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.

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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
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.

Latin Quarter
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Renmore

When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Lough Atalia and Eyre Square, 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 Galmont

The Galmont

4 out of 5
Lough Atalia Road Galway Galway
The price is €161 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
€161
per night
1 Jan - 2 Jan
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! (1,008 reviews)
The hotel was beautiful and festive. They upgraded us and our room was lovely, warm. Food was good. No complaints.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

The Galmont
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill Galway
The price is €145 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
€145
per night
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (576 reviews)
Visited The Dean for two nights with my partner and will definitely be returning. We were kindly upgraded and the room was fabulous! Location super central and got a really good value deal. The staff were super lovely! The facilities were fabulous - really good gym & nice outdoor heated pool with ...

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

The Dean Galway
Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel

4 out of 5
258 R336 Galway Galway
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €108 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
€108
per night
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,004 reviews)
V helpful staff.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Galway Bay 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 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! (461 reviews)
Exceptional view and spacious room- great location.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Citypoint Apartments
Shoreline Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

4 out of 5
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! (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
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

3 out of 5
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

Galway Bay Sea View 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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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.