Sligo Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

The airport sits at Strandhill, a surfing village on the Atlantic coast about 8 km from Sligo town: a detail that matters, because the beach and the seaside-village atmosphere are literally a kilometre from the terminal, while Sligo's centre, with its shops and restaurants, remains a 10-15 minute drive away. Those looking for the sea can stay in Strandhill, those who prefer a more urban base or a hotel with a spa head for Sligo or nearby Rosses Point.

Strandhill

Airport area · About 1 km from the terminal, a few minutes on foot or by car; the local S2 bus connects Strandhill to Sligo town.

Best for: Those who want surfing and the Atlantic beach a kilometre from the terminal, without needing to travel into town.

Pros

Strandhill beach, among the best in Europe for surfing, is a few steps from the accommodation
As close to the terminal as possible without literally sleeping at the airport

Cons

The sea is not recommended for swimming because of the currents: it remains a destination for surfing and walks, not for bathing
Few restaurants outside the village itself, a proper night out means moving to Sligo

Recommended hotels in this area

Cosy family home in Strandhill: A family holiday home in the village of Strandhill, a few minutes' walk from the beach and the terminal; designed for families or small groups who want to stay close to the sea.

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Sligo town and Rosses Point

City centre · About 10-15 minutes by car from the terminal to Sligo's centre; the Radisson Blu at Rosses Point is about 5 minutes from the city centre and a bit further from the airport.

Best for: Those who want Sligo's centre, its shops and the land of Yeats, or a hotel with a spa on the bay at Rosses Point.

Pros

More choice of restaurants and pubs than Strandhill, in the old town linked to W. B. Yeats
The Radisson Blu overlooks Sligo Bay, with Rosses Point beach 5 minutes away by car

Cons

Further from the terminal than Strandhill, a car or taxi is always needed
Rosses Point is a quiet residential area: evening life stays concentrated in town

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo: On the Rosses Point Road with views over Sligo Bay, 5 minutes from the city centre; an 18-metre indoor pool, the Solas spa and the AA Rosette-awarded Classiebawn restaurant.
Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo: A restored building from 1848, at the foot of Benbulben mountain and within walking distance of Sligo's centre; 162 rooms, indoor pool and Essence spa.

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