Dolný Kubín (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈdɔlniː ˈkubiːn] ⓘ; also known by other names) is a town in northern Slovakia in the Žilina Region.

The name is derived from the archaic Slovak word klubin meaning a "glade covered by smoke after burnt roots".

Dolný Kubín lies at an altitude of 468 metres (1,535 ft) above sea level and covers an area of 55.055 square kilometres (21.3 sq mi).

[5] It is located in northern Slovakia on the Orava River, between the Lesser Fatra, Oravská Magura and Chočské vrchy mountains.

During World War II, the local garrison actively participated in preparation of Slovak National Uprising.

The Čaplovič Library, containing collection of newspapers, books, maps and other printed works from 15th to the 19th century, along with the P. O. Hviezdoslav Museum, is located in the town.