{"id":246217,"date":"2026-06-12T20:24:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/destinations\/slovakia\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T20:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T18:02:08","slug":"slovakia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/destinations\/slovakia\/","title":{"rendered":"Slovakia: Guide, Tips &#038; What to See 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest lk-dest-hero\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.62) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.15) 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.25) 100%),url(&quot;https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_7265.jpg&quot;)\"><div class=\"lk-dest-herowrap\"><div class=\"lk-dest-kicker\">A guide by travellers<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-hero-h\">Slovakia<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-herorule\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest-up\"><style>.lk-dest-up{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',Georgia,sans-serif;background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid #eee8dc;border-left:4px solid #c39f76;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 18px;margin:0 0 1.6rem;font-size:14px;color:#3d3429}.lk-dest-up strong{color:#b0895e}.lk-dest-up .s{color:#6b5d4a;margin-left:auto}@media(max-width:560px){.lk-dest-up .s{margin-left:0;width:100%}}<\/style><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Updated: <strong>14. 6. 2026<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s\"><b>8<\/b> guides<\/span><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navbox\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navlab\">What are you after first?<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-nav\"><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#letenky\">Flights from 2 592 K\u010d&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#kdy-jet\">When to go&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">What to book early&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#ubytovani\">Where to stay&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#usetrit\">How to save&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#clanky\">Our articles&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-chiprow\"><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Capital <b>Bratislava<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcb0 Currency <b>Euro (EUR)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Language <b>Slovak<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd50 Time zone <b>UTC+01:00<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcde Dialling code <b>+421<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd0c Plug <b>C \/ E \u00b7 230 V<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udec2 Visa (CZ citizens) <b>Schengen \u2014 bez v\u00edza<\/b><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS end -->\n\n\n<p><strong>Slovakia<\/strong> is, for us Czechs, the easiest big holiday going \u2013 no airport, no foreign currency to wrestle with in your head, and yet a completely different world the moment the peaks of the High Tatras rise up in front of you. 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We only pick trips and tips we&#8217;d take ourselves, and we only write about places worth your time.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-how\"><div>\u270d\ufe0f <b>We build it by hand<\/b> \u2014 the two of us choose the destinations and tips, and bots help us keep the numbers up to date<\/div><div>\ud83d\udd04 <b>We refresh prices every morning<\/b> \u2014 no week-old trips or flights hanging around here<\/div><div>\ud83e\udded <b>We only recommend places we&#8217;d go ourselves<\/b> \u2014 and we&#8217;ll tell you what to skip too<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CURATOR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"co-videt\">What to see and do in Slovakia<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Slovakia has it all \u2013 high mountains, spas, caves and a city weekend. Here are the places that keep drawing us back:<\/p>\\n\\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-list\\&quot; wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The High Tatras<\/strong> \u2013 the heart of the Slovak mountains. We pick from <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/3-treky-vysoke-tatry\/\\\">three treks with something for everyone<\/a><\/strong>, and for the more experienced there&#8217;s our <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/prechod-tatry\/\\\">complete guide to traversing the Tatras<\/a><\/strong>. Before you head up, read up on why <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/nebezpeci-v-tatrach\/\\\">you have to look up in the Tatras<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 the weather here can catch you off guard.<\/li><li><strong>Thermal spas<\/strong> \u2013 Slovakia has dozens of them, and we&#8217;ve put together <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/termaly-slovensko\/\\\">15 tips for the best thermal spas<\/a><\/strong>. Perfect as a reward after a hard day in the hills, too.<\/li><li><strong>Water parks for families<\/strong> \u2013 with kids we head for the tried-and-tested spots from our <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/nejlepsi-aquaparky-slovensko\/\\\">round-up of the eight best water parks<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Central Slovakia<\/strong> \u2013 often overlooked, but in our view one of the prettiest corners of the country; we explain why to go and what to do <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/stredni-slovensko\/\\\">in a dedicated article<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Bratislava<\/strong> \u2013 a city weekend that&#8217;s best of all during Advent. Check out the <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vanocni-trhy-bratislava\/\\\">2026 Bratislava Christmas markets<\/a><\/strong> with the programme and opening hours.