About Žilina
Žilina is one of Slovakia's major cities, home to around 81,219 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Žilina
1
Holy Trinity Cathedral
2
Church of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
3
Church of St Barbara
4
Evangelical Church of Augsburg Confession
5
Church of St. Stephen the King
6
Church of St. George
7
Budatín Castle
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Lesopark Žilina
Budget travel
Free things to do in Žilina
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Church of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
Church of St Barbara
Evangelical Church of Augsburg Confession
Church of St. Stephen the King
Church of St. George
Lesopark Žilina
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Visit Church of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
- Visit Church of St Barbara
- Eat at Cosmo Asian Restaurant
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Evangelical Church of Augsburg Confession
- Visit Church of St. Stephen the King
- Visit Church of St. George
- Eat at Slovenska koliba
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Budatín Castle
- Visit Lesopark Žilina
- Eat at Trattoria Pepe
Where to eat
Local favourites
Cosmo Asian Restaurant
Nice looking restaurant. They have daily menus all day for about €4 including soup.
Slovenska koliba
Typical Slovak looking building with typical Slovak dishes
Trattoria Pepe
Pork or chicken escalopes (wiener schnitzel), or chicken and pasta, or a meat and rice, served with potatoes and vegetable and a drink, all
- $
Na bráne
Cheap restaurant with typical Slovak food. Very popular with locals for lunch and dinner, and arguably the cheapest Aperol Spritz in all of
- $
Reštaurácia Vix
Stylish and modern. Video games, casino and billiard upstairs.
Voyage Voyage
Up in the second of the square is very agreeable.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
Hotel Slovakia
A very nice ex-communist hotel with over 100 rooms, centrally located with parking.
- $
Hotel Dubná Skala
Non-stop
- $
Palace Hotel Polom
Non-stop.
Dom techniky
A good cheap option although quite far from the train and bus stations. Private rooms with sinks from €20 a night, on the 9th and 10th floor
- $
Ubytovňa Dunaqua
An ubytovňa is a traditional Slovak workers hotel, expect just basic service but good value. Breakfast and tourist tax not included in the p
Shopping
- Dubeň Shopping Center
Nightlife
- Trojka pub
- Beervana
- Na 7. schode
Museums & culture
- Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Church of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
- Church of St Barbara
- Evangelical Church of Augsburg Confession
- Church of St. Stephen the King
- Church of St. George
In pictures
Žilina gallery
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