Galway Accommodation

With a compact city centre, Galway is very easy to get around on foot with many of the famous sights and popular attractions just a short walk from your accommodation in Galway. If you get tired from sightseeing and exploring the city, then a number of buses and taxis await to take you back to your Galway accommodation.

After Dublin and Cork, Galway is the third largest city in Ireland making it a popular destination not just with tourists but with business travellers also. When visiting on an official capacity, Galway is a great city in which to stay providing you with a fantastic range of pubs, restaurants and accommodation in Galway centre in which to relax after a long day at the office.

Galway is an alluring destination with evidence of its heritage and vibrant culture apparent on every corner. Wander the charming pedestrianised street, enjoy a pint of stout in a brightly painted pub or take some time out to relax in Eyre Square, whatever you choose to do it’s within easy reach of your Galway accommodation. Galway also acts as a gateway into some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. From your accommodation in Galway take the half an hour walk out to the pretty seaside resort of Salthill or catch a ferry over to the beautiful Aran Islands.

Did You Know?

Eyre Square is also known as Kennedy Memorial Park after being renamed in 1965 in honour of the US President John F Kennedy who visited the city shortly before his assassination in 1963.

Climate/Weather

Galway, like most of Ireland, experiences a mild, temperate and mostly damp climate. Temperatures are rarely of the extreme with winter temperatures averaging 6.8°c (40.6°f) and temperatures in summer usually around 16°c (60.8°f).

Sightseeing

Galway is a vibrant city with a vibrant culture to match. There is much to see and do in this fine city.

•    Eyre Square – the city’s central public square is an inviting green space and a great place to go for a walk or relax.

•    Spanish Arch – this 16th century arch is one of the few remaining parts of the city’s defences.

•    Lynch’s Castle – this beautiful 14th century stone town house is considered to be the finest town castle in all of Ireland.

•    Shopping – for a spot of retail therapy head to the Eyre Square Centre, Galway Market or the Bridge Mills shopping centre.

•    Festivals – Galway is renowned for its festivals particularly the International Oyster Festival held every September and the Galway Arts Festival each July.

Getting Around

The centre of Galway is very easily navigated on foot with many of the popular sights and attractions within easy reach of each other. However, there are some public transport options available:

•    Bus – an extensive network operates in and around the city centre.

•    Taxi – metered taxis are readily available throughout the city.

Eat/Drink

When visiting Galway sampling some traditional Irish cuisine is a must. Here are some examples of what is on offer:

•    Irish Stew – made from beef, lamb or mutton with potatoes, carrots, onions, parsley and sometimes stout to add flavour.

•    Irish Breakfast – typically consisting of bacon, sausage, black and white pudding, egg, fried tomato and fried potato bread it’s a great way to start the day.

•    Colcannon – mashed potato with wild garlic and cabbage mixed in. 

•    Irish Coffee – hot coffee with Irish whiskey, sugar and thick cream on top.

•    Oysters – Galway is renowned for its oysters.

•    Stout – the traditional ale is famous all over the world.