<\/li><li><strong>Travelling by train<\/strong> \u2013 if you&#8217;d rather not bother with a car, take inspiration from our <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/itinerar-5-denni-vlakotrip-polskych-slovenskych-tater\/\\\">5-day train trip through the Polish and Slovak Tatras<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Weather and best time: Slovakia<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-weather\"><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">-2\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:18px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jan<\/span><span class=\"p\">63<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">0\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:24px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Feb<\/span><span class=\"p\">55<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">4\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:33px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Mar<\/span><span class=\"p\">38<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">8\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:41px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Apr<\/span><span class=\"p\">55<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">12\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:51px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">May<\/span><span class=\"p\">118<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">19\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:65px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jun<\/span><span class=\"p\">97<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">20\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:68px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jul<\/span><span class=\"p\">101<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">20\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:67px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Aug<\/span><span class=\"p\">120<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">15\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:56px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Sep<\/span><span class=\"p\">74<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">10\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:46px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Oct<\/span><span class=\"p\">70<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">3\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:31px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Nov<\/span><span class=\"p\">71<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">-1\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:21px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Dec<\/span><span class=\"p\">76<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wleg\">Bar = average daily high (\u00b0C), number below = precipitation (mm\/month). Warmest: <b>Jun, Jul, Aug<\/b>. Source: Open-Meteo, 2019\u20132023 normals.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kdy-jet\">When to visit Slovakia<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You can visit Slovakia year-round \u2013 it all depends on what you want to do. For hiking in the High Tatras the best months are <strong>July to September<\/strong>, when the ridge trails are snow-free and the mountain huts are open. Peak season is July and August, so expect full car parks and pricier accommodation; what&#8217;s worked best for us is going in <strong>September<\/strong>, when the weather is still settled but there are far fewer people about.<\/p>\\n\\n<p>Bear in mind that high up in the mountains snow can linger even in June, and the first fresh fall arrives as early as October. If you&#8217;re not experienced, plan the higher hikes for <strong>summer<\/strong>. Downhill and cross-country skiing then run roughly from December to March.<\/p>\\n\\n<p>Off-season tips: the <strong>thermal spas<\/strong> and water parks are ideal from autumn to spring, when warm water and rain on the window suit each other nicely. And a city weekend in Bratislava is at its most magical during <strong>Advent<\/strong> around the Christmas markets.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\" id=\"rezervovat-vcas\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Co si rezervovat v\u010das<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-fintro\"><p>Tohle jsou z\u00e1\u017eitky, kv\u016fli kter\u00fdm podle n\u00e1s stoj\u00ed za to na Slovensko zajet \u2013 vyb\u00edr\u00e1me z m\u00edst, kter\u00e1 jsme sami pro\u0161li:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Treky ve Vysok\u00fdch Tatr\u00e1ch<\/strong> \u2013 od pohodov\u00e9 proch\u00e1zky k plesu po n\u00e1ro\u010dn\u00fd h\u0159eben; inspiraci najdete v na\u0161ich <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/high-tatras-slovakia\/\">t\u0159ech tipech na treky<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>V\u00edcedenn\u00ed p\u0159echod Tater<\/strong> s noc\u00ed na chat\u011b \u2013 nejv\u011bt\u0161\u00ed horsk\u00fd z\u00e1\u017eitek, kter\u00fd tu jde podniknout, krok za krokem v <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovakia-tatras-traverse\/\">pr\u016fvodci p\u0159echodem<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Relax v term\u00e1lech<\/strong> \u2013 tepl\u00e1 voda pod horami po