Venue

Accommodation and all conference related activities will be held at Hotel Slovakia in Trenčianske Teplice.

Accommodation

To arrange for your accommodation, please use the email address

which is the address for a hotel representative who will set up the details with you. He will need to know your arrival and departure dates, and your preference for one of the two options:

Do not forget to mention that you are making a reservation for GEMS 2025.

Trenčianske Teplice

Trenčianske Teplice is a small spa town in Western Slovakia easily accessible by an hour drive from Bratislava and a two hour drive from the Vienna airport; with several possibilities including public transportation (bus, train).

Travelling advice

Arriving at Vienna Airport

Take the bus to Bratislava main bus station with Slovak Lines, departing 30 minutes after the hour for the most part of the day. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card from the driver, or online here . Buses operated by Slovak Lines run several times a day directly to the main train station. Alternatively, you can take bus operated by Flixbus, order tickets here, or by Regiojet.

After arriving at Bratislava main bus station, take the trolleybus no. 40 to the main railway station (the final stop). Tickets can be purchased by tapping a credit card on the bottom part of one of the ticket validator machines inside the trolleybus (it costs €1.09). Or, you can buy a standard ticket from a kiosk, or ticket machine valid for 30 minutes regular ride for €1.20.

From Bratislava main train station, take the train to Trenčianska Teplá, or to Trenčín leaving hourly 5 mins before the hour: here is a regular schedule. Ticket office is above stairs on the right-hand side to the entrance of the main station building (coming from bus stop).

From Trenčianska Teplá, take either a local bus to Trenčianske Teplice (tickets from the driver) or a taxi, which should be under €10.

From Trenčín, take a bus to Trenčianske Teplice from the bus station located in front of the train station building, across the main road.

Arriving at Bratislava airport

Take the bus no. 61 to Bratislava main railway station (tickets as above), which is also the final stop. Then continue as above.

Parking at the hotel

The Slovakia hotel has its own parking lot behind the building. It is regulated by a moving arm that is lifted when a car is approaching and there are free parking spots available. If the arm does not lift, park next to it, and walk to the hotel for further instructions. The price is €3 per day.

Banquet menu

At the registration, you will be asked to choose one of the following meal options for the banquet dinner.

  1. Pork; Pork tenderloin with mushroom ragout, gratin potatoes, small leaf salad
  2. Chicken; Chicken fillet with creamed spinach and baked potato halves
  3. Vegetarian; Leaf salad with tomatoes, oil, vinegar, nuts and grilled tofu cheese

Some options for dinners

Here are some local food establishments close to the hotel

Restaurant R-CLUB

Address: Tomáša Garrique Masaryka 31, 914 51 Trenčianske Teplice, Phone: +421 (32) 655 26 87, E-mail: rclub@rclub.sk, Capacity: 60, terraces 110

Daily menu, menu, celebrations, weddings, gatherings, catering, table reservation possible

Opening hours: Monday: 10:00 – 22:00 Tuesday: 10:00 – 22:00 Wednesday: 10:00 – 22:00 Thursday: 10:00 – 22:00 Friday: 10:00 – 23:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 23:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

Pizzeria KÓPIA

Address: Tomáša Garrique Masaryka 28, 914 51 Trenčianske Teplice, Phone: +421 (32) 655 31 30, E-mail: almipa3@gmail.com, Capacity 50, terraces 40

Daily menu, In addition to pizza, the pizzeria also offers pasta, meat dishes and various types of drinks. The pizzeria also provides delivery of pizza and meals in Trenčianske Teplice and the surrounding area.

Opening hours: Monday: 10:00 – 22:00 Tuesday: 10:00 – 22:00 Wednesday: 10:00 – 22:00 Thursday: 10:00 – 22:00 Friday: 10:00 – 23:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 23:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

Pizza Teplitz

Address: Tomáša Garrique Masaryka 31, 914 51 Trenčianske Teplice, Phone: +421 (32) 655 32 28

Wood-fired pizza and various other dishes

Cafe restarurant Zuzi

Address: T. G. Masaryka 587/24C Trenčianske Teplice, 914 51, Phone: +421 907 730 682, E-mail: info@caferestaurantzuzi.sk

Daily menu, wide selection of classic dishes, Slovak specialties, but also game and fish specialties, several types of coffee, cakes, desserts, ice cream sundaes, mixed drinks, organization of closed events, celebrations, business and private meetings in the winter months sitting by the fireplace.

Restaurant Dedinka

Address: Kúpeľná 13, 914 51 Trenčianske Teplice, Phone: +421 (32) 655 14 76

Offers traditional Slovak dishes

Opening hours Monday 11:00 – 22:00, Tuesday 11:00 – 22:00, Wednesday 11:00 – 22:00, Thursday 11:00 – 22:00, Friday 11:00 – 23:00, Saturday 11:00 – 23:00, Sunday 11:00 – 22:00

Restaurant Ponorka

Address: Ul. 17. novembra 284, 914 51 Trenčianske Teplice, Phone: +421 (32) 655 23 27, Capacity: 65 seats, 50 seats on the summer terrace

Traditional Slovak cuisine, family celebrations, lunches, food preparation for events according to requirements

Opening hours: Monday 11:00 – 22:00, Tuesday 11:00 – 22:00, Wednesday 11:00 – 22:00, Thursday 11:00 – 22:00, Friday 11:00 – 22:00, Saturday 11:00 – 22:00, Sunday 11:00 – 22:00