Kosice, Slovakia - Travel Guide

By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.Directions from stop to stop included - all free.

Plan a free trip to Kosice

Updated: 2026-09-28

Kosice, the capital of eastern Slovakia, is a vibrant city with a beautiful historic center, impressive Gothic architecture, and a lively student atmosphere. Visit to experience a blend of rich history, modern culture, and excellent cuisine at affordable prices.

Top things to do in Kosice

Things to do in Kosice include St. Elisabeth's Cathedral, Hlavná ulica, Singing Fountain. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

Want all of these sorted into days?

MupDay splits them by proximity and real opening hours, with no zig-zag - directions from stop to stop included. All free.

Build an itinerary for Kosice

A sample 3-day itinerary for Kosice

Here is what 3 days in Kosice look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

Stops
6
Walking
9 min
  1. 1
    East Slovak GalleryArt museum · Old Town
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  2. 2
    Synagogue on Zvonárska StreetSynagogue · Old Town
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  3. 3
    St. Michael's ChapelChurch · Old Town
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  4. 4
    St. Elisabeth's CathedralChurch · Old Town
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  5. 5
    Urban's TowerBell tower · Old Town
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  6. 6
    Singing FountainFountain · Old Town
Open this itinerary Free, no sign-up - and you can change anything

Day 2

Stops
9
  1. 1
    Mestský parkPark · Košice
    2.3 km (🚶 33 min)
  2. 2
    Botanical Garden
    2.3 km (🚶 33 min)
  3. 3
    Jakabov palacePalace · Košice
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  4. 4
    Marian Column, KošiceStatue · Košice
    200 m (🚶 4 min)
  5. 5
    Mikluš's Prison
    50 m
  6. 6
    Executioner's bastion and Rodosto
  7. 7
    Rodosto HouseMuseum · Košice
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  8. 8
    East Slovak Museum - Main BuildingMuseum · Old Town
    600 m
  9. 9
    Premonstratensian ChurchChurch · Old Town
Open this itinerary Free, no sign-up - and you can change anything

Day 3

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Kosice ZooZoo · Kavečany
    1.1 km
  2. 2
    Summer toboggan track
    150 m
  3. 3
    KavečanyQuarter
Open this itinerary Free, no sign-up - and you can change anything

This is an example. The planner builds a different route for your dates, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Kosice?

St. Elisabeth's Cathedral, Hlavná ulica, Singing Fountain, The State Theatre, East Slovak Museum, Kosice Gold Treasure and 9 more. St. Elisabeth's Cathedral: This magnificent Gothic cathedral is the symbol of Kosice and one of the most beautiful churches in Slovakia.

What can you do in 3 days in Kosice?

Day 1: East Slovak Gallery, Synagogue on Zvonárska Street, St. Michael's Chapel, St. Elisabeth's Cathedral. Day 2: Mestský park, Botanical Garden, Jakabov palace, Marian Column, Košice. Day 3: Kosice Zoo, Summer toboggan track, Kavečany.

Which areas should you explore in Kosice?

The itinerary for Kosice runs through Old Town, Košice and Kavečany.

Which museums are worth visiting in Kosice?

Museums worth visiting in Kosice: East Slovak Museum, Kosice Gold Treasure (Old Town), Lower Gate Archaeological Museum, Miklus Prison Museum (Old Town), Rodosto House (Košice) and East Slovak Gallery (Old Town).

Which churches are worth seeing in Kosice?

Churches worth seeing in Kosice: St. Elisabeth's Cathedral (Old Town), St. Michael's Chapel (Old Town) and Premonstratensian Church (Old Town).

Destinations near Kosice

All guides in Slovakia →

All city guides →

Ready to plan Kosice?

Build an itinerary for Kosice