n\u00e1ro\u010dn\u00e9m dni; vyb\u00edr\u00e1me z <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovakia-best-places-holiday\/\">15 nejlep\u0161\u00edch term\u00e1ln\u00edch l\u00e1zn\u00ed<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Den v aquaparku s d\u011btmi<\/strong> \u2013 jistota za ka\u017ed\u00e9ho po\u010das\u00ed, tipy v <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-aquaparks-slovakia\/\">p\u0159ehledu aquapark\u016f<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Objevov\u00e1n\u00ed st\u0159edn\u00edho Slovenska<\/strong> \u2013 hrady, jeskyn\u011b a klid mimo davy, v\u00edc <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/central-slovakia-things-to-do\/\">o st\u0159edn\u00edm Slovensku<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Adventn\u00ed v\u00edkend v Bratislav\u011b<\/strong> \u2013 sva\u0159\u00e1k a atmosf\u00e9ra na <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bratislava-christmas-markets\/\">v\u00e1no\u010dn\u00edch trz\u00edch<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-gygin\">Nej\u017e\u00e1dan\u011bj\u0161\u00ed z nich b\u00fdvaj\u00ed v hlavn\u00ed sez\u00f3n\u011b vyprodan\u00e9 i t\u00fddny dop\u0159edu. 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/train-trip-tatra-mountains-itinerary\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Itinerary: 5-Day Train Trip to the Polish and Slovak Tatra Mountains<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">At the end of January, we set off on a train trip to Krakow, Zakopane, and the Polish and Slovak Tatra Mountains, sto\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_ITINER end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\" id=\"clanky\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Guides and tips: Slovakia<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-arts\">\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovakia-best-places-holiday\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Slovakia: 15 Best Places for Your Holiday<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Do you enjoy bathing in healing water that&amp;#8217;s as warm as coffee? Then head to Slovakia. In this article, we reco\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-aquaparks-slovakia\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Best Aquaparks in Slovakia: 8 Spots to Visit with Kids in 2026<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Looking for the perfect family weekend getaway? Discover the best aquaparks in Slovakia for 2026, where giant slides\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bratislava-christmas-markets\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Bratislava Christmas Markets 2026 \u2013 Tree Lighting, Opening Hours &amp;#038; Programme<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Planning a trip to the Bratislava Christmas markets? Discover everything about the 2026 festive season in Bratislava,\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/slovakia-tatras-traverse\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Slovakia: A Complete Guide to the Tatras Traverse<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Traversing the entire Tatra National Park is a dream for many a mountaineer. With our itinerary, you&amp;#8217;ll cross t\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/central-slovakia-things-to-do\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Central Slovakia: Why Visit and What to Do There?<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Slovakia isn&amp;#8217;t just the Tatras and Bratislava. We fell in love with Central Slovakia, explored the Bansk\u00e1 Bystr\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/high-tatras-slovakia\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">High Tatras, Slovakia: 3 Beautiful Treks for Everyone<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">Are you looking for a longer trek or a family hike in the Tatras? In this guide, High Tatras, Slovakia: 3 Beautiful T\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<a class=\"lk-dest-acard\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/tatras-dangers-look-up\/\"><div class=\"lk-dest-abody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-atitle\">Dangers in the Tatras: Why You Must Always Look Up<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-aex\">A firsthand account of the very real Tatras dangers \u2014 from getting caught in a terrifying lightning storm to learning\u2026<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-ago\">\u010c\u00edst \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a>\n<\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/travel\/europe\/slovakia\/\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Show all articles: Slovakia (8) \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doprava\">How to get to Slovakia<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>From the Czech Republic, Slovakia is closest by car \u2013 and for most destinations that&#8217;s also the most practical option. You can reach <strong>Bratislava<\/strong> from Brno in under two hours and from Prague in about <strong>3.5\u20134 hours<\/strong>. For the High Tatras (Poprad, \u0160trbsk\u00e9 Pleso) from Prague, reckon on more like <strong>6\u20137 hours<\/strong> of driving. Don&#8217;t forget the Slovak motorway vignette, which you can buy online.<\/p>\\n\\n<p>The train works brilliantly too \u2013 direct services run from Prague and Brno to both Bratislava and Poprad, from where you can easily hop onto the Tatra rack railway straight up into the mountains. We dig into this option in our <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/itinerar-5-denni-vlakotrip-polskych-slovenskych-tater\/\\\">5-day train trip<\/a><\/strong>. Flying simply isn&#8217;t worth it over such a short distance.