Title: Newcastle Travel Guide: Best of Newcastle, Galway Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Hotels.d911204866784063488.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Galway](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Galway.d1409.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Galway](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Galway.d1409.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Newcastle Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Newcastle.d911204866784063488.Car-Hire-Guide)[Newcastle Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle.d911204866784063488.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newcastle Travel Guide ## Galway ## Visit Newcastle Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Galway travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway.dx1409) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Eyre Square featuring a statue or sculpture and outdoor art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144537-Galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eyre Square 4/5(95 reviews) Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eyre-Square-Galway-City-Centre.d6075968.Attraction) ![Quay Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524806-county-galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quay-Street-Galway-City-Centre.d6178248.Attraction) ![Galway Harbour showing boating, a marina and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144527-Galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galway Harbour 4/5(44 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Harbour-Galway-City-Centre.d6164013.Attraction) ![University of Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/24cc37c310ddf2fd56264bf063780db7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Galway 3.5/5(7 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Galway-Dangan-Lower.d6075956.Attraction) ![Spanish Arch](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/524000/524793-county-galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spanish Arch 4/5(56 reviews) Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Spanish Arch. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spanish-Arch-Galway-City-Centre.d6090317.Attraction) ![Shop Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525532-lynchs-castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shop Street 4.5/5(31 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shop-Street-Galway.d6207037.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Galway: Welcome to Galway Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47831276/fef68db3-3499-4f10-8674-af33062a1344.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galway: Welcome to Galway Walking Tour £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galway-welcome-to-galway-walking-tour.a47831276.activity-details) ![Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/699353/3fe17b81-5dc0-4f50-aeb2-6fb9b890ab72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour £48 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galway-to-cliffs-of-moher.a699353.activity-details) ![Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4765623/dc1bcfc1-1da3-4563-8e37-69c718b01a15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands) £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/galway-day-trip-ferry-to-inis-oirr-aran-islands.a4765623.activity-details) ![Kylemore Abbey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/675224/598de141-52ce-4f47-a029-3fbcf8e8f468.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway £48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/connemara-day-trip-including-leenane-village-and-kylemore-abbey-from-galway.a675224.activity-details) ![The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45064201/9dc9a208-606d-4bc3-83e7-2bcd166578a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Legendary Walking Tour of Galway £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-legendary-walking-tour-of-galway.a45064201.activity-details) ![Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4748864/ba87cb6f-4432-41a5-9839-1cc014006399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rossaveel, Galway: Ferry Transfer to Inis Mór (Aran Islands) £35 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rossaveel.a4748864.activity-details) [See all activities in Galway](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Galway.d1409.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Newcastle ![The Dean Galway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75710000/75709900/75709839/ae453578_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dean Galway 80 Prospect Hill Galway £101 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Eyre ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (591 reviews) Hotel was top class, staff were lovely, room was so nice and comfy, the heated pool in the middle of hotel was one of the nicest experiences, enjoyed it so much, coffee in morning was so good too Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=75709839&PinnedHotelID=75709839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=911204866784063488) ![Leonardo Hotel Galway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22000/21984/3a1e732a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Galway Quay Street Galway Galway £94 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Loved the location near shops and restaurants with views of Galway Bay. Staff were friendly. Hotel was a good stop for us. Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=21984&PinnedHotelID=21984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=911204866784063488) ![Menlo Park Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520900/520812/9ca25887_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Menlo Park Hotel Terryland, Headford Road Galway Galway £82 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) \- Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=520812&PinnedHotelID=520812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=911204866784063488) ![Clayton Hotel Galway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2166800/2166715/5c0103c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clayton Hotel Galway Ballybrit Lynch Roundabout Galway Galway £90 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Was good Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=2166715&PinnedHotelID=2166715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=911204866784063488) ![Eyre Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2360400/2360371/639835b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Eyre Square Hotel Forster Street, Eyre Square Galway £89 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,107 reviews) I love that there was a fridge in the room! Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=2360371&PinnedHotelID=2360371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=911204866784063488) ![The Galmont](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/670000/660800/660779/a5b608c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Galmont Lough Atalia Road Galway Galway £121 25 Jan - 26 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Galway. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Lovely Place Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=660779&PinnedHotelID=660779&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=911204866784063488) [See all 500 properties in Newcastle](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=911204866784063488) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Dangan-Upper.dx911204787899691008) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a9f58cc86835d8606e0bae83a93f4ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terryland Terryland is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Planet Entertainment Centre, a top attraction in the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Terryland.dx3000372573) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shantallow When in Shantallow, you can plan a visit to Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Shantallow.dx911200625770196992) ![Galway Harbour showing boating, a marina and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144527-Galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Galway City Centre 4.5/5(117 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Galway-City-Centre.dx6057027) ![Galway City Museum featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144929-Galway-City-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Latin-Quarter.dx6183663) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coolagh If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coolagh and surrounding area, you can visit Galway Shopping Center and Galway Cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Coolagh.dx911198602515533824) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Newcastle Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app