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Bratislava offers a charming and friendly old town perfect for the laid-back, history loving traveller.
Relevant posts and videos to help you get to know the city and get excited for your trip!
What to do in Bratislava for those who want to see the best sites and learn about the local culture.
Recommended tours and experiences that are unique to the destination. Additionally, find more tours on Get Your Guide.
Many restaurants have Eastern European influence, though you can also find much loved Slovak favourites like bryndzove halusky (potato dumpling with sheep cheese and bacon), and the crescent shaped pastry rozok. If you’re not sure where to start, try these delicious spots! As for tipping, it’s not necessarily required but rounding up the bill is common.
The blue zone on the map is where you can find many of the popular tourist sites, restaurants, and liveliest city life. For quickest access to everything, staying in this area is ideal.
On a mid-range budget, cost per day is about 95 euros. This includes accommodation, attractions, food, drinks, and miscellaneous items.
Average prices (EUR)
Water € .75
Coffee € 2.50-3.50
Beer € 1.80-4.80 (depending on size)
Wine € 2.50-5
Lunch € 8-15
Dinner € 15-25
The best time to visit is from June-October when the weather is warmest. As for how long you should visit, the 3-4 days is good (add a day or 2 if you want to tour outside the city). Moreover, see the current weather and upcoming events and holidays below.
June: Coronation Festival
August 29: Slovak National Uprising Day
September/October: Bratislava Music Festival
December: Christmas Markets
Getting to Bratislava is easy by train and bus from surrounding cities. Additionally, the main airport is Bratislava Airport (BTS). While there, using public transportation is commonly used and the website https://imhd.sk/ba/ is useful for within the country.
Use Skyscanner to find flights and compare prices
Use Omio for buses & trains
Use 12Go Asia for budget buses & trains
Emergency Number: 112
Calling Code: +421-2
Outlet Types: C & E
Travel Insurance: Safety Wing
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