Špania Dolina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Špania Dolina is a picturesque historic village in central Slovakia, around 10 km from Banská Bystrica. Once famous for mining, the village is embracing low level tourism and is an excellent base for hiking and mountain biking, with the Veľká Fatra and Nízke Tatry national parks in close proximity. The most notable attraction is the fortified church, which was built in Gothic and Renaissance styles, with a little bit of Baroque thrown in for good measure. Many of surrounding buildings have been preserved or rebuilt, including some wooden miners' houses. To get here take the bus from Banská Bystrica (30 minutes; €0.70). #hiking #nationalpark #nature #architecture #TakeAhike
Špania Dolina is a picturesque historic village in central Slovakia, around 10 km from Banská Bystrica. Once famous for mining, the village is embracing low level tourism and is an excellent base for hiking and mountain biking, with the Veľká Fatra and Nízke Tatry national parks in close proximity. The most notable attraction is the fortified church, which was built in Gothic and Renaissance styles, with a little bit of Baroque thrown in for good measure. Many of surrounding buildings have been preserved or rebuilt, including some wooden miners' houses. To get here take the bus from Banská Bystrica (30 minutes; €0.70). #hiking #nationalpark #nature #architecture #TakeAhike
Špania Dolina is a picturesque historic village in central Slovakia, around 10 km from Banská Bystrica. Once famous for mining, the village is embracing low level tourism and is an excellent base for hiking and mountain biking, with the Veľká Fatra and Nízke Tatry national parks in close proximity. The most notable attraction is the fortified church, which was built in Gothic and Renaissance styles, with a little bit of Baroque thrown in for good measure. There is a covered stairway from the main square up to the church (160 steps). Many of surrounding buildings have been preserved or rebuilt, including some wooden miners' houses. To get here take the bus from Banská Bystrica (30 minutes; €0.70). #hiking #nationalpark #nature #architecture
This was taken whilst hiking between Špania Dolina and Banská Bystrica, both of which were old mining settlements. Incredible views of the surrounding area, although that was probably helped by the weather! #hiking #nature #TakeAhike
The former mining village Špania Dolina is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Slovakia. Copper and silver ores were mined here in the past. #History #LifeAtExpediaGroup #Travel
Urpin City Residence

Urpin City Residence

3 out of 5
J. Cikkera 5 Banska Bystrica
The price is AU$191 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$191
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banska Bystrica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museum of the Slovak National ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
Absolutely clean & nice hotel.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Urpin City Residence
Hotel Arcade

Hotel Arcade

3 out of 5
Námestie Snp 5 Banska Bystrica
The price is AU$222 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$222
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banska Bystrica. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions The Clock Tower and Central ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
new hotel. Nothing fancy, but it was clean and convenient.

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel Arcade
Hotel Turiec

Hotel Turiec

4 out of 5
A. Sokolíka 2 Martin
The price is AU$153 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$153
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Martin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Narodny Cintorin and Ethnographic Museum are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Hotel Turiec
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Fatrapark 2 Apartments

Fatrapark 2 Apartments

3 out of 5
Hrabovská dolina 5386/22 Ruzomberok
Stay at this aparthotel in Ruzomberok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tarzánia Hrabovo and Aquaskipper in Ruzomberok ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
Accomodation was OK. In October there was not many customers at the hotel. Everything was OK.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Fatrapark 2 Apartments
Rezort Gothal Chalupy

Rezort Gothal Chalupy

3 out of 5
Liptovska Osada 756 Liptovská Osada Low Tatras
Stay at this golf chalet in Liptovská Osada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 indoor pools. Popular attractions Gothal and Brankovský Waterfall are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Wonderful place for relaxation with family
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Rezort Gothal. The cabins were very nice and clean and we also enjoyed the wellness facility. The pool and playground areas are amazing for kids. It is very close to a beautiful area Donovaly which we discovered as well. Great place, great location.

Reviewed on 17 July 2019

Rezort Gothal Chalupy
Villa Gardenia

Villa Gardenia

3 out of 5
Donovaly 1402 Donovaly
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Donovaly. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Donovalkovo and Bobová dráha Donovaly ...
We really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were very clean and the location nice and quiet. The playground was covered in snow and our daughter loved it! The playground even without snow would be amazing. I would definitely come back here again.

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2023

Villa Gardenia
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