10-Day Slovakia Road Trip from Košice traveling west to Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Poprad, and Prešov

Kosice has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Jakabov palace. This attraction is a palace and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,393 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice, Rosto Steak House. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice is Republika Východu. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Locals recommend karczma MLYN slovak restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,138 customers.

Kosice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kosice is U Seburgiho. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 944 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Kosice is Staromestská Piváreň. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 911 customers.

Locals also enjoy Zlatý Dvor. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Slovakia!

Day 2 of your road trip through Slovakia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Region of Banská Bystrica for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Kosice is the amazing St. Elisabeth's Cathedral. This attraction is a church that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,548 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible botanical garden, Botanical Garden UPJŠ Košice. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,230 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Kosice is the outstanding Observation Tower Košice. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,485 visitors.

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At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Region of Banská Bystrica, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Bystrická Klubovňa - member of Medusa, one of the best restaurants in the city of Region of Banská Bystrica. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,503 customers.

Locals also recommend STREET FOODIE BANSKÁ BYSTRICA as one of the best restaurants in the city of Region of Banská Bystrica. STREET FOODIE BANSKÁ BYSTRICA is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 873 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Region of Banská Bystrica is Bernardov Dvor. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 856 customers.

After dinner, visit Leroy Bar & Café, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Region of Banská Bystrica. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Slovakia!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Slovakia. Today, you'll wake up in Banská Bystrica and embark on a scenic drive to Bratislava, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 4 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Banská Bystrica and Prievidza before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Banská Bystrica. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Museum of the Slovak National Uprising. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,537 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Via Ferraty na Skalke. This attraction, a beloved best-rated sightseeing destination, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,171 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Banská Bystrica is the stunning Banská Bystrica Castle. This castle and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 524 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Castle of Spirits (Bojnice Castle). This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 13,840 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Prievidza, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bratislava. When you arrive in Bratislava you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Balans Bistro. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,221 customers.

Locals also recommend Bratislava Flagship, another of the best restaurants in Bratislava. Bratislava Flagship is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,068 customers.

After dinner, visit FABRIKA the beer pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bratislava, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,207 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like 17’s BAR. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. 17’s BAR has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,908 customers.

Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant Bratislava is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,849 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Slovakia, and look forward to more great days to come!

You still have 3 nights left in Bratislava.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Slavín. This incredible attraction is a cemetery and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,898 visitors.

Bratislava Castle is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 47,532 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Michael's Gate. This amazing attraction is a city gate and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,946 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Church of St. Elisabeth. This church building and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,549 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Čumil. This must-see tourist destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,681 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Bratislava.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Bratislava, like Urban House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,858 customers.

FABRIKA the beer pub is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Bratislava. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,207 customers.

Locals enjoy 17’s BAR, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Bratislava. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,908 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bratislava, Bukowski Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Michalska Cocktail Room. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 413 customers.

Zbrojnoš pub is another of the best bars in the city of Bratislava. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 595 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Slovakia!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Bratislava, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Most SNP (UFO Tower). This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,205 visitors.

Devín Castle is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Devín Castle has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,188 visitors.

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When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Bratislava.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant Bratislava. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,849 customers.

Koliba Kamzík Bratislava is one of the top restaurants in the city of Bratislava. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,646 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bratislava is Jasmin. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,581 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bratislava, CORK Wine Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Bratislava, we recommend the cocktails at Drink in gallery Andy. This bar has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bratislava is Dungeon Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,013 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Bratislava!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Bratislava, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations is Castle of Beckov. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,254 visitors.

Miniature Park Podolie is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Miniature Park Podolie has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,939 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Čachtický hradný vrch. This outstanding attraction is a national nature reserve and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,897 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Slovakia more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Slovakia’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Bratislava.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Modrá Hviezda. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,023 customers.

MOREE RESTAURANT is one of the top restaurants in the city of Bratislava. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 848 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bratislava is Foodstock Bratislava. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 836 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bratislava, Kollarko. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,041 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Bratislava, we recommend the cocktails at Goblins Pub. This bar has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 772 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bratislava is Kava. Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 354 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Bratislava!

You’ll stay in Poprad for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Low Tatras National Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,616 visitors.

Around 6,895 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Slovakia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Slovakia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Poprad.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Poprad, Dobré časy. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,984 customers.

Locals recommend Kaskáda Hotel & Catering as one of the best restaurants in the city of Poprad. Kaskáda Hotel & Catering is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 720 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Poprad is Reštaurácia a Penzión CIN-CIN. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Poprad, Espresso Bar PP. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 367 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like NEW CHICAGO - Veselá krčma. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 461 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Slovakia with a toast!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of District of Prešov. You’ll stay in District of Prešov for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Kosice’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Kosice, start your day with a visit to the amazing BACHLEDKA Ski & Sun. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,687 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Belianska Cave. This cave and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,814 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Skalnatá dolina to make the most of your road trip across Slovakia. The spectacular Skalnatá dolina is a valley that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,769 visitors.

The lovely Vysoké Tatry — Hory zážitkov • Tatranská Lomnica is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,233 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Hrebienok. This attraction is a mountain hut rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 15,401 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Kosice has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of District of Prešov. District of Prešov offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Šarišská Chiža. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 616 reviews.

The remarkable Sabaraca 3 Prešov is another top restaurant in District of Prešov we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,141 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous D'angelo is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 445 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in District of Prešov, the fantastic Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House Prešov. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 162 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Meduza Prešov - Shisha Fun Bar & Disco Club. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 325 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Dobré Časy. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 455 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Slovakia!

Rise and shine on day 9 of your road trip in Slovakia. Today, you'll wake up in Prešov and embark on a scenic drive to Kosice, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Prešov and Spišská Nová Ves before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Prešov. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Neptune Fountain. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,384 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. This attraction, a beloved church, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 995 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Prešov is the stunning Slovenské technické múzeum - Múzeum Solivar. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 480 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Spiš Castle. This attraction is a castle ruin that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,114 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Spišská Nová Ves, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Kosice. When you arrive in Kosice you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Slávia. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 908 customers.

Locals also recommend U Seburgiho, another of the best restaurants in Kosice. U Seburgiho is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 944 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Staromestská Piváreň. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 911 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Pokhoi to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Kosice, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 345 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House Košice. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House Košice has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

FEST Bar Košice is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 165 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Slovakia, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 10 of your road trip in Slovakia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Kosice before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Sculpture Immaculata - Plague Column is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Kosice. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 476 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Kosice and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Slovakia.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Kosice at Zlatý Dvor before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend San Domenico Caffe for your last chance at a meal in the city of Kosice. The San Domenico Caffe restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try La Hacienda. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 473 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Kosice. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Slovakia!