🇮🇪 Wexford, Ireland
Riverbank House Hotel
📍 Wexford Bridge, Wexford, Y35 AH33
Photo: official website
Your stay — Riverbank House Hotel
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The Property — Riverbank House Hotel
Standing in the lobby of Riverbank House Hotel, you get a calm, grown-up feel – subdued greys and soft blues, big windows looking out across the River Slaney, and a small fire in the colder months. It's a solid four-star that doesn't try to be trendy; more about comfort and location, with a proper restaurant (La Côte) that locals book for Sunday lunch. Suits couples or solo travellers who want a quiet base with parking, not a buzzy social scene.
Chronicles of Wexford
Wexford began as a Viking settlement in the 9th century – the name comes from the Old Norse Veisafjǫrðr, meaning 'inlet of the mudflats'. The Normans built its medieval core, and the town's tightly packed streets and Selskar Abbey remnants still show that layout. In the 18th century it became a busy trading port, and the Georgian quayside (the 'Crescent') dates from that boom. Today it's a market town with a strong performing-arts identity, anchored by the annual Wexford Festival Opera, but keeps a workaday, unpushy character.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wexford guide →Best months
June to September for the warmest sea temperatures and longest daylight (sunset after 9pm in June). July and August are the most reliable for dry weather, but expect occasional drizzle – it's still Ireland.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season, driven by Wexford's Strawberry Fair (early July) and general school holidays across Ireland and the UK. Hotel prices at Riverbank House bump up 25–40% versus May, and advance booking is essential for the festival weekend (usually second week of July).
Budget shoulder season
Late May to early June, and all of September, offer milder weather and far fewer crowds. Prices drop back to normal, and you still get decent chances of sunny spells. September is especially good for walking the Hook Peninsula without peak-season traffic.
Weather & packing
Wexford has a mild maritime climate, but it can rain on any day of the year – often a quick shower then bright sun. Pack a waterproof jacket with a hood, plus layers (a jumper or fleece), even in July.
Live City Briefing — Wexford
- Wexford's new pedestrianised zone on North Main Street was fully opened in late 2025, making the town centre much more walkable for visitors.
- The Hook Lighthouse visitor centre completed a major refresh this spring, with improved café seating and new coastal walking paths – worth the 30-minute drive.
- Bus Éireann's route 340 (Wexford to Waterford) now runs hourly from June 2026, a big improvement for non-drivers visiting the region.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Riverbank House Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Upper floors (3 or 4) on the riverside (south-facing) side. They overlook the Slaney estuary rather than the bridge traffic, and being higher up cuts the rumble of lorries crossing Wexford Bridge.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the first floor facing the street/bridge side. That puts you level with the bridge deck and morning commuter traffic, plus delivery vans pulling into the hotel's frontage. Also avoid rooms near the lift lobby — the lift hum is audible on the first two floors.
Best views
South-facing rooms look over the River Slaney estuary — tidal, wide, with long views across the Wexford Harbour flats. North-facing rooms look onto the bridge approach and the town buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest. The building is only four floors, so top-floor rooms avoid both street noise and footfall from above.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits at the foot of Wexford Bridge, a busy steel swing bridge carrying national road traffic. Lorries start rolling around 6am. The bar and restaurant are on the ground floor, so occasional noise carries up the stairwell.
Insider tips
1) Ask reception for a parking spot at the back (small car park) — the front spaces are tight and often full. 2) Request a room on the riverside when booking; they're officially 'estuary view' and worth the small upgrade fee if offered.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Riverbank House Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, sufficient for streaming and video calls; single network with no login or time limits.
Single lift serves all three floors (guest rooms and reception). No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital PressReader access via room iPad; no physical newspapers. Building is a modern low-rise (no historic quirks).
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (no charge). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 €30, subject to availability.
Free luggage storage for guests before check-in or after check-out; available at reception.
Step-free access at main entrance via ramp; lift to all floors. No adapted bathrooms or roll-in showers. Some corridors narrow.
On-site free parking for 20 cars, first-come first-served. Nearest public car park is Redmond Square Car Park, €5 per 24h, 5-minute walk. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night required as advance deposit via credit card at booking; €50 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Saint Iberius Church (232 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Altar (233 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (254 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Rowe Street Church (284 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Walker's Mall — 104 m · ~1 min walk
Republican Garden of Rememberance — 529 m · ~7 min walk
Westgate Heritage Centre — 367 m · ~5 min walk
Wexford Spiegeltent — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Remond Memorial Park Childrens Playground — 756 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Permanent TSB — 94 m · ~1 min walk
Fortune's Pharmacy — 88 m · ~1 min walk
Daybreak — 174 m · ~2 min walk
O'Hanrahan Station — 402 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs in town for the best rates; avoid currency exchange desks at Dublin Airport or tourist bureaux as they typically give poor rates and add fees.
Cards and contactless (including Apple/Google Pay) are widely accepted everywhere from supermarkets to pubs; chip-and-PIN is standard, and contactless works for up to €50 per transaction without a PIN.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service – round up the bill or leave 10% in restaurants; for taxis, rounding up to the nearest euro is fine; hotel staff don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular Americano or filter coffee from a cafe or deli counter costs around €3.00.
