Location
Central Location in Galway City
The Connacht Hotel’s central location in Galway City is just one of the many reasons people choose to stay with us. Located on the Dublin Road, our hotel is easily accessible via the M6 motorway. Plus, it is only a 5-minute car journey to Eyre Square, which offers regular transport links from Ceannt Train Station, Bus Station, and the Coach Station throughout Ireland.
If you want to explore Galway City from The Connacht Hotel, you'll find several city bus routes available – and bus stops are a mere 2-minute walk from the hotel’s entrance. Or, if you’d prefer to combine exercise with adventure, public bike hire with TFI Bikes are an ideal choice, you'll find two stations only a 2-minute stroll from the entrance to the hotel.
Galway is renowned for its warm welcome, vibrant atmosphere, and cultural creativity. Nestled along the Wild Atlantic Way, it’s perfect for exploring the City of Tribes, Connemara, The Burren, and the rest of the West of Ireland.
Address and Contact Information
THE CONNACHT HOTEL
Dublin Road
Galway
Ireland
H91 K5DD
Tel: +353 (0) 91-381200
Email: reservations2@theconnacht.ie
Latitude: 53.279738650567474
Longitude: -9.022178649902344
Driving Directions from Dublin Airport
From Dublin take the M4/M6 signposted Sligo/Westport/Galway.
- At junction 11 take M6 for Galway.
- The M6 motorway eventually becomes the N6. At the end of N6, at the Coolagh Roundabout, take the 1st exit (left).
- Arrive at the Martin roundabout and take the 3rd exit (signposted Galway East/Merlin Park/Renmore).
- Arrive at Skerrit roundabout (at ATU, formerly GMIT); take the 2nd exit, straight on - onto the Dublin Road (signposted City Centre).
- Continue straight and go through 3 sets of traffic lights.
- The Connacht Hotel is on your right.
Driving Directions from Shannon Airport
Shannon Airport is approx. 86 km and approx. 1 hour driving time from Galway.
- At 1st roundabout, follow signs for M18 Galway.
- Follow signposts for Galway/Ennis M18.
- Continue on the M18.
- At junction 18, take the exit for Galway City, merging onto the M6 motorway.
- The M6 motorway eventually becomes the N6. At the end of N6, at the Coolagh roundabout, take the 1st exit (left).
- Arrive at the Martin roundabout and take the 3rd exit (signposted Galway East, Merlin Park, Renmore).
- Arrive at Skerrit roundabout (at ATU, formerly GMIT); take the 2nd exit onto the Dublin Road (signposted City Centre).
- Continue straight and go through 3 sets of traffic lights.
- The Connacht Hotel is on your right.
Driving Directions from Ireland West Airport Knock
Ireland West Airport, Knock is approx. 86km and 1 hour 15 minutes driving time from Galway City.
- As you exit the airport, turn right (signposted Galway / N17).
- Follow the N17 via Ballindine, Milltown, Tuam, and Claregalway.
- Continue on the N17.
- Arrive at Bothar na dTreabh junction and continue straight (signposted City Centre).
- Proceed to the Joyce roundabout (after the Travelodge Hotel on your left) and take the 1st exit (signposted Dublin/Limerick).
- At the Traffic Lights, continue straight through Moneenageisha Junction. (At The Huntsman Inn)
- Continue straight for approx. 500m and The Connacht Hotel is on the left.