Major city · Slovakia
Spišské Podhradie
Spend half a day visiting Spiš Castle and the nearby walled town; add a night in a local pension if you want a relaxed evening.
Spišské Podhradie is a small town dominated by the UNESCO‑listed Spiš Castle. The castle and the adjacent historic sites can be seen in a few hours, but the limited bus service and few dining options make a single overnight stay worthwhile for a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- TAT
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Slovakia ↗Slovakia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Slovakia ↗Motorways and expressways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
- Slovakia ↗Many high trails in Tatra National Park close seasonally (roughly November to mid-June); check the park's current closures before planning a hike.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Spišské Podhradie158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Spišské Podhradie, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Slovakia-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, Telekom, O2 and 4ka sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs.Slovakia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Slovakia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or about 10%.Slovakia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Slovakia-wide
- SafetySpišské Podhradie is low‑risk; main concerns are winter road conditions and occasional stray dogs near the castle grounds.
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- RestroomsPaid toilets at stations (€0.30–0.50 (≈ under US$1)); restaurants for customers.Slovakia-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysCastles and museums outside Bratislava close Mondays and many open only May–October.Slovakia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTAT Poprad–Tatry Airport (Bus to Spišské Podhradie about 20 min (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundBus from Poprad is the main public link; no rail service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (soup or sandwich)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticket€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedPension bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TAT Poprad–Tatry Airport (Bus to Spišské Podhradie about 20 min (check schedule).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jun (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Spišské Podhradie: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
10 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
9 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bus from Poprad is the main public link; no rail service. Within town walk is easiest; a short hike leads to the castle hill.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Levoča
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Spišské Podhradie, about 30 min
Walled town with historic centre, UNESCO site.
Spišská Nová Ves
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus, about 45 min
Market town with museums and restaurants.
Poprad
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
Bus, about 20 min
Rail hub, airport, and ski area.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Penzion Chalupka
Self‑catering pension, rooms from €15, central location.
Ubytovanie u Kastelana
Restaurant + 8‑room pension, rooms from €20.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension bed2 × 1 night × €25 | €50 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €55 | €110 |
| Bus Poprad → Spišské Podhradie (round‑trip)2 × €4 · check schedule | €8 |
| Entry to Spiš Castle museum2 × €6 · check price | €12 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €10 · approximate | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €20 |
| Trip total≈ €110 per person per day, bed included | €220≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Simple meal (soup or sandwich) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Local bus ticket | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Souvenir (handicraft) | €5–12 (≈ US$6–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Spiš Castle is closed for reconstruction; check the official site for opening dates.
- Bus frequencies are limited in the off‑season; plan ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire and ambulance
- 150
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Na túto adresu, prosímTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police158
- Fire and ambulance150
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Bratislava; Slovak embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Poprad → Spišské Podhradie bus: about €4 (≈ US$5), 20 min (check schedule)
Say or show
- Prepáčte — Excuse me / Sorry (prepáchte)
- Ďakujem — Thank you (ďakujem)
- Koľko to stojí? — How much is it? (koľko to stojí?)
- Kde je zastávka autobusu? — Where is the bus stop? (kde je zastávka autobusu?)
- Hovoríte po anglicky? — Do you speak English? (hovoríte po anglicky?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Spišské Podhradie. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a pension for a relaxed evening after castle visit.
- Consider renting a car for a day to explore the Slovak Paradise park nearby.
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