| set in a quaint spa town and a 9-minute walk from rajecke teplice train station, this relaxed hotel with a colorful exterior is 13 km from the ruins of lietava castle, built in the 13th century, and 31 km from hlbocky waterfall. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. straightforward rooms provide flat-screen tvs and en suite bathrooms. breakfast is complimentary. wi-fi is available. some feature river views. there's a cozy restaurant with a terrace, as well as lounges with wood paneling, and meeting and event space. upgraded rooms add seating areas
Poprad–Tatry Airport 2 hr 6
Minčol (vrch v Malej Fatre) (31 min)
Prominent mountain with a network of trails & a wood cross & expansive views at the summit. Slovak Bethlehem (17 min) sunny rocks (12 min) Žibrid (48 min) Visual pyramid (42 min) Ski resort Martinky (1 hr 3)
Ski resort, skiing, and winter sports Castle Strečno (28 min)
Tours offered at a restored, centuries-old fortress perched high on a cliff next to the Váh river. Súľov Rocks (43 min)
Nature area with striking rock formations like the Owl & Gothic Gate, plus cascades & wild orchids. Castle Súľov (37 min)
Remnants of a 15th-century fortress built on a rocky crag with sweeping views, accessible by trail. Castle Lietava (26 min)
Originally built in the 13th century, this mountaintop castle fell into ruins in the 1700s. Kľak (29 min)
Distinctive rocky peak surrounded by beech forest home to wolves & brown bears, with hiking trails. Snowland Valčianska dolina (1 hr 1)
Ski resort, sports, skiing, and winter sports Martinské Hole (1 hr 3)
Ski resort, skiing, and mountain Fačkov (26 min)
Ski resort and skiing Budatín Castle (21 min)
Guided tours are offered of this small 13th-century castle with a tower offering scenic city views. | 
