Welcome to our page of information, attractions
and places of interest around Waterford. The Waterford
hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given
a rough guide as to how far they are from Waterford. The Republic
of Ireland is bound to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the
east is the Irish Sea which reconnects to the ocean via the southwest
with St. George's Channel and the Celtic Sea. The Republic of
Ireland has 26 counties, and five cities Dublin, Cork,
Galway, Limerick, and Waterford. The west-coast of Ireland features
cliffs, hills and low mountains. The centre of the country is
flat with large areas of bogland. We hope you enjoy your stay
and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Waterford
hotels.
Waterford was Ireland's first city,
founded by the vikings in 914 AD. Today Waterford is the fifth
largest city in the Republic of Ireland. Waterford is a bustling
maritime city with busy streets full of fascinating shops, small
lanes to stroll through, and museums and heritage centres. Nestling
by the banks of the River Suir, Waterford is surrounded by soft
rolling hills and within 10 minutes drive of a spectacular coastline.
The most famous product of the city is Waterford Crystal which
originated when a glassmaking factory was opened in the city
in 1783.
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