Why go
- City in Connacht, Ireland.
- Served by Galway Airport (GWY).
History
Galway is a city in County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. It is the most populous settlement in the province of Connacht, the fifth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of 85,910.
Where to stay
9 Whitestrand Park, Galway, H91 FW72, Ireland · slinamara.ie
Salthill Rd Lower, Upper Salthill, Galway, H91 W295, Ireland · galwaybayhotel.net
The Docks, Galway, H91 E9PR, Ireland · harbour.ie
164 College Rd, Galway, H91 D5DW, Ireland · huntsmaninn.com
37 Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 W42F, Ireland · theslidingrock.ie
Audubon Lodge, 180 Upper Salthill Rd, Salthill, Galway, H91 RT2X, Ireland · feeneys-audubon-lodge.com.es
Headford Rd, Galway, H91 KX65, Ireland · noxhotelgalway.ie
Rockbarton W, Salthill, Galway, H91 DD4V, Ireland · salthillhotel.com
Lough Atalia Rd, Galway, H91 CYN3, Ireland · thegalmont.com
18 Forster St, Eyre Square, Galway, H91 PCF8, Ireland · parkhousehotel.ie
10 Quay St, Galway, H91 FXY4, Ireland · thesnugtownhouse.ie
Quay St, Galway, H91 E8D7, Ireland · leonardo-hotels.com
Headford Point, Sandy Rd, Galway, H91 ET6N, Ireland · ad.doubleclick.net
80 Prospect Hill, Centre, Galway, H91 T9C4, Ireland · thedeanhotels.com
Eyre Square, Galway, H91 NFD2, Ireland · thehardiman.ie
Spanish Parade, Latin Quarter, Galway, H91 X309, Ireland · thehousehotel.ie
33 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 Y3FA, Ireland · westernhotelgalway.ie
13 Eyre Square, Galway, H91 N6PF, Ireland · 13onthegreen.ie
35 Eyre Square, Galway, H91 X529, Ireland · imperialhotelgalway.ie
Tuam Rd, Joyce Roundabout, Galway, Ireland · travelodge.ie
Victoria Pl, Galway, H91 KVW0, Ireland · victoriahotelgalway.com
Crown Square, Joyce's Road, Mervue, Galway, H91 H5PX, Ireland · radissonhotels.com
27 Eyre Square, Galway, H91 CFX5, Ireland · skeffington.ie
The Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor's Hill Rd, Galway, H91 H29F, Ireland · theardilaunhotel.ie
Walsh's Terrace, 20, Galway, H91 CK1V, Ireland · woodquaytownhouse.ie
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
We have Ireland s largest gin collection, we are located on Forster Street in Galway . Ireland's biggest GIN bar Let the fun beGIN · hydebargalway.ie
Restaurant · Features: step-free access Wikipedia: en:Aniar · 53 Dominick Street Lower, Galway, H91 V4DP · aniarrestaurant.ie
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access Wikipedia: en:Murphy's Ice Cream · 12 High Street, H91 DC8W · murphysicecream.ie
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · Furbo Hill, Furbo, H91 YW68 · padraicinsrestaurant.com
Regional, Restaurant · North African and French inspired based on local produce. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-15:30, 18:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options ·… · ardbia.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 16:00-00:00; We-Th 15:30-03:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-03:30; Su 12:00-03:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · Ballybane… · apache.ie
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 1 Spanish Parade, Galway · boojummex.com
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 18:00-21:30 · Bóthar Irwin, Galway · apoemabistro.ie
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 57 Dominick Street Lower, Galway, H91 VP95 · botown.ie
Tapas, Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu off; We 17:00-22:00; Th 17:00-22:30; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:30; Su 12:00-21:30 Features:… · cavarestaurant.ie
Irish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:30; Su off · 1 Dock Road, Galway · ruibin.ie
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 4 William Street West · secretgardengalway.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu off; We-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, step-free access · 15 Quay Street,… · freddys.ie
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: We,Th 08:00-16:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-17:00; PH,Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free… · esquirescoffee.ie
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-22:30; Tu off · 15 Mary Street, Galway, H91 E02H · asianteahouse.ie
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · Eglinton Street, Galway · brasseriegalway.com
American, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr 09:00-23:30; Sa 10:00-23:30; Su 12:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access ·… · capones.ie
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:00-12:00, Fr-Su 16:00-12:30 Features: vegan options, step-free access · chinacourt.ie
Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00; PH 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Shangort Road, Galway · groundandco.ie
Fish And Chips, Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Su 13:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, air conditioning ·… · hookedonhenryst.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 17:00-22:00 · Flood Street, Galway · kumarstasteofasia.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 · Middle Street, Galway, H91 A2P5 · meltd.ie
Waffle, Pancake, Crepe, Salad, Quesadilla, Sandwich, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-04:00; Sa-Su 09:00-04:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian… · mrwaffle.ie
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00 · 17 Eglinton Street, Galway · saffrongalway.wixsite.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-23:00; Su 16:00-22:00 · Spanish Arch, Galway · thaigarden.ie
Pastry, Sandwich, Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30 · Claregalway · treatcafe.ie
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 12:30-14:30, Mo 17:00-21:00, Th 12:30-14:30, Th 17:00-21:00, Fr 12:30-16:00, Fr 17:00-21:00, Sa 12:30-16:00, Sa… · wacafe.net
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: step-free access · 23 High Street, Galway, H91 XD7H · nanastea.ie
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 27 William Street, Galway
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · Galway · jumpjuicebar.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Su 15:00-18:00+; Tu 17:00-21:30; We 17:00-21:30; Th 16:00-21:30 · Druid Lane, Galway · kombugalway.ie
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cake/Coffee Shop cafe · 3 Waterside · corribhouse.com
Kebab, Turkish, Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · Eglinton Street, Galway · capitalpizzakebab.ie
Spanish, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 1 Dominick Street Upper, Galway, H91 XT61 · delilatasca.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:30 - 00:00 Features: step-free access · 29 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway · munchhaven.ie
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Irish, Sandwich, Sausage, Savory Pancakes, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options…
Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options · 39 Dominick Street Lower, Galway, H91 RX83 · birdhouse.ie
World, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · Forster Street, Galway · junglecafegalway.com
Contemporary, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · 32 Newcastle Road, Galway, H91 HYF5 · mixgreens.ie
African, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Dominick Street Upper, Galway
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
State of the art three-screen arthouse cinema in Galway city centre, complete with an award-winning restaurant and beautifully designed bar. . Three screen… · palas.ie
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 Features: vegan options · Salthill Promenade, Galway, H91 KV9D · blackrockcottage.ie
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access
228 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Connemara Regional Airport (NNR) 27 km to the centre
Inverin, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Inisheer Aerodrome (INQ) 38 km to the centre
Inis Oírr, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Inishmaan Aerodrome (IIA) 39 km to the centre
Inis Meáin, G, IE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Galway Airport (GWY)
Saint Helenes, 11 Tuam Rd, Ashbrook, Glenrevagh, Co. Galway, H91 KWK3, Ireland — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Cregboy Airstrip 9.2 km to the centre
Cregboy, G, IE
Craughwell Airfield 25 km to the centre
Ballynageeragh, G, IE
Getting there by ferry
Corrib Princess
Ferry terminal · 0.9 km from the centre
Aran Islands Ferry
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Galway Airport (GWY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Corrib Princess, 0.9 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Galway, Ireland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Gobus → Dublin, Ireland
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Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Boat Tour