Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

25 – 27 September 2026

Where to stay

You’re spoilt for choice in Galway!

Thank you to our wonderful accommodation partners for 2026.

Relax and unwind after a busy day of festivities and enjoy the best of Galway hospitality.

The Connacht Hotel

Located just minutes from Galway City Centre, the Connacht Hotel is a welcoming place to stay while discovering the best of Galway.

Perfect for independent travellers, families, and groups, the hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and exceptional service throughout your stay.

Guests can enjoy diverse accommodation options, exceptional dining, and excellent leisure facilities, including a fully equipped leisure centre with a swimming pool, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring.

With easy access to Galway’s vibrant streets, cultural attractions, scenic coastline, and key locations along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Connacht Hotel is the perfect base for experiencing this lively and welcoming city.

Galway International Oyster Festival Accommodation Partner 2026

Radisson RED

Work, play, and stay at Radisson RED Galway. Located five minutes away by car from the city center, our hotel offers the ideal base from which to experience vibrant Galway.

Discover endless opportunities to socialize, kick back, and relax in our stylish, contemporary spaces.

Experience Radisson RED’s signature design and comfort in our modern rooms and suites. From breakfast to late night drinks, our hotel restaurant and bar offer delightful options for everyone while our rooftop terrace bar features stunning panoramic views for a unique dining experience.

The Ardilaun Hotel

Country escape in a city location

Nestled in Galway’s suburbs, in a secluded setting in leafy Taylor’s Hill just 5 minutes from Galway City & Salthill, guests may stroll around the hotel’s lush gardens or enjoy open fires spacious lounges whilst indoors.

The Ardilaun Hotel in Salthill, Galway offers 123 luxurious four-star bedrooms designed for every type of guest.

Located close to Galway City and Salthill, each stay includes the warmth of Irish hospitality in one of Galway’s most welcoming luxury hotels.

The Ardilaun Hotel is ideally located on the doorstep of a vibrant, bustling and colourful city of festivals but also close to the gateway to Connemara and the Aran Islands.

Galway Bay Hotel

Galway Bay Hotel is a four-star coastal retreat on the Salthill Promenade, just minutes from Galway City. Overlooking the bay with the Clare Hills beyond, it is the perfect base to explore the Wild Atlantic Way.

Relax in spacious, comfortable rooms, savour locally inspired dishes in our award-winning restaurants, and step straight onto the promenade for seaside strolls and refreshing swims. Unwind in the leisure centre or indulge at the Blackrock Wellness Spa.

We are thrilled to partner with the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, making Galway Bay Hotel the perfect place to stay while enjoying all the festival has to offer. From world-famous oysters and seafood to live music, entertainment, and the vibrant atmosphere of Galway, guests can experience the very best of the festival before returning to the comfort and relaxation of our coastal retreat.

Whether for a short break, family holiday, romantic escape, or festival getaway, a warm Galway welcome awaits.

Flannery's Hotel

Flannery’s Hotel Galway is proud to support the Galway Oyster Festival.

Flannery’s Hotel is the perfect base to experience one of Galway’s most iconic celebrations.

Located just minutes from Galway City Centre with excellent transport links, guests can enjoy the best of the festival before returning to the comfort, warm hospitality and welcoming atmosphere of Flannery’s Hotel – where you ‘Arrive as Guests and Leave as Friends’.

Clybaun Hotel

Galway Lakeside Apartments

Galway Lakeside Apartments offer modern, fully equipped self-catering accommodation, perfect for making the most of Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival.

After a day of events, come back to your own space, relax, and enjoy Galway at your own pace.

The Hardiman

The Galway Oyster Festival is kindly supported by all of these businesses and we encourage you to support them too.