Newcastle Travel Guide
Galway
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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)
From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour
Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Wild Atlantic Way day tour from Galway city
Top hotels in Newcastle
Mocha Beans
University of Galway Rooms
Loved this stay. Affordable, clean, quiet. It’s a bit far for a direct walk to downtown but there’s a bus stop right nearby, and we didn’t mind getting the extra walking in so mad the walk multiple times anyways. The campus is gorgeous, you can walk by the River and get a nice view of a castle. Campus ...
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
University of Galway Apartments
Lovely room clean but very basic about 40 minutes walk from the centre there is a bus stop up the road on the right every 30 minutes 1.90 euro to the centre the spar on the corner is very handy
Reviewed on 31 Jul 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
Leonardo Hotel Galway
I loved the Leonardo but they clean rooms too late in day.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Newcastle
Dangan Upper
Though Dangan Upper may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Menlo Castle and Galway Cathedral.
Terryland
Terryland is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Planet Entertainment Centre, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Shantallow
When in Shantallow, you can plan a visit to Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Menlo
Travellers like the historical sites in Menlo, and Menlo Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.
