Why go
- Town in Connacht, Ireland.
- Served by Sligo Airport (SXL).
History
Sligo is a coastal seaport and the county town of County Sligo, Ireland, within the western province of Connacht. With a population of 20,608 in 2022, it is the county's largest urban centre and the 24th largest in the Republic of Ireland.
Where to stay
Mian Street, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, Ireland · sligobaylodge.com
2 Gaol Rd, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, F91 RY28, Ireland · ealulodge.ie
Kintogher Rd, Kintogher, Sligo, Ireland · kintogherbandb.com
Pearse Rd, Abbeyquarter South, Sligo, F91 F6N2, Ireland · pearselodge.com
Shannon Eighter, Donegal Road, Co. Sligo, F91 PY24, Ireland · redcottagesligo.ie
Pearse Rd, Knocknaganny, Sligo, Ireland · stannsbb.hotelb1.top
Ballincar, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, Ireland · philmar.tripcombined.com
Pearse Rd, Cornageeha, Sligo, Ireland · sligoparkhotel.com
Riverside Hotel, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo, F91 X92V, Ireland · riversidesligo.ie
Clayton Hotel Sligo, Clarion Road, Ballytivnan, Ballinode, Co. Sligo, F91 N8EF, Ireland · ad.doubleclick.net
Strandhill Rd, Rathedmond, Sligo, F91 EW24, Ireland · sligosouthernhotel.ie
Cleveragh Rd, Knocknaganny, Sligo, Ireland · book-a-bnb.com
Ballincar, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, F91 XW7Y, Ireland · radissonhotels.com
Swan Point, Rathedmond, Sligo, F91 NCA4, Ireland · theglasshouse.ie
Faughts, Calry, Co. Sligo, Ireland · teacheamainn.com
3 Old Fort Rd, Ballydoogan, Sligo, F91 D7D6, Ireland · oldfortlodgesligo.com
Drum East, Enniskillen Road, Co. Sligo, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland
Woodville Rd, Knappagh More, Sligo, F91 D5T8, Ireland
Doonierin, Sligo, Ireland
Pearse Rd, Knocknaganny, Sligo, Ireland
Ballincar, Co. Sligo, Ireland
18 Cartron Bay, Cartron, Sligo, F91 W86W, Ireland
Indoor
41 Wolfe Tone St, Knappagh Beg, Sligo, F91 KN7Y, Ireland
Indoor
Indoor
Indoor
10 Sráid Na Mara, Knappagh More, Sligo, F91 Y2D7, Ireland
Rockview, Pearse Rd, Knocknaganny, Sligo, Ireland
Restaurants & places to go
Irish, Burger, Chicken, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Su 09:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 3-4 Rockwood… · hookedsligo.ie
Indian, Pizza, Burger, Kebab, Asian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 1 Pearse… · malikssligo.ie
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 32 Holborn Street, Sligo · yuscuisinesligo.ie
Bagel, Panini, Salad, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · thebagelbars.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-02:00,16:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 24 Market Street, Sligo
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · yeatstavernrestaurant.com
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · Rockwood Parade, Sligo · rugantino.ie
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · O' Connell Street, Sligo
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Carraroe Retail Park, Sligo
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Carraroe Retail Park, Sligo
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-22:00 · 6/7 Grattan Street, Sligo, F91RW53 · zeebahsfoods.ie
Cake, Coffee Shop, Donut, Irish, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-16:00
Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant · Rosses Point · thedriftwood.ie
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00 · 1 Finisklin Road · dock84sligo.wi-q.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-18:30; Su 12:00-18:00 · Lower Knox Street
Crepe, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant · Temple Street, Sligo
Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Restaurant · Japanese/Korean restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · 34 O'Connell Street, Sligo · poppadom.ie
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-24:00; Su 13:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · Temple Street, Sligo
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · ealabhan.ie
Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 17:00-21:30; Sa 16:30-21:30; Su 17:00-20:30 Features: step-free access · 32 O'Connell Street, Sligo, F91 K2EC · ottopizza.ie
Cake, Cafe · Cake cafe
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off Features: takeaway, vegan options · Bridge Street, Sligo
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · Market Street, Sligo
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 17:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Mail Coach Road, Sligo
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30 Features: step-free access
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · John Street, Sligo
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00 Features: takeaway
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Burger, Chicken, Restaurant · Burger/Chicken restaurant
14 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Sligo Airport (SXL) 8.4 km to the centre
Killaspugbrone, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.9 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sligo Airport (SXL). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sligo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour