A Galway city staycation is one of the best short breaks in Ireland. The Latin Quarter, Shop Street, live music, and some of the best restaurants in the west — all walkable from Eyre Square Hotel. No car needed. No itinerary required. Just step outside and the city is yours.
Why Eyre Square for a City Staycation
Location is everything on a city break, and Eyre Square Hotel is as central as it gets. We are on Forster Street, directly beside Eyre Square park, Galway’s main train and bus station, and the start of the Latin Quarter. Whether you are arriving by rail from Dublin, by coach from Shannon Airport, or by car, you are in the middle of everything from the moment you check in.
This is the kind of hotel in Galway city centre where you genuinely do not need transport. Shop Street is a 2-minute walk. The Spanish Arch is 10 minutes. Salthill Promenade is a pleasant 30-minute stroll along the bay.
What to Do on a Galway City Staycation
The Latin Quarter. Galway’s cobblestone heart — Quay Street, Shop Street, High Street. Street performers, independent shops, traditional pubs, and some of Ireland’s best restaurants. Read our complete guide to the Latin Quarter.
Live Music. Galway has live music every night of the week, not just weekends. Tigh Neachtain, The Quays, Monroe’s, and the Roisin Dubh are all within walking distance. Traditional sessions, singer-songwriters, and rock bands — follow your ears.
Restaurants and Dining. Ard Bia at Nimmos, Kai, McDonagh’s fish and chips, Dough Bros pizza — Galway punches well above its weight for food. Start your evening at our own Merchant Bar and Restaurant before heading out to explore.
Galway Saturday Market. Every Saturday beside St Nicholas’ Church — food stalls, crafts, artisan producers, and street food. A Galway ritual.
Day Trips. The Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher, and Connemara are all accessible as day trips from Galway. Ferries and tour buses depart from the city centre, minutes from the hotel.
For more ideas, see our guide to things to do in Galway city centre.
Book Your Galway City Staycation
Eyre Square Hotel puts you in the heart of Galway — steps from the Latin Quarter, the train station, and everything the city has to offer. Book direct at eyresquarehotel.com for the best available rate. View our latest offers.
