Why go
- City in Munster, Ireland.
- Served by Waterford Airport (WAT).
History
Waterford is a city in County Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It is located within the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. It is the oldest and the fifth most populous city in the Republic of Ireland. It is the ninth most populous settlement on the island of Ireland. As of the 2022 census, 60,079 people lived in the city and its suburbs.
Where to stay
R680, Butlerstown North, Waterford, Ireland · ashleigh-house.com
Meagher's Quay, Trinity Without, Waterford, Ireland · granvillehotel.ie
2 The Mall, Waterford, X91 W866, Ireland · thereg.ie
Kilmurry, Milepost, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland · diamondhill.ie
30 Merchants Quay, Trinity Without, Waterford, X91 P86C, Ireland · dooleys-hotel.ie
Old Kilmeaden Rd, Woodstown, Kilotteran, Co. Waterford, X91 X4RP, Ireland · greenwaymanor.ie
The Mall, Waterford, X91 VXE0, Ireland · towerhotelwaterford.com
Canada St, Newtown, Waterford, X91 PK2W, Ireland · waterfordmarinahotel.com
Bridge St, Gibbethill, Waterford, X91 RC9A, Ireland · fitzwiltonhotel.ie
Luffany, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny, X91 E395, Ireland · rhuglennhotel.com
Cork Rd, Ballynaneashagh, Waterford, X91 Y657, Ireland · vikinghotelwaterford.ie
Dyehouse Ln, Gibbethill, Waterford, Ireland · dyehouse.tripcombined.com
Dunmore Rd, Ballynakill, Waterford, Ireland · woodlandshotel.ie
1 Merchants Quay, Trinity Without, Waterford, X91 AV9W, Ireland · treacyshotelwaterford.com
N25 Cork Road, Ballytruckle, Waterford, Ireland · travelodge.ie
The Island, Little Island, Ballinakill, Co. Waterford, X91 Y722, Ireland · waterfordcastleresort.com
10 The Vee Cork Road X91 V677, Waterford, X91V677, Ireland · hazelbrookguesthouse.ie
Abbeylands, Co. Kilkenny, X91 P659, Ireland
Arlington Lodge Suites John's Street, Waterford, X91 XD6H, Ireland
2 Parnell St, Waterford, X91 XTR6, Ireland
Grannagh, VIA, Waterford, Co. Kilkenny, X91 ET20, Ireland
Indoor
Indoor
9 Merchants Quay, Trinity Without, Waterford, X91 ENF7, Ireland · anchorage.ie
The Vee, 6 Cork Rd, Priorsknock, Waterford, X91WK69, Ireland
Alexander St, Waterford, X91 AK75, Ireland · trinity-apartments.ie
Cork Rd, Ballynaneashagh, Waterford, Ireland
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 11:30-02:45; Th-Fr 11:30-03:45; Sa-Su 11:30-02:45 Features: takeaway, delivery · 51 John Street, Waterford, X91 XE38 · apache.ie
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-20:00; Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access ·… · mcdonalds.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-04:00; Sa 10:00-04:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Cork Road,… · restaurants.subway.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00, Fr 09:30-19:00, Su 13:00-17:00 Features: takeaway · Unit 3 Dunmore Road · insomnia.ie
Fast Food · Asian Fusion Restaurant & Sushi Bar · royalgardenardkeen.ie
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-15:00; 17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 36 Merchants Quay, Waterford · cafegoa.ie
Chicken, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-03:00; Fr 12:00-03:30; Sa 12:00-04:00 Features: step-free access · 17 John Street, Waterford · hillbillys.ie
Chinese, Cantonese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 34 Parnell Street, Waterford, X91 TW35 · magicwok.ie
American, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Dunmore Road, Waterford · eddierockets.ie
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:30-14:30,17:00-22:30; Fr-Su 12:30-22:30 Features: outdoor seating · 20 High Street, Waterford · kyoto.easydish.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: opening soon Features: takeaway
Small Plates, Irish, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 17:00+, Fr-Su 15:00+ Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 62 John Street,… · anamwinebar.ie
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · Dunmore Road, Waterford · royalwok.ie
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-22:00; Su off Features: step-free access · 54 John Street, Waterford · bodegawaterford.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:30 · 19 Henrietta Street, Waterford
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Custom House Quay, Waterford · mclearys.ie
Tex-Mex, African, Food Court · Features: vegan options · O'Connell Street, Waterford · phoenixyard.ie
Diner, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Cork Road, Waterford · shakedog.ie
Kebab, Fish And Chips, Burger, Wrap, Curry, Fast Food · Kebab/Fish And Chips fast food · Parnell Street, Waterford · currykingindiantakeaway.com
Chocolate, Cafe · Chocolate cafe · Barronstrand Street, Waterford · thestableyard.ie
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 21 High Street, Waterford · emilianos.ie
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food · Arundel Square, Waterford · jumpjuicebar.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · Canada Street, Waterford · newpapathai.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Bagel fast food · Arundel Square, Waterford · bagelfactory.ie
Fish And Chips, Burger, Pizza, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Burger fast food · 68 Summerland Square, Waterford, X91 K527 · mariantakeaway.ie
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Cafe · Features: step-free access · Tramore Road, Waterford · hookandladder.ie
Ice Cream · ice cream · Michael Street, Waterford · ginosgelato.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Brazilian, Restaurant · Brazilian restaurant · Manor Street, Waterford
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-23:00, Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · papajohns.ie
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-23:00, Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · supermacs.ie
Sandwich, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Arundel Square, Waterford · obriens.ie
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · City Square, Waterford · caffenero.com
Fast Food · fast food · 30 Parnell Street, Waterford · al-kebabish.ie
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Meagher's Quay, Waterford · peppersrestaurant.ie
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Thai, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:30-00:30, Su off Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 49 John Street, Waterford · noodleboxwaterford.ie
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 53 High Street, Waterford · shikiwaterford.ie
Mexican, Fast Food · Mexican fast food
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Great George's Street, Waterford · bellpepper.ie
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 18:00-20:30; Su 18:00-19:30 · 11 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 F3O4 · marawaterford.com
Diner, Cafe · Diner cafe · The Glen, Waterford
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food · Arundel Square, Waterford · abrakebabra.com
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Airports
Waterford Airport (WAT) 7.4 km to the centre
Killowen, Co. Waterford, X91 E2WP, Ireland — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Flybe) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Birmingham, Manchester (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Birmingham, Manchester
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ballyboe Airstrip 37 km to the centre
Gammonsfield, TA, IE
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 9.5 km from the centre
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 9.8 km from the centre
Waterford Island Ferry
Ferry route
Passage East Car Ferry
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Waterford Airport (WAT); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WAT has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Birmingham, Manchester). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Waterford Island Ferry, Passage East Car Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Waterford, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach