Connacht Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Claddagh
Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Galway Bay and Grattan Beach.
Renmore
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Lough Atalia and Eyre Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Caesar's Palace and Galway Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
The Dean Galway
"We loved the Dean Galway! The Sophie’s restaurant has an amazing full Irish and even better views! We took advantage of the POWER gym on site and it was stunning! We checked in after 12 am and everyone was so helpful and kind!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Galmont
"We loved the hotel, the room was beautiful and spacious, and the location was amazing!! Definitely a must!!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
"Great location and a lovely hotel."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Queen Street Place
Citypoint Apartments
"I put a “3” for price/value, and maybe that’s not fair since hotels in Ireland are Switzerland+ levels of expensive. But the location is great, the apartment is as advertised, and I got my laundry done without having to go to a laundromat, which was the point."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Galway Bay Sea View Apartments
"Location was great being on the water with bus stop very close"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Ashford Castle
You can learn about the history of Cong with a stop at Ashford Castle. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.
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.
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.
Eyre Square
Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.
Kylemore Abbey
A grand abbey on an esteemed estate, Kylemore Abbey is a monastery founded in the 1920s by a group of Benedictine nuns. Forced to flee Ypres in Belgium after their home there was destroyed by the atrocities of the First World War, the nuns came to County Galway on the west coast of Ireland to start anew.
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.
- Ashford Castle
- Quay Street
- Eyre Square
- Kylemore Abbey
- Galway Harbour
- Knock Shrine
- Connemara National Park
- Dog's Bay Beach
- Keem Bay Beach
- Galway Clinic Private Hospital
- Westport House
- Sky Road
- Galway Cathedral
- Strandhill Beach
- Classiebawn Castle
- Knocknarea
- Lough Corrib
- Sligo Abbey
- Lough Key Forest Park
- Dunguaire Castle
- Ben Bulben
- Mullaghmore Beach