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\" id=\"letenky\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Letenky na Slovensko<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-fintro\"><p>Na Slovensko z \u010ceska prakticky nel\u00e9t\u00e1me \u2013 vzd\u00e1lenost je tak mal\u00e1, \u017ee je rychlej\u0161\u00ed a levn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed jet <strong>autem nebo p\u0159\u00edm\u00fdm vlakem<\/strong> z Prahy a Brna do Bratislavy \u010di Popradu. Leteck\u00e9 spojen\u00ed d\u00e1v\u00e1 smysl sp\u00ed\u0161 pro cestuj\u00edc\u00ed z v\u011bt\u0161\u00ed d\u00e1lky; my doporu\u010dujeme zvolit pozemn\u00ed dopravu podle na\u0161eho <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/train-trip-tatra-mountains-itinerary\/\">vlakotripu po Tatr\u00e1ch<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-flights\">\n<a class=\"lk-dest-fcard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aviasales.com\/search\/PRG0107KSC02071?marker=633361.slovensko&amp;utm_source=loudavymkrokem&amp;utm_medium=portal&amp;utm_campaign=letenky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"lk-dest-froute\">Praha <span class=\"arr\">\u2192<\/span> KSC<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-fmeta\">1.&nbsp;7. \u00b7 p\u0159\u00edm\u00fd let<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-fprice\"><b>od&nbsp;2\u00a0592&nbsp;K\u010d<\/b><span>zp\u00e1te\u010dn\u00ed<\/span><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cheap-flights\/\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Search more flights \u2192<\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-disc\">Ceny jsou orienta\u010dn\u00ed nejlevn\u011bj\u0161\u00ed n\u00e1lezy (Travelpayouts), aktu\u00e1ln\u00ed plat\u00ed po kliknut\u00ed. Odkazy jsou partnersk\u00e9.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auto\">Renting a car<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>For Slovakia we usually just bring our own car from Czechia \u2013 the distance is short and your own vehicle is the simplest option. Only look at renting if you&#8217;re arriving from far away or don&#8217;t have a reliable car for the mountains. <strong>A car is worth it<\/strong> when you&#8217;re hopping between several places (central Slovakia, thermal spas outside the towns); in the <strong>Tatras and Bratislava<\/strong>, on the other hand, you&#8217;ll barely use one \u2013 parking is expensive and you can get everywhere by train or cable car.<\/p>\\n\\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-list\\&quot; wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Book through a comparison site in advance<\/strong> \u2013 on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a> the offer tends to be pricier and more limited, especially in the summer season.<\/li><li><strong>Watch the insurance and deposit<\/strong> \u2013 basic cover with a high excess can make even a minor scrape expensive; pay a bit extra for a lower excess.<\/li><li><strong>Don&#8217;t forget the motorway vignette<\/strong> \u2013 check whether it&#8217;s included with the car, otherwise buy it online.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/slovakia?a_aid=lukaskonecny&amp;chan=hub&amp;data1=slovensko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Compare car rental prices (DiscoverCars) \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubytovani\">Where to stay in Slovakia<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Where to stay depends mainly on what you&#8217;ve come for. For the mountains it&#8217;s practical to base yourself right in the <strong>Tatra resorts<\/strong> (Star\u00fd Smokovec, Tatransk\u00e1 Lomnica, \u0160trbsk\u00e9 Pleso), so you can set off on the trail in the morning without a long drive. For multi-day traverses you&#8217;ll use the mountain huts \u2013 and those need booking well in advance.<\/p>\\n\\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-list\\&quot; wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tatra resorts<\/strong> \u2013 hotels and guesthouses right by the trails; the priciest option, but you save time and driving.<\/li><li><strong>Poprad and around<\/strong> \u2013 a cheaper base, just a few minutes from the mountains by car or train.<\/li><li><strong>Apartments and cabins<\/strong> \u2013 ideal for families and longer stays, especially if you want to cook and save on food.<\/li><li><strong>Bratislava<\/strong> \u2013 for a city weekend, just stay in the <strong>centre or near the Old Town<\/strong>, so the markets and sights are all within walking distance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Our accommodation picks<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-stays\"><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=vanocnitrhybratislava&amp;address=Bratislava&amp;hotelname=Falkensteiner+Hotel+Bratislava&amp;search=Falkensteiner+Hotel+Bratislava&amp;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/238964864.jpg\" alt=\"Falkensteiner Hotel Bratislava\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Bratislava<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Falkensteiner Hotel Bratislava<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">Doporu\u010dujeme ho jako hotel v centru v doch\u00e1zkov\u00e9 vzd\u00e1lenosti od hlavn\u00edch m\u00edst v\u00e1no\u010dn\u00edch trh\u016f.