Connacht
Travel Guide
Visit Connacht
Where to stay in Connacht
Galway City Centre
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.
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
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Lough Atalia and Eyre Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace 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.
The Dean Galway
"The Dean Galway was a lovely hotel but I should have booked with them directly instead of going through Hotels.com. I had to cancel my original booking through the virtual agent of Hotels.com because of a change in dates. I was reassured by the virtual agent that my cancellation went through and ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
The Galmont
"Good location and nice workout facility. Staff is very accomidating. Rooms are a bit dated."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
"We had a fabulous time at the Leonardo. Perfect location in Galway! There was one desk person named Una who absolutely went above and beyond to help us! From her initial recommendations to helping me out after I sustained an injury during one of my tours. The breakfast buffet was excellent also. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Queen Street Place
Citypoint Apartments
"Street noise was overwhelming making it difficult to sleep. Bands played until 2am. Rooms are not sound proofed. Check in was terrible at the western hotel. The map to city point apt was not to scale , missing streets and difficult to follow. The front desk instructions were brief unclear and misleading. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
"Place was great - spotless, comfortable, convenient. The only knock we had was that the washing machine didn’t work. Would recommend to anyone visiting Galway."
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
Ashford Castle
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.
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.
Eyre Square
Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.
Kylemore Abbey
Tour one of Ireland's most romantic castles, which has been home to Benedictine nuns since 1920.
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.
Knock Shrine
Once a typical rural Irish village, Knock was thrust into the spotlight in 1879 when a divine apparition turned it into one of the most important Catholic shrines in the world.
