Dating in Prešov: Best Free Sites & Apps for English Speakers

Prešov at a glance

Prešov is the third-largest city in Slovakia and the centre of the Šariš region in the east. Its historic centre is built along Hlavná ulica, a long main street lined with burgher houses and churches, including the Gothic Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas. The University of Prešov gives the city a student population, and the area has a distinctive cultural mix, with Slovak, Rusyn and Greek Catholic traditions.

The city is about 35 km from Košice, and many people live in one and work or study in the other. The international community in Prešov itself is small, so English is mainly spoken by students and younger people. For dating, it helps to think of Prešov and Košice together.

How to approach online dating in Prešov

Start with an app that works in English. Tinder, Bumble and Badoo all offer free chat with matches; Tinder and Badoo are the most common in eastern Slovakia. A search radius that includes Košice gives you a much larger pool.

For a serious relationship, the sites in our Slovakia ranking are in Slovak:

• be2, which suggests matches after a personality questionnaire.
• Academic Singles, for singles with a university degree.
• Singles50, for singles over 50.

You can join, set up your profile and see your suggestions for free; messaging is paid, and prices are shown after sign-up.

Where people meet

Hlavná ulica is the centre of social life, with cafés and terraces along its length and small bars in the courtyards and side streets. The area around the university and the student dormitories is where younger people go out. For something different, the Solivar, a historic salt works on the edge of the city, is an unusual place for a daytime visit.

The city has parks along the Torysa river for walks, and the hills around Prešov, such as the Šarišský hrad castle ruins nearby, are popular for short hikes. Košice, with its larger choice of venues and events, is a short bus or train ride away. University clubs, sports teams and church and community groups are traditional ways to meet people in the region.

A few tips

Eastern Slovakia is known for its hospitality, and also for being somewhat more traditional than Bratislava. Good manners, clear intentions and a little Slovak make a strong impression. Meet in a public place the first time, let a friend know your plans, and never send money to someone you have only met online.

Which site fits you in Prešov?

Prešov is small and close to Košice, so most people combine one free app with one Slovak site and a wide search radius.

Student, 21, at the University of Prešov

Tinder and Badoo offer free chat and are widely used in the region. Free tip: student clubs and university events are free ways to meet people.

English teacher, 30, from abroad, staying for several years

be2 matches you after a personality questionnaire. Free tip: the questionnaire and first suggestions are free; include Košice in your search area.

Pharmacist, 41, single, with a university degree

Academic Singles focuses on educated singles. Free tip: complete your profile in detail; your match suggestions are free to view.

Widower, 58, living near the centre

Singles50 is dedicated to singles over 50. Free tip: joining and browsing are free; a family member can help with the Slovak interface.

Dating in Prešov: FAQ

Can I date in Prešov without speaking Slovak?

Yes, with younger people on Tinder, Bumble and Badoo. For Slovak dating sites and older locals, some Slovak or a translation tool helps.

Should I include Košice in my search?

Yes. Košice is about 35 km away, and including it gives you many more options on apps and sites.

Which dating site is best for over 50s in Prešov?

Singles50 is made for singles over 50. It is in Slovak and free to join.