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 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.
Shop Street
During your trip to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shop Street. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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 lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Galway City Centre
The Dean Galway
"The location is very close to the eyre square , the bus station and many restaurants, they have a bar a small breakfast and coffee shop. It is a little noisy at night but if you wear your earplugs you should be fine."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Galmont
"The room was rather Spartan. No drawers for clothes. Plumbing was primitive( some sort of pump toilet). All electric was slave to key card. No idea how to turn on anything including coffee brewer, individual light switches, and several room lights. Only a comforter on the bed, no sheets resulting ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Nox Hotel
"Service was exceptional and so helpful all around. Breakfast was delicious and worth the 12€. Our issue with Nox Hotel was that there was mold on the bathroom ceiling and the room was constantly humid and smelled damp. We tried to crack open the window only to find that they were completely locked. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
"We had a very pleasant stay at Maldron Hotel Galway. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The breakfast was very good, with a nice variety of options to start the day. One of the highlights was the free parking, which was a great convenience and added value to our stay. The staff ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
"Great location . Room was great for the 3 of us. Breakfast delicious. Room was a little dusty and cobweb in corner. Bathroom very clean."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Menlo Park Hotel
"Nice hotel. Very friendly staff! The room is was good. Looked like there was aircon, but didn’t work. Great location with bus stop outside to get city centre busrsdes"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in 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.
Claddagh
Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grattan Beach and Galway Bay.
Renmore
While visiting Renmore, you might make a stop by sights like Galway Bay and Lough Atalia.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Galway Atlantaquaria are top sights worth seeing.
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.
