9-Day Slovakia road trip from Kosice to Poprad, Zilina, and District of Liptovský Mikuláš

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 9-day vacation in Slovakia!

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 Park Anička. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,979 visitors.

Botanical Garden UPJŠ Košice is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,377 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is St. Elisabeth's Cathedral. This amazing attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,804 visitors.

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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!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Slovakia. Today, you'll wake up in Košice and embark on a scenic drive to Poprad, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Košice 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 Košice. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,396 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Red Monastery. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,494 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Treetop Walk Bachledka. This best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 24,887 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like La Crêperie. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 717 customers.

Locals also recommend La Primavera Pizzeria, another of the best restaurants in Poprad. La Primavera Pizzeria is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at U Septima. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,222 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Pizzeria Utopia to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Poprad, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,293 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Dobré časy. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Dobré časy has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,984 customers.

Restart Burger is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,967 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!

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Zilina. You’ll stay in Zilina for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Poprad’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Poprad, 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 14,484 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 7,055 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 11,056 visitors.

The lovely Vysoké Tatry — Hory zážitkov • Tatranská Lomnica is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,942 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest 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 4.7 out of 5 stars in 16,623 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Poprad has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Zilina. Zilina 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 caffé italia. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 516 reviews.

The remarkable Žilinská Kozlovna is another top restaurant in Zilina we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,918 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Manzo Steak & Burger is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,106 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Zilina, the fantastic Beervana. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 982 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Smreková Koliba. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Kingston Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Slovakia!

You still have 1 night left in Zilina.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Jánošíkové diery. This incredible attraction is a valley and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 10,174 visitors.

Malá Fatra is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,126 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Statue of Juraj Jánošík. This amazing attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,652 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Terchovské srdce lookout tower. This must-see tourist destination and place of interest is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,262 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Castle Lietava. This best-rated sightseeing destination is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,136 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 Zilina.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zilina, like Trattoria Pepe. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,204 customers.

Pilsner restaurant & beer pub is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zilina. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 834 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zilina, Guinness Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 311 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like DEpresso. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 214 customers.

XXL pub is another of the best bars in the city of Zilina. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 178 customers.

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

You’ll stay in District of Liptovský Mikuláš for 2 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Budatín Castle. This excellent attraction is a château that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,686 visitors.

Around 4,133 travelers rated this attraction with 4.6 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 could then travel to Vlkolínec (UNESCO) for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,851 visitors.

This outstanding park has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,686 travelers.

You can also stop at the popular Lúčanský vodopád. This attraction, a stunning waterfall, has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,129 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš, Bonsai restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 758 customers.

Locals recommend PÁVIK as one of the best restaurants in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš. PÁVIK is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš is Restart Burger. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,779 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš, Route 66. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,684 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Good Mood Pizza & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.

Central Perk is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 381 customers.

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

You still have 1 night left in District of Liptovský Mikuláš.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Cave of Liberty. This incredible attraction is a must-see tourist destination and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,561 visitors.

Demänovská Ice Cave is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,207 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 District of Liptovský Mikuláš.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš, like Liptovská izba. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,572 customers.

Soda Club Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

Locals enjoy AHA Pizza Pasta, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 828 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš, U muzikantov. This bar is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 239 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Industry Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 173 customers.

VELVET pub is another of the best bars in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 206 customers.

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

Day 8 of your road trip through Slovakia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Kosice for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in District of Spišská Nová Ves is the amazing Slovak Paradise National Park. This attraction is a national park that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,641 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible national nature reserve, Prielom Hornádu. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,869 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the District of Spišská Nová Ves is the outstanding Tomášovský view. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 3,196 visitors.

The spectacular Spiš Castle is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating castle ruin and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,226 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try San Domenico Caffe, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 700 customers.

Locals also recommend La Hacienda as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice. La Hacienda is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 473 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kosice is Villa Regia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 589 customers.

After dinner, visit Pokhoi, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kosice. 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 like Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House Košice. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 294 customers.

Alternatively, FEST Bar Košice is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kosice. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 165 customers.

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

Day 9 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 must-see tourist 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!