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Makes good pizza and acts as the pub for the village. They do two sizes of pizza, normal (your average 8 slice pizza) and XXL, which is about 50 cm (20 inches) across and requires a healthy appetite to finish. Every little centimetre of the walls is covered in old photographs and interesting objects of all descriptions. It is a cozy little place with a great atmosphere. The beer, wine and spirit menu is extensive and very cheap. The pizzas are excellent. This little gem in the mountains also boasts excellent internet connections and an extensive map and guidebook section downstairs.

All rooms have double beds with the option to make into a triple. Balconies available in some rooms with Mountain view of Tatras, shared bathroom. Triple room with no balcony has own shower/bathroom. All rooms have wooden furniture and TV LCD. Kitchen for cooking/coffee. Free parking, and WiFi. Breakfasts €4 pp. Sauna €4 pp. Steps from ski and snowboard slopes.

The Ginger Monkey is a small hostel in a traditional house and is run by a couple of experienced backpackers who call the hostel home. There is one free internet terminal, free wifi, a good lounge with a DVD player and Playstation, clean showers, a washing machine, a good kitchen with an honesty bar and a very friendly dog called Wally. Breakfast and bedding are included in the prices.

Double and triple rooms with mountain view, own bathroom, wooden furniture and TV LCD. Original dinning/living room. Free parking, billiards and WiFi. Rich breakfasts. Wooden gazebo. Just meters from ski and snowboard slopes. Maps and videos on own website.