Galway: Sights, Eats, & City Guide

Galway: Sights, Eats, & City Guide

Heading to one of Ireland's top cultural hubs? Good choice! In my guide, you'll find everything from must-see attractions, best of food & drink, hiking/nature, and of course the best places to stay! For a preview of the type of things you'll find in this guide, check out my free New Orleans & Florence guides.
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Where To Stay:

Galway is a super walkable and safe city, so really you can't really go wrong with anything in walking distance of city center! If you have a car, there are also nearby alternatives if you'd like a quieter stay and prefer to drive into town.

-City Center: The most convenient spot to get around town, the city center is a great option if it's your first visit to Galway. Easy access to all the sights and eats!

Harbour Hotel
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Lovely spot on the docks that tends to have more reasonable prices
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The Residence Hotel
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Another well-liked city center hotel option
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The House Hotel - Galway Hotel
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Beautiful option in the middle of the action!
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