# Taply: Slovakia travel guide

Source: https://taply.sk/ (Taply)

Independent travel guide to Slovakia: Bratislava, the High Tatras, castles and caves, transport between cities and airports, and practical travel essentials. 360 English guides, 29 free tools, and guides in German, Polish, Czech and Hungarian.

## Bratislava

Old Town, castles, tours and day trips from Vienna.

- [Best Bratislava Tours, Ranked](https://taply.sk/bratislava-tours/)
- [Best Things to Do in Bratislava, Ranked](https://taply.sk/things-to-do-in-bratislava/)
- [Blue Church Bratislava: Visiting Tips and History](https://taply.sk/blue-church-bratislava/)
- [Bratislava at Night: Evening Walks, Views and Bars](https://taply.sk/bratislava-at-night/)
- [Bratislava Audio Guide: Best Self-Guided Tours](https://taply.sk/bratislava-audio-guide/)
- [Bratislava Castle: Tickets, Tours and Visitor Tips](https://taply.sk/bratislava-castle/)
- [Bratislava Christmas Markets: Guide and Visitor Tips](https://taply.sk/bratislava-christmas-markets/)
- [Bratislava Food and Drink: What to Eat and Where to Start](https://taply.sk/bratislava-food-and-drink/)
- [Bratislava in April: What to Expect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-april/)
- [Bratislava in August: What to Expect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-august/)
- [Bratislava in Autumn: Wine, Colour and Cooler Days](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-autumn/)
- [Bratislava in February: What to Expect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-february/)
- [Bratislava in January: What to Expect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-january/)
- [Bratislava in July: What to Expect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-july/)
- [Bratislava in June: What to Expect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-june/)
- [All 51 guides](https://taply.sk/bratislava/)

## High Tatras & mountains

Hiking, lakes, cable cars, skiing and the national parks.

- [Belianska Cave: The High Tatras' Only Show Cave](https://taply.sk/belianska-cave/)
- [Best aquaparks in Slovakia: where to go](https://taply.sk/aquaparks-in-slovakia/)
- [Best Hikes in the High Tatras](https://taply.sk/best-hikes-in-the-high-tatras/)
- [Chopok: Lifts, Hikes and Skiing in the Low Tatras](https://taply.sk/chopok-low-tatras/)
- [Cycling in Slovakia: best routes and where to rent a bike](https://taply.sk/cycling-in-slovakia/)
- [Demänovská Caves: Cave of Liberty and Ice Cave](https://taply.sk/demanovska-caves/)
- [E-bike in the High Tatras: routes, rules and rental](https://taply.sk/e-bike-high-tatras/)
- [Gerlachovský Štít: Slovakia's Highest Peak](https://taply.sk/gerlachovsky-stit/)
- [High Tatras Cable Cars and Funiculars: What to Ride](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-cable-cars/)
- [High Tatras day trip from Bratislava: possible, but long](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-day-trip-from-bratislava/)
- [High Tatras in Autumn: Quiet Trails, Early Snow and Closures](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-in-autumn/)
- [High Tatras in one day: best plans by season](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-in-one-day/)
- [High Tatras in Spring: Snow, Mud and Low-Level Walks](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-in-spring/)
- [High Tatras in Summer: What to Do and What to Know](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-in-summer/)
- [High Tatras in Winter](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-in-winter/)
- [All 42 guides](https://taply.sk/high-tatras/)

## Around Slovakia

Castles, caves, spa towns and road trip itineraries.

