Galway Hotel Packages
Whether you’re planning a lively city break, a romantic escape, a trip to the Galway Races, or a touring holiday along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Eyre Square Hotel is ideally placed at the heart of Galway city — steps from the square, the railway station, and the cobblestoned streets of the Latin Quarter.
Our packages are designed to make planning your Galway stay as straightforward as possible. Book directly through our reservations page for the best available rates — you’ll never find a lower price anywhere else when you book direct with us.
Galway City Break Package
2 nights | Galway city centre | Perfect for exploring everything Galway has to offer
Two nights in Galway gives you exactly enough time to fall properly in love with the city — without having to rush a single thing. This package is designed for guests who want to take in the best of Galway city centre at a relaxed pace: the Latin Quarter, the Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Galway Cathedral, Quay Street, and the kind of traditional pub sessions that aren’t on any official itinerary but make up the best part of every visit.
What’s Included
- 2 nights accommodation at the Eyre Square Hotel (3-star, Forster Street, Galway city centre)
- Breakfast available each morning at the hotel
- Dinner recommendation at the Merchant Bar & Restaurant — our on-site bar and restaurant serving modern Irish food in a relaxed, welcoming setting
- Free city map and curated local tips from our team
- Late checkout on your final morning (subject to availability — enquire on arrival)
Why This Works
The Eyre Square Hotel’s location on Forster Street puts you literally minutes from Galway’s most celebrated streets, the railway station, and the start of every walking route through the city. There’s no need for a car, no expensive taxi fares, and no time wasted in transit. Two nights here means two full days of exploration — and two evenings in the best city for craic in Ireland.
This package suits first-time visitors to Galway, couples looking for a quick but rewarding city escape, and anyone travelling by train from Dublin who wants a genuinely effortless stay.
Galway has more than enough to fill two days: the Latin Quarter and Spanish Arch, the Long Walk, Galway Cathedral, Kirwan’s Lane, Quay Street shopping and dining, and live trad music that runs seven nights a week without pause.
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Galway Races Package 2026
Race week accommodation | Monday 27 July – Sunday 2 August 2026 | The ultimate race week base
The Galway Races Summer Festival is one of the great events in the Irish sporting and social calendar — seven days of flat and National Hunt racing at Ballybrit Racecourse, a city in full festival mode, the finest dressed crowds in Ireland, and evening sessions in Galway’s pubs that run until the small hours. If you’re coming to the Galway Races 2026, you need to get your accommodation sorted. The city fills up months in advance for race week.
The Eyre Square Hotel is the most strategically positioned hotel in Galway for race week. The official Galway Races shuttle bus departs from directly outside The Skeff Bar on Eyre Square — a four-minute walk from the hotel’s front door. You don’t need to worry about parking, driving, or the cost of race-day taxis. You step out of the hotel, join the shuttle, and you’re at Ballybrit in under 15 minutes.
What’s Included
- Accommodation at the Eyre Square Hotel for your chosen race week nights (minimum 2 nights; 7-night stays available)
- Breakfast available at the hotel each morning — fuel up before the shuttle
- Race week guide from our team — best race days to attend, shuttle bus timetable, restaurant booking recommendations, Ladies Day tips
- Access to the Merchant Bar & Restaurant for post-race dinners (booking recommended for Ladies Day and the weekend)
Race Week at a Glance
| Day | Date | Highlight | Shuttle from Eyre Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Day | Monday 27 July | First race 3.55pm, Grandstand entertainment | 2.00pm |
| Tuesday | Tuesday 28 July | Seven-race card, late afternoon start | 2.00pm |
| Galway Plate Day | Wednesday 29 July | Galway Plate steeplechase — top race of the week | 2.00pm |
| Ladies Day | Thursday 30 July | Fashion, racing and the biggest crowd of the week | 11.00am |
| Friday | Friday 31 July | Seven-race card, lively evening in the city | 2.00pm |
| Saturday | Saturday 1 August | Family day, Mad Hatters competition | 11.00am |
| Sunday | Sunday 2 August | Final day of the festival | 11.00am |
Important Note on Availability
Race week accommodation in Galway city centre sells out faster than any other time of year. If you’re planning to attend the Galway Races 2026, we strongly recommend booking as soon as possible. Direct bookings secure the best available rate and give us the opportunity to assist with any race week queries before your arrival.
Read our full Galway Races 2026 accommodation guide for everything you need to know about race week.
Romantic Galway Getaway
2 nights | Couples | Romance, seafood and the city that invented the Claddagh ring
Galway has been capturing hearts for centuries. This is the city that gave the world the Claddagh ring — the two-handed symbol of love, loyalty and friendship — and walking through the cobblestoned Latin Quarter on a quiet evening, or watching the light over Galway Bay from Nimmos Pier, it’s easy to understand why the city has that reputation.
The Romantic Galway Getaway is designed for couples who want to experience the very best of the city — the finest restaurants, the most atmospheric bars, the most beautiful walks — in a stay that feels genuinely special rather than merely efficient.
