About Košice
Košice is one of Slovakia's major cities, home to around 225,044 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Košice
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East Slovak Museum
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Slovak Technical Museum
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Archeological museum Lower gate
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Museum of Aviation
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Vojtech Loffler Museum
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East Slovak Gallery
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Walking the historic centre
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Zoo
Budget travel
Free things to do in Košice
Archeological museum Lower gate
Walking the historic centre
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
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Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit East Slovak Museum
- Visit Slovak Technical Museum
- Visit Archeological museum Lower gate
- Eat at Panda
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Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museum of Aviation
- Visit Vojtech Loffler Museum
- Visit East Slovak Gallery
- Eat at Pizzeria Zvon
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Walking the historic centre
- Visit Zoo
- Visit Kasárne Kulturpark
- Eat at Bamboo
Where to eat
Local favourites
Panda
Asian bistro, good and cheap food, average price for lunch is €3.50. Ask for opekane rezance, Asian style noodles for €1.50.
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Pizzeria Zvon
Lovely pizza restaurant, with great food, was about €5.20 for a large pizza. All stone baked on hand thrown dough, brilliant toppings, livel
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Bamboo
One of the Asian restaurants that's not a fast food place.
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Burekas
Israeli restaurant known for its falafel and hummus.
Santa Lucia
A good pizzeria in a small shopping mall.
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Kebab Haus
Kebab place, with kebab in pita, with salad, fries or rice.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Gloria Palace
Accommodation at modern-day standards in single and twin-bed rooms and suites. All rooms have their own bathroom and WC, color television wi
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Penzión Horse inn
Free breakfast. No air conditioning and not wheelchair accessible.
Penzión Villa Regia
Modern renovation of an old building. All rooms to high standard with en-suite shower rooms. Breakfast included, in great restaurant. Very f
Hotel Múza
Decorated with pop art.
Turistická ubytovňa
Boarding school with some rooms available to visitors.
Shopping
- Aupark
- Atrium Optima
- OC Galéria
- Cassovia
- Tesco extra
- Opal
Nightlife
- Dobrá čajovňa
- Caffé Trieste
- Aida
- Urban café
- Trdelniky
- Beer House
Museums & culture
- East Slovak Museum
- Slovak Technical Museum
- Archeological museum Lower gate
- Museum of Aviation
- Vojtech Loffler Museum
- East Slovak Gallery
In pictures
Košice gallery
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