Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Galway

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Galway. This list contains 14 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Nile Lodge
Self-catering accommodation
👍👍 Nile Lodge is a fantastic place to stay while in Galway. The house is located in the Salthill area of Galway. It's about half way between the center of Salthill and the center of Galway City, each about a 10 min walk from the house or a short taxi drive, so there's plenty to see and do in either dir...
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Thomas Dillons Claddagh Ring - Gold Jewellers
Jeweler
👍👍 My parents bought my bf a silver claddagh from here for Christmas. The craftsmanship is literally to die for, the packaging was cute and it came with a little sheet that contained history on both the store and the rings along with other merchandise. I have one from there, a gold one, going back at...
4.80 (119 reviews)
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Circle of Life Commemorative Garden
Park
👍👍 Amazing garden soothing all senses. Lovely for walks and photos. Well dedigned and beautifully maintained.
4.80 (96 reviews)
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An Taibhdhearc - National Irish language theatre
Performing arts theater
👍👍 A wonderful venue, I love how it's general seating so you can choose where to sit and its like a cinema with how the seating is arranged. We went to the bar area before going in to the theatre to see the brilliant Clare Sands and got a lovely alcohol free beer 🍺 and being greeted with fáilte was ni...
4.70 (136 reviews)
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Quincentennial Park
Park
👍👍 Across from the prom between the Salthill and Galway Bay Hotel is a beautiful space surrounded by trees- making it hidden from view! Beautiful plants/ trees, carvings, pond….walks in memory to Organ Donors - well worth seeing!
4.70 (29 reviews)
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Galway Walks - Galway City Walking Tours
Tour agency
👍👍 My wife and I had a fantastic experience touring around Galway with Brian! It was only a couple of us, so we jumped in a car together and drove all around, checking out thatched-roof buildings, the seaside, the university, and more, learning the history and just chatting about Ireland. Brian is warm...
4.70 (24 reviews)
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Kilbree House Bed & Breakfast
Bed & breakfast
Warmly decorated rooms in a down-to-earth B&B offering free parking & Wi-Fi, plus a TV lounge.
$70/night
4.60 (136 reviews)
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Galway Thai Massage
Thai massage therapist
🫤 Me and my husband went yesterday, I feel bad to say this because they were really nice and the place is clean and relaxing. But, I feel people have to know, I slept with so much back pain and today my back is not good. This has never happened to me I would go for monthly massages on the regular and...
4.60 (80 reviews)
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Nora Barnacle's House
Tourist attraction
Compact 1800s dwelling of Nora Barnacle, James Joyce's wife & muse, with photos & memorabilia.
4.60 (31 reviews)
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Wolfe Tone Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 Good bridge, saves you having to swim across the river
4.50 (95 reviews)
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City Sightseeing Galway - Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tours
Tour agency
👍👍 Beautiful busy city the hop on and off city tour is informative and fun 16 euros per head but it lasts for 48hrs ,my wife and I stay on for the first tour and then decided which stops we want to see and get off the second time around. Photo is of Galway Cathedral.
4.50 (64 reviews)
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Tur an Tsaile
Hotel
😐 We stayed in apartment no. 5 on the 2nd floor. The location was perfect walking distance to the town. The apartment was spotless clean with enough utensils for our stay (3 days).. A couple of observations though which would make the stay better; The windows are not great in terms of noise from the...
4.50 (37 reviews)
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Martin Tea-House Folly
Historical landmark
👍👍 Well preserved, and easy to access. Just across the river from Menlo castle. On a beautiful walking trail. Use to be the remains of the clifden railway track
4.50 (29 reviews)
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Galways Westend
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A short walk from the beautiful Spanish Arch, there is loads to see and do. Galway's Westend is a vibrant and energetic part of Galway City with great restaurants and bars - full of history, character and great craic. Galway's Westend is the perfect place for a night out in Galway City! With so man...
4.50 (19 reviews)
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