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
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
Thanks god for the amazing weather - wayyyy too gorgeous

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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

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 Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre.

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
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
The Dean Galway
The Dean Galway
4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 642 per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
AED 642
AED 729 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
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! (381 reviews)
"Loved the decor! Unique and sophisticated- both our room and the hotel itself. Lovely design touches in the room. The bar and restaurant were also beautiful."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

The Dean Galway
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
4 out of 5
Sandy Road, Galway, Galway
The price is AED 578 per night from Jun 3 to Jun 4
AED 578
AED 656 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a great stay at Maldron Hotel Sandy Road."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Eyre Square Hotel
Eyre Square Hotel
3 out of 5
Forster Street, Eyre Square, Galway
The price is AED 682 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
AED 682
AED 774 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
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)
"Good location great for walking"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Eyre Square 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 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! (414 reviews)
"Very conveniently located with nice views. The property was clean and living area spacious. The bedroom furnishings could be updated but were totally functional and tidy. Check in is at a neighboring hotel but it’s very close and service was good. The washer/dryer is a combo model so load size must ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Citypoint Apartments
Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
2.5 out of 5
Headford Rd, Galway, Galway
Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
"Good value. The doors are really loud no matter how gently you try to close them. The walk to city centre is on a very busy road, but the upside is there plenty of shopping close to the hostel."

Reviewed on 5 September 2024

Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
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! (36 reviews)
"Very nice property. Very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Beautiful view out the patio. Bit away from the downtown pub area but it was exactly what we wanted. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 24 May 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

4.6
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 66%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
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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.