Perched amid verdant green hills, Waterford brims with exciting attractions and a lively spirit. In this quaint town in Ireland, you’ll always find something to do! Ramble through the fragrant lanes at Mount Congreve House and Gardens, or admire the wonderful architecture in town at the Bishop’s Palace and Christ Church Cathedral. Explore the gorgeous natural scenery as you cycle along the Waterford Greenway and admire the stunning panoramas along Comeragh Drive. There are also plenty of opportunities to delve into the fascinating history of the area! Amble through the exhibits of the Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum or walk through the Viking Triangle and learn about the city’s early history. Of course, no trip to the city would be complete without a tour of the Waterford Crystal factory where you can watch craftsmen sculpt the renowned pieces. From intriguing museums, to amazing architecture, to gorgeous gardens, Waterford is filled with brilliant attractions. Start exploring today, and check out these 10 Airbnb vacation rentals.
1. En-suite double room and single room with breakfast included (from USD 43)
These private rooms in a lovely house provide a cozy, quiet stay. The double and single room have accommodation for up to three guests, and are filled with comfortable furnishings. In addition to the rooms, visitors have their own private bathroom. Breakfast is included, and the kitchen and living room are also available for guest use. This cheerful house is located in a peaceful neighborhood of Waterford, and is within walking distance from the city center. There are many great attractions nearby, including the beaches at Tramore, the Comeragh Mountains, and the Waterford Greenway.
En-suite Double Room & Single Room,Breakfast incl.Waterford, IrelandSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
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the rooms are really spacious and complete with thoughtful extrasthe irish breakfast was greata charming comfortable space in ireland's historic citythe irish breakfast was delicioustheir irish breakfast was amazingCleanliness:
rooms were very clean and tastefully donerooms are big clean and comfortablecosy and clean housespotless house hot shower comfortable bed quiet neighborhoodvery nice couple great clean and quiet rooms just outside waterford centreHost:
larry & mary were wonderful hostslarry and mary were wonderful hoststhe hosts are really helpful and lovely peopleamazing hosts that went out of their way to make us feel at homelarry and mary are great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
great conversation and ideal locationgood location in a safe quiet neihbouhoodlovely couple great place great location couldn’t say enough nice things about themmy husband and i were very happy with the location and our cosy roomif you want to get familiar with irish english this is a great place to come
2. Quality two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Waterford City (from USD 53)
A modern style and convenient amenities make this apartment a delightful place to stay in Waterford. The property is spacious and bright, and can provide accommodation for up to five guests. Inside this wonderful accommodation, you will find two airy bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a comfortably furnished lounge area, and two modern bathrooms. The property also has a delightful balcony that overlooks the court house. Located in Waterford, this apartment is close to the Waterford Crystal factory, the Viking Triangle, the Medieval Museum, and the Bishop’s Palace.
Quality 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment, Waterford CityWaterford, County Waterford, IrelandAccommodates: 4
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the kids loved the wifi great for keeping them amused in the eveningsbeds comfortable full kitchen hd tv washing machinevery comfortable beds and an absolutely amazing showerhugh's place is a cozy place with comfy beds and a good electric showerhassle free and nice apartmentCleanliness:
very good apartment clean and warmnice clean and comfortable apartmentclean warm plenty of everythingapartment is clean comfortable and spaciousalso it was very cleanHost:
great host and care takerhugh was a good friendly host with quick and helpful responsesthe owner is responsive and helpfulhost is lovely and easy to communicate withhugh was really friendly helpful and replied immediatelyRead more reviewsLocation:
ideal location and great spacegreat central waterford location for an easy walk to most sitesnice location for a fantastic staygreat spot within walking distance to everythingthis apartment is in a great location across from a lovely park
3. Trinity Apartments - No. 2C (from USD 129)
This splendid apartment is modern, elegant, and filled with light. The one-bedroom rental can accommodate two guests, and is close to many attractions in Waterford. The space consists of a sophisticated bathroom, a bright and spacious living area, a chic kitchen filled with convenient appliances, and a serene bathroom. This property is located near the center of Waterford, but maintains a peaceful atmosphere. Many family-friendly attractions, public transportation venues, nightlife opportunities, and delectable restaurants are nearby.
