Oughterard
Travel Guide





Visit Oughterard

Mountain View Guesthouse
What a lovely guesthouse! It is spotlessly clean and quiet, and Patricia is a welcoming and gracious host. She prepares wonderful breakfasts each day. I highly recommend Mountain View if you want a Galway-area stay, a bit outside the city.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

The Dean Galway
The room was updated and clean. When i booked there were no pictures of the pool so i didnt bring a suit to swim. The QR code guest directory in the room doesn't work. The hotel is definitely high end, and the staff was friendly. I would be cautious booking this hotel on the weekend. Friday was quiet, ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Galway
This was an easy check in and check out process. The staff had amazing recommendations for things to do in Galway and restaurants. Right of Quay and not a far walk from the bus/train station. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Citypoint Apartments
Spotless. Spacious. Great Location. Attentive staff.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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

Queen Street Place
Popular places to visit

Quiet Man Bridge
You can learn about the history of Oughterard with a stop at Quiet Man Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
Lough Corrib
The largest lake (or lough) in the Republic of Ireland, Lough Corrib is a beauty spot that embodies much of what is so striking about the Irish landscape.
Oughterard Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Oughterard at Oughterard Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Aughnanure Castle
Aughnanure Castle is just one of the places to see in Oughterard, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Shannaghree Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shannaghree Lough during your travels in Oughterard. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
Brigit's Garden
Find out about the history of Oughterard when you spend time at Brigit's Garden. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or seek out the fishing spots.
Things to do

Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway

Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.

Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day

Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie.


