Connacht, Ireland
Hotels in Galway, Ireland
Galway is a town in Connacht, Ireland with about 86,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Shannon Airport (SNN), about 64 km away. The most comfortable months are usually June, July and August, with average highs around 19–20°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- SNN · 64 km
- Shannon Airport
- Best months
- June and July
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Galway
The Galmont
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
The Western Hotel
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.2
Very good
Harbour Hotel
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Eyre Square Hotel
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.0
Very good
The Victoria Hotel
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.3
Very good
Nox Hotel
★★★Hotels1.6 km from centre
Four Seasons B&B
★★★Bed and breakfastsunder 1 km from centre
8.2
Very good
The Art House 8 Galway
Apartmentsunder 1 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Seacrest B&B
Bed and breakfasts4.8 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Waterdale Lodge
Apartments13 km from centre
9.9
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Galway?
| 5-star | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 49 |
| 3-star | 59 |
| 2-star | 1 |
| Apartments | 93 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 38 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 18 |
| Aparthotels | 7 |
| Private vacation home | 4 |
| Chalets | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Galway by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Low °C | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 108 | 84 | 81 | 68 | 81 | 89 | 97 | 105 | 86 | 104 | 118 | 113 |
Things to see
Famous places in Galway
Theatre · 0.1 km from centre
An Taibhdhearc - Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Galway
- SNN · Shannon Airport64 km
- NOC · Ireland West Airport Knock73 km
- KIR · Kerry Airport125 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Galway at a glance
- Country
- Ireland
- Region
- Connacht
- Population
- 85,910 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Europe/Dublin
- Coordinates
- 53.272, -9.051
About
About Galway
Galway is a city in County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay.
From the Wikipedia article “Galway”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Nearby
Destinations near Galway
FAQ
Galway hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Galway?
Search Galway on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Galway?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Galway (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Galway?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, June, July and August usually offer the most comfortable weather in Galway. July is the warmest month (average high 20°C) and November is the wettest (118 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Galway?
Shannon Airport (SNN) is about 64 km from the centre of Galway. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) is 73 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Galway?
You pay for the room in full at checkout on book.maqami.co, through Stripe. Some hotels also charge local taxes such as a city or tourism tax directly at the property; when a rate has such a fee, it is shown before you pay.
What are the most famous sights in Galway?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Galway are An Taibhdhearc - Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, Eyre Square.
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