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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, Goldcrest and Corrib Villages are beautifully situated along the banks of the River Corrib.
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.
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.
Hotel Accommodation Options
Hotel Accommodation Options
Galmont Hotel
Star Rating: 4 star
Hotel Website
Distance from University of Galway
2km
Contact Name
Paddy Doherty
Email Address
Paddy.doherty@thegalmont.com
Booking REF
ISDD190525
Rate per night Single B&B
230
Rate per night Double B&B
240
Radisson RED Galway
Star Rating: 4 Star
Hotel Website
https://www.radissonhotels.com/redgalway
Distance from University of Galway
15 minutes by car – 3.4km
Contact Name:
Edel Mooney
Email Address
Edel.mooney@radissonred.com
Booking REF
ISDDE Conference
Rate per night Single B&B
EUR 230.00
Rate per night Double B&B
EUR 240.00
HYDE Hotel
Star Rating: 3 Star
Hotel Website
Distance from University of Galway
1.9 km
Contact Name
Tatyana Younosheva
Email Address
reservations@hydehotel.ie
Rate per night Single B&B
€200.00
Rate per night Double B&B
€215.00
The Hardiman
Star Rating : 4 star
Hotel Website
Distance from University of Galway
2km
Contact Name
Marie Richardson
Email Address
mrichardson@choicehotelgroup.ie
Booking REF
ISDEE
Rate per night Single B&B
€245BB
Rate per night Double B&B
€260BB
Harbour Hotel
Star Rating: 4 star
Hotel Website: www.harbour.ie
Distance from University of Galway
2.3 km
Contact Name
John Smalley
Email Address
John.smalley@harbour.ie
Booking REF
International Society for Design & Development in Education
Rate per night Single B&B
Double €260 B&B (sole use)
19, 20, 21, 22 May 2025
Rate per night Double B&B
Double €275 B&B (double occupancy)
19, 20, 21, 22 May 2025
The Connacht hotel
Star Rating : 3 star
Hotel Website
Theconnacht.ie
Distance from University of Galway
4.2km
Contact Name
Jessica Burke
Email Address
reservations@theconnacht.ie
Booking REF
International Society for Design & Development in Education (ISDDE) 2025
Rate per night Single B&B
€140 B&B per night
Rate per night Double B&B
€150 B&B per night
2014Campus-MapPhoto.pdf2015-NUI-Galway-Entrances-and-Parking (1).pdfParking 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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