Guidebook for Bratislava
Drinks & Nightlife
Viecha malých vinárov
24 RadlinskéhoVery nice local Wine bat
Le Club
182/25 Hviezdoslavovo námestieStylish and elegant VIP cocktail bar.
The best rock music club in the city centre. Hamburgers, ribs, burritos, beer, shots, coctails,...
32 habitants recommandent
Barrock
1 SedlárskaThe best rock music club in the city centre. Hamburgers, ribs, burritos, beer, shots, coctails,...
Restaurant and cocktail bar at top of the roof with amazing view. I recommend to make a reservation in advance.
78 habitants recommandent
Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant Bratislava
7 Hviezdoslavovo námestieRestaurant and cocktail bar at top of the roof with amazing view. I recommend to make a reservation in advance.
Set on the Danube River, between the SNP Bridge and Old Bridge, offers private brewery. Enjoy a glass of Patrón beer in the onsite restaurant or a bar with nice views of Bratislava Castle and city.
47 habitants recommandent
Dunajský Pivovar
Tyršovo nábrežieSet on the Danube River, between the SNP Bridge and Old Bridge, offers private brewery. Enjoy a glass of Patrón beer in the onsite restaurant or a bar with nice views of Bratislava Castle and city.
Trafo
1 VentúrskaMost common club in the centre
Essentials
Tesco
1/A Kamenné NámestieTerno
27 DunajskáLidl
2 DunajskáFaxcopy
4 Mickiewiczovaprint and copy shop
cleaning services http://www.cistiarenodevov.sk/od-tesco-my/
6 habitants recommandent
Rýchločistiareň Blesk V Od Tesco My
1 Kamenné Námestiecleaning services http://www.cistiarenodevov.sk/od-tesco-my/
Shopping
U Dobrožrúta
6912/27 RadlinskéhoSmall zero waste and gluten free bakery
Central
6 MetodovaVery nice shopping center
Kompot is a small shop specialized in selling original Slovak design pieces. Its mission is "Make laugh, not war!", so some of them will surely make you laugh. They sell products inspired by traditional values of Slovak folk art as well.
19 habitants recommandent
Kompot
30 LaurinskáKompot is a small shop specialized in selling original Slovak design pieces. Its mission is "Make laugh, not war!", so some of them will surely make you laugh. They sell products inspired by traditional values of Slovak folk art as well.
Galéria ÚĽUV
64 ObchodnáThe center and shop for typical slovak folk art production
Tesco
1/A Kamenné NámestieFood Scene
Brasserie La Marine
8 PribinovaOne of the nicest restaurant near the river Danube.
Hip cafe, food, cakes and home made drinks, open from 8:00 mo-fri, from 9:00 sat-sun
25 habitants recommandent
Štúr Café
8 ŠtúrovaHip cafe, food, cakes and home made drinks, open from 8:00 mo-fri, from 9:00 sat-sun
French style coffetery with great cheesecakes, pancakes, limonades and even breakfast menu https://mondieu.sk/menu-laboratorie-en/
45 habitants recommandent
Mondieu
5 Hlavné námestieFrench style coffetery with great cheesecakes, pancakes, limonades and even breakfast menu https://mondieu.sk/menu-laboratorie-en/
First farmers marketplace in Bratislava. It is a hot place to be for those who like a concept of healthy lifestyle. The building is designed in a simple industrial style and has two floors. groundfloor - local farmer's products, grocery shops, selling local milk products and meat, pastry, wines, beers, oriental products, healthy lifestyle or glutenfree products or different bio products. The upper floor hosts mostly restaurants and is super full during week lunch hours - vegetarian also. http://www.welcometobratislava.eu/freshmarket-bratislava/
47 habitants recommandent
Fresh Market - farmer's market
1a RožňavskáFirst farmers marketplace in Bratislava. It is a hot place to be for those who like a concept of healthy lifestyle. The building is designed in a simple industrial style and has two floors. groundfloor - local farmer's products, grocery shops, selling local milk products and meat, pastry, wines, beers, oriental products, healthy lifestyle or glutenfree products or different bio products. The upper floor hosts mostly restaurants and is super full during week lunch hours - vegetarian also. http://www.welcometobratislava.eu/freshmarket-bratislava/
Koun is a true gelateria run by a passionate local family, whose sole intention is to bring some proper Italian sweetness to the local dull ice cream scene. The chef studied her art at a prestigious Gelato Academy in Italy.
