To get there
Košice, the capital of East Slovakia. Situated right at the heart of the region of East Slovakia, Košice is the perfect starting point for trips all around. Getting to Košice is easy. Košice has its own international airport, good rail connections direct from all Central European capitals, and it is connected up to the main European road and motorway networks. Once you are in the city, getting around the compact city centre is a piece of cake.
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
Košice boasts an excellent public transport system. If you need
some help, we will happily give you friendly advice at our
Košice Visitor Centre at Hlavná street 59, on the
local info line at + 421 (0) 55 625 8888 or from
the e-mail address visit@visitkosice.eu . We will
also gladly prepare an itinerary for your stay and recommend what
to visit when in Košice.
Do you need help? Rely on us to
• search and book accomm odation and restaurant tables for
you
• arrange for city sightseeing tours and trips around Košice
• book tickets to the theatre, concerts, cinema or sporting
events
• give you recommendations about adventurous weekends
• search current special offers
• help with local transport, parking fees, reservations, car
rental
• give advice about great presents, books and souvenirs for your
friends
and family.
OTHER INFORMATION CENTRES IN THE CITY
Mestské informačné centrum (City Information Centre) OD Dargov –
Hlavná 2, OC Cassovia – Pri prachárni 4
USEFUL INFO AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Exchange offices: railway station, banks (do not
risk it by exchanging your money in the street, but rather make use
of official exchange offices and banks)
Car rental:
Košice airport: Avis Rent a car (+421 (0) 55 789 8222) /
Alimex Slovakia (+421 (0) 911 911 190) /
HERTZ (+421 (0) 55 729 2841) /
SIXT (+421 (0) 55 623 4949) / Rai
Internacional (+421 (0) 908 513 000) /
Buchbinder (+421 (0) 55 683 2397)
Post office: Poštová 1, Komenského 30, Thurzova
1
Pharmacy: Hlavná 40, Hlavná 116, Mlynská 1,
Mlynská 26
Emergency and non-stop pharmacy: Toryská 1
Internet clubs: Hlavná 48, Poštová 3
International press and magazines: BP PRESS,
Hlavná 102
Lost passport: Oddelenie cudzineckej polície
Policajného zboru Košice (Foreigner Police Department), Trieda SNP
35, non-stop line +421 (0) 961 931 208
TRAVEL AGENCY
Travel agency Kolumbus Košice, Tyršovo nábrežie 1
(Hotel Yasmin), + 421 (0) 55 622 18 34, + 421 (0) 55 622 79 72,
www.kolumbus.sk, letenky@kolumbus.sk, zajazdy@kolumbus.sk.
USEFUL NUMBERS
Emergency medical help 155, 112 / Fire
brigade 150, 112 / Police 158, 112 /
City police 159 / Information 12
111
ONCE YOU ARE HERE
Moving around the historic Košice city centre is simple. If you
would like to get more acquainted with Košice, you can use public
transport. Information about the tram, trolleybus and bus routes,
as well as ticket prices, can be found at www.dpmk.sk or www.ke.imhd.sk . You can get advice and
information from the Košice Visitor Centre by calling +421
(0) 55 625 8888 or by e-mailing to visit@visitkosice.eu .
