Dooley's Hotel

Directions

Located across from Waterford Bus Station and just 5 minutes’ walk from Waterford Train Station, Dooley’s Hotel is easily accessible.

Dooley's Hotel is located at Merchants Quay, Waterford City, Ireland.

Dooley's Hotel can be accessed by train, bus and air and road.

JJ Kavanagh & Sons offers 9 services to Dublin City and Airport with a stop directly outside Dooley's Hotel.

Trading Months

All Year

Number of Rooms

112 newly refurbished ensuite bedrooms

Nearby Places of Interest

Great things to do in Waterford:

1. The Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail along an old railway line, venturing from the quays of Waterford, a city founded by the Vikings, all the way through an area rich in Irish heritage to the historic port of Dungarvan, a vibrant seaside market town with a pretty quay-side setting.

2. Christ Church Cathedral is arguable the finest 18th Century ecclesiastical building in Ireland. Designed by John Roberts, the architect of Georgian Waterford, the Cathedral is a strong example of the elegance of the period, taking on board principle of Neo-Classicism and symmetry, alongside fresh and decorative rococo styling. There has been a Cathedral on the site since 1096. It was on this monumental site of Christ Church in 1170 that Strongbow married Aoife, daughter of Diarmait Mac Murchada, King of Leinster.

3. Experience the beauty of the Suir Valley from a period carriage and take in the wonderful panoramic views of the River Suir, travelling along 10kms of the restored Waterford to Dungarvan railway route. The Waterford and Suir Valley Railway is a family friendly rail experience that runs mostly along the picturesque banks of the River Suir offering spectacular views of the world-renowned Mount Congreve Gardens. You will be right alongside the spectacular history and biodiversity of the area.
4. Get face-to-face with a virtual Viking at Reginald’s Tower, step inside Georgian Waterford at the Bishop’s Palace or immerse yourself in medieval times at Waterford’s Medieval Museum. Waterford Treasures is composed of three spectacular and insightful museums that bring the colourful and fascinating1,000-year-old history of Waterford to life.

5. House of Waterford Crystal - Situated in the heart of the Viking Triangle, tours of Waterford Crystal factory allow you to get close enough to see the intricate skill that goes into fashioning one of the world’s most recognised brands. Get a unique behind the scenes insight into how master craftsmen and women create an iconic brand. Nothing compares with the atmosphere of the blowing room, the heady mix of heat, noise and bustling activity makes this experience all the more breath-taking as you edge closer to the 1400c furnace.

6. Mount Congreve in Kilmeaden is home to one of the “greatest gardens in the world.” The gardens comprise of approximately seventy acres of intensively planted woodland, a four-acre walled garden and 16 kilometres of walkways. The Woodland Garden, the Bamboo Garden, the Walled Garden and the West Lawn are just some of the stunning trails that meander through the estate and are guaranteed to get you as close to nature as you can.