We ate lunch at Metropole (we did not stay at the hotel). The food was cheap and good! I ordered a cheese and pickle sandwich and when it was served I said "what is this?" "Pickle" in Ireland means pickled vegetables--onion, gerkin, and some other stuff. The pickle sauce was purple. It tasted fine and I'm glad I tried it,... More

My husband and I did not stay at this hotel but stopped in for lunch while wandering the streets of Kilkenny. We sat at the bar and I wish I could remember the name of the bartender, she was very pleasant. I had the cabbage and ham and my husband had the fish and chips. We both enjoyed our meals... More

I was backpacking through Ireland with my friend and we stopped in here on a whim because it was all we saw in the town that was cheap and available. It was totally great, we walked in and the owner greeted us and told us about other guest our age staying there. The rooms were very clean and quiet. We... More

Stayed here a while back. Absolutely horrible place when we first came in the owner was very nice so we didnt complain about the disgusting bathroom and spider webs all around the window sills and damp spots on the wall. We were in a biggish group for a stag so we were expecting just a bed anyway(something rough and ready)... More

We stayed here this weekend for my hens party, beds are clean linen is clean you have to make your own bed the shower broke the overall place is very dirty I wiped the tiles in the bathroom that were supposed to be white and they were brown the doors don't lock properly and there were a group of men... More

we stranded in Kilkenny a few weeks ago, Lunch there was really good. I'd say it's traditional regional style not haute cuisine, yummy! we planed to hitchhike to waterford. The owner was very helpful and made us a sign for hitchhiking. When we had to return at night because we failed he was very kind and gave us a 6bed... More

I booked into one of the private ensuite rooms, the building is old and you can hear everything, people coming and going and loud music from the bar. they don't offer soap or shower gel and then I discovered that there was no hot water to take a shower. I also had some drunk trying to break my bedroom door... More

Had a great stay at the metropole. As a rennovated hotel, it has a bit of character, and the friendly staff was definitely a highlight, which really matters when you're travelling solo. They're happy to make recommendations on which pubs to go to (and which to avoid!). Regular backpackers might find that typical hostel features- like a common kitchen- are... More

Stayed in the Metropole with some friends.Rooms were spotless and the beds very comfortable!..The two lads working the bar were very frindly and we had great craic in the Metrople.The food was excellent and considering the price it really was the best value stay I think I have ever had! I would definitley recommend the Metropole to family and friends.... More