6-Day Slovakia road trip Starting from Kosice to Poprad

Top view of Main street (Hlavna ulica) of Kosice Old city.
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Duration
6 days & 5 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
5 nights included
Car rental
6 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 6-day road trip through Slovakia.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Slovakia. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 4 nights in Košice and 1 night in Poprad, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Slovakia. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Košice and Poprad. We'll help you experience the best 6 days in Slovakia you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Kosice, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Slovakia, including the stunning Spiš Castle and Slovak Paradise National Park.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Slovakia. From the magnificent Hrebienok to the breathtaking Skalnatá dolina and Vysoké Tatry — Hory zážitkov • Tatranská Lomnica, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable BACHLEDKA Ski & Sun and learn more about the unique Treetop Walk Bachledka to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Košice and Poprad, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Slovakia. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Slovakia.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Slovakia. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Slovakia.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Slovakia.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Slovakia has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Slovakia. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 5 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 5 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Slovakia extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Slovakia fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Slovakia today!

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Included

Hotel, 5 nights
Rental car, 6 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

District of Košice I - neighborhood in SlovakiaKošice I / 4 nights
District of Poprad - city in SlovakiaPoprad / 1 night

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Attractions

Treetop Walk Bachledka, Malá Franková, District of Kežmarok, Region of Prešov, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaTreetop Walk Bachledka
View of the High Tatras mountains from Hrebienok located in the Tatra National park, SlovakiaHrebienok
BACHLEDKA Ski & Sun, Ždiar, District of Poprad, Region of Prešov, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaBACHLEDKA Ski & Sun
Ruins of Spiš Castle (Slovakia) on late summer sunsetSpiš Castle
View from above of touristic facility and lake "Skalnatá dolina" in High Tatra Mountains of SlovakiaSkalnatá dolina
Lyžiarske stredisko Tatranská Lomnica, Tatranská Lomnica, Vysoké Tatry, District of Poprad, Region of Prešov, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaVysoké Tatry — Hory zážitkov • Tatranská Lomnica
Picturesque autumn landscape with yellow trees, blue cloudy sky and reflection in the water, National park Slovak paradise, SlovakiaSlovak Paradise National Park
ZOO KosiceKošice Zoo
St. Elisabeth's Cathedral, Stredné Mesto, Old Town, District of Košice I, Košice, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaSt Elisabeth's Cathedral
ZOO in Spišská Nová Ves, Spišská Nová Ves, District of Spišská Nová Ves, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaZOO in Spišská Nová Ves
Tomášovský view, Spišské Tomášovce, District of Spišská Nová Ves, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaTomášovský view
Prielom Hornádu, Hrabušice, District of Spišská Nová Ves, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaPrielom Hornádu
Botanical Garden UPJŠ, Severné Mesto, Košice - mestská časť Sever, District of Košice I, Košice, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaBotanical Garden UPJŠ Košice
Park Anička, Severné Mesto, Košice - mestská časť Sever, District of Košice I, Košice, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaPark Anička
Observation Tower Košice, Čermeľ, Košice - mestská časť Sever, District of Košice I, Košice, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaObservation Tower Košice
Photo of Jakabov Palace in Kosice Slovakia.Jakabov palace
Ski resort of Jahodná
Košice Children's railway
Eastern Slovak Museum, Letná, Old Town, District of Košice I, Košice, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaEastern Slovak Museum
Sculpture Immaculata - Plague Column, Stredné Mesto, Old Town, District of Košice I, Košice, Region of Košice, Eastern Slovakia, SlovakiaSculpture Immaculata - Plague Column
Photo of Scenic view of St. Urban Tower and Elisabeth cathedral in the main square of Kosice, Slovakia. St Urban Tower

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Medium car

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Day 1 – Kosice - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Kosice - arrival day

  • Košice I - Arrival day
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  • Jakabov palace
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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 1,459 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, Central Pub&Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,705 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice is Pub u Kohúta. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,287 customers.

Locals recommend Rosto Steak House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,054 customers.

Kosice also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Kosice is Camelot - Pilsner pub & Medieval restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,698 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Kosice is Pivovar Hostinec. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,088 customers.

Locals also enjoy U Seburgiho. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 944 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 6-day vacation in Slovakia!

