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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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.
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.
Eyre Square
Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.
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.
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 Latin Quarter Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Galway
I loved the Leonardo but they clean rooms too late in day.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Snug Townhouse
My favorite place to stay in Galway- right on Shop Street!
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
The Residence Hotel
Great and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
7 Cross Street
Clean room, walkable, excellent service. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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
Other neighbourhoods around Latin Quarter
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.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
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.
Lenaboy
While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.