A filled roll or soup-and-sandwich combo from a local deli or bakery costs about €6–€8.
A main course in a pub or casual restaurant runs €14–€18; fish and chips from a chippy is around €10.
There are no dedicated street food areas in Y35; for cheap eats, head to a local pub for lunch specials or a supermarket deli counter.
SuperValu, Dunnes Stores, and Lidl are the budget supermarket chains common in the Y35 area.
Dunnes Stores and Penneys (Primark) in the Wexford town centre offer affordable high-street clothing; there is no market for clothes in this area.
The cheapest way around is walking – the area is compact; a single bus fare on Local Link Wexford is about €2, but services are infrequent so plan ahead. From Dublin Airport, take the Wexford Bus or Bus Éireann express service directly to Wexford town for roughly €20 one way.
1. Buy groceries at Lidl or Aldi rather than small convenience shops. 2. Eat lunch at a pub for their cheaper daytime specials rather than dinner menus. 3. Fill a reusable water bottle from the tap – Irish tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Wexford
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Emergency Contacts
WexfordAll emergencies in Ireland use 112 or 999. For non-urgent police, call Wexford Garda Station on 053 916 5200. EU-wide 112 works from any phone.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Wexford, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Riverbank House Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Permanent TSB — 94 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Fortune's Pharmacy — 88 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Dublin Airport (DUB) → Selskar Court Accommodation, Wexford
💡 Book a fixed-price transfer online (like Airport Taxis Wexford) to avoid meter surprises. Shared shuttle vans from Dublin Airport to Wexford town exist but drop you centrally, not door-to-door.
Wexford Redmond Square → Selskar Court (stop near Whitemill Industrial Estate)
💡 Not worth it for this short hop — walk from the square. The bus route is useful for getting to the outskirts (like Corish Park or the ferry terminal at Rosslare).
Dublin Airport (Zone 16, Busáras stop for some connections – actually depart from airport itself) → Wexford Redmond Square (10-min walk to Selskar Court)
💡 Buy ticket on Bus Éireann app for €18 (vs €20 on bus). The bus stops at Redmond Square; walk straight up Main Street to Selskar Street — you'll see the hotel on your left.
Dublin Connolly Station → Wexford O'Hanrahan Station (1.5 km walk or 5-min taxi to Selskar Court)
💡 Get a student/Young Adult (19-23) or Senior (66+) fare for about 30% less. Taxi from station to hotel costs roughly €8. If you're luggage-free, it's a flat 15-min walk along the quay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Riverbank House Hotel?
Upper floors (3 or 4) on the riverside (south-facing) side. They overlook the Slaney estuary rather than the bridge traffic, and being higher up cuts the rumble of lorries crossing Wexford Bridge.
Which rooms should I avoid at Riverbank House Hotel?
Rooms on the first floor facing the street/bridge side. That puts you level with the bridge deck and morning commuter traffic, plus delivery vans pulling into the hotel's frontage. Also avoid rooms near the lift lobby — the lift hum is audible on the first two floors.
Is Riverbank House Hotel noisy?
The hotel sits at the foot of Wexford Bridge, a busy steel swing bridge carrying national road traffic. Lorries start rolling around 6am. The bar and restaurant are on the ground floor, so occasional noise carries up the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at Riverbank House Hotel?
South-facing rooms look over the River Slaney estuary — tidal, wide, with long views across the Wexford Harbour flats. North-facing rooms look onto the bridge approach and the town buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Riverbank House Hotel?
1) Ask reception for a parking spot at the back (small car park) — the front spaces are tight and often full. 2) Request a room on the riverside when booking; they're officially 'estuary view' and worth the small upgrade fee if offered.
What time is check-in at Riverbank House Hotel?
Check-in at Riverbank House Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Riverbank House Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, sufficient for streaming and video calls; single network with no login or time limits.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Riverbank House Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Riverbank House Hotel?
A filled roll or soup-and-sandwich combo from a local deli or bakery costs about €6–€8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Riverbank House Hotel?
The cheapest way around is walking – the area is compact; a single bus fare on Local Link Wexford is about €2, but services are infrequent so plan ahead. From Dublin Airport, take the Wexford Bus or Bus Éireann express service directly to Wexford town for roughly €20 one way.
When is the best time to visit Wexford?
June to September for the warmest sea temperatures and longest daylight (sunset after 9pm in June). July and August are the most reliable for dry weather, but expect occasional drizzle – it's still Ireland.
Top Attractions in Wexford
💡 The farmers' market sets up here on Saturday mornings—best for cheap local produce.
💡 Start at the Tourist Office at 10am on Saturday for the free guided version (30 mins longer but well worth it).
💡 Go at high tide when birds are closer to the hides—check local tide tables. Bring binoculars.
💡 Walk south from the main car park to the small caves at the cliff base—quieter than the central section.
💡 Cheaper on Wednesday afternoons (€3 instead of €7). Allow 1.5 hours.