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Day 2 – Kosice

Day 2

Day 2 – Kosice

  • Košice I
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Drive 56 km, 1 hour 29 min

  • Košice Zoo
  • Observation Tower Košice
  • Park Anička
  • Botanical Garden UPJŠ Košice
  • Ski resort of Jahodná
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You still have 3 nights left in Kosice.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Observation Tower Košice. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,527 visitors.

Park Anička is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,979 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Botanical Garden UPJŠ Košice. This amazing attraction is a botanical garden and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,377 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Ski resort of Jahodná. This top-tier point of interest and place of interest is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,560 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 Kosice.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice, like Republika Východu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,181 customers.

Karczma MLYN slovak restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Kosice. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,138 customers.

Locals enjoy Slávia, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Kosice. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 908 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Kosice, Pivovar Golem. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 948 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Staromestská Piváreň. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 911 customers.

Zlatý Dvor is another of the best bars in the city of Kosice. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

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

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Day 3 – Kosice

Day 3

Day 3 – Kosice

  • Košice I
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Drive 9 km, 39 min

  • Košice Children's railway
  • Eastern Slovak Museum
  • St Urban Tower
  • St Elisabeth's Cathedral
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You still have 2 nights left in Kosice.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Košice Children's railway. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,106 visitors.

Eastern Slovak Museum is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 608 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is St. Urban Tower. This amazing attraction is a building and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 269 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding St. Elisabeth's Cathedral. This church and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,804 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 Kosice.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice, like San Domenico Caffe. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

La Hacienda is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Kosice. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 473 customers.

Locals enjoy Villa Regia, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Kosice. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 589 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Kosice, Pokhoi. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 345 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House Košice. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

FEST Bar Košice is another of the best bars in the city of Kosice. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 165 customers.

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

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Day 4 – District of Spišská Nová Ves and Poprad

Day 4

Day 4 – District of Spišská Nová Ves and Poprad

  • Poprad
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Drive 193 km, 3 hours 49 min

  • Spiš Castle
  • ZOO in Spišská Nová Ves
  • Tomášovský view
  • Slovak Paradise National Park
  • Prielom Hornádu
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Poprad. You’ll stay in Poprad for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of District of Spišská Nová Ves’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of District of Spišská Nová Ves, start your day with a visit to the amazing Spiš Castle. This much-appreciated castle ruin and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,226 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Tomášovský view. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 3,196 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Slovak Paradise National Park to make the most of your road trip across Slovakia. The spectacular Slovak Paradise National Park is a national park that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,641 visitors.

The lovely Prielom Hornádu is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 2,869 visitors have left this national nature reserve average ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that District of Spišská Nová Ves has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Poprad. Poprad 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 La Crêperie. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 717 reviews.

The remarkable La Primavera Pizzeria is another top restaurant in Poprad we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous U Septima is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Poprad, the fantastic Pizzeria Utopia. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,293 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Dobré časy. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,984 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Restart Burger. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,967 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Slovakia!

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Day 5 – Poprad, District of Kežmarok, and Kosice

Day 5

Day 5 – Poprad, District of Kežmarok, and Kosice

  • Košice I
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Drive 186 km, 3 hours 3 min

  • Hrebienok
  • Skalnatá dolina
  • Vysoké Tatry — Hory zážitkov • Tatranská Lomnica
  • BACHLEDKA Ski & Sun
  • Treetop Walk Bachledka
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You’ll stay in Kosice for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Hrebienok. This excellent attraction is a mountain hut that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,623 visitors.

Around 11,056 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Vysoké Tatry — Hory zážitkov • Tatranská Lomnica. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,942 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding BACHLEDKA Ski & Sun. This best-rated sightseeing destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 14,484 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 Treetop Walk Bachledka for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 24,887 visitors.

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

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Kosice, JAZZ Košice. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,069 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Jekyll&Hyde cafe bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 530 customers.

NEW CHICAGO - Veselá krčma is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Kosice. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 223 customers.

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

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Day 6 – Kosice - departure day

Day 6

Day 6 – Kosice - departure day

  • Košice I - Departure day
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  • Sculpture Immaculata - Plague Column
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Day 6 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 500 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’ll then say farewell to Kosice. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Slovakia!

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