Ballybrit 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 Ballybrit
The Dean Galway
"The Dean Galway was a lovely hotel but I should have booked with them directly instead of going through Hotels.com. I had to cancel my original booking through the virtual agent of Hotels.com because of a change in dates. I was reassured by the virtual agent that my cancellation went through and ..."
Reviewed on 21 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
"We had a fabulous time at the Leonardo. Perfect location in Galway! There was one desk person named Una who absolutely went above and beyond to help us! From her initial recommendations to helping me out after I sustained an injury during one of my tours. The breakfast buffet was excellent also. ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Nox Hotel
"Very helpful staff and good on-site breakfast."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway
"Spent four nights at this busy property. Located on the Headford Road, it is conveniently located beside a service station, a Dunnes Superstore, Penney’s/Primark, and Tesco. Just a 15-minute walk to City Centre restaurants, etc. A generous breakfast buffet with a wide selection of hot and cold options. ..."
Reviewed on 21 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 Ballybrit
Ballybaan More
Though Ballybaan More may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Galway Race Course and Merlin Woods Park.
Ballybaan Beg
When in Ballybaan Beg, you can plan a visit to Cooper's Hill Livery and Galway Race Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Murroogh
When in Murroogh, you can plan a visit to Galway Race Course and Galway Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Renmore
When in Renmore, you can plan a visit to Lough Atalia and Eyre Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
