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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.
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.
Renmore
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Lough Atalia and Eyre Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
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.
The Galmont
Lough Atalia Road Galway Galway
The price is €144 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
€144
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Beautiful
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Dean Galway
80 Prospect Hill Galway
The price is €132 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
€132
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Eyre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (580 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! Fabulous hotel 2 blocks from the city center with delicious restaurants, a lovely spa/gym, and excellent guest service.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Galway Bay Hotel
258 R336 Galway Galway
The price is €104 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
€104
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Breakfast was very delicious.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 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.
Citypoint Apartments
Eyre Square Galway Galway
Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and The Fountain are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (463 reviews)
We loved the apartment, the location, the view from the windows and the rooftop deck. Perfect!!
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Shoreline Apartments
Quincentennial Dr Galway Galway
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Eyre Square and National Aquarium of Galway ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
We had an excellent stay at Shoreline Apartments in Galway. The location is unbeatable right by the water, within walking distance pubs, shops, restaurants.. all are in a walking distance. Open the balcony to the view of the river each morning was truly beautiful and made our stay feel extra special. ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
The Promenade, Salthill Galway Galway
Stay at this beach apartment in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Leisureland are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
Overall a great experience. Nothing bad to mention. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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.
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.
Galway Cathedral
4.5/5(44 reviews)
See a fascinating mosaic of John F. Kennedy in a modern church he visited in Ireland. Admire its rose window and artworks.
Things to do
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
€40
per adult
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
€55
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
€55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
€9
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)
€40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
€55
per adult
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
- University Hospital Galway
- Galway Harbour
- Spanish Arch
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Galway Cathedral
- Shop Street
- Merlin Park Hospital
- Galway Race Course
- Leisureland
- Pearse Stadium
- Claregalway Castle
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course
- Lynch's Castle
- Galway City Museum
- Caesar's Palace
- Galway Shopping Center
- Grattan Beach
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- National Aquarium of Galway
- Lough Atalia
- Silver Strand
- Riverside Walk
- Nora Barnacle House
- Town Hall Theatre
- Menlo Castle
