Galway City Centre Travel Guide
Galway
Visit Galway City Centre
Popular places to visit
Eyre Square
Learn about the local history of Galway when you take a trip to Eyre Square. Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Quay Street
During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Galway Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Galway with a trip to Galway Harbour. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Spanish Arch
Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Spanish Arch. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Shop Street
During your trip to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shop Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Galway Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Galway when you take a trip to Galway Cathedral. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Galway City Centre
The Dean Galway
Really cute! The room was clean and cozy and everything worked perfectly
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Beautiful stay , clean rooms , excellent service and staff
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
The Snug Townhouse
Nice room and the staff was wonderful. Location was not fantastic as our room is right over a pub that played loud music very late into the morning, not the hotel’s fault, but if I had realized how loud the location of our room would be, I probably would’ve opted to stay elsewhere. Overall, minus ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
The Galmont
We really liked the hotel. Unfortunately our neighbors were making a lot of noise at all hours at night, well after midnight and the hotel staff did little to fix the situation.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Menlo Park Hotel
The room was clean, the beds comfortable, and the staff so friendly. The customer service was superb
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Eyre Square Hotel
Staff members were always very helpful and friendly. Great location for getting around.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Galway City Centre
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 Spanish Arch might round out your trip.
Terryland
Terryland is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Yew Tree Maze and Planet Entertainment Centre while you're in town.
Ballinfoile
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballinfoile and surrounding area, you can visit Galway Shopping Center and Lough Atalia.
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.
Renmore
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
