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 Eyre Square while you're exploring the area.

Galway City Centre
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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 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.

Latin Quarter
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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
Salthill showing street scenes, a beach and general coastal views

Salthill

While visiting Salthill, you might make a stop by sights like Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace.

Salthill
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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
The Galmont

The Galmont

4 out of 5
Lough Atalia Road Galway Galway
The price is AED 504 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 504
AED 572 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Beautiful

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

The Galmont
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill Galway
The price is AED 564 per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
AED 564
AED 641 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Eyre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
Very nice Hotel

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

The Dean Galway
Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel

4 out of 5
258 R336 Galway Galway
The price is AED 391 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
AED 391
AED 444 total
4 Jan - 5 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Our room was a very good size Very clean Good size bathroom and shower Breakfast was good, excellent selection Staff were pleasant and friendly

Reviewed on 1 December 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 WiFi, 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 November 2025

Citypoint Apartments
Shoreline Apartments

Shoreline Apartments

4 out of 5
Quincentennial Dr Galway Galway
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Eyre Square and National Aquarium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 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 December 2025

Shoreline Apartments
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

3 out of 5
The Promenade, Salthill Galway Galway
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Leisureland are located ...
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 November 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
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5 - Excellent 66%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
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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

Verified traveler

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