Terryland Travel Guide
Galway



Popular places to visit

Quay Street
During your visit to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Quay Street. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eyre Square
Peruse the modern art and floral displays of this park that takes you away from the bustle of the city.

Galway Harbour
Cruise around the scenic sights of Galway Bay, see the historic Spanish Arch, spot charmingly colorful houses and dine in restaurants with water views.

Shop Street
During your trip to Galway, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Shop Street. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.

University of Galway
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Galway during your travels in Galway. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

Spanish Arch
Find out about the history of Galway when you take a trip to Spanish Arch. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do

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

Galway: Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

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

Walking Tour of Galway City: Division, Survival & Identity

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

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

Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
"Receptionist was friendly and we felt very welcomed. Room was spacious for 3 of us, King bed & single bed in a room, shower was powerful and clean. Breakfast was simple, would have loved little more variety of vegetables but overall it was good for value. Handy location to use if you are driving ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

The Dean Galway
"We asked for a double. It was advertised that it was 279 sq ft. The room we are in is not even close to 279 sq ft. We are being charged $400 per night for a room that is not as advertised. Lots of other issues, like a shower that will flood the bathroom if you don’t block the water with your body ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

The Galmont
"Good location and nice workout facility. Staff is very accomidating. Rooms are a bit dated."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Leonardo Hotel Galway
"Great location, near everything. Fabulous breakfast."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Nox Hotel
"Very helpful staff and good on-site breakfast."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Flannery's Hotel Galway
"We needed an additional day and they had 6 rooms available, BUT they wanted to up the rate by 50 Euros. Ridiculous. We moved to the Clayton and wished we had reserved the whole stay there."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Terryland

Newcastle
While there might not be top attractions in Newcastle, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center.

Ballinfoile
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ballinfoile and surrounding area, you can visit Galway Shopping Center and Cooper's Hill Livery.

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.

Dangan Upper
Though Dangan Upper may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Menlo Castle and Galway Cathedral.

Menlo
Travellers like the historical sites in Menlo, and Menlo Castle is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.
