Košice Old Town Travel Guide
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.
Musical Fountain
You can find out about the history of Kosice with a stop at Musical Fountain. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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.
Crafts Lane
You can find out about the history of Kosice with a visit to Crafts Lane. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
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.
Things to do
Aggtelek Caves UNESCO site and Eger town private tour
Top hotels in Košice Old Town
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Other neighbourhoods around Košice Old Town
District of Košice I
While you're in District of Košice I, take in top sights like St. Elisabeth Cathedral and jump on the metro at Bruselska Stop to see more of the city.
Džungľa
When in Džungľa, you can plan a visit to Miklus Prison Museum and St. Elisabeth Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Západ
Though Západ may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Steel Arena and Muza Hotel.
Juh
If you're spending some time in Juh, Muza Hotel and Steel Arena are top sights worth seeing.
Vyšné Opátske
Vyšné Opátske might not have many top sights, but Lower Gate Underground Museum and Hlavna Ulica are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Miklus Prison Museum and Hlavna Ulica.