Most reviewed places in Galway

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Galway through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. Ratings are based from 1.8K places in the city.

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Cliffs of Moher
Scenic spot
8km stretch of cliffs reaching height of 214m, with vista embracing Aran Islands plus viewing tower.
4.80 (32.5K reviews) (~42.13 km from centre)
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Eyre Square
Park
Popular square in the heart of the city featuring grassy areas, trees, sculptures & a playground.
4.50 (12.9K reviews) (~0.01 km from centre)
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Cliffs of Moher Experience
Visitor center
Interpretive center built into a hillside with exhibits themed around the ocean, rock, nature & man.
4.70 (11.1K reviews) (~41.95 km from centre)
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Eyre Square Centre
Shopping mall
👍👍 It took me over 10 visits to Galway to find this place. Not that it is hidden (it is so close to main train and bus stations), I simply never thought that common shopping center can have some magic. And this one does. Order meal at Subway or coffee at Costa and sit under ancient walls - priceless. N...
4.30 (6.5K reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)
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Spanish Arch
Historical landmark
Added to the 16th-century walls in the 18th century, this archway provides access to Spanish Parade.
4.20 (5.7K reviews) (~0.62 km from centre)
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Dunguaire Castle
Castle
Immaculately restored, 16th-century bay-side fortress with a literary history and evening banquets.
4.20 (4.8K reviews) (~16.84 km from centre)
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Cliffs of Moher
Cliff
Dramatic seaside cliffs featuring an 18-km. hiking path, O'Brien's Tower and a visitor centre.
4.80 (4.4K reviews) (~42.23 km from centre)
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The Galway Plaza
Gas station
👍 Friendly and very efficient deli staff. I was served and was eating my food in a very short time. Also used the toilets here in the Galway plaza and these were also in good order.
4.40 (4.4K reviews) (~29.44 km from centre)
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Galway Cathedral
Cathedral
Modern and airy, green-domed, renaissance-style Catholic cathedral, with a mosaic of JF Kennedy.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~0.57 km from centre)
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Gus O'Connor's Pub
Irish pub
Traditional tavern, opened in 1832, offering Irish food, outdoor benches and nightly live music.
$$ $$
4.50 (4.3K reviews) (~36.81 km from centre)
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Galway Atlantaquaria
Aquarium
Aquarium featuring native Irish sealife, popular fish feeding sessions & touch pools.
4.30 (4.3K reviews) (~2.33 km from centre)
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The Dough Bros
Pizza restaurant
Warm, casual place offering an array of wood-fired pies with creative toppings & craft beers.
$ $$$
4.80 (4.1K reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)
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The Connacht Hotel
Hotel
Contemporary rooms, suites and apartments, plus laid-back dining, a pool and a kids' club.
4.20 (4K reviews) (~1.92 km from centre)
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The Kings Head
Restaurant
Relaxed spot hung with chic modern art, serving locally-sourced dishes with a global twist.
$$ $$
4.40 (3.9K reviews) (~0.37 km from centre)
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Aillwee Burren Experience
Tourist attraction
Atmospheric cave and passage network with guided tours, plus farm and craft shops and birds of prey.
4.50 (3.8K reviews) (~21.55 km from centre)
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McDonagh's
Fish & chips restaurant
Traditional, family-run chippy, cosy maritime-themed dining room & a deli, trading since 1902.
$ $$$
4.30 (3.8K reviews) (~0.52 km from centre)
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An Púcán
Gastropub
Traditional pub featuring all-day dining & hefty meals, plus a large whiskey list & sports on TV.
$$ $$
4.50 (3.6K reviews) (~0.11 km from centre)
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The Skeff Bar
Bar & grill
👍👍 The whiskey bar was amazing, we came for one whiskey and stayed for 10 because of Rory the barkeeper! Rory could tell us a story about each whiskey we tried. The music was of high quality. The drinks were amazing. Unfortunately the food was the worst of our trip, so avoid that at all cost! The nacho...
$$ $$
4.30 (3.5K reviews) (~0.07 km from centre)
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Ashford Castle
Hotel
Luxe, old-world hotel set in a 13th-century castle offering a spa, stately dining & an indoor pool.
4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~32.88 km from centre)
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McGann's Pub
Pub
👍👍 Quintessential Irish Pub! The food was amazing and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd picture an Irish pub to be, complete with 3 old drinking pals in the corner enjoying their ale. Service was exceptional and staff was very friendly.
$$ $$
4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~35.71 km from centre)
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