Colorful houses of the Long Walk in Galway reflected in calm water under a moody sky

Cheap hotels & rooms in Galway

Galway is a lively, bohemian city on Ireland’s west coast, famous for traditional music pubs, the colourful Latin Quarter and its festivals, and a gateway to Connemara, the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher. It is busy in summer, when booking early is the way to cheap rooms.

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Where to find cheap rooms in Galway

Latin Quarter

Cobbled streets, pubs and street performers — the heart of the city.

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Eyre Square

By the bus and train stations, with plenty of hotels.

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Salthill

A seaside suburb along the promenade, with guesthouses and often better rates.

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Claddagh & West End

Across the river from the centre, lively and close to everything.

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Map of cheap hotels in Galway

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When to book a cheap hotel in Galway

Summer is liveliest, with the arts festival and the Galway Races pushing prices up in July. Spring and autumn are quieter and cheaper.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap hotels in Galway?

Guesthouses in Salthill and on the edges of the city usually cost less than the Latin Quarter.

When is Galway most expensive?

In July, during the Galway International Arts Festival and the Galway Races.

Is Galway a good base for the Cliffs of Moher?

Yes. Day tours to the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and the Aran Islands leave from Galway.