How to Find Hotels in Galway, Ireland

Visit Galway, Ireland, known as "The City of the Tribes" because of its multicultural heritage. Tourists are attracted to Galway to view the architecture of ancient buildings such as St. Nicholas' Anglican Church and to enjoy the natural beauty of the Emerald Isle.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access for scheduling reservations

Choose Your Accommodations

1. Spend your time in Galway, Ireland, in one of many bed and breakfast accommodations. Enjoy a warm welcome and convenient locations. Prices are generally between $105 and $200.
2. Stay in 3- to 5-star hotel accommodations for prices ranging from $50 to $300.
3. Find a clean craic, or hostel, in Galway, Ireland, at affordably low prices. The quality varies, but the rowdiness factor stays pretty constant.
4. Find comfortable budget accommodations in guesthouses and cottages in and around Galway, Ireland.
5. Rent private country houses with high-class accommodations.
6. Pitch a tent or park your caravan (RV) at a campsite with electricity and other amenities for a budget-conscious stay in Galway.
7. Book accommodations by calling Ireland West Tourism at 011 (+353) (0) 91 537700 from inside the US, 00 (+353) (0) 91 537700 from outside the US, or by visiting the link below in Additional Resources.

Learn About Transportation

8. Travel to Galway, Ireland, by plane to the Shannon Airport, about an hour and a half away. Car rentals are available.
9. Arrive by car from Dublin on N4 to N6.
10. Know that parking is expensive in the city. Bus service is available.
11. Choose accommodations in Galway and hire a car to see attractions in surrounding areas.
12. Hang out near the Galway Shopping Center on the north side of town to hitch a ride.

Prepare for Your Visit

13. Enjoy Galway Race Week when you choose accommodations in self-catering apartments for around $1,350 for the week.
14. Visit local attractions such as the Galway Atlantaquaria, an unusual tropical fish collection.
15. Trace your Irish roots at one of the many locations that include passenger lists from as far back as 1803.
16. Book reservations early for July accommodations due to the popular Galway Arts Festival. Enjoy this international program of dance, theater, music, comedy and literature featuring hundreds of performers.

Tips & Warnings

• Use multi-level parking garages or you'll need parking discs for on-street parking.
• Drive on the left side of the road.
• The currency used in Ireland is the Euro.
• Citizens of Mexico, the United States, Canada or the European Union do not need a visa to visit Ireland.