West Ireland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Galway featuring heritage architecture and château or palace
Galway Cathedral which includes religious elements, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Galway City Museum which includes interior views
Galway Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and interior views
Galway which includes heritage architecture, tranquil scenes and a garden

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Where to stay in West Ireland

Galway Harbour showing boating, a marina and a river or creek

Galway City Centre

4.5/5(117 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area.

Galway City Centre
Galway City Museum featuring interior views

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.

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Claddagh

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

Claddagh
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Renmore

When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Eyre Square and Lough Atalia, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Renmore
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Menlo

Travellers like the historical sites in Menlo, and Menlo Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Menlo
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Salthill

If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are top sights worth seeing.

Salthill
The Dean Galway
The Dean Galway
4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
The price is 4.615.287 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
4.615.287 ₫
5.238.350 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (419 reviews)
"Modern hotel. Decent size room. Loved the access to pool and sauna. Breakfast at Sophie was great. Friendly statfs"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

The Dean Galway
Eyre Square Hotel
Eyre Square Hotel
3 out of 5
Forster Street, Eyre Square, Galway
The price is 5.131.114 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
5.131.114 ₫
5.823.814 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"I know this is not their fault, but the parking situation was terrible. You have to walk a pretty good way with your luggage to get to your car when you leave."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Eyre Square Hotel
Menlo Park Hotel
Menlo Park Hotel
4 out of 5
Terryland, Headford Road, Galway, Galway
The price is 4.460.166 ₫ per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
4.460.166 ₫
5.062.407 ₫ total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Good location, great breakfast, pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Menlo Park Hotel
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Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
2.5 out of 5
Headford Rd, Galway, Galway
Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (48 reviews)
"It was clean and the staff were very willing to help! Overall, we liked it. We had some trouble with the hot water (the written instructions did not match reality) but a helpful staff member came right away in person and walked us through it. The doors are a bit loud but that didn’t really bother ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
Citypoint Apartments
Citypoint Apartments
4 out of 5
Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
"The apartment was spacious."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Citypoint Apartments
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
3 out of 5
The Promenade, Salthill, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (248 reviews)
"Very spacious and self checkin was easy to follow and well communicated. Kitchen was well serviced and washing machine a bonus. Car park was pretty full, but plenty of free parking across the road if needed."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

4/5(14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cong with a stop at Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.

Ashford Castle
Eyre Square featuring a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Eyre Square

4/5(95 reviews)

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.

Eyre Square
Quay Street

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.

Quay Street
University of Galway

University of Galway

3.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

University of Galway
Galway Harbour showing boating, a marina and a river or creek

Galway Harbour

4/5(44 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Galway with a trip to Galway Harbour. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Galway Harbour
Kylemore Abbey showing château or palace, a river or creek and heritage elements

Kylemore Abbey

4.5/5(12 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kylemore Abbey during your travels in Kylemore. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kylemore Abbey

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Dunguaire Castle which includes heritage architecture, a castle and a river or creek

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Clifden featuring landscape views, mountains and tranquil scenes

Clifden

Westport showing a river or creek

Westport