Knocknacarragh
Galway
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

Shop Street
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.
Things to do

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

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

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

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

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

From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Knocknacarragh

Rusheen Bay House
While the accommodation is slightly outside the city centre, this turned out to be a positive - we were able to see parts of Galway while walking which we would never have seen otherwise. The staff are lovely and conscientious, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2019

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

Leonardo Hotel Galway
The staff were lovely warm and welcoming
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Menlo Park Hotel
Amazing hotel. Everything wonderful highly recommend
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Galway
Beds not as comfortable
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Knocknacarragh

Pollnarooma West
Though Pollnarooma West may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pearse Stadium and Leisureland.

Attithomasrevagh
While visiting Attithomasrevagh, you might make a stop by sights like Leisureland and Pearse Stadium.

Cappanaveagh
While Cappanaveagh isn't home to many top sights, Leisureland and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Rahoon
Though Rahoon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pearse Stadium and Leisureland.

Lenaboy
While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.

Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Knocknacarragh
- Eyre Square
- Quay Street
- University of Galway
- Galway Bay
- University Hospital Galway
- Spanish Arch
- Galway Harbour
- Shop Street
- Galway Cathedral
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Galway Race Course
- Doolin Cave
- Merlin Park Hospital
- Leisureland
- Claregalway Castle
- Dunguaire Castle
- Pearse Stadium
- Lough Corrib
- Aillwee Cave
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course
- Lynch's Castle
- Grattan Beach
- Mountain View Horse Riding Centre
- Caesar's Palace
- Fanore Beach
- Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Rossaveel Ferry Terminal
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Galway Shopping Center
- Burren Perfumery
- Burren National Park
- Galway City Museum
