Title: Waterford Travel Guide: Best of Waterford, County Waterford Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Hotels.d3764.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Holiday-Rentals.d3764.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Waterford.d3764.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waterford.d3764.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Waterford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waterford.d3764.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waterford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford.d3764.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waterford Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524923-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524920-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524895-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524924-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterford](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524917-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waterford Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Waterford - Top Holiday Rentals in Waterford ![Waterford Marina Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/439000/438903/ac2d136c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waterford Marina Hotel Canada Street, Waterford, Waterford £101 16 Oct - 17 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews) "Staff went out of their way to assist us. Good full breakfast." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=438903&PinnedHotelID=438903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3764) ![Viking Hotel Waterford](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1230000/1229100/1229027/8871cabc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Viking Hotel Waterford Cork Road, Waterford, Waterford £112 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews) "Very clean room. Very friendly staff. Would stay there again." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=1229027&PinnedHotelID=1229027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3764) ![Treacy's Hotel Waterford Spa & Leisure Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1620000/1615700/1615694/a028c0b6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Treacy's Hotel Waterford Spa & Leisure Centre 1 Merchants Quay, Waterford, Waterford Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 7.2/10 Good! (350 reviews) "The stay was ok. The staff was helpful, not overly friendly but polite. The room was ok, the bathroom looked more modern and renewed then the rest of the room. Breakfast was good. Parking is free but the car park is dodgy and smelly." Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=1615694&PinnedHotelID=1615694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3764) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=1615694&PinnedHotelID=1615694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3764) [See all 342 properties in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3764) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109904900/109904882/a8b3e0d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens Kilmeaden, Waterford, Waterford Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Waterford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Mount Congreve Gardens and Waterford ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) "The huts and gardens were fantastic. The huts had everything you needed and were clean and tidy. Loved sitting in the hot tub at night watching the bats!" Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Hotels-The-Forest-At-Mount-Congreve-Gardens.h109904882.Hotel-Information) ![Stunning Renovated Country Barn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110250000/110244300/110244284/dc1a8840_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stunning Renovated Country Barn New Ross, Wexford Stay at this holiday home in County Wexford. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Abbey Par 3 Golf and Tintern Abbey are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews) "Amazing house!! It is beautiful and cozy. We had an amazing time and can't wait to come back." Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stunning-Renovated-Country-Barn.h110244284.Hotel-Information) ![Country home with a view of green fields](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116300/27116288/7d2ad219_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country home with a view of green fields New Ross, County Wexford Stay at this cottage in Gusserane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions John F. Kennedy Arboretum and Dunbrody Abbey are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) "Very clean and roomyGreat host" Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Ross-Hotels-Country-Home-With-A-View-Of-Green-Fields.h27116288.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3764&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Congreve-Gardens-Waterford.d553248635997812561.Attraction) ![Reginald's Tower](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524472-reginalds-tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reginald's Tower You can spend time exploring the galleries in Reginald's Tower in Waterford. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reginalds-Tower-Waterford.d6090107.Attraction) ![Waterford Treasures Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524904-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waterford Treasures Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Waterford Treasures Museum during your trip to Waterford. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waterford-Treasures-Museum-Waterford.d6090101.Attraction) ![Holy Trinity Cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524936-county-waterford.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Holy Trinity Cathedral After visiting Holy Trinity Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Waterford. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Holy-Trinity-Cathedral-Waterford.d6090103.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The craft of blowing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1103530/a5bece56-fbf5-4a20-914f-4abe754356ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### House of Waterford Crystal Guided Factory Tour £16 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/house-of-waterford-crystal-guided-factory-tour.a1103530.activity-details) ![Bishop's Palace, Viking Triangle, Waterford](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1180093/8ead0a5b-cfcd-49a9-9afa-e2ab376db4b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bishop's Palace Museum Admission Ticket £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bishops-palace-museum-admission-ticket.a1180093.activity-details) ![Adult Scooter From 12 and above Max Weight 150 KG / Height 6'3](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2114693/c75918e4-c632-46cc-ae36-9f4b699e0062.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Non Electric Scooter Rental £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/non-electric-scooter-rental.a2114693.activity-details) [See all activities in Waterford](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waterford.d3764.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Waterford 4.3 Top destination 5 - Excellent 16 4 - Good 12 3 - Okay 5 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Lovely place and will definitely going back for a longer stay. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller An interesting place to visut ### 3/5 - Okay Verified traveller Quiet little town .relaxing . ### 4/5 - Good Bob Clean city with everything within easy walking distance. Obvious care for the appearance. Clear signage with good choice of shops. Very friendly courteous people. Gentle pace of life. ### 5/5 - Excellent MargaretMcDade Everyone so friendly and you can walk everywhere. 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