Komarno Travel Guide

  Crossing into Slovakia at Komarno
by Ewingjr98
 
  • Crossing into Slovakia at Komarno
      Crossing into Slovakia at Komarno
    by Ewingjr98
  • Nice resort just across the border
      Nice resort just across the border
    by Ewingjr98
  •   Komarno
    by Radka_KN
  • The baroque church's twin towers mark the center
      The baroque church's twin towers mark...
    by Ewingjr98
  • Exchange Non Stop!
      Exchange Non Stop!
    by Ewingjr98
 

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Exchange money at the border

Exchange money at the border, Komarno

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Immediately after you enter Slovakia at the passport control station, there is a small money exchange in the building on your left. I exchanged a 20 USD bill just so we had enough to get to Bratislava. They didn't speak English, but you do have to let them know what... 

City Center

City Center, Komarno

 Ewingjr98 Says:  From the bridge/border crossing, turn left onto the pedestrian only Palatinova Street. Just one block away is the impressive baroque church with its mighty twin towers. A little further along and you'll enter the clean, open main square where the city hall stands. 

Komarno thermal resortTemalne...

Komarno thermal resortTemalne..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Komarno thermal resortTemalne kupaliskoThe termal resortin Komarno is open all year long.During the summer you can enjoy four outdoor swimming pools.Two of them are fillied with the thermal wells.These wells are very prosperous for health,especially when you have problems... 

Once you are in Komarno, dont...

Once you are in Komarno, dont..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Once you are in Komarno, dont miss the Fortification system, its all around the city.It has been built about 400 years ago, and belongs among the biggest in the entire Europe.This fortress used to protect Komarno against enemies for years, now it is used as a museum, in some... 

Komarom is the Hungarian...

Komarom is the Hungarian..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Komarom is the Hungarian version of Komarno.These cities used to be one before.It has also thermal resort.And a new swimming resort a little bit further.You can swim,sunbath,go fishing and also eat for very reasonable prices. 

Europe Place - Europske...

Europe Place - Europske..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Europe Place - Europske namestieEuropa square has been built recently.I'd bet that you have no clue what it could be. So. Just imagine square with many cute houses built in different styles. In this project, various architectural elements of different European countries are... 

Hotels  

Hotel CAJKA: Hotel CAJKA

Hotel CAJKA: Hotel CAJKA, Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  I'm not really sure,but I'll find out soon. this hotel has bearable prices.Comparing to other hotels in Komarno they might be a little more expensive,but it is only because it was newly rebuilt.All rooms should have their own Tv,bathroom,balcony. 

Restaurants  

Pub in the train station

Pub in the train station, Komarno

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Short on time, but needing a bite to eat, we decided to try the smoky pub in the train station. We walked to the window and pantomimed eating and we were directed to the bar near the windows overlooking the tracks. The man at the bar easily understood "beer" but we stumbled... 

Snack Bar NEPTUN.The food is...

Snack Bar NEPTUN.The food is..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Snack Bar NEPTUN.The food is perfect!!!Prices are really good comparing to other restaurants with the same menus,but worse done.Atmosphere is really friendly,you can seat either at the regular table,or at the long table on bar seats.Waitresses are very nice and helpful. The... 

HOFFER restaurant: HOFFER restaurant

HOFFER restaurant: HOFFER restaurant, Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Prices are regular.There is air conditioning inside and during the Summer you can sit outside. They have good selection of salads.They also have main meals,for example Wiener schnitzel with rice ro french fries.And you can also have dessert such as Ice cream with fruit,or... 

Pizzeria FORTEZZA: Pizzeria FORTEZZA

Pizzeria FORTEZZA: Pizzeria FORTEZZA, Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Can host special occasions.Atmosphere is awesome. The menu of this restaurant offers Pizza,Pasta and very good Humgarian specialities. 

Nightlife  

The Timis Pub: The Timis Pub

The Timis Pub: The Timis Pub, Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Timis offers a lot to do,including playing pool(for 60 SK per hour=1,2USD),gambling,watching Tv(mostly sports or music channel) or just sitting with your friends and chatting while drinking the glass of whiskey,vodka,or another good alcohol beverage.During the summer there... 

Billiard Club ,also called...

Billiard Club ,also called..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Billiard Club ,also called West by people who live in Komarnoplaying pool,having fun,drinking alcohol(also under age:-))) whatever 

Transportation  

Komarno Station

Komarno Station, Komarno

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Upon arriving at the train station, we entered the front doors and found the ticket window on our left, with a small waiting area in the middle and restrooms and a restaurant on the right. We went straight to the ticket counters and requested two tickets to Bratislava... the... 

Walking to and around Komarno

Walking to and around Komarno, Komarno

 Ewingjr98 Says:  From Komarom, Hungary, you can walk right over the bridge to Komarno. Of course, you have to go through the border control point, which is a breeze. It's about a 10-minute walk to the center of town then about 5 more minutes to the train station. 

If you are wherever in...

If you are wherever in..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  If you are wherever in Europe,the best thing you can do is to get to Budapest,the capital of Hungary or to Bratislava,the capital of Slovakia.When you are already in Budapest,you can take train and get right into Komarno.It takes about an hour or so.From Bratislava it is... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Komarno is generally safe...

Komarno is generally safe..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  Komarno is generally safe city,but be aware of leaving your bicycle,if you rent one,anywhere because it woul get stolen.Believe me.I have had already three stolen bicycles...Beside this there shouldn't be any dangers. 

Off The Beaten Path  

It doesn't matter whether or...

It doesn't matter whether or..., Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:  It doesn't matter whether or not you are interested in history.You just have to see this.It's called 'Leanyvar' or Girls'town and it is situated near Iza,village next to Komarno.Leanyvar are old ruins of the former Roman town.Ancient Romans had their base there.I'll add... 

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Europske namestie

Europske namestie, Komarno

 renuschka Says:  je krasne 

see the fortress

see the fortress, Komarno

 Radka_KN Says:

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 Can host special occasions.Atmosphere is awesome. The menu of this restaurant offers Pizza,Pasta and very good Humgarian specialities. 

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Radka_KN's Komarno Page

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 Komarno is a city situated in the south of Slovakia on the Slovak-Hungarian border. It has the population of about 40000 people, about 78 percent of whom speak Hungarian as their native language. ...... 

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Not even a passport stamp?

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Komarno. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 9 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Komarom

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 Europske namestie v centre mesta je lakavou turistickou atrakciou. Domceky su nadherne vymalovane a kazdy si ich rad vyfoti,ak si nezabudne fotnicek:-) 

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 Komarno seems to be very safe for foreign visitors. I spent alsmost three weeks there in the later summer of 2001. It is quite inexpensive. Everyone I met was extremely supportive of me and the US in... 

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