Name: Eviston House Hotel
Address: 97 New Street, Killarney City Centre, Killarney, Ireland, Killarney, County Kerry, IE
Price range: US$99–US$266 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At Eviston House Hotel, travellers praise the central Killarney location, friendly staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, while noting the older, maze-like property brings trade-offs such as noise at night, dated decor, and limited parking.

Many appreciate the on-site bar with nightly live music and a good breakfast, though bar service and late-evening food availability draw occasional complaints. Room sizes vary, with some spacious and others compact; thin walls, lack of air conditioning in warm weather, and occasional Wi-Fi or maintenance issues are reported. Expect a convenient, lively base with older-hotel quirks.

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Facilities

The on-site bar/restaurant with nightly live music is a highlight. Parking exists but is limited and can be hard to find or access, and the fitness center was reported closed or with restricted hours.

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10

Donald

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had to park our car in a town parking lot because they have very limited parking.

4

Erica

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fitness center was closed. That was the reason I booked here. Jetted tub did not work. That was the second reason I booked here. No compensation was given even when I asked if they could include a continental (not hot) breakfast.

6

Jim

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was advertised but told after 4 no places left. Fitness centre was closed after 6 2 guy thrre told me it was closed Desk person was not very pleasant or helpful Very confusing layout Food very good

10

Ann

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel. Very convenient location . Lively bar

8

Kelley

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location walked to restaurants and shops. But tte walls are thin and the neighbors were up late talking for 2 nights. There is a bar and they had live music which was nice.

10

Dermot

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great little hotel in the middle of everything. Nightly music in the Danny Mann bar. Good food and service. Older hotel with many turns in the hallways and rooms are small compared to newer hotels.

10

Amber

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Provided parking on site. Room was very quiet even with the live music.

10

Thomas

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great venue. Live music downstairs everynight at The Danny Mann. Lovely food and friendly service. Parking is a bit sketchy. Very tight spaces to get into and somewhat hard to find.

8

James

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The food / drinks and live entertainment was great 👍

10

Jennifer

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay, hotel right in the heart of everything. Roomy with a comfortable bed. Pubs, shops, restaurants right at your doorstep. Helpful staff. Also has a restaurant with live music!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean. A few reported issues such as a dirty bathtub, toilet mold, musty odors, or hallway refurbishment.

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8

Shane

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything went great - clean room, nice staff, central location

6

Patty

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The carpet was pulled up in the hallway- nothing was even mentioned to us upon checking in. Got to the room and it was not like it looked in the Expedia photos. Bathtub was dirty. Went to complain and there were no other rooms available and they couldn’t do anything to help us until the morning so we were stuck there. The room was stuffy, they did give is a fan. Please see photos.

10

John

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room lovely and warm

6

Pavlina

21 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, comfy room, simple but very clean

10

Michael

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean room. Friendly staff. The restaand bar were also great

10

Donna

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect...right in the center of everything. The staff and bartenders were very helpful. Only complaint was the musty smell as we approached the 3rd floor.

8

Erin

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Can tell the bathroom toilet hasn't been scrubbed well in a while, can see black mold under rim. Walk to train station is at least 15 minutes. Good location to bars and shops. Older hotel spread over multiple buildings so it's a bit like a maze to get through, lots of up and down small flights of stairs.

6

Steven

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was very disappointed as we were given a room that was next to an alley where we listened to the Pubs emptying all their bottles from midnight until 2:00am. There were a lot of people talking until 3:00am. The room we were given was considered the first floor. We took a lift from the ground floor to the first floor, and then had 4 long halls and 18 stairs to lift our luggage over. The room was very clean, but needed some refurbishment.

8

McKenna

5 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room! But a lot of stairs though if you're planning on traveling with a lot of luggage!

10

SANG WOO

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Room is big and clean

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Rooms

Room sizes vary from spacious to compact and decor is generally older. Thin walls, lack of air conditioning in warm weather, occasional Wi-Fi problems, and temperature or maintenance issues are noted.

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Shelby

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

great location walkable to shops and restaurants. the room had no ac and was extremely hot in august. we had the window open but it was quite noisy outside at night on a saturday. the lounge in the hotel also got quite noisy on saturday but during the week it was fine. layout was a bit confusing, lots of stairs and winding hallways. clean and historic. the parking was convenient. would recommend.

