Cities in Slovakia
The most important cities in Slovakia at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Podunajské Biskupice
A quiet borough of Bratislava, known for its green spaces and proximity to the Little Danube river, ideal for a relaxing escape.
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Komárno
Komárno sits at the confluence of the Danube and Váh rivers on the border with Hungary.
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Nové Mesto nad Váhom
Nové Mesto nad Váhom, a historic town in western Slovakia, lies on the Váh river beneath the Považský Inovec mountains.
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Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica lies in the heart of Slovakia and is tied to mining and the Slovak National Uprising.
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Humenné
Humenné is located in the Laborec valley in eastern Slovakia.
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Žiar nad Hronom
This city in the Hron valley is primarily known as the center of the Slovak aluminum industry.
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Spišská Nová Ves
This Spiš region city is the gateway to the Slovak Paradise National Park.
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Rimavská Sobota
Rimavská Sobota is located on the Rimava River in southern Slovakia.
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Prievidza
Prievidza is located in the Nitra River valley and is closely tied to brown coal mining in the Upper Nitra region.
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Bytča
Bytča is located in the Váh valley in northwestern Slovakia.
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Topoľčany
This city in the Nitra valley is known for its brewing traditions and furniture industry.
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Nové Zámky
This city in southwestern Slovakia was built in the 16th century as a fortress against the Ottoman Empire.
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Brezno
Brezno is the center of the Upper Hron region in central Slovakia, nestled between the Low Tatras and the Slovak Ore Mountains.
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Skalica
Skalica is located in the northern Záhorie region on the Czech border.
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Karlova Ves
A large borough of Bratislava, stretching along the left bank of the Danube.
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Levoča
Levoča in eastern Slovakia is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Sabinov
Sabinov is located in the Šariš region on the Torysa River.
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Štúrovo
Štúrovo sits on the Danube across from the Hungarian city of Esztergom.
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Dunajská Streda
Dunajská Streda is the heart of the Žitný ostrov (Rye Island) region.
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Kysucké Nové Mesto
Kysucké Nové Mesto is a town in the Kysuce region of northern Slovakia, surrounded by picturesque mountains and known for its historic town square an…
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Nové Mesto (Bratislava)
A dynamic district of Bratislava known for Kuchajda lake, sports facilities, and shopping centers.
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Hlohovec
Hlohovec is located on the Váh River and is known as the 'City of Roses'.
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Partizánske
Partizánske, the youngest town in Slovakia, is famous for its footwear industry and functionalist architecture.
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Levice
Levice is located in southern Slovakia at the foot of the Tekov Hills.
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Liptovský Mikuláš
Located in the Liptov Basin between the Low and High Tatras, this town is a major tourist hub.
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Nitra
Nitra is one of the oldest cities in Slovakia and was the center of the Principality of Nitra.
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Považská Bystrica
This industrial city in the Váh valley is characterized by a modern highway bridge spanning the city center.
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Senec
Senec is located east of Bratislava and is a major tourism hub.
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Rožňava
Rožňava is located in the Slaná valley in the Gemer region.
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Šaštín-Stráže
Šaštín-Stráže is located in the Záhorie Lowland and is Slovakia's most important Marian pilgrimage site, dominated by the Basilica of the Seven Sorro…
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Lučenec
Lučenec is the economic and cultural center of the Novohrad region in southern Slovakia.
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Piešťany
Piešťany is Slovakia's most famous spa town, specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
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Spišská Belá
Spišská Belá is located in the Spiš region at the foot of the High Tatras.
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Košice
Košice is the second-largest city in Slovakia and the center of the eastern region.
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Stará Ľubovňa
Stará Ľubovňa is located in northern Slovakia on the Poprad River.
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Bardejov
Bardejov in the northeast is one of Slovakia's oldest and most beautiful towns.
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Senica
Senica is located in northwestern Slovakia in the Záhorie Lowland.
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Malacky
Malacky is the administrative center of the southern Záhorie region.
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Čadca
Čadca is the center of the Kysuce region in northern Slovakia, near the Czech and Polish borders.
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Holíč
Holíč is located in northern Záhorie near the Czech border.
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Galanta
Galanta is located in southwestern Slovakia and is closely linked to the Esterházy noble family.
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Prešov
The third-largest city in Slovakia is located at the confluence of the Torysa and Sekčov rivers.
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Michalovce
Michalovce is the center of the Eastern Slovak Lowland, located on the Laborec River.
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Želiezovce
Želiezovce is located on the lower Hron River in southern Slovakia.
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Trebišov
Trebišov is located in the southern part of the Eastern Slovak Lowland.
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Zvolen
Zvolen is located at the confluence of the Hron and Slatina rivers in central Slovakia.
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Dubnica nad Váhom
An industrial town in the Váh river valley, known for its mechanical engineering history and Baroque manor, surrounded by the scenic landscape of the…
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Ružomberok
Ružomberok is located at the confluence of the Váh and Revúca rivers and is a major center for the paper industry.
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Modra
Modra is a historic royal free town at the foot of the Little Carpathians.
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Zlaté Moravce
Zlaté Moravce is located in southwestern Slovakia on the Žitava River.
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What are the largest cities in Slovakia?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.