37 habitants recommandent
KOUN
1 PaulínyhoKoun is a true gelateria run by a passionate local family, whose sole intention is to bring some proper Italian sweetness to the local dull ice cream scene. The chef studied her art at a prestigious Gelato Academy in Italy.
Cafe Verne
175/18 Hviezdoslavovo námestieLocal tasty food, good price, open from 8:30
Little cafe in the center of the Medicka Zahrada park. Cafe, fresh lemonade, cakes, ice-cream, kids corner and quiet park around with playground.
Café Medicka
59 ŠpitálskaLittle cafe in the center of the Medicka Zahrada park. Cafe, fresh lemonade, cakes, ice-cream, kids corner and quiet park around with playground.
Where locals like to drink coffee, reasonable price, tables available outside even during winter months ;-)
25 habitants recommandent
Caffé Trieste
1 Floriánske námestieWhere locals like to drink coffee, reasonable price, tables available outside even during winter months ;-)
cakes, lovely place, souvenir shop where you can buy traditional souvenirs from Slovakia at one place
11 habitants recommandent
Zeppelin cafe and souvenirs
19A Sedlárskacakes, lovely place, souvenir shop where you can buy traditional souvenirs from Slovakia at one place
Orbis Street Food
136 LaurinskáBelgian fries. Take away bistro
THeMA
7 Šafárikovo námestieReally nice space with great food
Bistro SOHO
17 LaurinskáSpecial place, great food and drinks
Meetnica
19 MýtnaSmall family run place, enjoy very good local wine, beer or coffee. Wifi
Pecto
1101/31 Páričkovaenjoy tasty breakfast and coffee
start your day in bakery with coffee, it has a mood ;-)
11 habitants recommandent
Moods Bakery & Coffee
17180 Košickástart your day in bakery with coffee, it has a mood ;-)
Sightseeing
Stunning view of the city and the river Danube. Historical expositions.
303 habitants recommandent
Château de Bratislava
Stunning view of the city and the river Danube. Historical expositions.
This rococo summer palace was built in 1760 for the chairman of the Hungarian Royal Chamber and advisor to Empress Maria Theresa, Count Anton Grassalkovich. The sumptuous house was a sought-after venue for aristocratic society events. The palace is now the official residence of the President of the Slovak Republic. Behind the Presidential Palace (Grassalkovich Palace) on Hodžovo Square is a handsome park (originally the gardens of the palace) with old trees and lawns
88 habitants recommandent
Palais présidentiel
2978/1 Hodžovo námestieThis rococo summer palace was built in 1760 for the chairman of the Hungarian Royal Chamber and advisor to Empress Maria Theresa, Count Anton Grassalkovich. The sumptuous house was a sought-after venue for aristocratic society events. The palace is now the official residence of the President of the Slovak Republic. Behind the Presidential Palace (Grassalkovich Palace) on Hodžovo Square is a handsome park (originally the gardens of the palace) with old trees and lawns
The synagogue was constructed in 1923 – 1926 in the Cubist style according to the plans of the architect Artur Szalatnai-Slatinský. The permanent exhibition of the Jewish Community Museum is installed upstairs and is open to the public during the summer season
18 habitants recommandent
Heydukova Street Synagogue
HeydukovaThe synagogue was constructed in 1923 – 1926 in the Cubist style according to the plans of the architect Artur Szalatnai-Slatinský. The permanent exhibition of the Jewish Community Museum is installed upstairs and is open to the public during the summer season
The only preserved gate of the city fortification system dates back to the 14th century. The upper terrace of its 51-metre-high tower provides an enchanting view of the Bratislava Castle and the Old Town. The tower houses the Museum of Arms
101 habitants recommandent
Michalska Brana
The only preserved gate of the city fortification system dates back to the 14th century. The upper terrace of its 51-metre-high tower provides an enchanting view of the Bratislava Castle and the Old Town. The tower houses the Museum of Arms
A unique observation deck on the pylons of the SNP Bridge at a height of 95 metres with amazing views of the city and visibility of up to 100 km. It offers the most beautiful sunset combined with a culinary experience.
