Historic Hotels & Resorts in Sligo from NZ$174

Sights with historical relevance in Sligo are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. You’ll likely want to savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants during your visit. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic riverfront.

Based on our travel expertise, The Glasshouse is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Lissadell House is a short 16-minute drive away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include Riverside Hotel and The Address Sligo.

In Sligo, there are 27 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Sligo is notable for landmarks like Yeats Memorial Building, Church of St. John the Baptist and Cathedral of Immaculate Conception. Cultural venues include The Castle Gallery, The Model and Sligo County Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are OConnell Street and Quayside Shopping Centre.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two in a building that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Sligo, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of historic hotels tend to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Sligo, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.