--- description: "No visitor car park is on site: park 160 m away at €2.40 an hour, or use a secure 24/7 garage 1.2 km away at €3 an hour." title: Parking Near Kilkenny Castle | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-827414a0.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Kilkenny Castle Landmark Parking · Kilkenny, Kilkenny · Kilkenny Castle Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Kilkenny Castle [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/kilkenny) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/ie/kk/kilkenny) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/ie/kk/kilkenny) Where Can I Park for Kilkenny Castle? There is no visitor car park on the castle site, so a central car park is the practical choice. Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny offers parking 160 m from the site at €2.40 an hour. Other priced options include a secure 24/7 commercial garage 1.2 km away at €3 an hour and MacDonagh Junction 1.4 km away at €3 an hour. Listen to article 4:20 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near Kilkenny [Convenient Parking at Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny €2.40/hr 160 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/kk/kilkenny/convenient-parking-at-pembroke-hotel-kilkenny-96367) [Secure 24/7 Commercial Garage Parking in Kilkenny €3.00/hr 1.2 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/kk/kilkenny/secure-247-commercial-garage-parking-kilkenny-193807) [Convenient Parking at MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny €3.00/hr 1.4 km](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/d/kilkenny/convenient-parking-at-macdonagh-junction-kilkenny-96679) [Secure Covered Parking in Kilkenny - Prime Location POA 550 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/kk/kilkenny/secure-covered-parking-kilkenny-prime-location-193823) [Spacious Parking Lot in Kilkenny - Convenient & Safe POA 790 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/ie/kk/kilkenny/spacious-parking-lot-kilkenny-convenient-safe-203908) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Visitors at a city landmark](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-attraction-827414a0.webp) Visitors at a city landmark Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@mike-norris-2149008874) / Mike Norris ## Parking Beside Kilkenny Castle There is no visitor car park on the castle site, although parking is available nearby (kilkennycastle.ie). Drivers bringing a coach can use the limited coach parking on Castle Road (kilkennycastle.ie). The site is in Kilkenny centre, 130 m from the city centre, so a central car park is the practical choice for visitors arriving by car. The castle park and gardens are open all year, with daily opening from 09:15 to 17:30 between April and September (heritageireland.ie). ## Ormonde Street and Other Kilkenny Car Parks Ormonde Street Car Park is an indoor car park described as safe and secure, with the castle, the Medieval Mile and Kilkenny High Street just steps away (ormondestreetcarpark.com). Its central position makes it a useful alternative to trying to stop beside the site. [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) Kilkenny provides centrally located parking and offers pre-booking and Premier Card discounts (q-park.ie). [Free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is available in various locations around Kilkenny, including the Abbey Quarter area and near the castle grounds. Show map of Kilkenny ## Busy Times and Access Around the Castle Traffic restrictions and restricted vehicular access can affect the castle and park from 4 to 6 September (kilkennycastle.ie). Drivers visiting during those dates should expect the approach to be busier and allow time to use parking away from the grounds. Castle Road has limited coach parking rather than general visitor parking (kilkennycastle.ie). The castle parklands have no admission fee for walking and exploring, but barbecues are not allowed on the grounds (kilkennycastle.ie). ## Parksy Spaces Near Kilkenny Castle A parking space at Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny is 160 m from the site and costs €2.40 an hour. It suits visitors who want a short walk from a central hotel location. A secure 24/7 commercial garage in Kilkenny is 1.2 km away at €3 an hour. Parking at MacDonagh Junction is 1.4 km away and costs €3 an hour, giving drivers two further priced options when the closest spaces are unsuitable. Show street view near Kilkenny Castle ## Sources - [Transport for Ireland](https://www.transportforireland.ie) - [Road Safety Authority Ireland](https://www.rsa.ie) - [Find Us](https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/how-to-find-us/) - [Park and Gardens](https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/park-and-gardens/) - [Kilkenny Castle](https://www.kilkennycastle.ie/) - [Ormonde Street Car Park, Kilkenny City](https://ormondestreetcarpark.com/) - [Kilkenny Castle](https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/kilkenny-castle/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for Kilkenny Castle? There is no visitor car park on the castle site, so a central car park is the practical choice. Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny offers parking 160 m from the site at €2.40 an hour. Other priced options include a secure 24/7 commercial garage 1.2 km away at €3 an hour and MacDonagh Junction 1.4 km away at €3 an hour. ### Is There Parking at the Castle Itself? There is no visitor car park on the castle site. Castle Road has limited coach parking, but it is not general visitor parking. Drivers arriving by car should use parking nearby, with a central car park being the practical choice because the site is in Kilkenny centre, 130 m from the city centre. ### Where Is the Closest Priced Parking? The closest priced option is at Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny, 160 m from the site. It costs €2.40 an hour and suits visitors who want a short walk from a central hotel location. A secure 24/7 commercial garage is 1.2 km away at €3 an hour, while MacDonagh Junction is 1.4 km away at €3 an hour. ### Is Ormonde Street Car Park Suitable for Visiting the Castle? Ormonde Street Car Park is an indoor car park described as safe and secure. The castle, the Medieval Mile and Kilkenny High Street are just steps away. Its central position makes it a useful alternative to trying to stop beside the site, where there is no visitor car park. ### Is Free Parking Available in Kilkenny? Free parking is available in various locations around Kilkenny, including the Abbey Quarter area and near the castle grounds. Q-Park Kilkenny provides centrally located parking and offers pre-booking and Premier Card discounts. These options can help visitors park away from the castle grounds rather than trying to stop beside the site. ### Are There Access Restrictions Around the Castle? Traffic restrictions and restricted vehicular access can affect the castle and park from 4 to 6 September. Drivers visiting during those dates should expect the approach to be busier and allow time to use parking away from the grounds. 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