Galway City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Galway City Centre
The Dean Galway
Extremely clean room, very comfortable bed and a TV with all the streaming apps. Pool and sauna area were amazing
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Awesome service, very clean hotel and room, close to all Galway!
Reviewed on 10 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
Menlo Park Hotel
The Menlo Park hotel is an oasis in a busy city. The staff are wonderful and it was spotless. The food is excellent and the lunchtime carvery seems to have a lot of locals coming in for food. Definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
The Snug Townhouse
Spotless room
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Eyre Square Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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 Galway City Museum might round out your trip.
Terryland
Terryland is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Planet Entertainment Centre, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
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 Cooper's Hill Livery.
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.