What’s Included
- 2 nights accommodation at the Eyre Square Hotel — a comfortable, well-located base in the heart of the city
- Breakfast available each morning
- Dinner for two at a recommended Galway restaurant — our team will suggest the most suitable option based on your preferences and the occasion (from a casual Quay Street evening to a special occasion dinner at a Michelin-recognised restaurant)
- A personalised itinerary from our team covering the most romantic walks, viewpoints and experiences in the city — including the Long Walk at dusk, the Claddagh, and our favourite spots for a quiet evening drink
- Late checkout on departure morning (subject to availability)
Suggested Romantic Itinerary
Evening One: Arrive at the hotel, freshen up, and head to the Merchant Bar & Restaurant for a relaxed dinner with a glass of something good. Afterwards, take an evening walk along Quay Street and into the Latin Quarter — at night, with the pubs lit up and the sound of music drifting out onto the cobblestones, it is one of the most atmospheric streets in Ireland.
Day Two: Morning coffee on Shop Street, followed by a walk through the city to the Spanish Arch and along The Long Walk to the Claddagh. Browse a Claddagh ring shop (they’re here if you want one, and they’re beautiful). Walk back along the river towards Galway Cathedral. In the evening, dinner at your recommended restaurant — our personal suggestion is Ard Bia at Nimmos, directly on the harbour wall beside the Spanish Arch.
Evening Two: After dinner, find a quiet corner in Tigh Neachtain on Cross Street — one of the oldest and most atmospheric pubs in the city, with a real fire in winter and outdoor seats facing the Latin Quarter in summer.
For a special occasion — anniversary, proposal, Valentine’s Day — let us know when you book and we’ll make sure the details are right.
View our gallery to get a sense of the hotel, or contact us with any questions about making your stay extra special.
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Wild Atlantic Way Touring Base
3+ nights | Galway city centre | Your base for Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands
Galway occupies one of the most extraordinary geographic positions of any city in Europe. Within an hour’s drive of the hotel, you can be standing at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher looking out at the Atlantic, walking through the ancient landscape of the Burren, exploring the wild beauty of Connemara National Park, or crossing to the Aran Islands where the Irish language, ancient stone forts, and an unhurried way of life have survived into the 21st century.
The Wild Atlantic Way Touring Base package is designed for guests who want to use Galway city as a comfortable, well-located base for exploring the west of Ireland — returning each evening to a reliable, well-positioned hotel in the city centre, with good food and a welcoming bar waiting for them.
What’s Included
- 3 or more nights accommodation at the Eyre Square Hotel (discounted rates apply for 4+ nights — enquire when booking)
- Breakfast available each morning
- Curated day trip guides for Connemara, the Cliffs of Moher & the Burren, and the Aran Islands — covering self-drive routes, guided tour options, best stops and photography spots, practical tips
- Local advice from our team on the best approach for each route depending on your interests and the weather forecast
- Access to the Merchant Bar & Restaurant for dinner each evening without the need to book across town after a long day’s driving
The Three Classic Day Trips
Day Trip 1: Connemara
Head west from Galway through Moycullen and Oughterard to reach Connemara National Park — a wild, sparsely populated landscape of mountains, bogs, rivers and loughs that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Ireland. Stop at Kylemore Abbey, drive the spectacular Sky Road near Clifden, and return via Roundstone for one of the finest views of the Twelve Bens mountain range. The drive is roughly 150km return; allow a full day.
Day Trip 2: Cliffs of Moher and the Burren
Drive south from Galway through the extraordinary limestone landscape of the Burren — a vast karst plateau unique in Europe, dotted with megalithic tombs, wild orchids and ancient ringforts — and continue to the Cliffs of Moher, where 214-metre sea cliffs drop sheer into the Atlantic. The views, on a clear day, extend to the Aran Islands, Loop Head and the mountains of Connemara. The drive is approximately 90km each way; allow a full day including time at the cliffs.
Day Trip 3: Aran Islands
Take the ferry from Rossaveal (45 minutes west of Galway by coach connection) to Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands. Hire a bicycle or take a pony trap up to Dún Aonghasa — a prehistoric stone fort perched on 90-metre cliffs above the Atlantic that has been inhabited for over 3,000 years. The islands are Irish-speaking, largely car-free, and offer one of the most vivid experiences of the ancient west of Ireland available to any visitor. Allow a full day for the island, plus travel time.
A Word on Self-Drive vs. Guided Tours
All three day trips can be done independently by car, which gives you maximum flexibility in terms of pace and detours. However, for visitors without a car — or those who’d prefer to sit back and let someone else navigate the Connemara roads — excellent guided day tours depart from Galway city centre daily. Our team can recommend the best operators. If you’re arriving by train, a car hire from Galway city is straightforward and gives you full flexibility for your touring days.
Read more about the hotel’s location and its proximity to the main touring routes, or get in touch with any questions about planning your Wild Atlantic Way itinerary.
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