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
Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

4 out of 5
Quay Street, Galway, Galway
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €180 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
€180
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"The location can’t be beat. Easy to get to pubs and restaurants and a nice walk out on the river if you want to get away. I wish they made the parking situation clearer on their website and mentioned where to find their garage and also that the garage is very hard to navigate- perhaps offer the other ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Galway
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
The price is €190 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
€190
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (499 reviews)
"Very nice decor"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

The Dean Galway
Radisson RED Galway

Radisson RED Galway

3.5 out of 5
Crown Square, Joyce's road, Galway, Galway
The price is €136 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
€136
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (156 reviews)
Trip to Galway
"The Hotel is new. Very functional and well run. Would recommend it for anyone visiting Galway as it has good parking facilities. Lacks a bit of charm."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Radisson RED 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.
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! (440 reviews)
"Great location, clean, as seem on site!"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (14 reviews)
"Even though it was like a secret code to get through several doors the room was wonderful and the best night’s sleep I’ve had on my weeklong trip through Southern Ireland."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Madison House
Shoreline Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

4 out of 5
Quincentennial Dr, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
4 day stay
"Beautiful, modern appartment, all amenities, excellent location. Private, safe and comfortable. Will return if we get the opportunity again."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 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
9
3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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.