Košice Old Town Travel Guide
Kosice
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.
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.
Crafts Lane
You can find out about the history of Kosice with a visit to Crafts Lane. 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.
Miklus Prison Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Miklus Prison Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Kosice. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Things to do
The Eastern Slovakia Jewish Heritage tour
Top hotels in Košice Old Town
Hotel Yasmin
Our room was on 10th floor and was absolutely amazing, stylish wooden Japanese style walls with loads of mirrors, a comfortable bed, super modern bathroom with bath and shower. The room was really well equipped including a minibar, safe, hairdryer and a kettle. The breakfast was also great, I loved ...
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Hotel Crystal
Clean tidy friendly
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice
Clean & Tidy, very comfortable bed
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Boutique Hotel Bristol
This hotel is a great option to be in the old town area of Kosice. Very convenient location. Good breakfast. Clean.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
City Residence Apartment Hotel
Fabulous hotel, so friendly and welcoming especially when I arrived early. Huge rooms, so well equipped. I will definitely be back on my next trip to Kosice.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Boutique Hotel Chrysso
Was great over all
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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.
Džungľa
When in Džungľa, you can plan a visit to Miklus Prison Museum and Hlavna Ulica, 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 Hlavna Ulica and Miklus Prison Museum 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 Peace Marathon Square.
