Major city · Slovakia
Spišská Nová Ves
Spend a half‑day (4‑5 h) walking the historic centre; add a night for pool or night market if you want more leisure.
Spišská Nová Ves is a small eastern Slovak town with a compact historic core, the highest church tower in the country and easy access to Levoča, Spiš Castle and Slovak Paradise. One half‑day covers the main sights; a night adds swimming‑pool leisure and local dining.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, limited pool opening)
- Airports
- KSC · 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 Spišská Nová Ves158 ▾
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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 Spišská Nová Ves, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and watch traffic on pedestrian streets.
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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 · 155 ambulance (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.
- AirportKSC Košice International Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or train to Spišská Nová Ves).KSC Košice International Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or train to Spišská Nová Ves).
- Getting aroundThe centre is pedestrian‑friendly; most sights are a short walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus ridePublic bus ticket€1.30 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Spiš Castle€5–7 (≈ US$6–9)
- Budget bedHotel Metropol double room, a night, per room€40 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedHotel Metropol double room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedHotel Metropol double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
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
- KSC Košice International Airport (about 70 km (43 mi) north, bus or train to Spišská Nová Ves) · TAT Poprad‑Tatry Airport (about 55 km (34 mi) east, limited flights)KSC Košice International Airport (about 43 mi (70 km) north, bus or train to Spišská Nová Ves) · TAT Poprad‑Tatry Airport (about 34 mi (55 km) east, limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Spišská Nová Ves: 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 (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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
The centre is pedestrian‑friendly; most sights are a short walk. Local buses connect to nearby villages; taxis available on request.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈45 min
Regional bus or train, about 30 min
UNESCO‑listed town with St. James Cathedral.
Spiš Castle
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus to Spišské Podhradie, then local bus or walk 2 km (1.2 mi)Bus to Spišské Podhradie, then local bus or walk 1.2 mi (2 km)
Large medieval ruin, good for a few hours.
Slovak Paradise National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train to Červený Kláštor (≈1 h) then bus or taxi
Hiking trails with ladders; plan a full day.
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.
Hotel Metropol
3‑star hotel near the centre, rooms with private bathroom, Wi‑Fi and optional extra beds.
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
| Hotel Metropol double room1 × 3 nights × €70 | €210 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €45 | €270 |
| Trip total≈ €80 per person per day, bed included | €480≈ US$600 |
3‑star, central
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bryndzové halušky (plate) | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Public bus ticket | €1.30 (≈ US$2) |
| Entry to Spiš Castle | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pool season runs 1 Jun–15 Sep; verify opening dates in winter.
- Train from Košice is hourly, 56 min; reservation required for some IC services.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
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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 Spišská Nová Ves. 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 pool opening) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area 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
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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