Shantallow
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.
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.
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.
Spanish Arch
Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Spanish Arch. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Galway: Connemara, Sheepdog Show and Medieval Castle Tour
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Shantallow
The Dean Galway
Check in and check out were quick. Room was good and had an opening window. Shower was hot. Staff lovely. Pool and sauna were fabulous. Walking distance to everything from shopping to live music and restaurants. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Flannery's Hotel Galway
Good location. Solid hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Lovely hotel that’s right next to Latin quarter. Everything is in walking distance. The hotel gave a list of restaurant's and activities. We went to a small restaurant called Finnagans the hotel recommended by hotel. It was amazing homemade authentic Irish food. I love Galway. Beautiful city.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Galmont
Very classy!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Galway
Great property and lots of parking. The facility was great. We had a huge room. Only drawback was the distance to central Galway. It was about 10 miles away from downtown. The person who checked us in was able to tell us what bus to take (which picks you up liberally right outside the hotel) and ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Nox Hotel
Nice location not far from shopping and dining options. Beautiful area.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shantallow
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
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.
Cappanaveagh
While Cappanaveagh isn't home to many top sights, Leisureland and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lenaboy
While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.
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.
Shantallow
- Eyre Square
- Quay Street
- University of Galway
- Galway Bay
- Shop Street
- Galway Harbour
- University Hospital Galway
- Spanish Arch
- Galway Race Course
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Galway Cathedral
- Merlin Park Hospital
- Dunguaire Castle
- Leisureland
- Caesar's Palace
- Aillwee Cave
- Lough Corrib
- Claregalway Castle
- Grattan Beach
- Galway City Museum
- Galway Shopping Center
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course
- Burren National Park
- Fanore Beach
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Lynch's Castle
- National Aquarium of Galway
- Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Spiddal Beach
- Quiet Man Bridge
- Pearse Stadium