- [Banská Bystrica: SNP Square, the clock tower and the Uprising museum](https://taply.sk/banska-bystrica/)
- [Banská Štiavnica: Slovakia's UNESCO Mining Town](https://taply.sk/banska-stiavnica/)
- [Bardejov: UNESCO old town and how to visit](https://taply.sk/bardejov/)
- [Beckov Castle: a cliff-top ruin above the Váh river](https://taply.sk/beckov-castle/)
- [Best Castles in Slovakia, Ranked](https://taply.sk/castles-in-slovakia/)
- [Best Caves in Slovakia to Visit](https://taply.sk/caves-in-slovakia/)
- [Best Time to Visit Slovakia](https://taply.sk/best-time-to-visit-slovakia/)
- [Bojnice Castle: Visiting Slovakia's Fairytale Castle](https://taply.sk/bojnice-castle/)
- [Bojnice Zoo: how to visit Slovakia's oldest zoo](https://taply.sk/bojnice-zoo/)
- [Čachtice Castle: the ruin linked to Elizabeth Báthory](https://taply.sk/cachtice-castle/)
- [Čičmany: the village of painted wooden houses](https://taply.sk/cicmany/)
- [Danube cycle path in Slovakia: Bratislava to Štúrovo](https://taply.sk/danube-cycle-path/)
- [Dobšiná Ice Cave: Visiting Slovakia's UNESCO Ice Cave](https://taply.sk/dobsinska-ice-cave/)
- [Domica Cave: Guided Tours in Slovak Karst](https://taply.sk/domica-cave/)
- [High Tatras in Three Days: A Day-by-Day Plan](https://taply.sk/high-tatras-itinerary-3-days/)
- [All 56 guides](https://taply.sk/slovakia/)

## Getting there

Airports, transfers, trains and flights to Slovakia.

- [Airports in Slovakia: which one should you fly into?](https://taply.sk/airports-in-slovakia/)
- [Bratislava Airport taxi: how to book and what it costs](https://taply.sk/bratislava-airport-taxi/)
- [Bratislava Airport to the city centre: how to get there](https://taply.sk/bratislava-airport-to-city-centre/)
- [Bratislava Airport to Vienna: how to get there](https://taply.sk/bratislava-airport-to-vienna/)
- [Bratislava Airport transfer: pre-booked rides compared](https://taply.sk/bratislava-airport-transfer/)
- [Bratislava main train station: what visitors need to know](https://taply.sk/bratislava-main-train-station/)
- [Bratislava public transport: trams, buses and tickets](https://taply.sk/bratislava-public-transport/)
- [Bratislava to Banská Štiavnica: car, train or transfer](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-banska-stiavnica/)
- [Bratislava to Bojnice: how to get to the castle](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-bojnice/)
- [Bratislava to Budapest: the best ways to travel](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-budapest/)
- [Bratislava to Jasná: the best ways to travel](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-jasna/)
- [Bratislava to Košice: the best ways to travel](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-kosice/)
- [Bratislava to Kraków: how to get there](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-krakow/)
- [Bratislava to Nitra: how to get there](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-nitra/)
- [Bratislava to Piešťany: how to get there](https://taply.sk/bratislava-to-piestany/)
- [All 58 guides](https://taply.sk/getting-there/)

## Travel essentials

eSIM, insurance, car rental, driving rules and costs.

- [Airalo vs Saily: which eSIM for Slovakia and Europe](https://taply.sk/airalo-vs-saily/)
- [AirHelp vs Compensair: which flight claim service to choose](https://taply.sk/airhelp-vs-compensair/)
- [Best eSIM for Europe: 5 options compared](https://taply.sk/best-esim-for-europe/)
- [Best eSIM for Slovakia: 6 options compared](https://taply.sk/esim-slovakia/)
- [Bike rental in Slovakia: where and how to rent](https://taply.sk/bike-rental-slovakia/)
- [Car rental in Bratislava: where to book](https://taply.sk/car-rental-bratislava/)
- [Car rental in Košice: airport and city pick-up](https://taply.sk/car-rental-kosice/)
- [Car rental in Poprad: the gateway to the High Tatras](https://taply.sk/car-rental-poprad/)
- [Car rental in Slovakia: best booking sites compared](https://taply.sk/car-rental-slovakia/)
- [Car rental insurance explained for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/car-rental-insurance-explained/)
- [Driving in Slovakia: rules, vignette and tips](https://taply.sk/driving-in-slovakia/)
- [eSIM for US travelers in Slovakia: what to choose](https://taply.sk/esim-for-us-travelers-slovakia/)
- [Flight cancelled at Vienna Airport: refund, rerouting and compensation](https://taply.sk/flight-cancelled-vienna-airport/)
- [Flight delay compensation under EU261: how to claim](https://taply.sk/flight-delay-compensation/)
- [Flight delayed at Bratislava Airport: what you can claim](https://taply.sk/flight-delayed-bratislava/)
- [All 33 guides](https://taply.sk/essentials/)

