A couple for the weekend
The King room with a bathtub and stone walls, dinner without moving the car and a drink at the bar. In the morning the castle and the Pieniny mountains are close by.
About us
A family-run guest house on the square
Stará Ľubovňa
Run by a family,
Run by a family,
not a head office
Penzión Kolkáreň is run by a family. We are not a chain and there is no head office — we look after the building, the restaurant and the bowling alley ourselves. When you need something, you are talking to the person who decides.
Where the name comes from
Kolkáreň is not a marketing idea
Kolkáreň is the old Slovak word for a skittle alley — the ancestor of today’s bowling. The lanes are still here under the same roof, so the name is not a label but a description of what you will find.
What a stay looks like
A day at Kolkáreň
The whole stay happens at one address. Not because there is nowhere to go, but because you do not have to.
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2 pm
You park in the courtyard
Parking on the square is charged on weekdays and spaces are scarce. Here you have a place in the courtyard for your whole stay, included in the rate.
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7 pm
Dinner one floor down
Our kitchen cooks all day, not just at lunchtime. Turn up at seven and it is open — à la carte, pizza from our own oven and a daily menu.
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9 pm
It starts raining outside
Never mind. The bowling lanes and billiards are in the same building, so your evening is sorted without stepping out onto the street.
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11 pm
You would rather not go down
Order from the menu and we will bring the food up to your room. Just call reception.
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Morning
Breakfast the way you chose it
Pick your breakfast in advance and find it ready in the morning. For groups we lay on a buffet in the restaurant.
Who it suits
Who feels at home here
A family with children
An extra bed or a cot for €20 a night, pizza that even fussy eaters will finish, and bowling for a rainy afternoon.
A company event or training
A function room seating up to 110 people, parking for the whole team and dinner at the same address. Bowling instead of team building.
A stop on the way to Poland
The border is 15 minutes away, the Pieniny half an hour. We can check you in until 10 pm, so there is no need to rush, and the car stays in the courtyard.
Facilities
What you will find here
Restaurant
Burgers, steaks, pasta, salads and pizza. Open every day, with a summer terrace and live music.
See the menuBowling
Modern lanes in the same building — for families, groups of friends and company nights out.
Book a laneBilliards
Play a frame, practise, or just sit down with friends and take it easy.
Private car park
Parking in the courtyard, included in your rate. No hunting for a space on the square.
Bar
Fresh fruit mixes, stronger combinations and gentle drinks with herbs.
Late check-in
Arriving after work or a long day out? We can check you in until 10 pm.
Good to know
Practical information
Check-in2 pm – 10 pm, daily
Check-outby 10 am
Parkingin the courtyard, included in the rate
Petswelcome
Paymentcash, card or online in advance
Wi-Fithroughout the building, included
Breakfast€10 per person per night, optional
Extra bed and cot€20 per night
City tax€1 per person per night, paid on arrival
Cancellationfree up to 7 days before arrival
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is breakfast included in the rate?
No, breakfast costs €10 per person per night. For groups we serve a buffet breakfast in the restaurant; out of season we prepare breakfast boxes and you choose what goes in them in advance.
Where do I park?
In our private car park right by the guest house. Parking is included in your rate and you do not need to reserve it.
How late can I check in?
Check-in is daily from 2 pm to 10 pm and check-out is by 10 am. If you will arrive later, let us know in advance and we will sort something out.
Can we come with a child?
Yes. A cot or an extra bed costs €20 a night. Please mention it in the notes when you book.
Is there a tourist tax?
Yes, the city tax is €1 per person per night and is payable on arrival.
How do I cancel a booking?
Free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. After that, or in case of a no-show, we charge the full price of the stay.
Can we bring a dog?
Yes, pets are welcome. Please let us know in advance in the booking notes so we can prepare a suitable room.
How can I pay?
Cash or card at reception, or online in advance when you book. The city tax is paid on arrival.
Gallery
The guest house, the restaurant, the bowling alley
Nearby
A castle, an open-air museum
A castle, an open-air museum
and the Pieniny within reach
Step off the square straight into town. Ľubovňa Castle and its open-air museum are minutes away; the Dunajec river rafting and the Pieniny mountains are under half an hour by car. In winter there is skiing at Litmanová.
Ľubovňa Castle and open-air museum5 min by car
Pieniny and Dunajec rafting30 min
Litmanová ski resort20 min
Polish border15 min
Bus station10 min on foot