6

Patty

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The carpet was pulled up in the hallway- nothing was even mentioned to us upon checking in. Got to the room and it was not like it looked in the Expedia photos. Bathtub was dirty. Went to complain and there were no other rooms available and they couldn’t do anything to help us until the morning so we were stuck there. The room was stuffy, they did give is a fan. Please see photos.

6

Max

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is nicely located. The breakfast was very good and the bed was comfortable. The room was very cold. We were promised an extra heater but it never arrived. Asked for a light bulb to be changed - never happened. Very much overpriced!

8

Gregory

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great renovated bathrooms. Walls are quite thin so not much privacy and hallway traffic is audible.

8

Ruth

20 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was a LONG way from entrance with many turns and several steps. Hallways were very aged and slightly creaky. But room was updated, clean and comfortable. My only complaint was there was a bottom sheet and then a thick duvet. There was no option for a thin sheet and the weather was way too warm for the duvet. In fairness, it was unseasonably warm during my stay.

6

Eira

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location on New Street - right in the heart of all the pubs and restaurants. Close to pick-up locations for bus tours. On the flip side, due to the location in the busy area it was very, very loud at night until about 2am most nights (and this is not in peak summer season). I believe we were at the very end of the floor of rooms, but it sounded like we were next to a club that was blasting bass all night. So just keep that in mind. More dated rooms compared to larger hotels (the bed was pretty worn down, no fridge, limited outlets, etc).

6

Jamie

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very dated. Good location Wifi sis not work. Very intermittent and never really worked. Called down to desk to ask for support and there was never an answer.

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SANG WOO

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Room is big and clean

8

Barbara

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staying in the center of town was fun for shopping, dining and bar hopping. There was music both nights in the attached restaurant/bar which was great fun! It’s an older building which we did not mind for quarkiness and our room was lovely and very clean however, the bed was extremely uncomfortable. Our room was at the end of the building and right next to a dance studio (they stopped their practicing by 9:00 pm) which was not the problem. It was the all-night generator next door and the dumping of the empty drink bottles at midnight that also made it difficult to sleep. The morning breakfast was excellent and again, the location was excellent. If you stay, consider asking for a room that is not at the end of the building.

4

mary

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic location, but unfortunately, our room had no air conditioning so we had the windows open and we were on a very busy street and we’re up at 5 AM with the trash collectors the workers and street sweepers. The staff was very kind and pleasant.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful. Some guests experienced lapses, including unhelpful reception, missed requests (wake-up calls or breakfast-to-go), slow bar service, and poor handling of a heating issue.

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Isa

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice hotel over a pub. As I wished for a quiet room, I got one on the 3rd floor to the back. One day, I made an excursion and had to get up early, I wanted an alarm call. The woman at the reception said: "Okay, we'll call you." But on the next morning, there was no alarm call at all! I was happy that I had set additionally my own little alarm.

8

Shane

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everything went great - clean room, nice staff, central location

10

Norman

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Walking distance to tourist information, pubs, shops. The car park can be tricky to find but call the hotel and they’ll give you great instructions on how to find it. Lift takes you half the way to the rooms then some small flights of stairs to negotiate. Great breakfast served by super friendly staff

6

Sherri

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had no heat the first night and almost the 2nd night. Manager told staff to tell us 1/2 the building was out. 2nd day maintenance guy came to our room to look at it and said it had been turned off and the staff should have known to look at it the night before or at least offer a portable heater. Manager hid behind his staff. He should have come to talk to us. Poor management!!

8

Garreth

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fine. Location was great. The bar needs work. Very cold and service was poor.

8

William

28 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Proximity to restaurants and pubs, all within 3 blocks, very nice The day before our departure, we requested a box breakfast to go because we needed to depart at 5:30am. The night porter did not know about the request, so nothing was waiting for us.

6

veronique

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

L’arrivée à l’hôtel s’est très mal passée l’employée à l’accueil a été très désagréable notre chambre n était pas prête nous y étions à l’heure indiquée elle a été à la limite de l’impolitesse après la chambre était très bien et le petit déjeuner aussi et le personnel très gentil

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10

Kimberly

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was great, staff was great!