## Reviews & comparisons

Is it legit? Evidence-based reviews of the booking sites, eSIMs and insurers travellers use for Slovakia.

- [Airalo review: is the eSIM marketplace worth it for Slovakia?](https://taply.sk/airalo-review/)
- [Airalo vs Drimsim: which travel SIM for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/airalo-vs-drimsim/)
- [Airalo vs Yesim: which eSIM for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/airalo-vs-yesim/)
- [AirHelp review: how the flight claim service works](https://taply.sk/airhelp-review/)
- [Auto Europe review: should you book a Slovakia car here?](https://taply.sk/auto-europe-review/)
- [Aviasales review: is it a good way to find flights to Slovakia?](https://taply.sk/aviasales-review/)
- [Best airport transfer services for Vienna and Bratislava airports](https://taply.sk/best-airport-transfer-services/)
- [Best car rental sites for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/best-car-rental-sites-for-slovakia/)
- [Best flight compensation services for delays and cancellations](https://taply.sk/best-flight-compensation-services/)
- [Best tour and ticket booking sites for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/best-tour-booking-sites/)
- [BikesBooking review: can you use it for bike rental in Slovakia?](https://taply.sk/bikesbooking-review/)
- [Compensair review: how the flight claim service works](https://taply.sk/compensair-review/)
- [Drimsim review: pay-as-you-go travel SIM for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/drimsim-review/)
- [Economybookings review: cheap car rental for Slovakia?](https://taply.sk/economybookings-review/)
- [Economybookings vs GetRentacar: which for car rental in Slovakia](https://taply.sk/economybookings-vs-getrentacar/)
- [All 42 guides](https://taply.sk/reviews/)

## Travel blog

Comparisons, seasonal guides, food, culture and honest advice for travelling in Slovakia.

- [Accessible Bratislava: A Practical Guide for Wheelchair Users](https://taply.sk/accessible-bratislava/)
- [Alcohol and smoking rules in Slovakia](https://taply.sk/alcohol-and-smoking-rules-in-slovakia/)
- [Best ski resorts in Slovakia: which one suits you?](https://taply.sk/best-ski-resorts-in-slovakia/)
- [Best Viewpoints in Bratislava](https://taply.sk/best-viewpoints-in-bratislava/)
- [Bratislava Airport vs Vienna Airport: which should you fly into?](https://taply.sk/bratislava-airport-vs-vienna-airport/)
- [Bratislava for Couples: A Romantic Weekend Plan](https://taply.sk/bratislava-for-couples/)
- [Bratislava for Digital Nomads: Where to Live, Work and Connect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-for-digital-nomads/)
- [Bratislava in December: What to Expect](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-december/)
- [Bratislava in Winter: What to Do, What to Pack](https://taply.sk/bratislava-in-winter/)
- [Bratislava Markets and Shopping: What to Buy and Where](https://taply.sk/bratislava-markets-and-shopping/)
- [Bratislava Museums: Which Ones Are Worth Your Time](https://taply.sk/bratislava-museums/)
- [Bratislava nightlife: bars, pubs and clubs](https://taply.sk/bratislava-nightlife/)
- [Bratislava on a Rainy Day: Indoor Things to Do](https://taply.sk/bratislava-rainy-day/)
- [Bratislava on New Year's Eve: How to Plan the Night](https://taply.sk/bratislava-new-years-eve/)
- [Bratislava Parks and Nature: Green Escapes in the City](https://taply.sk/bratislava-parks-and-nature/)
- [All 78 guides](https://taply.sk/travel-blog/)

