Galway City Centre Travel Guide
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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.
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 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.
Things to do
Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour
Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings
Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)
Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Galway City Centre
The Dean Galway
Great
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
The hotel was in. A great spot with views of the Spanish arch and the bay. It is right at the beginning of the Latin district. The hotel was clean and the staff was great. The water pressure in the shower was a low.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Nox Hotel
The room was nice but you can hear a bit of noise, not too much but I am comparing it to a hotel in Dublin. The restaurant was very nice, it as walkable as near Dublin but the hotel is well suited for a night’s stay!!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Galmont
The property was nice but the restaurant and bar staff and the bed/pillow were not good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Snug Townhouse
Really snug! Perfect for a quick trip
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Eyre Square Hotel
This may not be the hotel's fault, but there is no parking provided by the hotel, even though Hotels.com lists it as an amenity. So if you're parking in the public car park and dragging luggage around, it might be a problem. We also had no wifi in our room. The food and restaurant staff were super ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
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 Galway Greyhound Stadium.
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 Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.
