Title: Špania Dolina Travel Guide: Best of Špania Dolina, Banská Bystrica Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Špania Dolina](https://expedia.co.uk/Spania-Dolina-Hotels.d3000019218.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Špania Dolina](https://expedia.co.uk/Spania-Dolina-Holiday-Rentals.d3000019218.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Špania Dolina Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Spania-Dolina.d3000019218.Car-Hire-Guide)[Špania Dolina Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Spania-Dolina.d3000019218.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000019218/34ba0ff9-824b-4940-bf52-82ec228b5703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000019218/34ba0ff9-824b-4940-bf52-82ec228b5703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000019218/56180fac-7c1d-4035-9db9-845a56646d76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000019218/3e95438a-6a53-418b-968e-844c291e8ead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000019218/88cebe2d-aad5-4c5f-97a9-bf5a70273b76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Špania Dolina - Top hotels in Špania Dolina - Top Holiday Rentals in Špania Dolina ![Urpin City Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4560000/4551500/4551485/aeeabbb9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Urpin City Residence J. Cikkera 5 Banska Bystrica £96 7 Feb - 8 Feb 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! (105 reviews) Very helpful and friendly staff. Good choice for breakfast Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026&selected=4551485&PinnedHotelID=4551485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000019218) ![Hotel Arcade](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3853900/3853871/43b300b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Arcade Námestie Snp 5 Banska Bystrica £111 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3853871&PinnedHotelID=3853871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000019218) ![Hotel Turiec](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32090000/32084300/32084227/7c8aec29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Turiec A. Sokolíka 2 Martin £76 6 Feb - 7 Feb 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) . Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=07%2F02%2F2026&selected=32084227&PinnedHotelID=32084227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000019218) [See all 60 properties in Špania Dolina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026®ionId=3000019218) 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. ![Rezort Gothal Chalupy](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23400000/23393300/23393205/b36489ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rezort Gothal Chalupy 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 Jul 2019 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Liptovska-Osada-Hotels-Rezort-Gothal-Chalupy.h23393205.Hotel-Information) ![Fatrapark 2 Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5096300/5096259/02afc0c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fatrapark 2 Apartments 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! (39 reviews) Accomodation was OK. In October there was not many customers at the hotel. Everything was OK. Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruzomberok-Hotels-Fatrapark-2-Apartments.h5096259.Hotel-Information) ![Chalets Hrabovo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104510000/104500100/104500007/dbe5436f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalets Hrabovo 5731/92 Hrabovská dolina Ruzomberok Žilinský kraj Stay at this ski apartment in Ruzomberok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Tarzánia Hrabovo and Aquaskipper in Ruzomberok ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Wszystko idealnie :) Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruzomberok-Hotels-Chalets-Hrabovo.h104500007.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Špania Dolina](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000019218&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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