Galway City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Galway City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
Our pick of the best Galway City Centre Hotel Deals
The Dean Galway
"We asked for a double. It was advertised that it was 279 sq ft. The room we are in is not even close to 279 sq ft. We are being charged $400 per night for a room that is not as advertised. Lots of other issues, like a shower that will flood the bathroom if you don’t block the water with your body ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Galmont
"Hôtel très bien place et très propre . Petit déjeuner à améliorer ."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
"Great location, near everything. Fabulous breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Nox Hotel
"No hot water in the shower in room 202. Hot and cold water at the hand basin. Cold water only in the shower. Staff lovely but damage done."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
"Receptionist was friendly and we felt very welcomed. Room was spacious for 3 of us, King bed & single bed in a room, shower was powerful and clean. Breakfast was simple, would have loved little more variety of vegetables but overall it was good for value. Handy location to use if you are driving ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Eyre Square Hotel
"It wasn’t terrible"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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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 Spanish Arch might round out your trip.
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.
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 Cooper's Hill Livery.
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.
Renmore
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Lough Atalia and Eyre Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Claddagh
Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grattan Beach and Galway Bay.
