The Spanish Arch

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Top 2% of attractions in Galway
7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“The Spanish Arch is thought to be an extension of Galway's medieval city walls, designed to protect ships moored at the nearby quay while they unloaded goods from Spain.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"It's another reminder of Galway's—and Ireland's—past links with Spain, and is a much-loved local landmark." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The name is a reminder of the city's trading links with Spain." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Its 20 rooms are small but strikingly decorated with works by up-and-coming Irish artists such as Stephen Cooke, with street-art-style murals above the beds." Full review
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Light sleepers should ask for a quieter upper-floor room (reached by a lift).
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"A popular photo op for every visitor to Galway. The arch is assumed to be part of the medieval city walls, which were built to protect the ships that came in with goods from Spain." Full review