Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Slovakia
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Banská Bystrica (10)
Prešov (9)
Košice (7)
Trenčín (6)
Bratislava (5)
Žilina (5)
Trnava (3)
Nitra (2)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Slovakia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 47 castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia, spread across 8 regions and 43 towns and cities. Most of them are in Banská Bystrica (10), Prešov (9), and Košice (7).
At the city level, Bratislava (4), Banská Štiavnica (2), and Beckov (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 25 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia
Spišský hradCastles & Palaces · Žehra
Slovenské národné múzeum – Historické múzeumHistory · Bratislava
Múzeum BojniceCastles & Palaces · Bojnice
Hrad DevínCastles & Palaces · Bratislava
Trenčiansky hradCastles & Palaces · Trenčín
Hrad Krásna HôrkaCastles & Palaces · Krásnohorské Podhradie
Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum Červený KameňCastles & Palaces · Častá
Hrad ŠarišCastles & Palaces · Veľký Šariš
Kaštieľ StrážkyArt · Spišská Belá
Apponyiho palácRegional · Bratislava
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia with programs for families
- Slovenské národné múzeum – Historické múzeumHistory · Bratislava
- Múzeum BojniceCastles & Palaces · Bojnice
- Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum Červený KameňCastles & Palaces · Častá
- Hrad ŠarišCastles & Palaces · Veľký Šariš
- Kaštieľ StrážkyArt · Spišská Belá
Slovenské národné múzeum – Múzeum bábkarských kultúr a hračiek, hrad Modrý KameňCastles & Palaces · Modrý Kameň
Sobášny palác v BytčiCastles & Palaces · Bytča- Draškovičov kaštieľCastles & Palaces · Čachtice
Hrad BeckovCastles & Palaces · Beckov
Hrad ĽupčaCastles & Palaces · Slovenská Ľupča
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Slovakia?
Our directory currently lists 47 castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia across 43 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia?
Some of the best known are Spišský hrad, Slovenské národné múzeum – Historické múzeum, Múzeum Bojnice, Hrad Devín, and Trenčiansky hrad.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Hrad Lietava.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 16 are open, such as Spišský hrad, Slovenské národné múzeum – Historické múzeum, and Trenčiansky hrad.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kaštieľ Dolná Krupá, Múzeum a Kultúrne centrum južného Zemplína, and Primaciálny palác. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovakia?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €18. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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