport → Leggetsrath B&B
💡 Book with Kilkenny Cabs or Unicare for a fixed fare. Ask them to drop you at the B&B's lane off Freshford Road, not the main N77.
Dublin Heuston Station → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 Get the 09:00 InterCity—it’s direct and quiet. From the station, it’s a 15-min walk or €8 taxi to the house. Book 3 days ahead for the best fare (€11).
Dublin Heuston Station → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 Book online at least a day ahead for the best 'Advance' fares. From Dublin Airport, take the Aircoach (€7, 45 mins) to Heuston Station; the whole journey is about 2.5 hours total.
Dublin Heuston Station → Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
💡 From Dublin Airport, take the Aircoach (€7, 30 mins) to Heuston. Reserve a seat online for busy times – trains fill up. Leggetsrath is a flat 12-minute walk from the station.
Dublin Airport (Zone 16) → Kilkenny (McDonagh Junction or Ormonde Road stop)
💡 Buy your ticket on the app or at the airport kiosk to avoid queuing. The bus drops you a 15-minute walk from Daly's B&B at Ormonde Road.
Dublin Airport (DUB) → Glendine Inn, Dublin Road, Kilkenny
💡 Book online the day before for a fixed rate; drivers often meet you at arrivals with a name board.
Dublin Airport → Daly's B&B, Kilkenny City
💡 Pre-book with a fixed-price quote via phone or WhatsApp to avoid meter surprises. Rip-off: ask for Pat’s Cars specifically; they know the back lanes and avoid tolls.
Dublin Airport Zone 14 (outside Terminal 1) → Kilkenny Ormonde Road (10 min walk to Launard House)
💡 Book online for a discount; sit on the left for castle views approaching Kilkenny.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at San Antonio?
Check-in at San Antonio is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does San Antonio have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at San Antonio?
€2.00 per person per night, mandatory city/tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near San Antonio?
A decent sandwich or soup can be found for around €8-€10 at a local café or pub.
What is the cheapest way to get around from San Antonio?
A day pass on the local bus service costs approximately €6, and you can also use the Leap Card for discounted travel.
Top Attractions in Kilkenny
💡 Start at the weir just behind the castle for a good view of the water cascading over the rocks. Bring a pair of binoculars if you like birdwatching – kingfishers are sometimes spotted.
💡 Go mid-afternoon on a weekday for a quieter look at the original fireplace and well in the back room. Live music most evenings from 9pm—no cover charge.
💡 Music starts around 21:30 weeknights, earlier on weekends. Arrive by 20:45 to get a seat near the back fireplace – the best acoustics.
💡 The walled kitchen garden is usually quiet and has a nice view of the castle from the south side.
💡 Entry to the castle itself costs €8, but you can enjoy the park and the formal rose garden without paying a penny. Best in late spring when the rhododendrons are out.
💡 Enter via the Castle Road gate for a quieter route away from the main tourist path. Best in late afternoon for golden light.
💡 Skip the climb if you're short on time; instead, walk around the graveyard to see old Celtic crosses and stone carvings. Look for the tomb of a local bishop dated 1285.
💡 Enter via the Rose Garden off the Parade for a quieter route; the playground near the river entrance is good for a break if you have kids.