Salthill 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 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.

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 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.
Top hotels in Salthill

The Nest Boutique Hostel
Nice bathrooms. Good location. The bed wasn’t very comfortable. Laundry on-site was helpful, however it did cost 10 Euro. Overall we had a nice stay here.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Shoreline Apartments
Excellent accommodation and spectacular views. Clean and comfortable with quick access to Galway. Don’t forget to check out Salthill area as there are some nice places to eat and great pub.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Dean Galway
The best experience. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Galway
Staff was nice. Location is Excellent! Room was very clean.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Nox Hotel
Food was absolutely amazing. Rooms were clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

The Snug Townhouse
Perfect location, very walkable. The hotel is older and there is no elevator and no one to help carry your luggage up. We were on the 3rd floor and it was a challenge. Also, the rooms in the photos must be their very limited more spacious room because our room had no floor space- which is fine, but ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Salthill

Lenaboy
While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.

Kilcorkey
While Kilcorkey isn't home to many top sights, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cloghatisky
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cloghatisky and surrounding area, you can visit Caesar's Palace and Grattan Beach.

Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.

Cappanaveagh
While Cappanaveagh isn't home to many top sights, Leisureland and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Shantallow
When in Shantallow, you can plan a visit to Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
