Latin Quarter Travel Guide
Galway
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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.
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.
Galway City Museum
See a variety of relics that tell the story of the city from prehistoric times to present day in this museum near the River Corrib.
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church is just one of the places to see in Galway, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.
Top hotels in Latin Quarter
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Great location but a little noisy. Not sure about all the rooms but ours was noisy. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Snug Townhouse
amazing location! wish this place was around when i was in my 20s & coming to Galway. very small, yet clean rooms. great shower which is rare in Ireland lol. front desk staff were extremely helpful w/bags up the flights for my in-laws, as there is no elevator.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Residence Hotel
Location was great. Right on the Quay but don't expect to get much rest as it's right above a bar. So when everything winds down around 1 am and you finally can get some rest then all of the deliveries start around 4 am. When I pulled the blankets back there were hairs all over the sheets. Went down ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
7 Cross Street
Lovely. Stair only access, and the rooms are quite small, but right in the middle of it all. Not the quietest hotel, but nice.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Dean Galway
The staff were very nice. Hotel style is cute. Unfortunately the noise makes it very difficult to sleep. Walls are very thin so you hear everything and my room overlooked the trash bins and you could hear every time the gate was open. Further, the headboard to the bed was stained and gross. Lastly ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Galmont
This property was great. The only reason not a five star on the staff is because we didn’t have contact with many staff due to checking in and out on the kiosk. The amenities were really good but hours were not great - closed too early. But overall hotel was a really good stay.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Latin Quarter
Claddagh
Claddagh is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Grattan Beach and Galway Bay.
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.
Kilcorkey
While Kilcorkey isn't home to many top sights, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.
Shantallow
When in Shantallow, you can plan a visit to Galway Cathedral and Galway City Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Salthill
If you're spending some time in Salthill, Grattan Beach and Galway Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Cloghatisky
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cloghatisky and surrounding area, you can visit Grattan Beach and Pearse Stadium.
