The Grand Hotel Kempinski seen across the rocky shore of Štrbské pleso

Where to Stay at Štrbské Pleso

Wake up at the lake and you have the best hour of the day to yourself. Here is where to sleep — and when a different base makes sense.

Most visitors see Štrbské Pleso between ten and four. Stay overnight and it becomes another place: reflections at dawn, an empty lake path after dinner, and a head start of two hours on every trail.

There are four sensible bases. Štrbské Pleso itself for the lake, the western hikes and skiing; Starý Smokovec for the most central position on the railway; Tatranská Lomnica for Lomnický štít and the bigger ski area; and Poprad for lower prices, AquaCity and onward travel.

Guest scores are Trip.com’s (out of 10), checked in October 2026. We do not quote nightly rates, because mountain prices swing hugely between ski weekends, summer and the shoulder season — every card links to Trip.com for live availability. Two well-known lakeside hotels, Solisko and FIS, were not listed on Trip.com when we checked, so they are not linked here.

Where to stay

Staying at Štrbské Pleso

The lake on your doorstep, three valleys to hike and the ski lifts within walking distance. The most atmospheric — and the most expensive — base in the Tatras.

Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras

Štrbské Pleso

9.4 / 10

The resort’s five-star grand hotel, created from three historic buildings right on the lakeshore, with a spa that looks straight at the peaks.

On the lake path itself
Large spa with pool and saunas
Top guest score at the lake

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Hotel Patria

Štrbské Pleso

9.2 / 10

The pyramid-shaped landmark from 1976 on the far shore: many rooms face the lake, and the pool and wellness area are a welcome end to a hiking day.

Lake-view rooms
Indoor pool and wellness
A few minutes from the Solisko lift

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Hotel Panorama

Štrbské Pleso

9.1 / 10

A long-standing hotel beside the railway station with a renovated wellness floor — the most practical address if you arrive by train.

Next to the TEŽ and rack railway station
Wide views over the Poprad basin
Short walk to the lake

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Aplend Hotel Ovruč

Štrbské Pleso

9.1 / 10

A simple, well-rated mid-range hotel in a quiet spot, a short walk from the lake and the station.

Good value for the resort
Quiet, wooded setting
Regional discount card often included — check

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Hotel Toliar & Wellness

Štrbské Pleso

8.8 / 10

A modern three-star in the centre of the resort with its own wellness area, right above the station and shops.

Central location
Wellness centre
Easy for car-free trips

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Penzión Pleso

Štrbské Pleso

8.9 / 10

A small pension for travellers who would rather spend on mountain huts and lift tickets than on a room.

Budget choice at the lake
Homely scale
Walk to trails and the station

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Staying around Starý Smokovec

The middle of the Tatra railway, 40 minutes from the lake: historic villas, the Hrebienok funicular and the best connections in every direction.

Grand Hotel Starý Smokovec

Starý Smokovec area

8.9 / 10

The 1904 grand hotel beside the Hrebienok funicular — half-timbered gables, high ceilings and a station two minutes away.

Historic building
Pool and wellness
By the funicular and the TEŽ station

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Aplend Villa Dr. Szontagh

Starý Smokovec area

9.2 / 10

A carefully restored villa in Nový Smokovec named after the doctor who founded the spa there in 1876.

Characterful historic villa
Quiet park setting
Near a TEŽ stop

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Horský hotel Sliezsky dom

Starý Smokovec area

9.2 / 10

A mountain hotel at about 1,670 m beside Velické pleso, under Gerlachovský štít — reached on foot or by the hotel’s own transfer.

Highest-lying hotel in the area
Trailhead on the doorstep
Wellness with summit views

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Staying in Tatranská Lomnica

Elegant old hotels and modern resorts under Lomnický štít, about an hour from Štrbské Pleso by train.

Hotel Lomnica

Tatranská Lomnica

9.4 / 10

A restored 1890s hotel in the middle of Tatranská Lomnica, now a five-star with a café culture and an art programme.

Joint-top guest score in the area
Historic building, modern rooms
Walk to the cable cars

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Grand Hotel Praha

Tatranská Lomnica

8.9 / 10

An Art Nouveau grand hotel from 1905 on the slope above Tatranská Lomnica, close to the cable-car station.

