Must-see hotels in Slovakia

  • Garni Hotel Virgo

    Bratislava

    Every hotel should have this many chandeliers. Modern rooms are made glossy with Renaissance-era flourishes, to match the building's history, at…

  • Villa Raj

    Eastern Slovakia

    This boutique guesthouse boasts some of the happiest customers in Slovenský Raj. Three tidy rooms and an apartment are tucked into Villa Raj, a fine house…

  • Penzión Kamzík

    Tatra Mountains

    Named after the sprightly mountain chamois, a spirit animal for hikers in the Tatras, this guesthouse offers rooms and apartments in a luxurious chalet…

  • Art Hotel William

    Bratislava

    The shopping-mall setting feels peculiar, but we find it hard to fault the rooms at Art Hotel William. Choose from chocolate brown or crimson-tinted rooms…

  • Villa Zauber

    Poprad

    Rooms and suites at this small-scale hotel are stylish, with mosaic-tiled bathrooms and glossy throws across very plush beds. Across the road from Aqua…

  • Hotel Arkáda

    Eastern Slovakia

    Crisp and contemporary rooms don't quite match the building's antique grandeur, though it's well worth upgrading to a historic suite (think Turkish-style…

  • Penzión MartINN

    Slovakia

    This modern guesthouse, above a pleasant cafe-restaurant, has 10 trimly furnished rooms and apartments, endowed with fridges, balconies and contemporary…

  • Hotel Pod Bránou

    Eastern Slovakia

    In a 120-year-old building, Bardejov's very first inn now harbours immaculate rooms with baroque-style wallpaper and distressed furnishings. A courtyard…

  • Penzión eL

    Eastern Slovakia

    Sleep above Bardejov's most elegant restaurant, just a few steps east of the main square. Rooms feel warm and classic, tastefully attired in maroon and…

  • Zlatý Jeleň

    Košice

    Rooms at the 'Golden Deer' are unadorned but homely, with great mattresses and spotless bathrooms. There's also a sauna, pool and playground, all nestled…

  • Oáza

    Eastern Slovakia

    This family-run guesthouse on a sleepy residential street might be the best bargain in town. 'Oasis' offers simple two-bed rooms with shared bathroom, and…

  • Autocamping Podlesok

    Eastern Slovakia

    Pitch a tent, hide out in a no-frills chalet or book a modern en-suite cottage at this well-located campground, right near Hrabušice's national park…

  • Hotel-Pension Kuria

    Slovakia

    At this 16th-century hotel, the rooms are priced by class: the pension accommodation is smaller, lightly adorned with ceramic ornaments and retro light…

  • Penzión Kachelman

    Slovakia

    A rustic Renaissance-era inn, where heavy wood-framed beds and wall-mounted antlers hark back to the past. There's also a wellness area featuring a…

  • Penzión Portus

    Bratislava

    Resisting the encroaching embassies and modern buildings, rose-pink Portus endures, exuding an old-timey vibe. Simple rooms roost above a restaurant, in a…

  • Hotel Diery

    Slovakia

    A handy main-road location and nicely priced rooms make Diery a favourite among hikers and bikers. The log-and-stone reception suggests a traditional…

  • Koliba Zuzana

    Eastern Slovakia

    Perched right by the reservoir in the southern part of Slovenský Raj National Park, this small family-run guesthouse has two big suites, each sleeping up…

  • Hostel Skautský Dom

    Slovakia

    Rooms are threadbare and facilities basic, but this hostel has plenty of antique appeal. Housed in a 400-year-old building, Skautský Dom is south of the…

  • Hotel Club

    Eastern Slovakia

    This efficient hotel pulls a business-travel crowd, but doesn't lack character. Russet- and pine-decorated rooms overlook the old town, while the…

  • Yasmin Hotel

    Košice

    Business-chic Yasmin has comforts galore. Rooms are made soothing with textured wooden feature walls, while their spick-and-span en-suites are glossy with…

  • Hotel Boboty

    Slovakia

    Compared to the region's pint-sized, family-run guesthouses, big, boxy Boboty feels institutional. Rooms are plain but freebies include a heated pool,…

  • Camping Belá–Nižné Kamence

    Slovakia

    This pretty camping ground, 4km west of Terchová, has 2000 sq metres of space for tents and motorhomes, though there's only a thin treeline protecting it…

  • Penzión Zlatá Noha

    Bratislava

    Up in leafy Koliba, 3km north of the old town, family-run Zlatá Noha offers some of the most decently priced en-suite rooms hereabouts. It doesn't feel…

  • Chata na Grúni

    Slovakia

    This simple lodge has two- to six-bed dorm rooms perfectly located for hikers looking to roam around the valley. It's a 45-minute walk from Vrátna's lower…

  • Grand Hotel Spiš

    Eastern Slovakia

    A 2016 renovation revived this 1970s hotel, which is planted at the park's northeastern edge, 3km from Smižany. Rooms are plainer than the hotel's name…

  • Penzión Semafor

    Eastern Slovakia

    Six pleasant, spacious rooms and two apartments fill this family-run guesthouse, shaded by apple trees only 150m from the main square. The rooms are…

  • Penzión Central Park

    Slovakia

    An art-nouveau exterior and parkside location make this 17-room hotel seem like a retreat from Žilina's buzzy centre. Rooms are simple and feel slightly…

  • Aqualand Cottage

    Eastern Slovakia

    Occupying a tranquil spot across the lake from Dedinky village, Aqualand offers small, simple, wood-walled rooms, the best with views of the lake (€45),…

  • Austria Trend

    Bratislava

    Well-located at the northern edge of the old town, this smart 199-room hotel, part of an Austrian chain, is a favourite with business travellers and tour…

  • Košice Hostel

    Košice

    Huddled into a courtyard northeast of the old town, Košice Hostel is run with efficiency if not much charm. There are clean, airy dorm rooms, a couch…

  • Pod Brezinou

    Slovakia

    Neat and tidy family-run guesthouse within 10 minutes' walk of central Trenčín. Rooms are ample, jazzily attired with colourful throws and exceedingly…

  • Penzión Chalupka

    Eastern Slovakia

    Rooms are airy and clean at this guesthouse with views of mighty Spiš Castle. Rates vary according to the style of the room, and whether or not it has a…

  • Happy Bull

    Košice

    Above a lively (occasionally seedy) bar, Happy Bull is a low-slung but surgically clean hostel with mixed 10-bed dorms and private rooms that can squeeze…

  • Penzión Da Giacomo

    Slovakia

    Above an authentic Italian pizzeria, Da Giacomo has rooms that are spacious and well-furnished with desks and fridges. The decor feels a little fusty and…

  • Penzión Rouse

    Eastern Slovakia

    Rooms at this reliable guesthouse feel old-fashioned but they're a bargain, especially considering use of the sauna and small pool is included in the…

  • Hotel Šariš

    Eastern Slovakia

    It's well located near the main square, but boxy Hotel Šariš pales in comparison to Bardejov's characterful and historic hotels. Though the breakfast …

  • K2

    Košice

    Offering bare-bones rooms with friendly staff, K2 is thin on comfort but remains a centrally located budget option. There's a common room with a couch and…

  • Autocamping na Ostrove

    Slovakia

    Cheap and scenically situated camping ground on Trenčín’s river island. The site feels a little worse for wear, but it's a decent option if you prioritise…

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