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 top-notch restaurants.
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 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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable 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.
Top hotels in Galway City Centre
The Dean Galway
Very nice place to stay. Coffee shop downstairs is good but they seemed understaffed for how busy the morning rush was. Walls were a bit thin.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
No sewer traps in bathroom and room smelled very bad
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Galmont
Everything was very good
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
Great location!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Nox Hotel
This is a 3 star hotel working towards a 2 star rating. The staff and restaurant are outstanding. The WiFi is beyond bad. The staff even provided admin access which also was miserable. Water service was on and off for 2 days. This level of service would appear to be on ownership.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Eyre Square Hotel
Great location! We were able to walk the city so easily! The rooms were small, but we knew that going into the reservation. The beds were comfortable and they had water for us in the fridge which was very thoughtful. We only ate breakfast once down in the restaurant and they had a lot to offer! The ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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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 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 Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and Lough Atalia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Claddagh
Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grattan Beach and Galway Bay.
