Sligo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ben Bulben featuring mountains and tranquil scenes
Sligo Abbey which includes a ruin, a castle and heritage architecture
Sligo featuring a city, a bridge and heritage architecture
Knocknarea featuring tranquil scenes and golf as well as a small group of people
Glencar Waterfall featuring a cascade, a lake or waterhole and forest scenes

Welcome to Sligo, which is in a very popular part of Ireland Northwest and Lakelands. Come and enjoy the magical natural environment in this region including beaches, coastal plains and forests.

Sligo is located 55 miles (89 kilometers) north of Galway and about 110 miles (177 kilometers) northwest of Dublin, Ireland's capital.

While it may be a temptation to just kick back and relax when visiting Sligo, keep in mind that the surrounding region's treasure-trove of scenic wonders are never more than a day trip away. While in the district, make the effort to get to Tobbercurry. It is 9 miles (14 kilometers) away from Sligo and is home to the Tubbercurry Golf Club and Achonry Monastery. Boyle is yet another spot worth investigating. It is where you'll find the Boyle Abbey and King House. Boyle is 18 miles (29 kilometers) from Sligo.

Organise transportation and visit Sligo, a regional center, some 10 miles (16 kilometers) away from Sligo. The place has a range of attractions, for example Strandhill Beach, Inishmurray and Tobernalt Holy Well. Sligo has much of interest for visitors keen to linger. OConnell Street, Knocknarea and Drumcliffe Church are just some of the attractions you won't want to miss.

No matter how far you have come and however long you stay, memories of Ireland Northwest and Lakelands will remain with you for a long time.

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo

4 out of 5
Clarion Road, Ballinode, Sligo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £133 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
£133
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Sligo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Great historic building and very helpful staff. Swimming pool changing rooms could do with a tidy up. Apart from that, it is very good."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo

4 out of 5
Ballincar, Rosses Point Road, Sligo, Sligo
The price is £153 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£153
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sligo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo
Riverside Hotel

Riverside Hotel

3 out of 5
Riverside, Sligo
The price is £121 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£121
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sligo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
Fantastic Hotel in a great location.
"The staff at check where great, hasle free check in, very nice, there was no parking left in there car park, that was not a problem as the staff told me about car parks 2 minutes walk away, €3 parking for the day, the hotel is in a great location, its within walking distance to everything, I'll be ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Riverside Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
St Angela’s Lakeside Aparthotel

St Angela’s Lakeside Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
Clogherrevagh, Lough Gill, Sligo, Sligo
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Sligo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Lough Gill and Rose of Innisfree ...
9/10 Wonderful! (44 reviews)
"Amazing views. Used as a base for a wedding in town and it was perfect."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

St Angela’s Lakeside Aparthotel
River Dale

River Dale

3.5 out of 5
Sligo, Sligo (county)
Stay at this 3.5-star cottage in Sligo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Niland Gallery and Model Arts and Niland Gallery ...
River Dale
Compact, cosy, contained, self catering getaway in  coastal village of Rosses Pt

Compact, cosy, contained, self catering getaway in coastal village of Rosses Pt

Rosses Point, Sligo
Stay at this golf apartment in Sligo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Drumcliffe Church and Woodville Farm are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
"The property was clean and cosy, but the listing was misleading. The exterior photos showed a small house surrounded by green fields, whereas the actual accommodation was in a studio room behind a family home in their back garden. If we had known this beforehand, we likely would have booked ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2024

Compact, cosy, contained, self catering getaway in coastal village of Rosses Pt
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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