Why go
- City in Žilina Region, Slovakia.
- Known for St. Mary's Square, lakes, sailing.
- Served by Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport (ILZ).
History
Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. It is the fourth largest city of Slovakia with a population of approximately 80,000, an important industrial center, the largest city on the Váh river, and the seat of a kraj and of an okres. It belongs to the Upper Váh region of tourism.
Where to stay
Hlboká cesta 1699/18, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · sentami.sk
Majstra Sveta 1, Závodie, 010 04 Žilina, Slovakia · sp-resort.sk
Kollárova 2759/2, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · villamalapraha.sk
Športová 2, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · holidayinn-zilina.sk
Pri celulózke 3494, 011 61 Žilina, Slovakia · villanecas.sk
Sad SNP 663, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · penzioncentralpark.sk
J. M. Hurbana 329, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · vinomsvete.sk
J. M. Hurbana 345/8, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hoteldubnaskala.sk
Pod sadom 1129/59, Závodie, 010 04 Žilina, Slovakia · simarelax.sk
Čepiel 1, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hotel-boss.eu
Jánošíkova 21, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · dudok.house
Na priekope 127, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hotelgrand.sk
22 685, P. O. Hviezdoslava 684/20, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · palacehotelpolom.sk
Tajovského 1991/1, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · penzionkamelia.sk
389/9, Kragujevská 010/01, Žilina, Slovakia · instantstay.eu
Sv. Cyrila a Metoda, 013 01 Teplička nad Váhom, Slovakia · penzionanton.sk
Republiky 1033/34, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · uneedapartments.eu
Rosina 54, 013 22 Rosina, Slovakia · ubytovanie.antiaqua.sk
P. O. Hviezdoslava 721/54, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · tavros.sk
Kragujevská 390/11, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · ghotelzilina.sk
Sasinkova 15, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · sasinkova.sk
Hlinská 2584/25, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hotelgalileo.sk
Jána Milca 787/3, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hotelmajovey.sk
Sládkovičova 164, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · vixrestaurant.sk
Fatranská 100, 013 01 Teplička nad Váhom, Slovakia · penzionbosorka.sk
Antona Bernoláka 3231/2A, Námestie Ľ. Štúra 3231, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hotelslovakiazilina.com
P. O. Hviezdoslava 731/32, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · joshuarecommends.eu
10, Andreja Kmeťa 658/2, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hotelslovan-za.sk
Poľnohospodárska 1224, 013 01 Teplička nad Váhom, Slovakia · ubytovnateplicka.sk
Tajovského 1993/5, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · hotelborik.sk
Priehradná 130, Strážov, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · uby.sk
Vojtecha Spanyola 1753 / 43 F, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
Kamenná 2822/5, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
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Jána Reka 3, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · apartmany.b10.sk
Mariánske námestie 161, 010 01 Žilina, Slovakia · apartmentsrakoczi.sk
Restaurants & places to go
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizzeria v centre Žiliny — možnosť donášky, konzumácie vo vnútri a so sebou. Letná terasa na Národnej. Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:45… · pizzacarolina.sk
Burger, Sandwich, Steak House, Asian, Restaurant · Koncept, ktorý tvoria skvelé jedlá “z ulice” podávané reštauračným servisom, kvalitné pitie a príjemná… · zilina.streetfoodie.sk
International, Slovak, Restaurant · Hotelová reštaurácia Palace Hotel Polom — medzinárodná a slovenská kuchyňa, možnosť raňajok pre hostí, salóniky pre… · palacehotelpolom.sk
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · ladonuteria.sk
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00; PH off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · starbucksslovakia.sk
Grill, Restaurant · grill house
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr 11:00-01:00, Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · blackdogrestaurant.sk
Turkish, Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 10:00-01:00; Tu-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr 10:00-05:00; Sa 12:00-05:00; Su 12:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery,… · kebabkralzilina.sk
Indian, Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air… · restauracie-makalu.sk
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access,… · manzo.sk
Asian, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free access,… · mrpanda.sk
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-00:00; Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · sultankebab.sk
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 09:00-22:00; We,Th 09:00-23:00; Fr 09:00-00:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway,… · tratorka.sk
Arab, Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-01:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · habibizilina.sk
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Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00 · rybazilina.sk
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; PH off Features: takeaway
Cafe, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · cafepassage.sk
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-15:00; Th,Fr 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · spageteria-montanari.business.site
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · butchers.sk
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · restauracia-gracia.sk
Sushi, Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · luckwok-zilina.com
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · scoop.sk
Biergarten · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-01:00 · beervana.sk
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; PH off
Cake, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-16:00
PirôžKy, Pastry, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00
Baguette, Fast Food · Features: step-free access, air conditioning
Beer, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 8901/27 Hlboká cesta, Žilina, 01008
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Slovak, Restaurant · Slovak restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr 10:00-03:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · pizzeriasantino.sk
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · restauracie.mcdonalds.sk
Donut, Fast Food · Donut fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · glamourdrinks.sk
Grill, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-21:00; Sa,Su,PH 07:30-21:00 Features: air conditioning · penzioncentralpark.sk
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · epicurekuche.live
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free access, air…
Italian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-19:30; Sa-Su 08:30-19:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning, dogs welcome
198 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport (ILZ) 9.3 km to the centre
Dolný Hričov, ZI, SK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Martin Airfield 23 km to the centre
Martin, ZI, SK
Domaniža Airfield 23 km to the centre
Domaniža, TC, SK
Košťany nad Turcom Airstrip 25 km to the centre
Košťany nad Turcom, ZI, SK
Getting there by ferry
Kompa Strečno
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Kompa Strečno
Ferry route
Where things are
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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 Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport (ILZ); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kompa Strečno, 10 km); routes include Kompa Strečno.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Žilina, Slovakia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.