Castlegar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Castlegar
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.
University of Galway
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Galway during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops 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 top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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)
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Wild Atlantic Way day tour from Galway city
Our pick of the best Castlegar Hotel Deals
The Dean Galway
Clean, close to town, bar and food fab
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
The Galmont
The Galmount hotel is fab. The spa is something else. Staff so lovely. Super brekkie. Excellent food in bar and restaurant. Spacious, comfortable rooms. Couldn’t get better location. Staff so accommodating too. Can’t fault it.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Galway
I loved the Leonardo but they clean rooms too late in day.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Menlo Park Hotel
Great hotel
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Galway
Nice hotel for a great price not far from the centre of Galway.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Galway Bay Hotel
Yes, very clean, excellent facilities
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Castlegar
Ballybaan Beg
When in Ballybaan Beg, you can plan a visit to Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and Galway Race Course, 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.
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.
Murroogh
When in Murroogh, you can plan a visit to Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre and Galway Race Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Doughiska
While Doughiska isn't home to many top sights, Galway Race Course and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
