Title: Visit Connacht: Best of Connacht Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Connacht](https://expedia.ca/Connacht-Hotels.d3000655221.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Connacht](https://expedia.ca/Connacht-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655221.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Connacht](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Connacht.d3000655221.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Connacht Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Connacht.d3000655221.Car-Rental-Guide)[Connacht Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Connacht.d3000655221.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Connacht ## Travel Guide ![Galway Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144529-Galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tobernalt Holy Well which includes a statue or sculpture and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144587-Sligo-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knocknarea featuring tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144580-Sligo-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sligo showing tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144570-Sligo-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Strandhill Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144579-Sligo-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Connacht Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Connacht ![Galway Harbour showing a river or creek, boating and a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144527-Galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Galway City Centre 4.5/5(138 area reviews) The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Galway City Centre. Make a stop by Galway Shopping Center or Eyre Square while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Galway-City-Centre.dx6057027) ![Galway City Museum showing interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144929-Galway-City-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Latin Quarter The ample dining options and beautiful river views are top of the list for many visitors to Latin Quarter. A stop by Quay Street or Galway City Museum might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Latin-Quarter.dx6183663) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ccfd55bce161715125a9475dff6253f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Claddagh Visitors to Claddagh enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Grattan Beach is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Claddagh.dx6163946) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Renmore While Renmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eyre Square and Galway Irish Crystal Heritage Centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Renmore.dx911195410306256896) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525694-salthill.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Salthill While visiting Salthill, you might make a stop by sights like Grattan Beach and Caesar's Palace. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Salthill.dx944323737938100224) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Newcastle While Newcastle might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Galway Cathedral and Galway Shopping Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Newcastle.dx911204866784063488) - Vacation Rentals in Connacht ![Citypoint Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4790000/4781000/4780991/c193a4f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citypoint Apartments Eyre Square, Galway, Galway Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (444 reviews) "Make sure to alert customers that check in is at the Western Hotel!!" Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Hotels-Citypoint-Apartments.h4780991.Hotel-Information) ![Madison House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97077400/97077394/b8a9f2af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madison House Forster St, 21, Galway, Galway Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, hydromassage showerheads, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are ... 7.8/10 Good! (14 reviews) "Even though it was like a secret code to get through several doors the room was wonderful and the best night’s sleep I’ve had on my weeklong trip through Southern Ireland." Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Hotels-Madison-House.h97077394.Hotel-Information) ![Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105210000/105201700/105201630/5f0ebce7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cúirt na Coiribe Self Catering Headford Rd, Galway, Galway Stay at this aparthotel in Galway. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Eyre Square and Quay Street are located ... 7.8/10 Good! (77 reviews) "THE BATHROOM HAD A LITTLE MILDEW" Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Hotels-Holiday-At-Hubble.h105201630.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Connacht](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655221&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Kylemore-Abbey-Kylemore.d6085975.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shop Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/525000/525532-lynchs-castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shop Street 4.5/5(26 reviews) During your trip to Galway, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Shop Street. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.ca/Shop-Street-Galway.d6207037.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Connacht ![Dunguaire Castle showing heritage elements, a castle and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144538-Galway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Galway [](https://expedia.ca/Galway.dx1409) ![Ben Bulben featuring tranquil scenes and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144561-Sligo-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sligo [](https://expedia.ca/Sligo.dx3330) ![Westport featuring a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144724-Westport.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Westport [](https://expedia.ca/Westport.dx5017) ![Rosses Point which includes a statue or sculpture, landscape views and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/144000/144791-Rosses-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rosses Point [](https://expedia.ca/Rosses-Point.dx5018) - Cities near Connacht - Places of interest [Galway](https://expedia.ca/Galway.dx1409)[Sligo](https://expedia.ca/Sligo.dx3330)[Westport](https://expedia.ca/Westport.dx5017)[Rosses Point](https://expedia.ca/Rosses-Point.dx5018)[Athlone](https://expedia.ca/Athlone.dx11227)[Bundoran](https://expedia.ca/Bundoran.dx11234)[Cong](https://expedia.ca/Cong.dx11389)[Enniskillen](https://expedia.ca/Enniskillen.dx180599)[Roscommon](https://expedia.ca/Roscommon.dx602373)[Birr](https://expedia.ca/Birr.dx6023975)[Mulranny](https://expedia.ca/Mulranny.dx6046760)[Loughrea](https://expedia.ca/Loughrea.dx6048655)[Oranmore](https://expedia.ca/Oranmore.dx6057021)[Knock](https://expedia.ca/Knock.dx6057815)[Gort](https://expedia.ca/Gort.dx6058710)[Carrick-on-Shannon](https://expedia.ca/Carrick-On-Shannon.dx6064257)[Maam Cross](https://expedia.ca/Maam-Cross.dx6069900)[Mullaghmore](https://expedia.ca/Mullaghmore.dx6084623)[Aghamore](https://expedia.ca/Aghamore.dx6094803) - [Eyre Square](https://expedia.ca/Eyre-Square-Galway-City-Centre.d6075968.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kylemore Abbey](https://expedia.ca/Kylemore-Abbey-Kylemore.d6085975.Vacation-Attraction) - [Galway Harbour](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Harbour-Galway-City-Centre.d6164013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Westport House](https://expedia.ca/Westport-House-Westport.d6085995.Vacation-Attraction) - [Galway Clinic Private Hospital](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Clinic-Private-Hospital-Doughiska.d553248621556326016.Vacation-Attraction) - [Galway Cathedral](https://expedia.ca/Galway-Cathedral-Galway-City-Centre.d6075954.Vacation-Attraction) - [Keem Bay Beach](https://expedia.ca/Keem-Bay-Beach-County-Mayo.d6086007.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dunguaire Castle](https://expedia.ca/Dunguaire-Castle-Kinvara.d6075958.Vacation-Attraction) - [Sligo Abbey](https://expedia.ca/Sligo-Abbey-Sligo.d6086021.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lough Key Forest Park](https://expedia.ca/Lough-Key-Forest-Park-Boyle.d6086085.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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