Guidebook for Bratislava
Drinks & Nightlife
This is definitely my favourite place to go with my friends. Best choice of beers from small local breweries not only from Slovakia, but also from Czech republic and some other coutries. They change the the offer of beers regularily.
19 locals recommend
Hostinec Richtár Jakub
16 MoskovskáThis is definitely my favourite place to go with my friends. Best choice of beers from small local breweries not only from Slovakia, but also from Czech republic and some other coutries. They change the the offer of beers regularily.
Small brewery, good beer, nice food. When they close at 11 p.m. (Mon-Thu)/1 a.m. (Fri-Sat) you can visit really nice Winery under the Castle that is located just on the other side of the street and is open till there are guests:-)
Castle Brewery
794 ZámockáSmall brewery, good beer, nice food. When they close at 11 p.m. (Mon-Thu)/1 a.m. (Fri-Sat) you can visit really nice Winery under the Castle that is located just on the other side of the street and is open till there are guests:-)
Good choice of Slovak wines, really good prices, excelent personel. My favourite wine bar.
Vinotéka Pod Hradom
36 81101 ZámockáGood choice of Slovak wines, really good prices, excelent personel. My favourite wine bar.
Probably the most know disco bar in the city. Located in the very centre, open till early morning. Lot of people, high prices.
49 locals recommend
Trafo
1 VentúrskaProbably the most know disco bar in the city. Located in the very centre, open till early morning. Lot of people, high prices.
Brewery on the ship, modern design, good meal and fabulous view across the Danube river.
47 locals recommend
Dunajský Pivovar
Tyršovo nábrežieBrewery on the ship, modern design, good meal and fabulous view across the Danube river.
Rock OK
77 Šafárikovo námestieRock bar just 5 minutes from my place. Good food, cheap beer.
Luna Bar
2 RajskáRetro disco, recommended!
Smoky underground bar full of people, live DJ playing dnb, jazz, house, hiphop even techno.
57 locals recommend
Nu spirit club
19 ŠtúrovaSmoky underground bar full of people, live DJ playing dnb, jazz, house, hiphop even techno.
Sightseeing
Bratislava castle is the biggest monument in Bratislava located on the hill above the Old city. It offers beautiful view over Bratislava. The admission to the site is free, inside the castle there is a historical museum. Admission fee to museum is 7Eur/3eur kids, family tickets are available.
303 locals recommend
Bratislava Castle
Bratislava castle is the biggest monument in Bratislava located on the hill above the Old city. It offers beautiful view over Bratislava. The admission to the site is free, inside the castle there is a historical museum. Admission fee to museum is 7Eur/3eur kids, family tickets are available.
Bratislava´s gothic cathedral, the biggest church in the city. It served as a coronation place for Hungarian kings from 16th to 19th century. Inside the cathedral you can also see remaining of skeletons under the glass floor in the right front corner.
139 locals recommend
St. Martin's Cathedral (Dom svateho Martina)
1 Rudnayovo námestieBratislava´s gothic cathedral, the biggest church in the city. It served as a coronation place for Hungarian kings from 16th to 19th century. Inside the cathedral you can also see remaining of skeletons under the glass floor in the right front corner.
The 51 meters tall tower has seven floors, and the superb view of the old town from the upper terrace of the tower is one of Bratislava’s top visitor experiences. Inside, there is a museum of arms. Entrance fee 4.30/2.50 kids.
101 locals recommend
Michalska Brana
The 51 meters tall tower has seven floors, and the superb view of the old town from the upper terrace of the tower is one of Bratislava’s top visitor experiences. Inside, there is a museum of arms. Entrance fee 4.30/2.50 kids.
Small, but for sure the most beautiful church in Bratislava, just 3 minutes walking from my apartment. It is the most apealing art nouveau building. Both exterior and interior of the church are painted in shades of blue colour. Next to the church you can also see another beautiful art nouveau building - Secondary Grammar scholl Grosslingova.
119 locals recommend
The Blue Church
2 BezručovaSmall, but for sure the most beautiful church in Bratislava, just 3 minutes walking from my apartment. It is the most apealing art nouveau building. Both exterior and interior of the church are painted in shades of blue colour. Next to the church you can also see another beautiful art nouveau building - Secondary Grammar scholl Grosslingova.
