We highly recommend staying at Ernie’s apartment. There is a lockbox, but Ernie was there to meet us in person when we checked in. He is simply lovely. We were welcomed with bread, honey, and marmalade. Sweet! The apartment was immaculate, and is a big space especially for being in a city. There are several windows, and lots of natural light. Located in the Latin Quarter, it is surrounded by a wide array of restaurants (like Oscar’s Seafood Bistro, Kai, Dela and many others), pubs, and shops. It is a short walk to the waterfront and Galway City Center. When we were there, the street below was closed to cars at 6 pm, tents went up, and there were many options for outdoor dining and drinks. This is basically right next door to the Crane Bar, known for amazing trad music. This started up again after we left, but we still enjoyed an outdoor drink here. We parked in a lot that was reasonable and also on the street. Overall, a great place to stay in a vibrant neighborhood.