Oughterard
Travel Guide
Visit Oughterard
Mountain View Guesthouse
What a lovely guesthouse! It is spotlessly clean and quiet, and Patricia is a welcoming and gracious host. She prepares wonderful breakfasts each day. I highly recommend Mountain View if you want a Galway-area stay, a bit outside the city.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
The Dean Galway
Our favorite hotel stay in Ireland! Friendly helpful staff! Comfy bed and pillows! Our room was decorated so quaint and it was clean and cozy. Loved the robes provided for shower. It was a couple days before my daughter’s birthday and they left her a birthday note with fine chocolates. Would definitely ...
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Leonardo Hotel Galway
This was an easy check in and check out process. The staff had amazing recommendations for things to do in Galway and restaurants. Right of Quay and not a far walk from the bus/train station. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Citypoint Apartments
Great location
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Shoreline Apartments
Excellent accommodation and spectacular views. Clean and comfortable with quick access to Galway. Don’t forget to check out Salthill area as there are some nice places to eat and great pub.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Queen Street Place
Popular places to visit
Quiet Man Bridge
You can learn about the history of Oughterard when you stop by Quiet Man Bridge. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots.
Lough Corrib
The largest lake (or lough) in the Republic of Ireland, Lough Corrib is a beauty spot that embodies much of what is so striking about the Irish landscape.
Oughterard Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Oughterard at Oughterard Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Aughnanure Castle
Aughnanure Castle is just one of the places to see in Oughterard, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Shannaghree Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shannaghree Lough during your travels in Oughterard. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the fishing spots.
Brigit's Garden
Find out about the history of Oughterard when you spend time at Brigit's Garden. Stroll along the lakeside in this quaint area, or seek out the fishing spots.
Things to do
Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Wild Atlantic Way tour from Galway
Castles of Connemara tour departing Galway city. Guided. Full day
Connemara & Connemara National Park day tour from Galway. Guided.
