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Galway
Travel Guide
Visit Galway
Where to stay in Galway
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.
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 Lough Atalia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Menlo
Travellers like the historical sites in Menlo, and Menlo Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
The Dean Galway
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
The price is €183 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
€183
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (426 reviews)
"Very quaint and good service. Room does feel like a small hotel room in New York but I would book again!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
City HideAway
Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Galway
The price is €135 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
€135
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"Great student housing in a great location."
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025
Menlo Park Hotel
Terryland, Headford Road, Galway, Galway
The price is €164 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€164
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Very clean excellent staff"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
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.
Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
Headford Rd, Galway, Galway
Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (49 reviews)
"It was clean and the staff were very willing to help! Overall, we liked it. We had some trouble with the hot water (the written instructions did not match reality) but a helpful staff member came right away in person and walked us through it. The doors are a bit loud but that didn’t really bother ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025
Citypoint Apartments
Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"Perfect location to explore Galway. Nice apartment, but so hot! No AC, no fans, no screens on windows."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
The Promenade, Salthill, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
"Stayed here for 3 nights in early July with our kids. It's fine. They're self-catering units with no management on-site which wasn't super clear and was a little frustrating. We wanted an extra blanket/duvet, and this was apparently a request that they didn't usually provide. We didn't get enough ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Eyre Square
4/5(95 reviews)
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
3.5/5(7 reviews)
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.
Galway Harbour
4/5(44 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.
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 great live music and entertainment choices.
Spanish Arch
4/5(56 reviews)
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
From Galway: Full-Day Cliffs of Moher & Burren Tour
€50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
€59
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
€70
per adult
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
€40
per adult
Galway: Dark History Guided City Walking Tour
€20
per adult
From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop at Connemara National Pk.
€50
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Galway
4.5
Top destination
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.
- Eyre Square
- Quay Street
- University of Galway
- Galway Harbour
- University Hospital Galway
- Shop Street
- Spanish Arch
- Galway Cathedral
- Galway Race Course
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Merlin Park Hospital
- Leisureland
- Caesar's Palace
- Claregalway Castle
- Galway City Museum
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course
- Galway Shopping Center
- Grattan Beach
- Pearse Stadium
- National Aquarium of Galway
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Lynch's Castle
- Silver Strand
- Riverside Walk
- Menlo Castle
- South Park
- Galway Golf Club
- Lough Atalia
- Town Hall Theatre
- Ladies Beach
- Nora Barnacle House