Salthill Travel Guide
Galway





Popular places to visit

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Salthill

The Nest Boutique Hostel
Excellent location, clean and modern rooms. Great little cafe if you need to use it. Staff are polite and helpful and itsbgreat yoj can use the kitchen until midnight. Bed was comfy and parking facilities too.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Shoreline Apartments
Excellent accommodation and spectacular views. Clean and comfortable with quick access to Galway. Don’t forget to check out Salthill area as there are some nice places to eat and great pub.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Dean Galway
Amazing Hotel from clean room staff amenities the lot & a 5min walk to centre of everything We shall be back it was just amazing hotel all round loved it Galways amazing & the Dean just made it even more so for is.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Leonardo Hotel Galway
Great location, staff was very friendly. Very clean and pretty hotel!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Snug Townhouse
Perfect location. Room was right in the central zone with shops and bars and restaurants everywhere. The room was super clean. Bed was just perfect. Had everything you can imagine on tv from Netflix,Prime tv..Only bad thing was that it had no window and it took me a while to get used to it. Felt ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Menlo Park Hotel
It's a marvellous friendly hotel with very helpful staff . The breakfast is a must as was the reastrant. Great value to.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Salthill

Lenaboy
While visiting Lenaboy, you might make a stop by sights like Caesar's Palace and National Aquarium of Galway.

Kilcorkey
While Kilcorkey isn't home to many top sights, Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cloghatisky
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cloghatisky and surrounding area, you can visit Caesar's Palace and Grattan Beach.

Claddagh
Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop.

Cappanaveagh
While Cappanaveagh isn't home to many top sights, Leisureland 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.