The oldest street in the city. In my opinion, the most beautiful and unfortunately also the most damaged one. It is a true hidden gem that many tourist do not see. You can see there the old houses, ruined palace and even the house of Bratislava´s Headsman. It leads directly to the St. Martin´s Cathedral.
9 locals recommend
Kapitulská
KapitulskáThe oldest street in the city. In my opinion, the most beautiful and unfortunately also the most damaged one. It is a true hidden gem that many tourist do not see. You can see there the old houses, ruined palace and even the house of Bratislava´s Headsman. It leads directly to the St. Martin´s Cathedral.
A medieval building that houses the Bratislava City Museum, the oldest in the city (1868). When open, the museum features an exhibition of the feudal justice system, as well as the remarkable interior of the town hall building and original furnishings from the municipal court. In summer, cultural programmes are held in the beautiful renaissance courtyard and concerts are held in the tower.
53 locals recommend
Old Town Hall
A medieval building that houses the Bratislava City Museum, the oldest in the city (1868). When open, the museum features an exhibition of the feudal justice system, as well as the remarkable interior of the town hall building and original furnishings from the municipal court. In summer, cultural programmes are held in the beautiful renaissance courtyard and concerts are held in the tower.
Just 10 km west of the city centre, Devín Castle is set in beautiful natural scenery. Built on the top of a high crag, it towers over the small village of Devín and the confluence of the Danube and the Morava rivers which form the border with Austria. Up to 1989 the Iron Curtain was drawn below the Castle, lined with barbed wire. Along the Danube, under the Castle and further up the Morava, the Morava cycle-path leads through landscapes untouched for decades.
Inside the castle, there is a historical museum, it also offers a spectacular view.
To get there you can use buses no. 28 and 29 leaving from the bus stop under the Bridge SNP (known as the New Bridge). 29 will take you directly to the castle, with 28 you have to step out at bus stop Strbska or Devin and walk for 5 minutes. The ride takes 20 minutes.
15 locals recommend
Hrad Devín
1050 MuránskáJust 10 km west of the city centre, Devín Castle is set in beautiful natural scenery. Built on the top of a high crag, it towers over the small village of Devín and the confluence of the Danube and the Morava rivers which form the border with Austria. Up to 1989 the Iron Curtain was drawn below the Castle, lined with barbed wire. Along the Danube, under the Castle and further up the Morava, the Morava cycle-path leads through landscapes untouched for decades.
Inside the castle, there is a historical museum, it also offers a spectacular view.
To get there you can use buses no. 28 and 29 leaving from the bus stop under the Bridge SNP (known as the New Bridge). 29 will take you directly to the castle, with 28 you have to step out at bus stop Strbska or Devin and walk for 5 minutes. The ride takes 20 minutes.
The gigantic Slavín war memorial is visible from much of the city. On a hill overlooking the castle, it commemorates the city’s liberation by the Red Army in April 1945. It is also a cemetery for almost 7,000 Red Army soldiers.
Spectacular view over Bratislava. Free admission.
107 locals recommend
Slavín
The gigantic Slavín war memorial is visible from much of the city. On a hill overlooking the castle, it commemorates the city’s liberation by the Red Army in April 1945. It is also a cemetery for almost 7,000 Red Army soldiers.
Spectacular view over Bratislava. Free admission.
Iconic bridge, symbol of Bratislava.
At the height of 95 meters (nearly 104 yards), with a line of sight to 100 km (62 miles) there is an observation deck, that is accesible only by elevator from down under the bridge. Truly magnificient view. There is also one of the best (and most expensive) restaurants in Bratislava. Entrance fee 7.40, kids under 111 cm free, kids above 111 cm and under 15 years 3.95.
61 locals recommend
UFO
1 Most SNPIconic bridge, symbol of Bratislava.
At the height of 95 meters (nearly 104 yards), with a line of sight to 100 km (62 miles) there is an observation deck, that is accesible only by elevator from down under the bridge. Truly magnificient view. There is also one of the best (and most expensive) restaurants in Bratislava. Entrance fee 7.40, kids under 111 cm free, kids above 111 cm and under 15 years 3.95.
