Galway city is always a joy to visit. There is always something to do, always a great atmosphere and you always want to come back.

Galway city always has a great buzz and it provides quality shopping, restaurants, pubs, museums, art, sightseeing, nightlife and traditional entertainment. It is also one of the few cities around that has a beautiful beach on its doorstep. Salthill has been a popular holiday destination for many generations of Irish families and its long golden sandy beach provides safe entertainment for kids and adults alike. The promenade along Salthill is a popular walking place with the locals and if you time it right you can see beautiful sunsets over Galway Bay.

The city centre received a makeover in 2009 and it has added to the ambience that was always there. Stroll around Eyre Square after lunch in a pub or restaurant, shop in any of the streets in Galway city centre which are all packed with great shops, or take in the history of the city by walking to the Spanish Arch, the Salmon Weir Bride, Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum which also has beautiful views of Galway Bay and the River Corrib.

Dining in Galway City is never dull and there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from including contemporary, European, Chinese, Italian and of course traditional Irish restaurants and fish restaurants serving fresh, local seafood and freshwater fish.

Use the search box on this page to find accommodation in hotels or guesthouses throughout Galway City.