8

Ray

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous staff, clean room

10

Michael

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was wonderful. The staff at the front desk were so very nice and helpful. I highly recommend this hotel!!!

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Location

Central in Killarney, walkable to pubs, restaurants, shops, and near the National Park and tour pickups. The trade-off is frequent late-night noise.

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Eddie

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Elizabeth

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in great location.

10

Janet

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in the center of town and close to the park visitor center. Lots of pubs and restaurants plus shopping. Severa car parks nearby.

10

Melvin

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent facility conveniently located to restaurants and shopping.

6

Eira

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location on New Street - right in the heart of all the pubs and restaurants. Close to pick-up locations for bus tours. On the flip side, due to the location in the busy area it was very, very loud at night until about 2am most nights (and this is not in peak summer season). I believe we were at the very end of the floor of rooms, but it sounded like we were next to a club that was blasting bass all night. So just keep that in mind. More dated rooms compared to larger hotels (the bed was pretty worn down, no fridge, limited outlets, etc).

8

Kelley

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location walked to restaurants and shops. But tte walls are thin and the neighbors were up late talking for 2 nights. There is a bar and they had live music which was nice.

8

Millie

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, great location.

8

Chantal

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was well appointed right downtown in Killarney, close to the train station. Rooms were clean, a bit small but we liked it just fine. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area again.

8

Michelle

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

No frills but clean hotel with great location in center of town, close to national park.

8

Doug

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Central location.

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise, and many enjoyed good food plus live music in the on-site venue. Some noted cold or poor bar service and occasional limits on late-evening food ordering.

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Desmond

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I visit Killarney regularly but this was my first stay in this hotel so I was a little apprehensive. My stay turned out to be quite pleasant and comfortable. A good sized room which was very clean. After I retired for the night people arrived in the room next door and I could hear their conversation as though they were in the room with me. Thankfully the conversation ended very quickly and all was quiet. Also I intended to spend a couple of hours in the bar/restaurant but could not order food at 8.40 pm even though the kitchen was not due to close until 9pm. So I had just one drink and left. Generally a good stay.

10

Rob

4 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We liked that the property was very central and in a good location. Reception and bar staff were very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the nightly evening entertainment. Room was a bit small, bath panel was loose and needed securing though didn't stop us having a shower.

10

Keith

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value for money. Breakfast was also good value. The restaurant menu was limited but the burger and the pork were both really enjoyable. I thought the friendliness and helpfulness of all the staff was excellent.

10

Ashley

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean. Wifi wasn’t great, but overall an excellent place. Good breakfast too!

8

Phil

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Old Style hotel with great breakfast.

8

Garreth

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fine. Location was great. The bar needs work. Very cold and service was poor.

10

Kathleen

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional accommodations. Right in the heart of Killarney. Hotel dining was delicious.

8

Kelley

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location walked to restaurants and shops. But tte walls are thin and the neighbors were up late talking for 2 nights. There is a bar and they had live music which was nice.

8

James

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The food / drinks and live entertainment was great 👍

10

Jennifer

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay, hotel right in the heart of everything. Roomy with a comfortable bed. Pubs, shops, restaurants right at your doorstep. Helpful staff. Also has a restaurant with live music!

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Month	Average price
January	US$236
February	US$143
March	US$104
April	US$110
May	US$163
June	US$145
July	US$152
August	US$166
September	US$156
October	US$123
November	US$105
December	US$158

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12 $266
13 $116	14 $149	15 $144	16 $170	17	18 $223	19 $244
20 $99	21 $115	22 $152	23	24 $124	25 $210	26 $260
27 $110	28 $106	29 $112	30 $114

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $101	2 $131	3 $177
4 $102	5 $114	6 $114	7 $112	8 $104	9 $155	10 $175
11 $103	12 $108	13 $102	14 $103	15 $105	16 $145	17 $187
18 $103	19 $104	20 $104	21 $103	22 $102	23 $166	24 $232
25 $161	26 $112	27 $115	28 $114	29 $114	30 $156	31 $177

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