Galway

Travel Guide

Dunguaire Castle showing heritage elements, a river or creek and heritage architecture
Galway showing heritage architecture and château or palace
Galway
Galway
Galway

Where to stay in Galway

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

Galway City Centre

4.5/5(117 area reviews)

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.

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 Galway City Museum might round out your trip.

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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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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
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Salthill

If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Salthill
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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
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill Galway
The price is €147 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
€147
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
Great front desk staff, clean room, not a large room but more than adequate for one night. Great location

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Dean Galway
The Galmont

The Galmont

4 out of 5
Lough Atalia Road Galway Galway
The price is €135 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
€135
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Super clean, great gym!

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

The Galmont
Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Terryland, Headford Road Galway Galway
The price is €105 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
€105
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Amazing hotel. Everything wonderful highly recommend

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Menlo Park Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Citypoint Apartments

Citypoint Apartments

4 out of 5
Eyre Square Galway Galway
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (457 reviews)
Nice location and close to dining and pubs.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Citypoint Apartments
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

3 out of 5
The Promenade, Salthill Galway Galway
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (267 reviews)
Helpful staff. Simple check in. Help available by phone when needed.

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
Shoreline Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

4 out of 5
Quincentennial Dr Galway Galway
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
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

Shoreline Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Galway

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
75
5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
38
4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Unfortunately we arrived amid the covid 19 so everything closed around us

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

not too many Irish about the place these days

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Just love it we have family there

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Personally I love Galway, the hotel is within walking distance. I do have to comment that during Breakfast a staff member was asked by a number of guests in relation to when certain foods would be brought out to switch he snapped at people. Very igno

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic city. Great atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Galway is a lovely, vibrant, friendly city with a great variety of shops, restaurants and bars and Salthill is a beautiful base to explore the city and surrounding area. Lots to see here, coastal, countryside, culture and city.