Connacht
Travel Guide
Visit Connacht
Where to stay in Connacht
Galway City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area.
Latin Quarter
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Galway City Museum might round out your trip.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
Renmore
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Newcastle
While there might not be top attractions in Newcastle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center.
The Dean Galway
Rooms were spotless ,beds really comfortable large shower and easy to use ,loads of facilities in the hotel staff couldn't do enough for you very polite, friendly definitely will be returning to The Dean galway and only a five minute walk to square really enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Galmont
The property was very clean. We were very pleased to check in early. (About 3 pm)
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Menlo Park Hotel
Amazing hotel. Everything wonderful highly recommend
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Citypoint Apartments
Nice location and close to dining and pubs.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
Overall a great experience. Nothing bad to mention. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Shoreline Apartments
Excellent remote check in with all the appropriate information and codes provided. I even got a check in message one day into our stay. Thoughtfully designed apartments right by the water in salthill. Beautiful area. Would be interested in other properties owned by this group!
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Ashford Castle
You can learn about the history of Cong with a stop at Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
Eyre Square
Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.
Quay Street
During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
University of Galway
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Galway during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Kylemore Abbey
Tour one of Ireland's most romantic castles, which has been home to Benedictine nuns since 1920.
Spanish Arch
Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Spanish Arch. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Spirits of Mystic: Cocktail Pub Crawl
- Eyre Square
- Quay Street
- University of Galway
- Knock Shrine
- Kylemore Abbey
- University Hospital Galway
- Connemara National Park
- Spanish Arch
- Galway Harbour
- Westport House
- Croagh Patrick
- Shop Street
- Galway Cathedral
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Galway Race Course
- Merlin Park Hospital
- Keem Bay Beach
- Leisureland
- Dog's Bay Beach
- Classiebawn Castle
- Cong Abbey
- Claregalway Castle
- Dunguaire Castle
- Pearse Stadium
- Quiet Man Museum
- Mullaghmore Beach
- Lough Corrib
- O'Brien's Castle
- Lough Key Forest Park
- McHale Park
- TF Royal Theatre and Event Centre
- Sky Road