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=nebezpecivtatrach&amp;address=Tatry&amp;hotelname=Chata+pri+Zelenom+plese&amp;search=Chata+pri+Zelenom+plese&amp;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/chata_pri_zelenom_plese.jpg\" alt=\"Chata pri Zelenom plese\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Vysok\u00e9 Tatry<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Chata pri Zelenom plese<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">Na\u0161e nejobl\u00edben\u011bj\u0161\u00ed chata u smaragdov\u00e9ho jezera, s n\u00e1dhern\u00fdm v\u00fdhledem z j\u00eddelny a luxusn\u00edmi sprchami.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=itinerar5dennivlakotrippolskychslovenskychtater&amp;address=polsk\u00e9%20a%20slovensk\u00e9%20tatry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20180202-IMG_1939-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Penzion Darinka\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Poprad<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Penzion Darinka<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">Doporu\u010dujeme penzion v Popradu za polovi\u010dn\u00ed cenu ne\u017e v Tatransk\u00e9 Lomnici, odkud se snadno dostanete elektri\u010dkou.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=Slovakia&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Find accommodation in Slovakia \u2192<\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-disc\">Based on our articles. Links are affiliate \u2014 they don&#8217;t change your price, they help us run the site.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cestovka-vs-sam\">Package tour or independent travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Slovakia is one of the few destinations where almost anyone can manage a DIY trip \u2013 it&#8217;s close, there&#8217;s no language barrier and it uses the euro. Even so, it&#8217;s worth weighing up both options:<\/p>\\n\\n<p><strong>A package is worth it when\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\\n\\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-list\\&quot; wp-block-list\"><li>you want a wellness and spa stay sorted in a single purchase;<\/li><li>you don&#8217;t have a car and don&#8217;t want to deal with transport on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>;<\/li><li>you&#8217;re travelling with kids and will appreciate the programme and accommodation arranged in advance.<\/li><\/ul>\\n\\n<p><strong>Go DIY when\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\\n\\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-list\\&quot; wp-block-list\"><li>you want to trek and plan your own routes and huts;<\/li><li>you have your own car and enjoy exploring away from the crowds;<\/li><li>you&#8217;re going for a short weekend (Bratislava, the spas) \u2013 a package would be pointless here.<\/li><\/ul>\\n\\n<p>For the two of us, going DIY almost always wins out in Slovakia \u2013 the distance and accessibility are so easy that a package really only makes sense for a family wellness stay. If you&#8217;re undecided, browse the <a href=\\\"#zajezdy\\\">current packages<\/a> and compare them with what you&#8217;d spend on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rozpocet\">Budget: daily costs in Slovakia<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Slovakia is close to the Czech Republic on price \u2014 a little cheaper in places, but pricier in the tourist resorts. Treat the following daily budgets per person as <strong>rough guidance<\/strong>:<\/p>\\n\\n<figure class=\\\"wp-block-table\\\"><table class=\\\"lk-dest-budget\\\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Accommodation<\/th><th>Food<\/th><th>Transport &#038; activities<\/th><th>Total\/day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Backpacker<\/td><td>400\u2013700 K\u010d (hostel, campsite)<\/td><td>250 K\u010d (own supplies, snack bar)<\/td><td>200 K\u010d (train, free hikes)<\/td><td>approx. <strong>900\u20131,200 K\u010d<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>900\u20131,500 K\u010d (guesthouse)<\/td><td>500 K\u010d (restaurant)<\/td><td>500 K\u010d (cable car, entry fees)<\/td><td>approx. <strong>1,900\u20132,500 K\u010d<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>2,000+ K\u010d (hotel, wellness)<\/td><td>900 K\u010d<\/td><td>800 K\u010d (spas, cable cars)<\/td><td>approx. <strong>3,700 K\u010d+<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usetrit\">How to save when planning<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-list\\&quot; wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Book mountain accommodation early.<\/strong> In the Tatras the best guesthouses and especially the mountain huts sell out <strong>months ahead<\/strong> for the summer \u2013 waiting for a last-minute deal here just doesn&#8217;t pay off. <a href=\\\"#ubytovani\\\">Our accommodation tips.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Go in September instead of August.<\/strong> Same weather, fewer people and noticeably lower accommodation prices \u2013 the biggest saving with no compromise.<\/li><li><strong>Only worry about flights for long-haul trips.<\/strong> Flying to Slovakia from Czechia isn&#8217;t worth it, but if you&#8217;re arriving from far away, compare prices. <a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/letenky\/\\\">Search for flights in our finder.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Sort the car and vignette in advance.<\/strong> Buy the vignette online, not in a rush, and compare rental prices ahead of time \u2013 see <a href=\\\"#rezervovat-vcas\\\">what to book early<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Look through the packages in good time.<\/strong> Check out the <a href=\\\"#zajezdy\\\">current packages<\/a> on this page \u2013 if one works out as a spa stay, it&#8217;s often cheaper than piecing everything together separately.