Shop Street Tours

Lynch\'s Castle featuring a city and street scenes
Lynch\'s Castle showing heritage architecture and a sunset
Lynch\'s Castle showing street scenes and a city
Lynch\'s Castle featuring a city and street scenes
Photo by Our Global Adventure
Photo by Our Global Adventure
Some streets simply take you to your next destination, while others scream out to be explored! Shop Street is one of them. Take your time discovering this popular strip that attracts tourists and locals alike.

Shop Street is a great place to start out your day in Galway City Centre. This public thoroughfare is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Save time for other sights like Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral, and Galway City Museum to get a complete picture of what's on offer in the area.

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Limerick Strand Hotel

Limerick Strand Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was $616, price is now $509 per person
$509
per person
Jan 27 - Jan 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Shannon (SNN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Clean rooms. Quiet. Close to King John’s Castle & several museums & other historic sites. Reasonably priced. Good food in the restaurant. Safe & convenient to bus stops. Helpful staff. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Brennan Court Guest Accommodation

Brennan Court Guest Accommodation

3 out of 5
Castletroy
Price was $625, price is now $530 per person
$530
per person
Jan 27 - Jan 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Shannon (SNN)
9/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
The only thing was someone smoked in the non smoking living room.

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

The George Limerick Hotel

The George Limerick Hotel

4 out of 5
Limerick City Centre
Price was $634, price is now $544 per person
$544
per person
Jan 27 - Jan 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Boston (BOS) to Shannon (SNN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
Professional staff. Clean comfortable room. Restaurant was great.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Reviews of Shop Street

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Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

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Lots of shops, restaurants, street performers, pedestrians.

Popular places to visit

Lynch\'s Castle featuring a city and street scenes

Lynch's Castle

Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Lynch's Castle. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Lynch's Castle
St. Nicholas\' Collegiate Church showing heritage architecture

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.

St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Eyre Square which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Eyre Square

Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.

Eyre Square
Quay Street which includes street scenes, outdoor eating and markets

Quay Street

During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

Quay Street
Galway Harbour which includes a river or creek, a marina and boating

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.

Galway Harbour
Galway City Museum showing interior views

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.

Galway City Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Shop Street

The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
The Dean Galway
The Galmont

The Galmont

4 out of 5
Lough Atalia Road, Galway, Galway
The Galmont
Leonardo Hotel Galway

Leonardo Hotel Galway

4 out of 5
Quay Street, Galway, Galway
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Terryland, Headford Road, Galway, Galway
Menlo Park Hotel
Harbour Hotel

Harbour Hotel

4 out of 5
New Dock Road, Galway City, Galway, Galway
Harbour Hotel
Eyre Square Hotel

Eyre Square Hotel

3 out of 5
Forster Street, Eyre Square, Galway
Eyre Square Hotel
The Snug Townhouse

The Snug Townhouse

3 out of 5
10 Quay Street, Galway, Galway
The Snug Townhouse
The G Hotel and Spa

The G Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
Wellpark, Galway, Galway
The G Hotel and Spa
The Hardiman

The Hardiman

4.5 out of 5
Eyre Square, Galway
The Hardiman
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