Most post offices (posta) are open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and Sat 8am-noon - you can also buy stamps from some tobacconists ( tabák ) and street kiosks. Poste restante services are available in major towns, but remember to write Posta 1 (the main office), followed by the name of the town.

Cheap local calls can be made from any phone , but for international calls it's best to use a card phone, for which you need to buy a telephone card ( telefonná karta ) from a tobacconist or post office. Internet cafés have appeared in the larger cities; expect to pay 60-120Sk/hr.