Galway

Travel Guide

Dunguaire Castle featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements
Galway which includes chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Galway City Centre which includes a bay or harbor and night scenes
Latin Quarter which includes night scenes and street scenes
Galway which includes landscape views, land animals and a sunset

Where to stay in Galway

Galway Harbour which includes a river or creek, a marina and boating

Galway City Centre

4.5/5(585 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 Lough Atalia while you're exploring the area.

Galway City Centre
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Renmore

While Renmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lough Atalia and Eyre Square.

Renmore
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Menlo

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

Menlo
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Newcastle

While Newcastle might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center.

Newcastle
Salthill showing street scenes, a beach and general coastal views

Lenaboy

While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.

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Rahoon

Rahoon might not have many top sights, but Pearse Stadium and Leisureland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rahoon
Eyre Square Hotel
Eyre Square Hotel
3 out of 5
Forster Street, Eyre Square, Galway
The price is ¥15,010 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
¥15,010
¥17,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 17 - Feb 18
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Reserved a room for my daughter who was visiting Galway from Dublin, for a day. My decision was based on location and other positive guest reviews. The hotel lived up to it's positive rating; my daughter loved her stay. The hotel is very conveniently located right next to the main train/bus station ..."

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025

Eyre Square Hotel
Menlo Park Hotel
Menlo Park Hotel
4 out of 5
Terryland, Headford Road, Galway, Galway
The price is ¥14,646 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
¥14,646
¥16,623 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location on the outskirts of Dublin. High quality rooms etc"

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025

Menlo Park Hotel
The Dean Galway
The Dean Galway
4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥18,427 per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
¥18,427
¥20,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
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! (297 reviews)
Nice room and gym
"Nice gym and pool and room was nice too"

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025

The Dean 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 Padraic O'Conaire Statue and Eyre Square ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (406 reviews)
"This hotel was absolutely perfect. Panoramic views of the City, easy walkability to all the sights, secure parking and responsive staff. 10/10 would recommend and plan on coming back!"

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025

Citypoint Apartments
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"SO CLEAN!! Quiet and spacious. Everything was amazing!!"

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2024

Shoreline Apartments
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
3 out of 5
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! (242 reviews)
Brilliant as always
"Great place to stay and so well located with super sea view. Have stayed several times"

Reviewed on Jan 29, 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

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
360
5 - Excellent 66%
4 - Good
154
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
31
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great town, super friendly locals, good food and Great Music. It was one of our favorite towns. Will revisit in the future!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The downtown area is fun and has lots of shops and pubs to visit, as well as many jewelry stores selling the traditional Claddagh ring.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great Irish City, wonderful locals and great to explore. First time visiting but it won't be the last.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

loved it - will be back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice area. Lots of shops and restaurants

4/5 - Good

Sam

Fun city to hangout if you want to go to the Cliffs of Moher or the Burren.

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