Reviews of Lanigan's Accommodation
28/29 Rose Inn Street, Kilkenny, Ireland
#14 of 25 hotels in Kilkenny
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 178 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.6
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.6
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Free Wifi
8.5
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Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Lucy
Ireland11 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Brilliant room for a family or group of close friends like myself and my group!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Some kind of liquid/stain was visible on one of the picture frames.
Loved the location of the accomadation. Cosy and cute room.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Mia
Ireland1 review8.0“Perfect location in comfortable, spotless apartment”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had to bring our own towels and shampoo/shower gel. Kitchen/living area was dark
The apartment was spotless and beds very comfortable. Area out the back with picnic table if required. Staff service was excellent. Thanks Ciara. Perfect quiet location in the centre of Kilkenny
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Susan
Ireland7 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We had a very enjoyable stay and was so handy we were so close to everything”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Very spacious and beds were comfy.in perfect location so central from everywhere
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Annemarie
Ireland9 Reviews8.0“Lovely family stay in Kilkenny.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The kitchen, sitting room, and fridge were a bit small for our large group, but the couch was big enough for all the kids to sit on, and there were 4 high chairs at the island. Overall we were very happy with our stay.
2 large bedrooms with loads of beds. Enough for 9 kids to sleep in 1 room and the adults in the other. Very central. Beds were clean and comfortable. 2 toilets with showers in both. Couch was very comfortable. I was dealing with Ciara through messages, and she was very helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 8, 2025
Cathy
Ireland5 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Would stay again . Close to everywhere. Just room was a bit small”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was small but we all had a bed
Right in the town centre
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 29, 2025
Gary
Ireland1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Kitchenet
Location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Sony
Ireland6 Reviews8.0“Great time! @ affordable rate”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had a nice stay at the property..it's family friendly...right in the middle of the city, in a quiet place..we would highly recommend this place.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Sivam
Ireland7 Reviews9.0“Lanigan Accomodations”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sound from the bar below
Location and cleaniness
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Emma
Ireland2 Reviews8.0“Comfortable!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pillows. Could have done with two per person!
The beds were so comfortable! Arif was pleasant to deal with and was very accommodating to our group! Also the complimentary finger food was a lovely touch
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Sarah
Ireland1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The fact my accommodation was changed to a location further away from the city centre prior to arriving although it was switched back after I made certain points clear, it caused unnecessary hassle
The accommodation was spotless and the beds were amazing very comfy, a lovely place to stay as a big group away for the weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed and the staff we met were lovely very easy going
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: January 23, 2025
Vicky
Ireland44 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fire alarm at 4am but not the fault of the staff
Excellent location and accommodation, hosts were very good too. Thanks to Ciara for looking after us so well, we all appreciated it and will def be back
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 29, 2024
Rachel
Ireland6 Reviews7.0“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No sound proofing , quite loud
Right in city centre
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 16, 2024
Gráinne
Ireland4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very cold
Very spacious & clean. Perfect location
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 1, 2024
Brian
Ireland18 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Basic accommodation as advertised excellent location and very clean.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: September 26, 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very noisy at night due to the night life but I was prepared and aware of / expecting this - this is an issue anywhere in Kilkenny town centre on weekends.
In town centre, ideal for my group, reasonably priced
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Dawn
Ireland1 review9.0“Great spot for nite out in kilkenny”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had to pay for over nite parking in a carpark in city as no parking there but cant be helped with its location
Great central spot for us and room was lovely just wat u needed for a one nite stay and a place to sleep
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 5, 2024
David
Ireland35 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No towels have to bring your own No toilet paper or hand soap
Close to everything. Clean and cosy
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 29, 2024
Eoghan
Ireland6 Reviews9.0“A perfect base of operations for a large group in Kilkenny city.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
While the location was reasonably good, it wasn't as central as we had expected given the property's association with Lanigan's bar. The beds were comfortable but some of them were very close together. It wasn't a problem for our group, but could be for another.
As a stag group, this accommodation was perfect. It is reasonably well-located, near to several car parks and within a 10-minute walk of the town centre. It has plenty of beds, so the group could all stay in one place; it was clean; the two showers were excellent; and the member of staff we met was really good to deal with. Communication through Booking.com was also very quick, and we were offered complementary finger food in Lanigan's bar, though we had another booking so were unable to accept.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Corrente
Italy12 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
Liam's hospitality and kindness
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 24, 2024
Julie
Ireland6 Reviews7.0“Very clean and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Emergency exit sign illuminates throughout the night. Extra pillows would have been nice
Location was perfect. Very close to town. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. They gave us a little upgrade, much appreciated
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 22, 2024
Steven
Spain13 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great value for money and extremely clean and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a bit hard to find. Once you know where it is, it’s a cinch but we didn’t get great instructions when we were checking in. One of the bathrooms has a less than ideal shower setup. The hosts could probably apply an easy fix to prevent water from getting out. We had no wifi throughout our stay. We reported it right away but the hosts didn’t really do anything proactive to solve the issue. They were mostly dumbfounded, even though it seemed like the password just needed to be reset. It was only a couple of days but kind of a nuisance.
It’s a very unique place. It has been fit to host large groups so there is loads of room for a family to spread out. It’s very centrally located, just steps from the castle and the river.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Caroline
Ireland4 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Top notch accommodation for large groups”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Missed having cooking facilities but I didn't read the exact facilities when I booked so thats my fault. Kettle, microwave and toaster so all was ok.
Location was perfect, 5 mins walk to everything. Apartment was very clean, comfortable and absolutely ideal for a large group sharing. The beds were big and super comfy. Staff were very responsive to any queries or requests. Great to deal with.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Matthieu
Netherlands38 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Perfect for short stay. Right in the centre, parking at 5 minutes walk. Just be aware that there are no towels or cooking facilities.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Robert
Ireland5 Reviews9.0“Great fun! Perfect for a stag of 10 lads, easy comfy and clean.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Was a little bit of a strange smell in the living area. Not sure what they used to clean the place but it left a lingering odor that was there all weekend. It did not make a difference to our stay, but we all commented on it.
The place was bigger and more modern looking than the pictures online. The fact that the 2 rooms had their own doors to outside was great. The outside area itself with the park bench was excellent. And the place was genuinely clean, easy to access and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2024
