Title: Banska Stiavnica Travel Guide: Best of Banska Stiavnica, Banská Bystrica Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Banska Stiavnica](https://expedia.co.uk/Banska-Stiavnica-Hotels.d6130469.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Banska Stiavnica](https://expedia.co.uk/Banska-Stiavnica-Holiday-Rentals.d6130469.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Banska Stiavnica](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Banska-Stiavnica.d6130469.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Banska Stiavnica](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Banska-Stiavnica.d6130469.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Banska Stiavnica Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Banska-Stiavnica.d6130469.Car-Hire-Guide)[Banska Stiavnica Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Banska-Stiavnica.d6130469.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Banska Stiavnica Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Banská Štiavnica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/e30cf788-328c-4d4c-90f8-350c67333fc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Banská Štiavnica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/277f62b1-0c12-4972-9919-33e6ee18a9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Banská Štiavnica](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/ed2aac15-2935-4470-82a5-194ae3db2fa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We often say that a town is like stepping back in time, but time actually did stand still in this little town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. While the silver and gold mined there lasted it was incredibly wealthy, as can be seen by the quality of the buildings. This made it a target for the invading Ottoman Empire, resulting in the building of two significant castles. In 1782 it was the third largest town in the Kingdom of Hungary, but when the mines ran dry, the town stopped still.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/f413e1e7-b710-4502-a2e3-e26567e88609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I highly recommend a visit to the open air mining museum near Banské Štiavnica. Apparently 20% of the worlds gold was mined in the region. Entry is €1 to the surface museum, or €5 for the underground tour. #UNESCO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/ce80cf31-e47e-417d-b438-c24ab2131ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Banska Stiavnica Things to do - Top hotels in Banska Stiavnica - Top Holiday Rentals in Banska Stiavnica ![Resla Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66250000/66240100/66240017/551b16a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Resla Residence 2 Dolná Resla Banska Stiavnica Banskobystrický kraj Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £61 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Banska Stiavnica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions New Castle and Trinity Square are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=66240017&PinnedHotelID=66240017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130469) ![Penzión na Kopci](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27100000/27094500/27094426/59335339_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Penzión na Kopci Športová 8 Banska Stiavnica £71 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly pension in Banska Stiavnica. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Banska Stiavnica Botanical Garden ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews) Great Hotel in a fantastic spot. Views are lovely. Staff and owners very friendly and accommodating. Food in the restaurant was incredibly delicious. Would stay again. Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=27094426&PinnedHotelID=27094426&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130469) ![Boutique Hotel ERB](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112924900/112924802/869d853e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boutique Hotel ERB Radnicné námestie 14/A Banska Stiavnica £247 27 Mar - 28 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Banska Stiavnica. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Trinity Square and Slovak Mining ... 8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews) This hotel is wonderful. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. There is a seating area that they provide with a coffee/snack area, along with a breakfast area. This hotel is up the hill with restaurants nearby. Since parking is provided - use this space and walk around as there is little parking ... Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=112924802&PinnedHotelID=112924802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6130469) [See all 51 properties in Banska Stiavnica](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6130469) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Opera apartments ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102660000/102657200/102657185/84b24036_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Opera apartments 5 Antona Pécha Banska Stiavnica Banskobystrický kraj Stay at this aparthotel in Banska Stiavnica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Trinity Square and Slovak Mining Museum - Jozef Kollar Gallery ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Very unique stay in a historical centre of Banska Stiavnica. Walking distance from all the Holy Trinity square. Helpful and nice staff. Reviewed on 27 Sept 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Banska-Stiavnica-Hotels-Opera-Apartments.h102657185.Hotel-Information) ![Town hall square loft apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99930000/99920100/99920054/w895h683x65y0-b95b5569_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Town hall square loft apartment Banskobystrický kraj Banskobystrický kraj Stay at this holiday home in Banska Stiavnica. Popular attractions Trinity Square and Slovak Mining Museum - Jozef Kollar Gallery are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Banska-Stiavnica-Hotels-Town-Hall-Square-Loft-Apartment.h99920054.Hotel-Information) ![Quiet and sunny Mikovini apartment in the busy center of Stiavnica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83360000/83358600/83358529/caad0713_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quiet and sunny Mikovini apartment in the busy center of Stiavnica Banskobystrický kraj Banskobystrický kraj Stay at this apartment in Banska Stiavnica. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Slovak Mining Museum - Jozef Kollar Gallery ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Banska-Stiavnica-Hotels-Quiet-And-Sunny-Mikovini-Apartment-In-The-Busy-Center-Of-Stiavnica.h83358529.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Banska Stiavnica](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6130469&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Banska Stiavnica hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6130469&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Banská Štiavnica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130469/277f62b1-0c12-4972-9919-33e6ee18a9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Castle You can find out about the history of Banska Stiavnica with a trip to New Castle. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Castle-Banska-Stiavnica.d6232771.Attraction) #### Slovak Mining Museum - Jozef Kollar Gallery You can browse the exhibits at Slovak Mining Museum - Jozef Kollar Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Banska Stiavnica. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Slovak-Mining-Museum-Jozef-Kollar-Gallery-Banska-Stiavnica.d6232781.Attraction) #### Banska Stiavnica Botanical Garden Explore the great outdoors at Banska Stiavnica Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Banska Stiavnica. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Banska-Stiavnica-Botanical-Garden-Banska-Stiavnica.d553248621532515678.Attraction) #### Evangelical Church Evangelical Church is just one of the places to see in Banska Stiavnica, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's art scene and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Evangelical-Church-Banska-Stiavnica.d553248621532515747.Attraction) #### Novy zamok Learn about the local history of Banska Stiavnica when you take a trip to Novy zamok. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Novy-Zamok-Banska-Stiavnica.d553248621532515674.Attraction) #### Trinity Square You can find out about the history of Banska Stiavnica with a trip to Trinity Square. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral. 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