Restored remainings of the medieval city walls next to the St. Martin´s Cathedral
Medieval City Walls
StaromestskáRestored remainings of the medieval city walls next to the St. Martin´s Cathedral
Rococo summer palace was built in 1760, currently it serves as an official residence of the Slovak President. It is not possible to go inside the palace, but there is big garden behind that belongs to the palace and this is accesible for anyone. Free admission.
88 locals recommend
Presidential Palace
2978/1 Hodžovo námestieRococo summer palace was built in 1760, currently it serves as an official residence of the Slovak President. It is not possible to go inside the palace, but there is big garden behind that belongs to the palace and this is accesible for anyone. Free admission.
If you are not into standard sightseeing choose theese guys. They organize several types of tour - most famous is Post Socialistic city tour by an old car from 70´s through (not only ) socialistic landmarks. Check www.authenticslovakia.sk.
29 locals recommend
Authentic Slovakia Ltd.
9 Drotárska cestaIf you are not into standard sightseeing choose theese guys. They organize several types of tour - most famous is Post Socialistic city tour by an old car from 70´s through (not only ) socialistic landmarks. Check www.authenticslovakia.sk.
Food Scene
Definitely one of the best restaurants in the city just 3 minutes from my apartment. Small and cozy place. Not many dishes in the menu, but all fresh and tasty. Perfect home made non-alcoholic drinks. They even serve breakfast from 8 a.m.
36 locals recommend
The Kubista's
2524 GrösslingováDefinitely one of the best restaurants in the city just 3 minutes from my apartment. Small and cozy place. Not many dishes in the menu, but all fresh and tasty. Perfect home made non-alcoholic drinks. They even serve breakfast from 8 a.m.
Nice place, good food, local beer. 5 mins from my place.
72 locals recommend
Bratislavský meštiansky pivovar
21 DunajskáNice place, good food, local beer. 5 mins from my place.
Serving traditional Slovak food, this is probably the most tourist visited restaurant in the city. Designed as an old wooden cottage. Quite low prices. Lot of people.
72 locals recommend
1. Slovak Pub
ObchodnáServing traditional Slovak food, this is probably the most tourist visited restaurant in the city. Designed as an old wooden cottage. Quite low prices. Lot of people.
The most popular shopping mall in the city on the river bank. Lots of good restaurants on the Danube promenade. Just 3 minutes from my place.
304 locals recommend
Eurovea Galleria
8 PribinovaThe most popular shopping mall in the city on the river bank. Lots of good restaurants on the Danube promenade. Just 3 minutes from my place.
No kidding, this is definitely the place where you get the best ice-cream in the city (according to Ryanair´s blog even in the entire Europe). The place is managed by a young lady who studied at a famous Italy´s Gelato (Ice-cream in Italian) Academy. All fresh made, also for allergic people or for vegans, unusual flavours. You will find it easily - there is no other place in Bratislava with so many people waiting in the queue. They know it´s worth it.
37 locals recommend
KOUN
1 PaulínyhoNo kidding, this is definitely the place where you get the best ice-cream in the city (according to Ryanair´s blog even in the entire Europe). The place is managed by a young lady who studied at a famous Italy´s Gelato (Ice-cream in Italian) Academy. All fresh made, also for allergic people or for vegans, unusual flavours. You will find it easily - there is no other place in Bratislava with so many people waiting in the queue. They know it´s worth it.
Belgium fries fried twice on beef fat, lots of special sauces. Serving also wraps, shrimps, taiwanees cold noodles, grilled goat chease or meat in the cone. I like to go there.
37 locals recommend
Orbis Street Food
136 LaurinskáBelgium fries fried twice on beef fat, lots of special sauces. Serving also wraps, shrimps, taiwanees cold noodles, grilled goat chease or meat in the cone. I like to go there.
Burger Bar
9 TovárenskáBurgers next to my door.
Essentials
Post office in the building of Main Bus Station, 4 minutes from my place.
Slovenská pošta Bratislava 37
1 JelšováPost office in the building of Main Bus Station, 4 minutes from my place.
Grocery Moja Samoska opened from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. (on Saturday 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Sunday 9. a.m. - 8 p.m.). Just walk of out my house, turn right, on the corner turn right again and walk down crossing 2 streets. The store is located right on the second crossing on your right.