2c Trinity Apartments - 1-Bedroom AptWaterford, County Waterford, IrelandSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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the kitchen is perfect to cook meals and the heater fireplace make it so warm on cold eveningsvery nice and clean apartment and close to all the amenities you would need for your stayCleanliness:
exceptionally clean and cosyvery clean and comfortableit was clean comfortable and quieteimear and pearse's place was clean and comfortablelovely apartment very clean and cozyHost:
excellent hosts who are very accommodatinglovely hosts with good communicationvery friendly and accommodating hosts a great place to stay for visiting waterford and the surrounding areawaterford is a beautiful old city filled with friendly peopleeimear & pearse were fantastic hosts and provided ongoing recommendations and communication throughout the weekendRead more reviewsLocation:
cute place with great locationa wonderful place in a great locationright in the heart of waterford superb location nice roomy spaceeasy walking distance to the train or bus and the main sights of the cityvery spacious apartment in great location
4. Cozy double bedroom with brand new double bed
This splendid double bedroom is bright, cozy, and friendly. The bedroom can accommodate up to three guests, and comes with breakfast included. Guests can also use the kitchen, the living room, and the bathroom. The property is located near the center of Waterford and is only three minutes away from Edmund Rice Heritage Center.
Cozy double bedroom with brand new double bedWaterford, County Waterford, IrelandTop guest reviews
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very wide selection on the breakfast being offered free of charge toothe room would fit two people easily and the bed was very comfortablethe fact that breakfast is offered is a nice touchthe bathroom is a bit outdated but overall we had a nice affordable staydescription of house and room were accurate nothing fancy but you will feel welcome in their homeCleanliness:
the cleanliness could be betterroom was clean and comfortable with fresh towelsreally comfortable and clean roomclean room and good pricethe bedroom is nice and cleanHost:
martin was extremely friendly and knowledgeablefriendly and helpful hostlouise and martin are kind and experienced hostslouise and martin provide a wonderful service and we’re fantastic hostswe received good hospitality from our hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was goodgood location close to the centregreat location close to the town centrethe location is great it's only a short walk to the citycentral location and great value for money
5. Mini penthouse with marina views in the city center
Look out over the gorgeous Waterford Marina from this lush accommodation! The mini penthouse is stylishly decorated and can accommodate up to three guests. Within this gorgeous property, you’ll find two serene bedrooms, a cheerful bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen, and a large living area where you can relax at the end of a busy day. A large balcony provides splendid views of the area. Many attractions are nearby, including the Waterford Crystal Visitor Center.
4* City Centre 2 bed Mini Penthouse Marina ViewsWaterford, IrelandTop guest reviews
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beautiful apartment with stunning viewbrilliant 2 bedroom apartment with an extra pull out couch-bedgeraldine’s marina view apartment is an absolute delightthe apartment is lovely with a scenic view on the riversidethere is also a table with chairs inside for cool or wet daysCleanliness:
the apartment was very clean and well decoratedit was very clean and had everything we neededclean and quiet apartment in a nice apartmenta true 5 star place: comfortable clean and well equippedthe location was perfect the space was clean & stylishHost:
the appartment manager was helpful and attentivehosts kind accommodating and responsiveproperty manager is extremely helpful and accommodatinggreat host donnachathe hosts were amazing and went above and beyond our expectationsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is great so close to everythinggreat location on the river frontgreat location and has everything nice restaurants near bygreat location apartment well appointedit is ideally located close to the city and very near by the river
6. En-suite double bedroom close to Waterford center
A modern style and convenient amenities make this private room in a Victorian house a delightful place to stay. The double room is quaint and cozy, and can provide accommodation for two guests. Guests have a private bathroom, and access to the kitchen and the communal garden area. Located near the Viking Quarter in Waterford, this rental is close to many splendid restaurants, shops, and family-friendly attractions.
Ensuite double bedroom close to Waterford centreWaterford, IrelandTop guest reviews
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ample bathroom amenities relaxed and quiet environment however internet was very slowroom with included bathroom offers enough comfortit was lovely to have coffee and tea in the morning and use of the kitchena nice cozy room in an older home replete with interesting curiosities and charmquiet in the evenings and comfortable bedCleanliness:
despite the room being clean the sheets smelled mustythe room was clean and perfectand all was nice and clean as promisedthe bedroom bathroom were clean and comfortablenicholas is very nice and pleasant guy his house is in great localisation clean and warm roomHost:
he was a lovely hosthe was a wonderful host thank you nick :-)nicholas was a great hostnicholas was a great hostshe was welcoming and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was wonderfulthe location was greatgreat location and comfortable beda wonderful location and great housegreat location and comfy room
Wonderful history and hospitality in Waterford
This lovely town is friendly, fun, and fascinating. From history museums to heritage gardens, crystal vases and Viking tales, Waterford overflows with charm. The opportunities for entertainment are endless. Enjoy yourself in Waterford, and stay in one of these lovely Airbnb vacation rentals.
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