Timeline
13:59
Arrive at the House of Arts. Built as a synagogue in the 1920s and converted to a concert hall after WWII, the building is striking. The doors open at 10:00, so this is a quiet time to appreciate the architecture before the crowds arrive.
14:44
Walk five minutes to Bistro Záhrada. It is a popular Slovak-style beer garden. On a warm evening, you can sit outside; in winter, it is a small bar in a basement. Check the day of the week for opening hours: it opens at 14:00 on Mondays, 11:00 Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 on Fridays, 17:00 on Saturdays, and 17:00 on Sundays.
15:14
Walk six minutes to Kasárne Kulturpark. This cultural center in old barracks offers concerts, exhibitions, and conferences. The surrounding park is a good spot to watch the golden light fade.
Local tip
Kasárne Kulturpark is very close to the House of Arts, making this a short, manageable loop. Bistro Záhrada is the closest drink option, but verify its opening hours match your specific day of visit.
Check before you go
- Bistro Záhrada has different opening times depending on the day. Monday opens at 14:00, Tuesday-Thursday at 11:00, Friday at 11:00, Saturday at 17:00, and Sunday at 17:00.
- The House of Arts is open Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00.
Worth knowing
- Bistro Záhrada is open at 14:44 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Košice (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).