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
8
Považská galéria umenia
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
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 Považská galéria umenia
- Visit Zilina dam
- Eat at Trattoria Pepe
Where to eat
Cosmo Asian Restaurant
Slovenska koliba
Trattoria Pepe
Na bráne
Reštaurácia Vix
Voyage Voyage
Manzo Steak & Burger
Vulcano
Where to stay
- Dom techniky
- Ubytovňa Žilina - hostel
- Ubytovňa Dunaqua
- Hotel Slovakia
- Penzión *** Anton
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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