Szydłów is a fortified town located in southeastern Poland within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. It serves as the administrative seat of Gmina Szydłów and is situated approximately 13 km west of Staszów and 43 km southeast of Kielce, the regional capital.
The town is characterized by its fortified status and its geographic position in Staszów County. It remains a recognized locality within the Polish administrative landscape.