Title: Oughterard Travel Guide: Best of Oughterard, County Galway Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oughterard](https://expedia.co.uk/Oughterard-Hotels.d11280.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Oughterard](https://expedia.co.uk/Oughterard-Holiday-Rentals.d11280.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Oughterard](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oughterard.d11280.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Oughterard](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oughterard.d11280.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Oughterard Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oughterard.d11280.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oughterard Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oughterard.d11280.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oughterard Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Aughnanure Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11280/ce962414-6e22-4fab-806b-06effece6d00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful lakeside landscape scenery, old wooden fishing boat by Oughterard pier on Corrib lake, Galway, Ireland, nature background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11280/794e82f0-1716-4c97-9b68-d96fea2a6c16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful lakeside landscape scenery, old wooden fishing boat by Oughterard pier on Corrib lake, Galway, Ireland, nature background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11280/89ec660f-bde1-4aba-8b81-e3859259cddd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful lakeside landscape scenery, old wooden fishing boat by Oughterard pier on Corrib lake, Galway, Ireland, nature background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11280/7814a50c-a0c5-4d34-b1a5-79b4cbc93bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Bridge from the Quiet Man movie](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532489349/9d8e3eee-34f5-4e25-a7b1-83dbc962459e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oughterard Things to do - Top hotels in Oughterard - Top Holiday Rentals in Oughterard ![Mountain View Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22950000/22940400/22940378/d595358f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain View Guesthouse Aughnanure Oughterard Co. Galway £121 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Oughterard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (205 reviews) What a lovely guesthouse! It is spotlessly clean and quiet, and Patricia is a welcoming and gracious host. She prepares wonderful breakfasts each day. I highly recommend Mountain View if you want a Galway-area stay, a bit outside the city. Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=22940378&PinnedHotelID=22940378&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11280) ![The Waterfront House Country Home](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/15000000/15000000/14999914/1e3d9fc7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Waterfront House Country Home Golf Course Road (L5351) Oughterard County Galway Stay at this B&B in Oughterard. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Aughnanure Castle and Oughterard Golf Club are ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=14999914&PinnedHotelID=14999914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11280) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=14999914&PinnedHotelID=14999914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11280) ![The Dean Galway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75710000/75709900/75709839/80b37daf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dean Galway 80 Prospect Hill Galway £113 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (619 reviews) The best experience. Will definitely be back! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=75709839&PinnedHotelID=75709839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=11280) [See all 616 properties in Oughterard](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=11280) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39540000/39534900/39534829/973c02a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely 3 Bedroom Bungalow on the shore of Lough Corrib (Oughterard.) Oughterard Galway Stay at this holiday home in Oughterard. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lough Corrib and Oughterard Golf Club ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) We had a lovely stay and the days were clear and bright showing off the location as we were surrounded by lough Corrib. The open fire was delightful. The well equipped kitchen easily accommodated our Christmas day meal. The design of the house is excellent and accommodates all real needs with a variety ... Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oughterard-Hotels-Lovely-3-Bedroom-Bungalow-On-The-Shore-Of-Lough-Corrib.h39534829.Hotel-Information) ![SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27475100/27475058/686106a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SUPERB COTTAGE ON 9 ACRES PROPERTY Oughterard Code Galway Stay at this holiday home in Oughterard. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Quiet Man Bridge and Glengowla Mines are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews) Very little communication from the host. We don’t have directions to the place only where the key was. Being in Ireland for the first time and no working phones didn’t help either. I was Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oughterard-Hotels-Superb-Cottage-ON-9-Acres-Property.h27475058.Hotel-Information) ![Historic Georgian Country House with Private Garden & Riverside Charm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33918500/33918464/7b11eac9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic Georgian Country House with Private Garden & Riverside Charm County Galway West of Ireland Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Oughterard. