This is hands down the best place to stay in Kilkenny! Wish we could have stayed longer. Check in at the Pub below was very easy. You would think it's loud in your room because of the Pub but it's not. Couldn't hear any pub noise. This place is central to everything. You have to go check out Kilkenny Castle and the Smithwicks brewery while in town! Both were fantastic. Ballards Pub had great food and it located right down the street from Smithwicks. I would definitely recommend staying here and don't forget to get a pint at O'Gormans just downstairs!