Košice Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Košice Old Town
Popular places to visit
Hlavna Ulica
Grandiose palaces, medieval towers, museums, restaurants and stunning churches decorate this regal boulevard, which cuts through the heart of Košice.
St. Elisabeth Cathedral
Medieval legend says that removing one stone from this 600-year-old cathedral could cause its collapse. Visit Slovakia’s largest church to discover this legend and even more extraordinary facts.
Crafts Lane
You can find out about the history of Kosice with a visit to Crafts Lane. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Musical Fountain
After visiting Musical Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kosice. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
St Michael's Chapel
Find out about the history of Kosice when you take a trip to St Michael's Chapel. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.
University of Pavol Jozef Safarik
Walk around the campus at University of Pavol Jozef Safarik as part of your travels around Kosice. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's museums.
Our pick of the best Košice Old Town Hotel Deals
Hotel Yasmin
Nice and spacious rooms, one can tell that they invested in design. Great breakfast and very professional staff.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Crystal
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice
We have always had a very pleasant stay at Doubletree in Kosice. It is always our hotel of choice.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Horse inn Pension
Convenient location. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Boutique Hotel Chrysso
Penzión Sport
This was our third stay here. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They speak excellent English, rooms are clean and comfortable, great shower. Breakfast is wonderful (extra cost €12.50 pp). Hotel is close to bus stop from airport, bus and train stations are within 5 minutes walk, restaurants ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Košice Old Town
District of Košice I
While you're in District of Košice I, take in top sights like Hlavna Ulica and jump on the metro at Bruselska Stop to see more of the city.
Západ
Though Západ may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Steel Arena and Hlavna Ulica.
Juh
If you're spending some time in Juh, Steel Arena and Muza Hotel are top sights worth seeing.
Vyšné Opátske
Vyšné Opátske might not have many top sights, but Hlavna Ulica and Miklus Prison Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ťahanovce
While there might not be top attractions in Ťahanovce, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Peace Marathon Square and Lokomotiva Stadium.
District of Košice III
While District of Košice III may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crafts Lane and Miklus Prison Museum.