## Free tools

- [EU261 flight delay compensation calculator](https://taply.sk/tools/eu261-compensation-calculator/)
- [Schengen 90/180 day calculator](https://taply.sk/tools/schengen-90-180-calculator/)
- [eSIM data calculator: how many GB do you need?](https://taply.sk/tools/esim-data-calculator/)
- [Slovakia packing list generator](https://taply.sk/tools/packing-list-generator/)
- [High Tatras Trail Season Checker: Is the Winter Closure On?](https://taply.sk/tools/tatras-trail-season-checker/)
- [Sunrise and Sunset Times in Slovakia: Daylight Calculator](https://taply.sk/tools/sunrise-sunset-slovakia/)
- [Slovakia vignette helper](https://taply.sk/tools/slovakia-vignette-helper/)
- [Tipping calculator for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/tools/tipping-calculator/)
- [Which Airport Should You Fly Into for Slovakia?](https://taply.sk/tools/airport-chooser/)
- [Slovakia Trip Planner: Build a Day-by-Day Outline](https://taply.sk/tools/slovakia-trip-planner/)
- [Travel insurance checker for Slovakia](https://taply.sk/tools/travel-insurance-checker/)
- [Slovak phrasebook for travellers](https://taply.sk/tools/slovak-phrasebook/)
- [Slovakia distance calculator](https://taply.sk/tools/slovakia-distance-calculator/)
- [Slovakia public holiday checker](https://taply.sk/tools/slovakia-holiday-checker/)
- [Bratislava public transport ticket chooser](https://taply.sk/tools/bratislava-ticket-chooser/)
- [Bratislava walking route planner](https://taply.sk/tools/bratislava-walking-route-planner/)
- [Slovakia road trip optimizer](https://taply.sk/tools/slovakia-road-trip-optimizer/)
- [Bratislava layover planner](https://taply.sk/tools/layover-planner/)
- [Best Time to Visit Slovakia: Find the Right Month for Your Interests](https://taply.sk/tools/best-time-to-visit-finder/)
- [Slovakia Weather Comparer: Bratislava, Košice and the High Tatras](https://taply.sk/tools/weather-comparer/)
- [What to Do Today in Slovakia: Ideas for Your Weather and Time](https://taply.sk/tools/what-to-do-today/)
- [Bratislava Day Planner: A Timed Itinerary for Your Hours](https://taply.sk/tools/bratislava-day-planner/)
- [High Tatras Hike Finder: Find a Trail by Level, Time and Season](https://taply.sk/tools/high-tatras-hike-finder/)
- [Ski Resort Finder: Which Slovak Resort Suits Your Group?](https://taply.sk/tools/ski-resort-finder/)
- [Slovakia Castle Finder: Pick a Castle by Region, Condition and Access](https://taply.sk/tools/castle-finder/)
- [Day Trip Finder: Where to Go for a Day From Your Base](https://taply.sk/tools/day-trip-finder/)
- [Travel expense splitter for group trips](https://taply.sk/tools/travel-expense-splitter/)
- [Hiking time calculator](https://taply.sk/tools/hiking-time-calculator/)
- [Car or public transport in Slovakia](https://taply.sk/tools/car-or-public-transport/)

## Other languages

- [Slowakei Reiseführer](https://taply.sk/de/)
- [Słowacja: przewodnik turystyczny](https://taply.sk/pl/)
- [Slovensko: cestovní průvodce](https://taply.sk/cs/)
- [Szlovákia útikalauz](https://taply.sk/hu/)

Full summaries: https://taply.sk/llms-full.txt