Galway City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Galway City Centre
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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 lively bars 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.
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.
Activities
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
From Galway: Guided tour of Connemara with 3 hour stop in Kylemore Abbey
Our pick of the best Galway City Centre Hotel Deals
The Galmont
Beautiful
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Dean Galway
Clean room, friendly staff, good location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Great check in. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Menlo Park Hotel
Beautiful hotel! Lovely christmas decor, super clean rooms, friendly attentive staff, breakfast was tasty and worth the money :) Will be staying here again!
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Eyre Square Hotel
Rooms are spotless and warm alittle on the small size but overall comfortable
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
The Snug Townhouse
Found this place on Instagram and it turned out to be the best hotel I could’ve picked. It was in the perfect location, so many things all around it, so close to the Christmas festival in the train station. Really enjoyed staying the night here. 10/10 recommend for solo travelers.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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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 Galway City Museum might round out your trip.
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 Lough Atalia and Eyre Square, 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.
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.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
