West Ireland

Travel Guide

Galway which includes chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Galway Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Galway City Museum showing interior views
Galway Cathedral which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral
Galway showing heritage architecture, tranquil scenes and a church or cathedral

West Ireland Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in West Ireland

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

Galway City Centre

4.5/5(585 area reviews)

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.

Galway City Centre
Galway City Museum featuring interior views

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.

Latin Quarter
Thanks god for the amazing weather - wayyyy too gorgeous #galway #nofilter #naturalbeauty

Claddagh

Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.

Claddagh
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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 Lough Atalia.

Renmore
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Menlo

Travelers like the historic sites in Menlo, and Menlo Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Menlo
Salthill showing street scenes, a beach and general coastal views

Salthill

While visiting Salthill, you might make a stop by sights like Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace.

Salthill
The Dean Galway

The Dean Galway

4 out of 5
80 Prospect Hill, Galway
The price is ￥26,412 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
￥26,412
￥29,978 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (435 reviews)
Perfect choice for a stay in Dublin!
"We had a lovely stay! Centrally located, nice comfortable room. Walking distance to anything you want to see, very accommodating staff. We would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

The Dean Galway
City HideAway

City HideAway

3 out of 5
Fairgreen Rd, Galway, Galway
The price is ￥22,742 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
￥22,742
￥25,812 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)
"The staff who work there are very sweet. The bedrooms themselves are very basic but there is laundry on the premises and it’s very walkable. Pay extra for parking but you get a discount. Not luxurious but gets the job done for a fair price."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

City HideAway
Menlo Park Hotel

Menlo Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Terryland, Headford Road, Galway, Galway
The price is ￥26,532 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
￥26,532
￥30,114 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Large room. Many of the electrical outlets didn’t work."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Menlo Park Hotel
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Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering

Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering

2.5 out of 5
Headford Rd, Galway, Galway
Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (50 reviews)
"It was clean and the staff were very willing to help! Overall, we liked it. We had some trouble with the hot water (the written instructions did not match reality) but a helpful staff member came right away in person and walked us through it. The doors are a bit loud but that didn’t really bother ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering
Citypoint Apartments

Citypoint Apartments

4 out of 5
Eyre Square, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (431 reviews)
"Great location and lovely, clean apartment. It was quiet but still near all the pubs and restaurants."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Citypoint Apartments
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

3 out of 5
The Promenade, Salthill, Galway, Galway
Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Quay Street and Eyre Square are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
"We loved this apartment. It was in a great location and the views were incredible. It was spacious and clean. We would have given it a 5 if improvements were made to the bathrooms. The quality of the showers was less than desirable, and there was a lack of convenient hot water for 4 people."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Eyre Square which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Eyre Square

4.5/5(331 reviews)

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

Eyre Square
Ashford Castle

Ashford Castle

4.5/5(58 reviews)

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.

Ashford Castle
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
The quadrangle at the National University or Ireland at Galway. Can't believe I get to call this place my school for the next year!

University of Galway

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Galway, during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

University of Galway
Kylemore Abbey & Garden showing a river or creek, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Kylemore Abbey

5/5(35 reviews)

Tour one of Ireland's most romantic castles, which has been home to Benedictine nuns since 1920.

Kylemore Abbey
Galway Harbour which includes a river or creek, a marina and boating

Galway Harbour

4.5/5(138 reviews)

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

Cities near West Ireland

Dunguaire Castle featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements

Galway

Inishmore

Inishmore

Westport showing a river or creek

Westport

Ballinasloe

Ballinasloe