Newcastle Travel Guide
Galway
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 lively bars.
Quay Street
During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
University of Galway
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Galway during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops 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 lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Galway Cathedral
Learn about the local history of Galway when you take a trip to Galway Cathedral. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Newcastle
Mocha Beans
University of Galway Rooms
Loved this stay. Affordable, clean, quiet. It’s a bit far for a direct walk to downtown but there’s a bus stop right nearby, and we didn’t mind getting the extra walking in so mad the walk multiple times anyways. The campus is gorgeous, you can walk by the River and get a nice view of a castle. Campus ...
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
University of Galway Apartments
Lovely room clean but very basic about 40 minutes walk from the centre there is a bus stop up the road on the right every 30 minutes 1.90 euro to the centre the spar on the corner is very handy
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Galway Bay Hotel
Accommodation was perfect. Clean, warm and great staff. Dining room staff were very attentive. Very enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Galmont
Good room, after getting moved from the original very noisy (mechanical systems) room they first fobbed off on us. Breakfasts were top notch. Parking in the on-site garage was easy enough, though it sometimes took time waiting at the front desk to have the tickets validated. Very easy in/out otherwise, ...
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The Dean Galway
Everything was wonderful! Fabulous hotel 2 blocks from the city center with delicious restaurants, a lovely spa/gym, and excellent guest service.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle
Dangan Upper
Though Dangan Upper may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Menlo Castle and Galway Cathedral.
Terryland
Terryland is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Planet Entertainment Centre, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Shantallow
When in Shantallow, you can plan a visit to Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Galway City Centre
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.
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.
Kilcorkey
While Kilcorkey isn't home to many top sights, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Newcastle Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Music for Galway Limited
- Eyre Square
- University Hospital Galway
- Spanish Arch
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Merlin Park Hospital
- Galway Race Course
- Leisureland
- Dunguaire Castle
- Pearse Stadium
- Lough Corrib
- Claregalway Castle
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel Golf Course
- Lynch's Castle
- Galway City Museum
- Galway Shopping Center
- Poulnabrone Dolmen
- Bon Secours Hospital Galway
- Fanore Beach
- St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
- Newtown Castle
- National Aquarium of Galway
- Lough Atalia