Dunajská
DunajskáGrocery Moja Samoska opened from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. (on Saturday 8 a.m. -9 p.m., Sunday 9. a.m. - 8 p.m.). Just walk of out my house, turn right, on the corner turn right again and walk down crossing 2 streets. The store is located right on the second crossing on your right.
Small grocery named Presporok in Jakubovo square just minute from my place. Walk out of the building, go right, cross the road and you will find the shop within 50 metres on your left. Opened from 6.30 in the morning.
Jakubovo námestie
Jakubovo námestieSmall grocery named Presporok in Jakubovo square just minute from my place. Walk out of the building, go right, cross the road and you will find the shop within 50 metres on your left. Opened from 6.30 in the morning.
A bank close to my place. Exchange office, ATM, foreign transfers, payout of traveller´s cheques.
VUB Centrala
Mlynské nivyA bank close to my place. Exchange office, ATM, foreign transfers, payout of traveller´s cheques.
If you need to send or receive money via Western Union, you can go either to this place, or to any post office (the closest to my place is directly in the building of main bus station).
Express Service, S.r.o.
14 VentúrskaIf you need to send or receive money via Western Union, you can go either to this place, or to any post office (the closest to my place is directly in the building of main bus station).
All tourist information. Free maps available.
18 locals recommend
Tourist Information Centre - Old Town
2 KlobučníckaAll tourist information. Free maps available.
Parks & Nature
The oldest public park in Central Europe 15 mins walk from my place walking over the Old bridge (in fact, it is the newest bridge in Bratislava:-)). Suitable for morning jogging, romantic walks, going out with children (big playgroud between the park and the Aupark Shopping mall located next to the park).
136 locals recommend
Sad Janka Kráľa
Sad Janka KráľaThe oldest public park in Central Europe 15 mins walk from my place walking over the Old bridge (in fact, it is the newest bridge in Bratislava:-)). Suitable for morning jogging, romantic walks, going out with children (big playgroud between the park and the Aupark Shopping mall located next to the park).
Small park with kids playground 7 minutes from my place. It was my favourite place, when my kids were in the pram:-)
169 locals recommend
Medická záhrada
2181 ŠpitálskaSmall park with kids playground 7 minutes from my place. It was my favourite place, when my kids were in the pram:-)
Shopping
A small shop with original fasion and accerssories for ladies, all hand made products. Just oposite the shop, there is another original shop with lots of hand made souvenirs. Even if you do not buy anything, it is a nice place to see.
Zdenka Krivdová - Twigi
329 KlariskáA small shop with original fasion and accerssories for ladies, all hand made products. Just oposite the shop, there is another original shop with lots of hand made souvenirs. Even if you do not buy anything, it is a nice place to see.
Arts & Culture
paintings, photograps by important artists not only from Slovakia.
105 locals recommend
Slovenská národná galéria
2 Námestie Ľudovíta Štúrapaintings, photograps by important artists not only from Slovakia.
A private small gallery - probabaly the best in the city - focused on modern Slovak art. Beautifull interior that reminds of the Guggenheim museum in New York.
44 locals recommend
Nedbalka Gallery
17 NedbalovaA private small gallery - probabaly the best in the city - focused on modern Slovak art. Beautifull interior that reminds of the Guggenheim museum in New York.
Slovak art of 20th century including the Matej Kren´s Passage build of 15,000 books and mirrors creating the illustion of endless space - it´s worth to see.
There are also exhibitions of gothic and 19-th century art and sculptures.
9 locals recommend
City Gallery of Bratislava
416/11 Františkánske námestieSlovak art of 20th century including the Matej Kren´s Passage build of 15,000 books and mirrors creating the illustion of endless space - it´s worth to see.
There are also exhibitions of gothic and 19-th century art and sculptures.
Police Museum Bratislava
1484/26 MichalskáHistory of Bratislava from prehistoric times till 1930.
Prirodovedne muzeum
2 Vajanského nábrežieMuseum of Slovak nature - plants, animals. Nice to see.