Our stay was punctuated by Ernie himself. The apartment was lovely. The location was perfect ( walking distance to all the shopping and Eyre Square while at the same time being quiet). But it was Ernie, behind the counter of his little market, that made the entire trip unforgettable. There is hospitable and then there is Ernie. We wanted to take him home with us! I can’t see any reason why you would want or need to stay anywhere else in Galway. PERIOD.