Connacht
Travel Guide
Visit Connacht
Where to stay in Connacht
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.
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.
Renmore
While Renmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre.
Salthill
While visiting Salthill, you might make a stop by sights like Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace.
Newcastle
While Newcastle might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center.
Galway Bay Hotel
Lovely hotel
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
The Dean Galway
Extremely clean room, very comfortable bed and a TV with all the streaming apps. Pool and sauna area were amazing
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Menlo Park Hotel
Amazing service- welcoming and accommodating. The breakfast was incredible. Highly recommend this hotel; everything was excellent!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Citypoint Apartments
Everything was as expected but the dryer didn’t work well.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Shoreline Apartments
We had an excellent stay at Shoreline Apartments in Galway. The location is unbeatable right by the water, within walking distance pubs, shops, restaurants.. all are in a walking distance. Open the balcony to the view of the river each morning was truly beautiful and made our stay feel extra special. ...
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Madison House
Even though it was like a secret code to get through several doors the room was wonderful and the best night’s sleep I’ve had on my weeklong trip through Southern Ireland.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025
Popular places to visit
Ashford Castle
You can learn about the history of Cong with a visit to Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots.
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. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kylemore Abbey
Tour one of Ireland's most romantic castles, which has been home to Benedictine nuns since 1920.
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
Explore the campus of University of Galway, during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
- Ashford Castle
- Eyre Square
- Quay Street
- Kylemore Abbey
- Connemara National Park
- Galway Harbour
- University of Galway
- University Hospital Galway
- Knock Shrine
- Spanish Arch
- Westport House
- Croagh Patrick
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Galway Cathedral
- Shop Street
- Merlin Park Hospital
- Keem Bay Beach
- Dog's Bay Beach
- Classiebawn Castle
- Dunguaire Castle
- Pearse Stadium
- Sky Road
- Claregalway Castle
- Lough Key Forest Park
- O'Brien's Castle
- Quiet Man Museum
- Cong Abbey
- McHale Park
- Streedagh Strand
- Clew Bay