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prakticke\">Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"\\&quot;wp-block-list\\&quot; wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Language and currency:<\/strong> we understand Slovak without any trouble, and the currency is the <strong>euro<\/strong> \u2013 just remember to buy it at a good rate before you set off, rather than at the border.<\/li><li><strong>Payments:<\/strong> you can pay by card almost everywhere, but bring some <strong>cash<\/strong> for the mountain huts and smaller snack bars.<\/li><li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> thanks to EU roaming, your Czech SIM works at your home tariff, so there&#8217;s no need to bother with an eSIM here. At high altitude, though, the signal can drop out in places \u2013 download your maps offline.<\/li><li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> Slovakia is a safe country; the biggest risk is the mountains. Keep an eye on the forecast and avalanche conditions, and read our warning <strong><a href=\\\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/nebezpeci-v-tatrach\/\\\">about the dangers in the Tatras<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Motorways:<\/strong> you need an electronic <strong>motorway vignette<\/strong> for Slovak motorways \u2013 get it online in advance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Before you go<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-prac\"><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/lk-sim.com\/regions\/europe?ref=loudavymkrokem&#038;lng=cs&#038;utm_source=loudavymkrokem&#038;utm_medium=portal&#038;utm_campaign=destinace&#038;utm_content=slovensko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcf6<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Data eSIM for na Slovensku<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Mobile data the moment you land, no roaming. from&nbsp;<b>2,5&nbsp;\u20ac<\/b> \u00b7 27 bundles covering na Slovensku<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Choose eSIM \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/safetywing-nomad-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Travel insurance<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Covers medical costs and cancellation \u2014 set it up online in minutes.<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Compare insurance \u2192<\/span><\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-ptile\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcb1<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Currency and rate<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Current rate: 1&nbsp;\u20ac \u2248 24.17&nbsp;CZK (CNB). In Slovakia you can pay by card almost everywhere.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-lm-faqwrap\"><style>.lk-lm-faq{border:1px solid #e3e8e7;border-radius:9px;margin:8px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fbfcfc}.lk-lm-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;list-style:none}.lk-lm-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.lk-lm-faq summary:before{content:'+';color:#1a7a6b;font-weight:700;margin-right:8px}.lk-lm-faq[open] summary:before{content:'\\2212'}.lk-lm-faq>div{padding:0 0 14px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.6}<\/style>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>When is the best time to visit the Tatras in Slovakia?<\/summary><div>For hiking, the best months are July to September, when the ridge trails are snow-free. September has worked best for us \u2013 just as good weather, but far fewer people and lower accommodation prices. Watch out, though, as snow can linger high in the mountains even in June.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How much does a holiday in Slovakia cost per day?<\/summary><div>As a rough guide, reckon on around 900\u20131,200 K\u010d a day for a backpacker, 1,900\u20132,500 K\u010d at the standard level and from 3,700 K\u010d for comfort with wellness. Slovakia is close to the Czech Republic on price, but the tourist resorts tend to be dearer.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How do I get to Slovakia from the Czech Republic?<\/summary><div>The most practical way is by car \u2013 Bratislava is under two hours from Brno and 3.5\u20134 hours from Prague, while the Tatras are 6\u20137 hours from Prague. Direct trains from Prague and Brno to Bratislava and Poprad work brilliantly too. Flying isn&#8217;t worth it over such a short distance.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do I need an eSIM or a special tariff in Slovakia?<\/summary><div>No. Thanks to EU roaming, your Czech SIM works at your home tariff. At high altitude in the mountains the signal can drop out in places, though, so download your maps offline.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is a package worth it in Slovakia, or is DIY better?<\/summary><div>For most destinations we recommend going DIY \u2013 it&#8217;s close, there&#8217;s no language barrier and it uses the euro. A package mainly makes sense for a family wellness stay, when you want to sort everything in a single purchase.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do I need a motorway vignette in Slovakia?<\/summary><div>Yes, you need an electronic motorway vignette for Slovak motorways. Buy it online in advance so you don&#8217;t have to scramble for it at the border.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>What currency is used in Slovakia?<\/summary><div>The currency is the euro. You can pay by card almost everywhere, but bring some cash for the mountain huts and smaller snack bars. Buy your euros at a good rate in advance, rather than at the border.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is Slovakia safe?<\/summary><div>Slovakia is a safe country. 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