9-Day Slovakia road trip from Bratislava to Zilina, Poprad, District of Liptovský Mikuláš, and Region of Banská Bystrica

Your road trip adventure in Slovakia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bratislava. You’ll stay in Bratislava for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bratislava has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Bratislava Castle. This attraction is a castle and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 50,736 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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 Bratislava, Gatto Matto Panská. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,308 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bratislava is Balans Bistro. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,221 customers.

Locals recommend Bratislava Flagship as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bratislava. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,068 customers.

Bratislava also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bratislava is The Dubliner Irish Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,012 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bratislava is Meštiansky pivovar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,331 customers.

Locals also enjoy FABRIKA the beer pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,207 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Slovakia!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bratislava has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Bratislava by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Bratislava. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Bratislava, like the extraordinary Slavín. This attraction is a cemetery and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,250 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bratislava is the spectacular St. Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava. This attraction is a cathedral and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,887 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Michael's Gate. This city gate has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,237 visitors.

Slovak National Theatre is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This must-see tourist destination is a popular destination among visitors in Bratislava. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,956 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Church of St. Elisabeth. Church of St. Elisabeth is a church building and popular attraction in Bratislava. More than 9,455 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Bratislava does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bratislava on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Slovakia, be sure to eat at Urban House, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bratislava. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,858 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bratislava is the popular 17’s BAR. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,908 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bratislava is Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant Bratislava. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,849 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Bukowski Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Bratislava for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

Dolnozemská is another of the most popular bars in the city of Bratislava. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Bratislava is Zbrojnoš pub. Zbrojnoš pub has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 595 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bratislava!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the city of Beckov and the city of Čachtice. You’ll stay in Zilina for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the village of Beckov today is Castle of Beckov. This excellent attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,477 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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the village, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Čachtický hradný vrch for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Čachtice. This popular attraction is a national nature reserve and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,095 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Zilina, caffé italia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 516 customers.

Locals recommend Žilinská Kozlovna as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zilina. Žilinská Kozlovna is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,918 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zilina is Manzo Steak & Burger. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,106 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Zilina, Beervana. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 982 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Kingston Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 123 customers.

Smreková Koliba is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Zilina. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,589 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Slovakia. Today, you'll wake up in Žilina and embark on a scenic drive to Poprad, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in 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 Žilina. When you’re eager to explore the hamlet and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Jánošíkové diery. This attraction is a valley that has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 10,305 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Malá Fatra. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,144 visitors.

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 Pizzeria Utopia, another of the best restaurants in Poprad. Pizzeria Utopia is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,293 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Dobré časy. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,984 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Restart Burger to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Poprad, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,967 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Hodovňa. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Hodovňa has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,148 customers.

NEW CHICAGO - Veselá krčma 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 461 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 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Vysoké Tatry has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Vysoké Tatry by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Vysoké Tatry. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Vysoké Tatry, like the extraordinary Hrebienok. This attraction is a mountain hut and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 16,722 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Vysoké Tatry.

Your discovery of Vysoké Tatry does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Vysoké Tatry on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Slovakia, be sure to eat at La Primavera Pizzeria, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Poprad. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,320 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Poprad is the popular PREZO Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,165 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Poprad is Minipivovar TATRAS. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Brick is one of the best bars in the city of Poprad for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 305 customers.

JM Cocktail Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Poprad. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 110 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Poprad is Club 24 - To pravé miesto na zábavu. Club 24 - To pravé miesto na zábavu has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 472 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Poprad!

Day 6 of your road trip through Slovakia is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Žehra and the city of Hrabušice. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Žehra is the amazing Spiš Castle. This attraction is a castle ruin and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,341 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Žehra 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 Slovak Paradise National Park in the city of Hrabušice for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a national park and has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,664 visitors.

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

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

Locals also 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 Route 66. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,684 customers.

After dinner, visit Good Mood Pizza & Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Central Perk. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 381 customers.

Alternatively, Industry Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of District of Liptovský Mikuláš. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 173 customers.

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

Day 7 of your road trip will take you to the city of Bojnice and the city of Liptovská Osada. You’ll stay in Region of Banská Bystrica for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Bojnice today is Seagull in Clouds. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,539 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. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. 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 Low Tatras National Park for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Liptovská Osada. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 14,694 visitors.

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

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

Locals 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 one of the top bars in the city of Region of Banská Bystrica, Cartel Coffee Bar & Kitchen. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 906 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Leroy Bar & Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

Beniczky cafe & wine bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Region of Banská Bystrica. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 235 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 8 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 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Banská Bystrica and Old Town 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 Devín Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,149 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Devín and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Old Town has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Sad Janka Kráľa. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,143 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Most SNP (UFO Tower). This best-rated sightseeing destination and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 7,985 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Old Town, 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 Koliba Kamzík Bratislava. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,646 customers.

Locals also recommend Jasmin, another of the best restaurants in Bratislava. Jasmin is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,581 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Loft Hotel Bratislava. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 929 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Drink in gallery Andy to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bratislava, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like CORK Wine Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. CORK Wine Bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 193 customers.

Slovak Pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 11,430 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 9 of your road trip in Slovakia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bratislava 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.

Čumil is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bratislava. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,788 visitors.

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

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bratislava at Modrá Hviezda before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,023 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Restaurant Parlament for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bratislava. The Restaurant Parlament restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,132 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try MOREE RESTAURANT. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 848 customers.

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