Berkeley House

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Historic Setting: Berkeley House in Kilkenny is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, city or inner courtyard views, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, TV, and electric kettles. Convenient Location: Located in the city centre, Berkeley House is a short walk from Kilkenny Castle and less than 1 km from Kilkenny Railway Station. Dublin Airport is 132 km away. Guest Services: The guest house provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a lounge, housekeeping, family rooms, full-day security, and luggage storage. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
4 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Vril
Italy Italy
“I really liked the typical Irish atmosphere, the colours, the armchairs, all very cozy”
Colette
Ireland Ireland
“It was self check in so no contact with staff but also no need. Check-in went very smoothly. Nice reception area with seating. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. Location could not be better. Rooms not soundproof but was ok for us as we...”
Grainne
Ireland Ireland
“Great location in the centre of Kilkenny. We had a lovely large ensuite room that was very clean, and the staff we met the morning we checked out were very friendly. The virtual keys are very handy too especially when there’s a group!!”
Jack
Singapore Singapore
“It was very conveniently located near Kilkenny Castle and the main street which had bars, cafés and restaurants. Really liked the shower which had good water pressure! The hotel uses an innovative system for unlocking doors which operates through...”
Amanda
Ireland Ireland
“Property was clean & comfortable..location absolutely fantastic! Just be warned, there is no elevator. Everything is done remotely as this is a receptionless , keyless property.”
Mrenau
Switzerland Switzerland
“The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Kilkenny, with parking nearby. It was clean, check-in was easy, and everything was very well organized. The stay was uncomplicated, and the room met expectations.”
Sheila
Ireland Ireland
“Perfect location. Walking distance to everything. Great for large groups. The accommodation kindly let us check in early to decorate the room for the special occasion we were celebrating.”
Peter
Ireland Ireland
“The room was good, location in walking distance of restaurants and pubs”
Tobin
Ireland Ireland
“Perfect location, we had a lovely stay, easy to access the property via phone. Considering how central it was it was very quiet. Would stay again.”
Sean
Ireland Ireland
“Location was perfect. Very close to city centre. Rooms were spotless. Staff was very friendly upon check in. Easy access to get in and out with a unique code per room. Would highly recommend for individual or group stay.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.3Based on 323 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Berkeley House is a room only Guest House, in the heart of Kilkenny. We operate a keyless and contactless entry system which requires Wi-Fi or Cellular Data to activate your digital key.

Property information

Berkeley House is a room only Guest House, in the heart of Kilkenny. We operate a keyless and contactless entry system which requires Wi-Fi or Cellular Data to activate your digital key. Berkeley House is a period residence in the heart of the historical centre of Kilkenny. Steps away from Kilkenny Castle. 10 bedrooms, all ensuite. The house boasts an unrivalled location. With a choice of Kilkenny's fine restaurants and famous pubs metres from your doorstep. Private garaged parking 30 metres from the property.

Neighbourhood information

Kilkenny's Medieval Centre.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Berkeley House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 252 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Partying that leads to defecation of bodily fluids that ruin the room and linen or stain the ambiance will result in a non refundable cancelation and additional charges of a damage policy can be applied. The maximum we request in damage fees is €252 per stay. Also the rules state Quiet hours are between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM which can result in being removed from the property without a refund and rejected service.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Berkeley House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 252 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.