Galway City Centre

Galway

Galway Harbour featuring a marina, a river or creek and boating
Galway City Centre which includes a bay or harbor and night scenes
Quay Street which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and markets
Galway City Centre showing a river or creek and a bridge as well as an individual femail
Quay Street which includes a city and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Eyre Square showing a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Eyre Square

4/5(96 reviews)

Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.

Eyre Square
Quay Street which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and markets

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.

Quay Street
Galway Harbour featuring a marina, a river or creek and boating

Galway Harbour

4/5(45 reviews)

Cruise around the scenic sights of Galway Bay, see the historic Spanish Arch, spot charmingly colorful houses and dine in restaurants with water views.

Galway Harbour
Spanish Arch featuring street scenes and heritage elements as well as a couple

Spanish Arch

4/5(57 reviews)

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.

Spanish Arch
The colourful shopping street in Galway... #Architecture

Shop Street

4.5/5(31 reviews)

During your trip to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shop Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

Shop Street
Galway Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Galway Cathedral

4.5/5(45 reviews)

See a fascinating mosaic of John F. Kennedy in a modern church he visited in Ireland. Admire its rose window and artworks.

Galway Cathedral

Things to do

Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

€60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

€85
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr

Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

€40
per adult
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

€9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór

Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)

€40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

€55
per adult
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
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Top hotels in Galway City Centre

The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill Galway
The price is €131 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€131
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Eyre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (619 reviews)
The best experience. Will definitely be back!

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Dean Galway
Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

4 out of 5
Quay Street Galway Galway
The price is €153 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€153
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean well kept perfect location

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Galway
The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse

3 out of 5
10 Quay Street Galway Galway
The price is €117 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€117
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (704 reviews)
The room was really small with no hanging space for our clothes. Extremely noisy but to be expected I suppose as right in the middle of the busiest area.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Snug Townhouse
The Galmont

The Galmont

4 out of 5
Lough Atalia Road Galway Galway
The price is €171 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€171
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
The carpet in the hallways need updated. It is an older hotel but kept clean.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

The Galmont
Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Terryland, Headford Road Galway Galway
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €114 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
€114
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
Very professional polite and friendly staff. Good quality breakfast. Welcome treats in the room with good clean drinking facilities. Comfortable bed with clean and plentiful laundry.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Menlo Park Hotel
Eyre Square Hotel

Eyre Square Hotel

3 out of 5
Forster Street, Eyre Square Galway
The price is €167 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€167
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews)
Location was perfect far enough off the square i.e about 50 feet to be quiet at night but easily accessible to all the downtown fun stuff on Quay Street. Our room is reasonably sized at a very nice bed and excellent shower and the staff was super friendly. Stumbling in at 3:00 a.m. from a late night ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Eyre Square Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Galway City Centre

Galway City Museum which includes interior views

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 Spanish Arch might round out your trip.

Latin Quarter
Aerial view on Galway city. Road N6 and bridge over Corrib river, Terryland castle remains, Sun flare, Ireland.

Terryland

Terryland is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Yew Tree Maze and Planet Entertainment Centre while you're in town.

Terryland
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Ballinfoile

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballinfoile and surrounding area, you can visit Galway Shopping Center and Lough Atalia.

Ballinfoile
May 2016

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.

Newcastle
Aerial view on Ballyloughane Strand in Galway city, Ireland. High tide. Blue cloudy sky and ocean water. Popular area with amazing view and footpaths for walk close to Renmore residential area

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.

Renmore
City of Galway Ireland aerial view over the Claddagh district

Claddagh

Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.

Claddagh

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