Hotel and Travel Information
The University of Galway has been named among the top 100 universities in Europe, according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025.
Travelling by Air
The University is within easy reach of Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock, and Shannon airports.
Shannon Airport and Ireland West Airport Knock are both just an hour's drive from Galway. To get to Galway, you can travel by bus with Bus Éireann or CityLink. Alternatively, car hire is easily available at these airports.
Dublin International Airport is 3 hours' drive from Galway city. You can fly from Dublin to Galway airport, or rent a car and drive using our journey planner to help you find your way. There are also a number of frequent and reliable bus services to choose from to travel to Galway, including: Bus Éireann, CityLink and GoBus.
Galway Tourism (accommodation options, sights and things to do in Galway) https://www.galwaytourism.ie/
Our villages, Corrib and Goldcrest Village are beautifully situated along the banks of the River Corrib.
Corrib village comprises of apartments with shared bathroom facilities. The accommodation comprises of three-or four-bedroom apartments with a kitchen / dining area and two bathrooms per apartment. Each apartment has a living area with TV.
Goldcrest Village comprises of 4, 5 and 6 bedroom apartments, all bedrooms are en-suite and each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with living area.
Parking on Campus
It is recommended you take a taxi to campus if possible as clamping is in operation on campus. If you are driving, the following are the parking options;
1. Paid Parking:
a) P&D (Pay and Display – blue lined spaces only on campus, there are a limited number directly in front of the Quadrangle).
b) Cathedral Car Park is approximately 3 minutes walk, charges apply.
2. Free Parking: Permits have been organised for delegates in the P&R carpark on campus to the Park & Ride Car Park (please allow time for transfer to main campus in your travel plans). A permit can be issued which must be displayed on your car and the shuttle timetable to the main campus (please take shuttle to last stop, Orbsen Building). Entrance to the P&R car park is via Corrib Village Entrance, Upper Newcastle Road, Galway. Please ensure to park in white lined spaces only. Please display your permit at all times or your car will be clamped.
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