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Sligo
Travel Guide

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.

Riverside Hotel
Riverside Hotel
3 out of 5
Riverside, Sligo, Sligo
The price is £59 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar

Situated in Sligo, this hotel is steps away from Model Arts and Niland Gallery and Sligo Abbey. Sligo County Museum and Yeats Memorial Building are also within ...…

4.5/5Wonderful! (590 reviews)

"Lovely room, lovely staff, easy parking (if you get there when it’s not busy)"…"

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2020

Riverside Hotel
The Glasshouse
The Glasshouse
4 out of 5
Swan Point, Sligo, Sligo
The price is £71 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar

Situated on the riverfront, this hotel is steps away from Yeats Memorial Building, OConnell Street and Sligo County Museum. Quayside Shopping Centre and Famine ...…

4.2/5Excellent! (910 reviews)
Glasshouse review

"Very clean & tidy, plenty of hand sanitisers in the hotel. No complaints from my perspective. Food was good & staff very helpful"…"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2020

The Glasshouse
Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo
Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo
4 out of 5
Clarion Road, Ballinode, Sligo
The price is £68 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar

This family-friendly Sligo hotel is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Model Arts and Niland Gallery, OConnell Street and Sligo County Museum. Yeats ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (720 reviews)

"Absolutely lovely place. Really comfortable would definitely recommend it."…"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2020

Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo
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ST ANGELA'S LUXURY APARTMENTS
ST ANGELA'S LUXURY APARTMENTS
3.5 out of 5
Clogherrevagh, Lough Gill, Sligo, Sligo

Situated in Sligo, this apartment building is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Parke's Castle and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lough Gill and Sligo County Museum. Model Arts ...…

4.6/5Exceptional! (14 reviews)

"Spacious, comfortable apartment with fine views of Glencar lake. Excellent facilities, all bedrooms en-suite. A good location for exploring county Sligo."…"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2020

ST ANGELA'S LUXURY APARTMENTS
Doorly Park
Doorly Park
4 out of 5
98 Doorly Park, Sligo, County Sligo

Located in the heart of Sligo, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sligo Abbey and Model Arts and Niland Gallery. Sligo County Museum and Yeats Memorial ...…

4/5Very Good! (1 review)

"Fab house, all mod cons, area a bi"…"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2020

Doorly Park
The Chill Inn
The Chill Inn
3.5 out of 5
Markievicz Rd, Sligo

Situated in Sligo, this apartment building is steps away from Yeats Memorial Building, Sligo County Museum and Famine Memorial. OConnell Street and Quayside ...…

The Chill Inn
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Popular places to visit in Sligo

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Knocknarea

This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.

Knocknarea
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Sligo Abbey

Discover centuries of history as you walk the medieval corridors of this ruined abbey and see stone tomb carvings, a preserved cloister and a high altar.

Sligo Abbey
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Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Wander around the ancient megalithic tombs that have lain in the heart of County Sligo for nearly 6,000 years.

Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery

Top things to do in Sligo

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Discover Yeats Country

£820
Per adult
Discover Yeats Country
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Camping and Caravan facilities

£18
Per adult
Camping and Caravan facilities
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Kayaking Lough Gill. Sligo. Guided. 3 hours.

£65
Per adult
Kayaking Lough Gill. Sligo. Guided. 3 hours.
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Cycling Sligo. Sligo. Self-guided. Full/half day.

£23
Per adult
Cycling Sligo. Sligo. Self-guided. Full/half day.
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eBiking Sligo. Sligo. Self-guided. Full/half day.

£52
Per adult
eBiking Sligo. Sligo. Self-guided. Full/half day.
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Sligo surfing. Sligo. Guided. 3 hours

£65
Per adult
Sligo surfing. Sligo. Guided. 3 hours
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Reviews of Sligo

4.5

Top Destination

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5/5 - Excellent

georgedoherty

24 Feb 2020

Good pubs and music.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Dec 2019

Just brilliant

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

15 Sep 2019

A good base to see the area if you have a car

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Aug 2019

A beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2019

I love sligo people are lovely and a great place for a break.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Aug 2019

I have 70 years of connections and visits to Sligo. First visit to the hotel.

Cities near Sligo

Rosses Point featuring a river or creek, landscape views and tranquil scenes

Rosses Point

Strandhill Beach which includes a sandy beach and tranquil scenes

Strandhill

Photo by Jeff White

Dromahair

Photo by Marc De Vos

Drumcliffe