What's Galway City Centre like?

There are lots of things that visitors like about Galway City Centre, especially its bars and live music. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's entertainment choices and selection of restaurants. There's lots to explore including top spots such as Eyre Square and Galway Cathedral. There's plenty more to see, including Galway Shopping Center and Shop Street.

Where are the best places to stay in Galway City Centre?

We have 103 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top places to stay in Galway City Centre:

Nox Hotel

3-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

Kinlay Hostel Galway

City centre hostel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Menlo Park Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Jurys Inn Galway

Waterfront hotel with restaurant and bar

• • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Abbey Lodge Guesthouse, Galway

3-star guesthouse

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Things to see and do in and around Galway City Centre

What to see in Galway City Centre

• • Eyre Square
• • Galway Cathedral
• • Galway Harbour
• • Lough Atalia
• • Lynch's Castle

Things to do in Galway City Centre

• • Galway Shopping Center
• • Shop Street
• • Galway City Museum
• • Galway Tours
• • Druid Theatre

Other popular Galway City Centre attractions

• • St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
• • Spanish Arch
• • Galway Greyhound Stadium
• • The Fountain
• • Town Hall Theatre

When is the best time to visit Galway?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 15°C)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 6°C)
• • Rainiest months: December, January, November, October (average 96 mm of rainfall)