Galway City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Galway City Centre
Popular places to visit
Eyre Square
Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.
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.
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 Harbour
Cruise around the scenic sights of Galway Bay, see the historic Spanish Arch, spot charmingly colorful houses and dine in restaurants with water views.
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
See a fascinating mosaic of John F. Kennedy in a modern church he visited in Ireland. Admire its rose window and artworks.
Activities
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
City Sightseeing Galway Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)
Our pick of the best Galway City Centre Hotel Deals
The Dean Galway
Staff were kind helpful and professional. The facilities were clean and modern. The shower in the room was fantastic as well as the outside hot tub, dry and wet saunas. Great place to stay in Galway
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Lovely hotel that’s right next to Latin quarter. Everything is in walking distance. The hotel gave a list of restaurant's and activities. We went to a small restaurant called Finnagans the hotel recommended by hotel. It was amazing homemade authentic Irish food. I love Galway. Beautiful city.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
The Galmont
Very classy!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Nox Hotel
Nice location not far from shopping and dining options. Beautiful area.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Menlo Park Hotel
Had a wonderful stay at Menlo Park Hotel. The dining was very good selection of Irish cuisine with wonderful service! The staff were very accommodating with our early arrival! Many thanks and look forward to returning.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Eyre Square Hotel
Wonderful
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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 popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Planet Entertainment Centre, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Renmore
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
