More than 8 year since the country last played host, the World Ice Hockey Championships
make a triumphant return to familiar turf in Slovakia. This annual world ice hockey event was first held
at the 1920 Summer Olympics and 2019 sees the tournament mark almost its hundredth anniversary.
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Bringing together the very best in ice hockey from around the world, the championship is an essential date on any ice hockey fan’s calendar. Bratislava and Kosice in Slovakia are the host cities of the 2019 Ice Hockey World Championships.
Visitors can choose from five-star luxury apartments and historic hotels, or opt everyday home comforts with familiar chains and internationally established hotels close to both Ondrej Nepala arena in Bratislava and the Steel Arena in Kosice.
The 2019 Ice Hockey World Championship is organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF.
When: May 10th – May 26th 2019
Where : Bratislava in Slovakia
Where : Kosice in Slovakia
Venues : Ondrej Nepela Arena and Steel Arena
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Those visiting Slovakia for the 2019 championship will find plenty of choice when it comes to finding the perfect hotel for their stay.
The capital city of Bratislava offers some of the most breath-taking city sights in eastern Europe, beautiful located on the banks of the River Danube.
Accommodation can be found to cater to a range of budgets, meaning guests won’t break the bank when in town for the World Ice Hockey Championship.
For those looking to make a saving on hotels, both Bratislava and Kosice offers plenty of privately listed rooms and accommodation. Perfect for those after simple comforts while they enjoy the championship schedule.
The centre of all things cosmopolitan in Slovakia, Bratislava welcomes international guest with open arms. Visitors to Bratislava hotels will find first-rate service and accommodation, carefully considered for guests arriving from across the world.
Once guests have checked into their accommodation, the city is theirs to explore, with tourist information and advice readily available throughout the capital.
Bratislava itself is well connected and easily navigable, even to those completely new to the Slovakian capital.
The Region Transport operator operates most of the public transport systems in the area, providing visitors with easy connections around the city and its surrounding districts via bus, tram or metro.
Day tickets and weekly passes offer quick and affordable travel for any length of stay.
With regular schedules across all transport routes, visitors can enjoy a stay in accommodation at the heart of it all, or opt to explore hotels and guest houses further afield, all the while enjoying fast and convenient transport connections so they never miss a minute of ice hockey championship action.
Those arriving into Slovakia from international departures will find the nearby airport and central bus station conveniently connected to the city centre.
The 2019 championship will be held in Slovakia at the Steel Arena in Kosice and Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava, both just a short trip from the city centre, making for quick and easy transfers from guest accommodation and hotels all over both cities.
Once the world championships are over, travellers can make the most of their trip and take time to enjoy the historic cathedrals and first-rate museums that make both cities famous.
Venues
Ondrej Nepela Arena
Capacity — 10.055 seats for Ice Hockey
adress — Odbojárov 9, Bratislava, Slovakia
Steel Arena – Ladislav Troják Stadium
Capacity — 8.400
address — Nerudova 12, 040 01 Kosice, Slovakia
Nearest Airports
Cities are well served by M. R. Štefánik Bratislava Airport and Košice International Airport.
— iihf.com