Latin Quarter (Quay Street)
Ideal for: first visit, nightlife
Pedestrian streets, pubs and buskers: the lively heart of the city.
Galway
A student and music city on the west coast, gateway to Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher.
Plan your stay in Galway
Best areas to stay in Galway
By the Corrib (Long Walk)
Ideal for: couples
Colourful houses by the water, a short walk from the Spanish Arch.
Salthill
Ideal for: families, quiet
The seaside promenade, about thirty minutes' walk from the centre.
Practical info about Galway
Galway is small, lively and full of music. It is the best base for exploring the west of Ireland: Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher.
What to see in Galway
- The Latin Quarter and Quay Street, with their pubs and musicians;
- the Spanish Arch and the Long Walk, by the Corrib;
- Galway Cathedral;
- the Salthill promenade, by the sea;
- on day trips: the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands.
Getting to Galway
From Dublin, trains (from Heuston station) reach Galway in about 2 hours 20 to 2 hours 30 minutes; direct coaches also link Dublin Airport with Galway.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Ireland.