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 showing boating, a marina and a river or creek

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 featuring 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.

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Salthill

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

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Menlo

Travellers like the historical sites in Menlo, and Menlo Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Menlo
The Dean Galway
The Dean Galway
4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
The price is €173 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€173
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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! (395 reviews)
"Absolutely lovely hotel and staff."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

The Dean Galway
Eyre Square Hotel
Eyre Square Hotel
3 out of 5
Forster Street, Eyre Square, Galway
The price is €212 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
€212
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic location right by train/bus stations, across the street from Eyre Square with easy walking access to the city centre and many dining/pub/live music options. Good full breakfast was included."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Eyre Square Hotel
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
4 out of 5
Sandy Road, Galway, Galway
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €149 per night from 15 Jun to 16 Jun
€149
15 Jun - 16 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Quality hotel with good amenities. I like the size of the room, especially for a European property."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
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
Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
2.5 out of 5
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
"Good value. The doors are really loud no matter how gently you try to close them. The walk to city centre is on a very busy road, but the upside is there plenty of shopping close to the hostel."

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2024

Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
Citypoint Apartments
Citypoint Apartments
4 out of 5
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! (425 reviews)
"Combo washer and dryer did not get clothes done quickly or actually dry. Bring a travel clothesline if you plan to wash clothes. Otherwise the place was modern and nice."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Citypoint Apartments
Madison House
Madison House
3.5 out of 5
Forster St, 21, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, hydromassage showerheads, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
"Definitely would book here again if I ever return to Galway. Loved the location and it was a lot easier to access than it may sound at first."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Madison House
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
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5 - Excellent 60%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 31%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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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.