The Hills Hotel Restaurant

Stará Lesná
www.hotelhills.sk
Hotel Hills_Restaurant
Stará Lesná
Open-kitchen style

Food prepared right in front of the guests

Exclusive Wine Shop

Wines from around the world and from Slovak winemakers

Chef's Table

Culinary Experiences with Chefs

An experiential dining experience with an emphasis on quality

The hotel restaurant offers dishes prepared from high-quality local ingredients, selected with an emphasis on freshness and flavor. The cuisine combines modern gastronomic trends with traditional Slovak and international cuisine.

Throughout the year, a seasonal à la carte menu is prepared for guests. The restaurant also features an outdoor summer terrace, a fireplace, and an exclusive wine bar with a selection of wines from around the world as well as from Slovak winemakers.

One of the exceptional experiences is “front cooking,” where the head chef prepares dishes right before the guests’ eyes. Throughout the year, the restaurant also offers “Chef’s Table” experiences featuring leading chefs from Slovakia.

Fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Seasonal à la carte menu
Cooking Demonstration in Front of Guests
What We Offer
Open-kitchen style
Summer Terrace
Evening Barbecue
Experiential Gastronomy
What do you need to know before you arrive?
The meals are prepared using high-quality local ingredients
The menu changes depending on the current season
The restaurant has a summer terrace and a fireplace
The offering includes an exclusive wine shop
They also prepare meals using the "front cooking" method

Please read this before your visit

Seasonal Cuisine

HILLS Restaurant offers traditional Slovak and international cuisine. The dishes are prepared using high-quality local ingredients, and the menu changes seasonally throughout the year.

Experiential Gastronomy

During front cooking, the head chef prepares dishes right in front of the guests. The restaurant also organizes Chef’s Table experiences featuring leading Slovak chefs.

For Families and Events

A separate menu, high chairs, and a space for heating baby food are available for children. The restaurant and adjacent lounge can also be used for training sessions, presentations, or business meetings.

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Every corner of the Tatra Mountains has its own story. Discover the places that shape the character of the region.

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8 1040 6 hours 30 minutes Stredne náročná
About the Great Hincovo Mountain Lake

About the Great Hincovo Mountain Lake

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Across the Priečne sedlo through two Tatra valleys

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Litvorové Lake

To the Litvorové pleso in the Bielovodská Valley

12.3 900 5 hours Náročná
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To Kasprov Hill Through the Quiet Valley

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Through the Veľká Studená Valley to the Zbojnícka Chalet

Through the Veľká Studená Valley to the Zbojnícka Chalet

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A hike through the Velická Valley to the Sliezsky House

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Along the forest trail from Štrbské Pleso to Jamské Pleso

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Through the Tatra Forest to Popradské Pleso

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Everything You Need to Know Before Your Trip

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the High Tatras region.

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    The High Tatras have something to offer all year round. The best time for high-altitude hiking is from June to October, when the hiking trails at higher elevations are open. Fall brings more stable weather, pleasant temperatures, and beautiful views. Winter is ideal for skiing, winter walks, and visiting locations that are accessible year-round. Before setting out on a trip, always check the current weather conditions and any trail closures.

    You do not need a special permit for regular hiking on marked trails. However, you must comply with TANAP’s visitor regulations and seasonal closures, and you may only hike on open trails. Special rules apply, for example, to rock climbing, ski mountaineering, hiking off marked trails, or bringing a dog into the park.

    You can easily reach the main Tatra resorts by train. The Tatra Electric Railways connect Poprad, Starý Smokovec, Štrbské Pleso, and Tatranská Lomnica. A cog railway runs from Štrba to Štrbské Pleso. You can also take advantage of regular bus routes and seasonal shuttle services in the region.

    You can park in designated parking lots in the various Tatra villages. During peak periods, we recommend using the P+R park-and-ride lot at Eurocamp in Tatranská Lomnica and continuing by shuttle bus. From this parking lot, you can take public transportation to destinations such as Tatranská Lomnica, Tatranské Matliare, Biela Voda, or the Belianska Cave.

    For hiking, choose sturdy hiking boots with non-slip soles that stabilize your feet and protect them on rocky or wet terrain. Your gear should also include weather-appropriate clothing and a rain jacket. Sandals and regular city shoes are not suitable for more demanding hikes.

    When a storm is approaching, leave peaks, ridges, saddles, mountain passes, and open areas as soon as possible. Descend to lower elevations, avoid standing near isolated trees or metal objects, and keep your distance from other members of your group. If possible, take shelter in a mountain hut or a safe building. The best prevention is to check the weather forecast, set out early in the morning, and shorten or cancel your hike in a timely manner if conditions take a turn for the worse. Safety must take precedence over reaching your destination.