11-Day Slovakia Road Trip from Košice to Banská Bystrica, Bratislava, Trenčín, and Poprad

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 11-day vacation in Slovakia!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Region of Banská Bystrica. You’ll stay in Region of Banská Bystrica 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 St. Elisabeth's Cathedral. This much-appreciated church and attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,548 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Botanical Garden UPJŠ Košice. This botanical garden and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,230 visitors.

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 Region of Banská Bystrica. Region of Banská Bystrica 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 Bystrická Klubovňa - member of Medusa. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,503 reviews.

The remarkable STREET FOODIE BANSKÁ BYSTRICA is another top restaurant in Region of Banská Bystrica we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 873 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Bernardov Dvor is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 856 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Region of Banská Bystrica, the fantastic Leroy Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in 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 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Banská Bystrica and Žilina 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 Strečno Castle. This attraction is a castle ruin that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,093 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Malá Fatra. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,047 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Jánošíkové diery. This valley and travel destination is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 9,861 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Žilina, 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!

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 Church of St. Elisabeth. This amazing attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 8,549 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 Urban House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,858 customers.

FABRIKA the beer pub 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 2,207 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bratislava is 17’s BAR. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,908 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Bratislava, Bukowski Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Bratislava, we recommend the cocktails at Michalska Cocktail Room. This bar has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 413 customers.

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

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

You still have 1 night 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.

Michael's Gate is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,946 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Čumil. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,681 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding St. Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava. This cathedral and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,466 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Bratislava Castle. This castle is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 47,532 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Slovakia to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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 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 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 1,646 customers.

Locals enjoy Jasmin, 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 1,581 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Bratislava, CORK Wine Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Drink in gallery Andy. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193 customers.

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

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

You’ll stay in District of Trenčín for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Miniature Park Podolie. This excellent attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,939 visitors.

Around 4,897 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Castle of Beckov. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,254 visitors.

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 could then travel to Miniature Park Podolie for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,939 visitors.

This outstanding national nature reserve has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,897 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Castle of Beckov. This attraction, a stunning top-tier point of interest, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,254 visitors.

If you’re interested in exploring even more, visit the fantastic Piaristický kostol sv. Františka Xaverského. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 337 travelers, the magnificent Piaristický kostol sv. Františka Xaverského is clearly one of the top sights in the area.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of District of Trenčín, OYSHI. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 561 customers.

Locals recommend Speranza as one of the best restaurants in the city of District of Trenčín. Speranza is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,617 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of District of Trenčín is Restaurant and brewery Lanius. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,437 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of District of Trenčín, Sokolovňa pub. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 642 customers.

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

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit is the amazing Castle of Spirits (Bojnice Castle). This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,840 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in District of Prievidza is another excellent way to spend your new day in Slovakia. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Slovakia’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Slovakia’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Slovakia’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Low Tatras National Park for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a park and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,616 visitors.

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

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

Locals also 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.

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

You can also enjoy drinks 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.

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

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

One of the best travel destinations is Pieniny National Park. This amazing attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,318 visitors.

The Ľubovňa Castle is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, The Ľubovňa Castle has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,269 visitors.

To make your time more memorable, we recommend you visit Ružbašský kráter. This outstanding attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,333 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 Poprad.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Reštaurácia a Penzión CIN-CIN. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 524 customers.

Marco is one of the top restaurants in the city of Poprad. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Poprad, Brick. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 305 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Poprad, we recommend the cocktails at JM Cocktail Bar. This bar has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 110 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Poprad is Tatran Pub Poprad. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 265 customers.

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

You still have 1 night left in Poprad.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is BACHLEDKA Ski & Sun. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,687 visitors.

Belianska Cave is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,814 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Hrebienok. This amazing attraction is a mountain hut and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 15,401 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Vysoké Tatry — Hory zážitkov • Tatranská Lomnica. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,233 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Skalnatá dolina. This valley is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,769 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Slovakia to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

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

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Poprad, like Nový Luník PUB. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 124 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 10 of your road trip in Slovakia. Today, you'll wake up in Poprad 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 Poprad 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 Poprad. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,559 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.

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 11 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!