Trnava

Travel Guide
Trnava showing a city and street scenes
Elegantly simple Slovakian architecture, charming town squares and a historic university make the small town of Trnava a rewarding and peaceful destination.

Just moments away from the popular capital city of Bratislava lies the university town of Trnava, a fascinating and welcoming destination in its own right. Prepare to be greeted by the warm welcome of locals at community events and to spend hours enjoying the historical sights of this storied town.

Explore a historic town center that could date back as far as the late 9th century, making Trnava one of the oldest towns in Slovakia. The town’s boom era was during the 16th century, when it enjoyed commercial success and growing religious importance.

Follow the trail of the Town Walls, which provides a vantage point over the town center, or climb the City Tower. Some stretches of the walls date back to the 13th century, while the tower is a Gothic masterpiece from 1574. The best views of the tower are from the spacious town square, which is surrounded by cafés and restaurants with outdoor seating.

Stroll around the Trnava University buildings in the town, including the impressive University Church. The educational institution dates back to 1635 and the church contains a famous wooden altar from 1640. Today, modern university facilities sit alongside traditional buildings.

Marvel at the two cylindrical towers and yellow façade of St. Nicholas Minster. Trnava’s cathedral is a 17th-century structure built around an older, 14th-century church. Head inside the church to admire the religious artwork and to listen to music during the Trnava Organ Festival in August.

Join in the celebrations of the Traditional Trnava Fair, which takes place over the second weekend in September. Musical performances, street theater and food stalls bring the town to life in a lively and welcoming event.

Trnava is a 25-minute train ride or 45-minute drive away from central Bratislava and can be visited as daytrip from Slovakia’s capital. Come here for longer, however, to better appreciate the town’s culture and pace of life. Visit in spring and fall for clear weather or come in winter to see the sights under a blanket of snow.

Hotel Spectrum
Hotel Spectrum
3 out of 5
Vladimira Clementisa 13, Trnava
The price is NT$2,189 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$2,189
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Trnava. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Zapadoslovenske Museum and ...
6.6/10 (38 reviews)
"Very average hotel. For the same budget, there are better hotels out there however they were full. The room was relatevely new and renovated but the building itself is bad. The staff was not polite and it looked like they(3 different employees) were in a hurry to get rid of the customer. Finally, ..."

Reviewed on 2024/3/16

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Holiday Inn Trnava, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Trnava, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Hornopotocna 5, Trnava
The price is NT$2,668 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
NT$2,668
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Trnava. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 spa tubs, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Univerzitny Kostol and Trnava St. John the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
Great business hotel
"Outstandingly good staff. Perfect for business, good breakfast. Really well run hotel. Rooms small though, architecture quite bland."

Reviewed on 2024/3/21

Holiday Inn Trnava, an IHG Hotel
Hotel MAXPLAZA
Hotel MAXPLAZA
3.5 out of 5
Štefániková 21/111, Trnava, Slovakia
The price is NT$2,913 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
NT$2,913
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Trnava. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jan Koniarek Gallery in Trnava and Church ...
7.2/10 Good! (23 reviews)
"Never coming back here"

Reviewed on 2021/9/7

Hotel MAXPLAZA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartment Dolfi
Apartment Dolfi
4 out of 5
Štefánikova 713/55, Senec
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Senec. Enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Aquapark Senec and Pillar of Shame are located nearby. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Velmi vkusně zařízené pokoje. Ubytování je jen kousek od Slunečních jezer."

Reviewed on 2019/8/15

Apartment Dolfi
Apartmany Halex Centrum City Aupark
Apartmany Halex Centrum City Aupark
3 out of 5
Nitrianska 7572/20, Piestany
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Piestany. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Kolonadovy Most and Balneological Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
All good
"Good size apartment near centre of Piestany, separate bedroom to living area, a few scuffs and scrapes but very clean clean and tidy,"

Reviewed on 2020/1/3

Apartmany Halex Centrum City Aupark
Beautiful 4 Bedroom House With a Relaxing Garden
Beautiful 4 Bedroom House With a Relaxing Garden
2 out of 5
Senec
Stay at this residence in Senec. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Church of Saint Nicolas and Pillar of Shame are located nearby. ...
Beautiful 4 Bedroom House With a Relaxing Garden
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