I was a hotel restaurant management major in my university days and really do love every kind of accommodations. But when I’m in Ireland, my favorite places to stay are almost always B&Bs. It is here that you will likely receive a warm Irish welcome, loads of local recommendations offered with a fantastic accent, perhaps a dram of Irish whisky, a comfy warm bed, and a full Irish breakfast in the morning. That will likely include fried eggs, rashers (a fattier, better version of Canadian bacon), sausages, grilled tomatoes, baked beans and Irish soda bread toast, among other greasy and delicious items. There are lots of B&Bs to choose from in Galway!
The accommodations that will be perfect for you depends on your budget, your travelers and the dates when you’ll be in Galway. One of the services we provide at Euro Travel Coach is finding just the right lodging for our clients. Some of our very favorite B&Bs in town include the following:
Corrib House Tea Rooms & Guest Accommodations right in the heart of Galway City,
St. Jude’s Lodge which is a traditional B&B with a fantastic staff, great location and amazing breakfast, and
Sea Breeze Lodge in Salthill where you can experience comfort and luxury overlooking gorgeous Galway Bay. t’s a bit further out from the center city, but a wonderful walk, and well worth it.
3) Galway is a Foodie’s Paradise!
There really is an amazing food scene in Galway. It’s true, you will find a lot of potatoes as you travel throughout Ireland, but the restaurant scene here is on par with the best. Galway offers fantastic restaurants offering a wide array of options for every palate as you meander the cobblestone streets of this charming town. From Michelin-starred restaurants, to slow food options focusing on local provenance, to pub grub, to tapas, the city is full of possibilities.
I highly recommend the seafood. Perched on the edge of the bay, Galway has access to the freshest fish you can find, and today’s restaurants do it justice all over town.
Know that you can spend as little or as much as you like, and dine for a quick bite or enjoy a multi course meal. So there are lots and lots of options, but I want to highlight just a few.
A number of years ago, Greg and I took students to Ireland on a study abroad trip over spring break. One of our students got sick and getting her the care she needed was a bit stressful. When we reached our hotel in Galway, and we knew she would be OK, we were ready to relax and enjoy a nice meal to celebrate Greg’s birthday. We chose Oscar’s Seafood Bistro and we could not have been more delighted. They made the evening special. We enjoyed the quaint setting, the catch of the day, beautiful scallops and lovely wine. We rarely return to the same restaurant because we like to explore the options, but the next year we came back to Oscar’s for another great seafood meal.
