Shantallow Travel Guide
Galway
Visit Shantallow
Things to do

Galway to Cliffs of Moher, Aillwee Cave & Dunguaire Castle Tour

Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

Connemara Day Trip Including Leenane Village and Kylemore Abbey from Galway

Galway's City Centre: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Galway: Day Trip Ferry to Inis Oírr (Aran Islands)

Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway - Small Group
Top hotels in Shantallow

The Dean Galway
"It’s a lovely hotel- convenient and modern. Beautiful view from restaurant on 3rd floor. Our room happened to be meant for a person with disabilities and so the bathroom was simply one large room with a shower without partition etc. The problem was it made it difficult as the entire bathroom was ..."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

The Galmont
"Clean room."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Nox Hotel
"Spotless Hotel, Friendly staff, 25 mins walk in to Galway centre."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026

Clybaun Hotel Galway
"Was ok. Not ideal but only stayed 1 night. Recommendation of restaurant from staff was terrible"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
"Nice, clean property, but weird they don't have coffee available in the lobby. Although the hotel wasn't full, they wouldn't let us check in early. Other than that it was decent. Approximately a 20 / 25 minute walk to the downtown area or between 7 and 10 euro cab ride."
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026

Harbour Hotel
"Clean and comfortable room within walking distance to attractions. We would stay here again."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Shantallow

Galway City Centre
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area.

Latin Quarter
The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Spanish Arch might round out your trip.

Claddagh
Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grattan Beach and Galway Bay.

Renmore
While visiting Renmore, you might make a stop by sights like Lough Atalia and Galway Bay.

Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Galway Atlantaquaria are top sights worth seeing.
