Classic grand-hotel atmosphere
Spa and pool
Near the Skalnaté pleso gondola

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Aplend Hotel Kukučka

Tatranská Lomnica

9.0 / 10

A contemporary mountain-style hotel with a well-regarded spa at the foot of the Lomnica ski slopes.

At the foot of the slopes
Spa and wellness
Regional discount card in the name — check terms

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Horizont Resort

Tatranská Lomnica

9.0 / 10

A modern resort hotel in Stará Lesná, between Smokovec and Lomnica, with wide views of the whole Tatra front.

Pool, wellness and bowling
Good for families
Easiest with a car

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Staying in Poprad

The gateway town: main-line trains, the airport, AquaCity’s thermal pools and the lowest prices. The lake is 70 minutes away by mountain railway.

Hotel AquaCity Seasons

Poprad

8.8 / 10

The four-star hotel wing of the AquaCity geothermal water park in Poprad.

Direct access to AquaCity pools
Good for families
Short taxi ride from the station

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Hotel AquaCity Mountain View

Poprad

8.6 / 10

AquaCity’s second four-star wing, with rooms looking towards the Tatras.

Water-park access
Tatra views from many rooms
Parking on site

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Hotel Satel

Poprad

9.0 / 10

A straightforward, well-rated town hotel in the centre of Poprad, handy for late arrivals and early trains.

Central Poprad
Walk to the railway station
Good value

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The four bases compared

Base	Best for	Less good for	Price level
Štrbské Pleso	The lake, Rysy, Kriváň, Solisko, snow-sure skiing	Budgets; Lomnický štít	Mid-range to luxury
Starý Smokovec	Car-free touring, huts of the Studená valleys	Lake atmosphere	Mid-range
Tatranská Lomnica	Lomnický štít, the largest ski area, families	The western hikes	Mid-range to luxury
Poprad	Value, AquaCity, late arrivals, day trips to Spiš	Early starts on the trail	Budget to mid-range

How to choose

A special occasion? The Kempinski on the lakeshore, or Hotel Lomnica for historic style.
Serious hiking? Stay at the lake — or add a night in the mountain hotel at Popradské pleso before Rysy.
Arriving by train? Choose a hotel near the station at the lake or in Starý Smokovec.
With children? A hotel with a pool at the lake, or the AquaCity hotels in Poprad.
Watching the budget? A pension at the lake outside high season, or Poprad at any time.

Booking tips

July, August, Christmas to New Year and the February school holidays sell out weeks ahead.
Ask about parking, and whether a regional guest card with lift and pool discounts is included.
Many hotels have wellness areas; some charge extra for them.
Mountain huts and the hotel at Popradské pleso are booked directly, not through booking platforms.

Once your bed is sorted, see what to do and which day trips are worth adding.

Accommodation links go to Trip.com. Guest scores were taken from Trip.com and are indicative — check the live page for current availability and prices. We do not accept payment for inclusion in this list.

Plan your mountain days

A glacial lake, granite peaks and a little red train

Štrbské Pleso rewards a little planning: pick your hike, check the weather and let someone else drive. Compare guided day trips and experiences across the High Tatras and book in a couple of taps.

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Good to know

Where to stay: FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the best hotel at Štrbské Pleso?

The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras is the resort’s five-star choice on the lakeshore; Hotel Patria is the classic four-star with lake views.

Is it better to stay at Štrbské Pleso or Starý Smokovec?

Štrbské Pleso for the lake, skiing and the western peaks; Starý Smokovec if you want to tour the whole range by train.

Are there cheap places to stay?

Pensions and apartments at the lake are good value outside peak weeks, and Tatranská Štrba or Poprad are cheaper still.

Can I stay in a mountain hut?

Yes. Chata pod Soliskom, the hotel at Popradské pleso and, in summer, Chata pod Rysmi take overnight guests. Book directly and early.

Do hotels have parking?

Most do, sometimes for a fee. Confirm when booking, because public parking in the resort is limited and paid.