Latin Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Latin Quarter
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.
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 City Museum
See a variety of relics that tell the story of the city from prehistoric times to present day in this museum near the River Corrib.
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is just one of the places to see in Galway, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.
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
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands)
Our pick of the best Latin Quarter Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Great location to local shops and pubs in Galway. Would stay there again and will recommend to others visiting Galway.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Snug Townhouse
Right in the Latin Quarter. Very noisy at night and in the morning we listened to the conversation of the couple right next to our room. Note there is no elevator and we were up 3 staircases. Reception did offer to help us with our suitcases. No parking on site but was close by. Parking lot was super ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
The Residence Hotel
The room was beautiful and the bed was comfortable. However, there really wasn’t anyplace to unpack and store clothing, which made it more difficult to navigate the small space. The shower was great, but the towels were flimsy. The staff were always helpful. We had lunch in the bar one afternoon, ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
7 Cross Street
Everything was great! Our room was very small, but we had a great time!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Dean Galway
The decor was modern and quirky . The staff were helpful and friendly The roof top restaurant was nice inside but not much to view. However the food was brilliant and the staff were really good Rooms functional and clean. Good powerful shower with plenty of hot water. The hotel was 5-10 minutes easy ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Nox Hotel
This was a last minute booking so not much available in Galway. Hotel was average at best for the cost. Room decor needs an upgrade. Please note, rooms aren’t air conditioned and ours was really warm considering Galway temps didn’t get above 15 C.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Latin Quarter
Claddagh
Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grattan Beach and Galway Bay.
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.
Kilcorkey
While Kilcorkey isn't home to many top sights, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shantallow
When in Shantallow, you can plan a visit to Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum, 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.
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.