73 habitants recommandent
Belvédère des OVNI
1 Most SNPA unique observation deck on the pylons of the SNP Bridge at a height of 95 metres with amazing views of the city and visibility of up to 100 km. It offers the most beautiful sunset combined with a culinary experience.
The most beautiful castle in the Malé Karpaty mountains, situated just several tens of kilometres from the Capital Bratislava
19 habitants recommandent
Červený Kameň Castle
The most beautiful castle in the Malé Karpaty mountains, situated just several tens of kilometres from the Capital Bratislava
When in Bratislava, don't miss the trip to the castle of Devin! It is very close to the old town od Bratislava, around 10 km and you'll get there with ease. Standing on a massive cliff, 212 meters above the ground, the castle serves as a museum with several exhibitions. A very popular place for Bratislava's families to spend their afternoon, this ruin (an important frontier place in Great-Moravian era) symbolizes Slavic fellowship and unity. No wonder it is a National cultural monument, depicted on Slovak stamps and old coins.
110 habitants recommandent
Devín Castle Rock
15 Slovanské nábrežieWhen in Bratislava, don't miss the trip to the castle of Devin! It is very close to the old town od Bratislava, around 10 km and you'll get there with ease. Standing on a massive cliff, 212 meters above the ground, the castle serves as a museum with several exhibitions. A very popular place for Bratislava's families to spend their afternoon, this ruin (an important frontier place in Great-Moravian era) symbolizes Slavic fellowship and unity. No wonder it is a National cultural monument, depicted on Slovak stamps and old coins.
The Old Town with all its sights, gourmet places offering both international and local food, streets filled with bar/café/restaurant terraces, galleries, night life, bars... all you wish to experience in the heart of a European city.
53 habitants recommandent
Old Town Hall
The Old Town with all its sights, gourmet places offering both international and local food, streets filled with bar/café/restaurant terraces, galleries, night life, bars... all you wish to experience in the heart of a European city.
Tours in legendary 70s Czechoslovak cars focusing on post-socialistic places
29 habitants recommandent
Authentic Slovakia Ltd.
9 Drotárska cestaTours in legendary 70s Czechoslovak cars focusing on post-socialistic places
Free tours of the city in English. Done by young people/students, so its very vivid/not boring; if you are satisfied you can leave a tip.
12 habitants recommandent
Free Walking Tour Bratislava - City & Castle Tour ( Discover Bratislava )
8 Františkánske námestieFree tours of the city in English. Done by young people/students, so its very vivid/not boring; if you are satisfied you can leave a tip.
Parks & Nature
The surroundings for this place is fantastic lying there in the forrest with the traditional Wood houses. Good place to spend time with children, there are some animals free to tough them, with a possibility to play. There is also a traditional restaurant and bakery on site, where you can buy typical slovak bread and cheese. Reachable by car, bike
17 habitants recommandent
Biofarma Príroda Salaš Stupava
The surroundings for this place is fantastic lying there in the forrest with the traditional Wood houses. Good place to spend time with children, there are some animals free to tough them, with a possibility to play. There is also a traditional restaurant and bakery on site, where you can buy typical slovak bread and cheese. Reachable by car, bike
Horský park has been created on the western outskirts of the city in 1868 by modifying already existing forest. The park is connected with a historical lodge Horský park that has become a popular place of rest, meeting point and original cultural center of Bratislava. The lodge features a garden with a playground and a libresso.
49 habitants recommandent
Parc de la Montagne
5381 BúdkováHorský park has been created on the western outskirts of the city in 1868 by modifying already existing forest. The park is connected with a historical lodge Horský park that has become a popular place of rest, meeting point and original cultural center of Bratislava. The lodge features a garden with a playground and a libresso.
Great place for walking, biking, hiking, spending time with friends, making barbecue. There is also bobsled, rope tracks, old chair lift, TV tower with panorama view.
13 habitants recommandent
Kamzík
Great place for walking, biking, hiking, spending time with friends, making barbecue. There is also bobsled, rope tracks, old chair lift, TV tower with panorama view.
The most famous recreation side, part of Bratislava Forest Park. Great for walking, runnig, bikes, spending time with children (large playgrounds). Reachable by public transport, by car or bikes.
