Shopping & districts
A popular and landmark attraction with rich history and picturesque surroundings, highly recommended for visitors.
Updated September 9, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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Hotel Šachtička
3.6 km
Penzión u Hastrmana
4.3 km · Riečka
Fuggerov Dvor
5.1 km · Selce
Al Corso
5.4 km
Art pension
5.6 km
Dixon
5.6 km
Altenberg 3-star
5.8 km · Staré Hory
Arcade 3-star
6.2 km
Urpin City Residence
6.3 km · Banská Bystrica
Národný dom 3-star
6.3 km
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Temples & religious sites
Church of Saint James the Greater
This Gothic-style church stands on the central square of Banská Bystrica's old town and is considered one of the city's landmark historic buildings. It's an easy stop while strolling through the square.
2.9 km away
Temples & religious sites
Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord
This church stands in Špania Dolina, a former Slovak copper-mining village, and still bears traces of early 13th-century Gothic style. A covered wooden staircase leads up from the village square, letting you take in the rustic mountain scenery along the way.
3.0 km away
Nature
Šachtičky
Šachtičky, at the foot of the mountains near Banská Bystrica, comes alive in winter with skiers and snowboarders. In summer, cyclists take on its steep slopes, giving the spot a different charm with each season.
3.1 km away
Nature
Panský diel
Panský diel is a 1,100-meter hill north of Banská Bystrica in Slovakia; a trail to the summit rewards hikers with a sweeping view of the city and surrounding mountains. A lookout point and a horseback riding spot on its slopes make it a popular easy outing year-round.
3.1 km away
Nature
Žiare
Žiar is a mountain in the Starohorské vrchy range near Banská Bystrica, well known for hiking trails through dense forest. Near the summit, hikers are rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding ridges, making it a favorite among trekkers.
4.7 km away
Shopping & districts
Sásová
A large residential district northeast of central Banská Bystrica. The nearby Panský diel hill is home to the Šachtičky recreation area, making it easy to visit both together.
4.7 km away
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