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
Hotel Turiec

Hotel Turiec

4 out of 5
A. Sokolíka 2 Martin
The price is Rp1.522.350 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp1.522.350
Rp1.678.202 total
25 Feb - 26 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)
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Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Hotel Turiec
Urpin City Residence

Urpin City Residence

3 out of 5
J. Cikkera 5 Banska Bystrica
The price is Rp2.135.732 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
Rp2.135.732
Rp2.322.253 total
15 Feb - 16 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

Urpin City Residence
Hotel Arcade

Hotel Arcade

3 out of 5
Námestie Snp 5 Banska Bystrica
The price is Rp2.448.973 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp2.448.973
Rp2.651.155 total
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

Hotel Arcade
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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! (11 reviews)
Everything in the house looks and feels brand new. Excellent heating, equipped kitchen, comfortable beds.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Rezort Gothal Chalupy
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! (39 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
Chalets Hrabovo

Chalets Hrabovo

3 out of 5
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

Chalets Hrabovo
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