13 habitants recommandent
Partisan Meadow
Cesta na Červený mostThe most famous recreation side, part of Bratislava Forest Park. Great for walking, runnig, bikes, spending time with children (large playgrounds). Reachable by public transport, by car or bikes.
The oldest city park in Europe, great for picnics, roller-skating, biking, on the edge of the shopping centre Aupark with great children playground; if you have a dog beware to keep it on lead all time.
136 habitants recommandent
Sad Janka Kráľa
Sad Janka KráľaThe oldest city park in Europe, great for picnics, roller-skating, biking, on the edge of the shopping centre Aupark with great children playground; if you have a dog beware to keep it on lead all time.
Arts & Culture
Blumental Church (Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary), built in 1888 is a Roman Catholic church located in the broader centre of Bratislava at Florianske namestie.
Blumentál
Blumental Church (Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary), built in 1888 is a Roman Catholic church located in the broader centre of Bratislava at Florianske namestie.
The St. Elizabeth’s church built in the Art Nouveau style at the beginning of the 20th century is remarkable for the blue colour of its façade made with attention to detail with often use of mosaic. It is a popular place for weddings and baptisms.
119 habitants recommandent
L'église bleue
2 BezručovaThe St. Elizabeth’s church built in the Art Nouveau style at the beginning of the 20th century is remarkable for the blue colour of its façade made with attention to detail with often use of mosaic. It is a popular place for weddings and baptisms.
A three-nave Gothic church from the 15th century and the former coronation church. A gilded replica of the coronation crown fixed on the top of the cathedral tower at a height of 85 metres and weighing 150 kg reminds of this glorious age.
139 habitants recommandent
Cathédrale Saint-Martin
1 Rudnayovo námestieA three-nave Gothic church from the 15th century and the former coronation church. A gilded replica of the coronation crown fixed on the top of the cathedral tower at a height of 85 metres and weighing 150 kg reminds of this glorious age.
One of the most romantic museums of modern art in Europe is less than 20 km south of Bratislava - The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum. A place where the freedom of the water surface area showcases the creative ideas of contemporary authors. You can get there by boat, also.
95 habitants recommandent
Danubiana
One of the most romantic museums of modern art in Europe is less than 20 km south of Bratislava - The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum. A place where the freedom of the water surface area showcases the creative ideas of contemporary authors. You can get there by boat, also.
WW II monument mounted above the entire city - actually a cemetery of Russian soldiers who died at liberation of Bratislava. Stunning view of the whole city, iconic place, very tranquil.
107 habitants recommandent
Slavín
WW II monument mounted above the entire city - actually a cemetery of Russian soldiers who died at liberation of Bratislava. Stunning view of the whole city, iconic place, very tranquil.
The new building of the Slovak National Theatre with 3 venues - drama, ballet, opera. Some of the drama performances are with English subtitles. The old historical building is in the Old Town/city centre.
108 habitants recommandent
Slovak National Theatre
17 PribinovaThe new building of the Slovak National Theatre with 3 venues - drama, ballet, opera. Some of the drama performances are with English subtitles. The old historical building is in the Old Town/city centre.
International House of Art for Children with beautiful creative exhibitions, projects, workshops - a must-visit with children.
25 habitants recommandent
Bibiana
41 PanskáInternational House of Art for Children with beautiful creative exhibitions, projects, workshops - a must-visit with children.
Excellent expositions - old art, but also perfectly-curated new projects, admission free, art tours for children, Sundays for families, English language tours, film evenings, happenings, excellent bookshop, iconic café Berlinka
105 habitants recommandent
Galerie nationale slovaque
2 Námestie Ľudovíta ŠtúraExcellent expositions - old art, but also perfectly-curated new projects, admission free, art tours for children, Sundays for families, English language tours, film evenings, happenings, excellent bookshop, iconic café Berlinka
A famous local eccentric who lived here in the first half of the 20th century was thanks to his elegance and kind-heartedness an integral part of the hue of the Bratislava promenade and its cafes
15 habitants recommandent
Schöne Náci
217/1 Rybárska bránaA famous local eccentric who lived here in the first half of the 20th century was thanks to his elegance and kind-heartedness an integral part of the hue of the Bratislava promenade and its cafes