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lough Corrib and Glengowla Mines ... 9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews) They took out deposit with zero communication. We booked and paid half, they didn’t contact us for the further payment, just took the deposit and cancelled without notice, ruined our joint family reunion, then kept the large deposit. Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oughterard-Hotels-Large.h33918464.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Oughterard](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=11280&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Oughterard hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=11280&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![The Bridge from the Quiet Man movie](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532489349/9d8e3eee-34f5-4e25-a7b1-83dbc962459e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Quiet Man Bridge You can learn about the history of Oughterard with a stop at Quiet Man Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quiet-Man-Bridge-Oughterard.d553248621532489349.Attraction) #### Lough Corrib The largest lake (or lough) in the Republic of Ireland, Lough Corrib is a beauty spot that embodies much of what is so striking about the Irish landscape. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lough-Corrib-Oughterard.d6085953.Attraction) #### Brigit's Garden Find out about the history of Oughterard when you spend time at Brigit's Garden. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brigits-Garden-Oughterard.d553248621532988240.Attraction) #### Aughnanure Castle Aughnanure Castle is just one of the places to see in Oughterard, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aughnanure-Castle-Oughterard.d6085957.Attraction) #### Oughterard Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Oughterard at Oughterard Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oughterard-Golf-Club-Oughterard.d553248621532489352.Attraction) #### Shannaghree Lough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shannaghree Lough during your travels in Oughterard. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shannaghree-Lough-Oughterard.d888719439781244928.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999320/6ea1b16c-156f-4a59-a359-92b6a163d35b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway £69 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/connemara.a999320.activity-details) ![Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999174/9c590f2a-2d03-4678-b992-81790534cf89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pike shore fishing. Lough Corrib, Connemara .English/French speaking Ghillie. £339 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pike-shore-fishing-lough-corrib.a999174.activity-details) ![Pike fishing by boat.Lough Corrib,Connemara.English/French speaking Ghillie](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/999195/82bb1a69-3d00-47d1-99af-090a0383aafd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pike fishing by boat.Lough Corrib,Connemara.English/French speaking Ghillie £517 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pike-fishing-by-boatlough-corrib.a999195.activity-details) [See all activities in Oughterard](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oughterard.d11280.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Oughterard ![Bei Cornamona in Irland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000029210/24522d5f-f69d-4ac4-b609-9579f4cd4d91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cornamona - Cities near Oughterard - Places of interest [Rosscahill](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosscahill.dx6352875)[Cornamona](https://expedia.co.uk/Cornamona.dx3000029210)[Carrowmoreknock](https://expedia.co.uk/Carrowmoreknock.dx3000029233)[Killarone](https://expedia.co.uk/Killarone.dx553248635975866720) - [Lough Corrib ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lough-Corrib-Oughterard.d6085953.Attraction) - [Aughnanure Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aughnanure-Castle-Oughterard.d6085957.Attraction) - [Ashford Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Castle-Cong.d553248621532988115.Attraction) - [Eyre Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eyre-Square-Galway-City-Centre.d6075968.Attraction) - [Quay Street ](https://expedia.co.uk/Quay-Street-Galway-City-Centre.d6178248.Attraction) - [Galway Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Bay-Ireland.d6174909.Attraction) - [Galway Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Harbour-Galway-City-Centre.d6164013.Attraction) - [Galway Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Cathedral-Galway-City-Centre.d6075954.Attraction) - [Galway Clinic Private Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Clinic-Private-Hospital-Doughiska.d553248621556326016.Attraction) - [Quiet Man Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Quiet-Man-Museum-Cong.d6085981.Attraction) - [Leisureland ](https://expedia.co.uk/Leisureland-Attithomasrevagh.d6075976.Attraction) - [Pearse Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pearse-Stadium-Attithomasrevagh.d6090319.Attraction) - [Galway Shopping Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Galway-Shopping-Center-Galway-City-Centre.d6174867.Attraction) - [Grattan Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grattan-Beach-Claddagh.d553248621532489373.Attraction) - [Sheep And Wool Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sheep-And-Wool-Centre-Leenane.d6178124.Attraction) ![](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. 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