Shantallow Travel Guide
Galway
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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 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 Shantallow
The Dean Galway
The best experience. Will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Clean well kept perfect location
Reviewed on 23 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
The Galmont
Main issue was that the hotel charges residents for parking. This is just unacceptable. They offer a reduced parking rate for guests but just not good enough. Should be included with room. When I complained upon check in. they removed the fee. Also attended a ball at the hotel. Know mass produced ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Menlo Park Hotel
Very friendly staff, nice rooms
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shantallow
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.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
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.
Lenaboy
While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.
