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About the Hotel

42 John Street Upper, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 C2WK

Rooms with City Views

JBs Bar & Guest Accommodation offers single, double, twin, and triple rooms. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, tea and coffee maker, and private bathroom with shower. Some rooms have a seating area and private entrance. Rooms feature carpeted floors, heating, ironing facilities, and city views.

On-Site Bar

The property includes JBs Bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Several restaurants are within walking distance of the accommodation.

Central Kilkenny Location

The guest house is in the center of Kilkenny, 120 metres from the city. It is 600 metres from Smithwick's Brewery Tour and 500 metres from Nowlan Park. St Canice's Cathedral, Rothe House, and Medieval Mile Museum are within 1 km. Waterford Airport is 48 km away.

Practical Guest Information

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Check-in is from 2 PM. Guests must be 18 years or older to check in. Children under 12 can stay for free when using existing beds. Some rooms have soundproofing, though noise disturbances may occur.

Nearby Attractions Access

The property is surrounded by Kilkenny's landmarks including The Blackbird Gallery (0.5 km), Town Hall (0.5 km), Butter Slip (0.5 km), and Talbot's Tower (0.5 km). St Lukes General Hospital is 1.5 km away.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Double Room
Double Room
2 persons
9 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room
2 persons
10 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
10 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

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City Centre
Kilkenny200 m
Airports
Waterford (WAT) 57.7 km
Train
Kilkenny Railway Station200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour security

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

42 John Street Upper, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 C2WK
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42 John Street Upper, Kilkenny, Ireland, R95 C2WK
City landmarks
Church
St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower
1.3 km
Museum
Medieval Mile Museum
750 m
Church
Black Abbey
1.4 km
Museum
Rothe House and Garden
750 m
Church
St Marys Cathedral
1.4 km
Landmark
Town Hall
750 m
Landmark
Butter Slip
750 m
Landmark
Dunmore Cave
1.9 km
Landmark
Nowlan Park
920 m
Gallery
Butler Gallery
750 m
Church
O'Loughlin Memorial Church of St John the Evangelist
750 m
Public Building
Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
750 m
Gallery
The Blackbird Gallery
750 m
Landmark
Talbot's Tower
750 m
Church
Capuchin Friary Catholic Church
750 m
Landmark
The Watershed
2.4 km
Landmark
Kilkenny Whiskey Guild
750 m
Nearby
Church
Saint John's Priory
190 m
30 Maudlin Street Highhays
Maudlin Castle
260 m
Church
St Francis Abbey
510 m
Mall
MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre
140 m
Library
Kilkenny City Library
300 m
MacDonagh Junction
Kilkenny Famine Experience
140 m
Emling's Hall
510 m
Church
St. John's Church of Ireland
180 m
John and Patrick Saul Memorial
120 m
Kilkenny Union Workhouse Paupers' Remains
120 m
Famine Memorial
120 m
7-91 Maudlin St
Corner Tower
170 m
Peace Park
530 m
Restaurants
Algarve Grill
180 m
Hebron Road
Roma Cafe
200 m
65 John Street Lower
Stoney Kebabish
470 m
Restaurant
Blaa Blaa Blaa Sandwiches
440 m
3 Canal Square
The Playwright
730 m
Browne's 65 High Street
Aroi
750 m
Friary Street
Gourmet Store
730 m
High Street Mall 56 High Street
Face2
720 m
76 St Kierans Street
Market Deli
760 m
61 High Street
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