Guidebook for Bratislava

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Guidebook for Bratislava

Food Scene

Great atmosphere great quality of food
16 locals recommend
THeMA
7 Šafárikovo námestie
16 locals recommend
Great atmosphere great quality of food
One of the nicest restaurant near the river Danube.
19 locals recommend
Brasserie La Marine
8 Pribinova
19 locals recommend
One of the nicest restaurant near the river Danube.
fast food in the Eurovea shopping center
Pizza Mizza Express
8 Pribinova
fast food in the Eurovea shopping center
fast food in the Eurovea shopping center
Nordsee
8 Pribinova
fast food in the Eurovea shopping center
The legendary chain of restaurants PRIMI is coming to Košice and will bring you all that you love. Great Mediterranean cuisine, carefully selected wines, modern cocktails, laid back atmosphere, beautiful interior and great music
22 locals recommend
Primi River Lounge
8 Pribinova
22 locals recommend
The legendary chain of restaurants PRIMI is coming to Košice and will bring you all that you love. Great Mediterranean cuisine, carefully selected wines, modern cocktails, laid back atmosphere, beautiful interior and great music
Ideal for vegetarians... A modern bistro with originally furnished premises, lounge atmosphere and friendly staff. Whether you are a fan of meat or a vegetarian, there’s something tasty for you for sure. One of Bratislava’s most popular Asian restaurant. You can find its branch also in Dunajska street.
47 locals recommend
Bistro SOHO
17 Laurinská
47 locals recommend
Ideal for vegetarians... A modern bistro with originally furnished premises, lounge atmosphere and friendly staff. Whether you are a fan of meat or a vegetarian, there’s something tasty for you for sure. One of Bratislava’s most popular Asian restaurant. You can find its branch also in Dunajska street.
Hip cafe, food, cakes and home made drinks, open from 8:00 mo-fri, from 9:00 sat-sun
25 locals recommend
Štúr Café
8 Štúrova
25 locals recommend
Hip 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/ open from 8:00 mo-sat, from 8:30 on sunday
45 locals recommend
Mondieu
5 Hlavné námestie
45 locals recommend
French style coffetery with great cheesecakes, pancakes, limonades and even breakfast menu https://mondieu.sk/menu-laboratorie-en/ open from 8:00 mo-sat, from 8:30 on sunday
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 locals recommend
Fresh Market - farmer's market
1a Rožňavská
47 locals recommend
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/
beautiful and comfy interior, specialties like marrowbones or fleshly baked flat cakes, unique Klubovňácka 11° beer, tank beer Zlatý Bažant 12°, concerts, live sport matches, games, competitions in darts and much more http://www.nasaklubovna.sk/en/klubovna/venturska/
16 locals recommend
Ventúrska Klubovňa
1 Ventúrska
16 locals recommend
beautiful and comfy interior, specialties like marrowbones or fleshly baked flat cakes, unique Klubovňácka 11° beer, tank beer Zlatý Bažant 12°, concerts, live sport matches, games, competitions in darts and much more http://www.nasaklubovna.sk/en/klubovna/venturska/
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 locals recommend
KOUN
1 Paulínyho
37 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Dunajský Pivovar
Tyršovo nábrežie
47 locals recommend
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.
Orbis Street Food offers food from around the world in the centre of Bratislava
37 locals recommend
Orbis Street Food
136 Laurinská
37 locals recommend
Orbis Street Food offers food from around the world in the centre of Bratislava
Local tasty food, good price, open from 8:30
49 locals recommend
Cafe Verne
175/18 Hviezdoslavovo námestie
49 locals recommend
Local 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.
7 locals recommend
Domček Medická
7 locals recommend
Little 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 locals recommend
Caffé Trieste
1 Floriánske námestie
25 locals recommend
Where 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 locals recommend
Zeppelin cafe and souvenirs
19A Sedlárska
11 locals recommend
cakes, lovely place, souvenir shop where you can buy traditional souvenirs from Slovakia at one place

Drinks & Nightlife

Stylish and elegant VIP coctail bar.
32 locals recommend
Le Club
182/25 Hviezdoslavovo námestie
32 locals recommend
Stylish and elegant VIP coctail bar.
The best rock music club in the city centre. Hamburgers, ribs, burritos, beer, shots, coctails,...
32 locals recommend
Barrock
1 Sedlárska
32 locals recommend
The 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 locals recommend
Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant Bratislava
7 Hviezdoslavovo námestie
78 locals recommend
Restaurant and cocktail bar at top of the roof with amazing view. I recommend to make a reservation in advance.
WINE TAVERN OF SMALL WINEMAKERS Something between a winery and a pub, it is a perfect place for meeting with close friends with a glass of really good, yet not pricey wine. Fresh, unbottled tank wine from the small winemakers of the Small Carpathian region and bottled wines of different varieties and vintages. And something to eat as well.
34 locals recommend
Viecha malých vinárov
24 Radlinského
34 locals recommend
WINE TAVERN OF SMALL WINEMAKERS Something between a winery and a pub, it is a perfect place for meeting with close friends with a glass of really good, yet not pricey wine. Fresh, unbottled tank wine from the small winemakers of the Small Carpathian region and bottled wines of different varieties and vintages. And something to eat as well.

Sightseeing

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 locals recommend
Heydukova Street Synagogue
Heydukova
18 locals recommend
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
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 locals recommend
Michalska Brana
101 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
UFO Observation Deck
1 Most SNP
73 locals recommend
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.
The most beautiful castle in the Malé Karpaty mountains, situated just several tens of kilometres from the Capital Bratislava
11 locals recommend
Červený Kameň
11 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Devín Castle Rock
15 Slovanské nábrežie
110 locals recommend
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.
Tours in legendary 70s Czechoslovak cars focusing on post-socialistic places
29 locals recommend
Authentic Slovakia Ltd.
9 Drotárska cesta
29 locals recommend
Tours 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 locals recommend
Free Walking Tour Bratislava - City & Castle Tour ( Discover Bratislava )
8 Františkánske námestie
12 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Old Town Hall
53 locals recommend
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.
Stunning view of the city and the river Danube. Historical expositions.
302 locals recommend
Bratislava Castle
302 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Presidential Palace
2978/1 Hodžovo námestie
88 locals recommend
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.

Parks & Nature

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 locals recommend
Partisan Meadow
Cesta na Červený most
13 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Sad Janka Kráľa
Sad Janka Kráľa
136 locals recommend
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
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 locals recommend
Biofarma Príroda Salaš Stupava
17 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Mountain Park
5381 Búdková
49 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Kamzík
13 locals recommend
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.

Arts & Culture

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 locals recommend
The Blue Church
2 Bezručova
119 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
St. Martin's Cathedral (Dom svateho Martina)
1 Rudnayovo námestie
139 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
Danubiana
95 locals recommend
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.
98 locals recommend
Slavín
98 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Slovak National Theatre
17 Pribinova
108 locals recommend
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.
International House of Art for Children with beautiful creative exhibitions, projects, workshops - a must-visit with children.
25 locals recommend
Bibiana
41 Panská
25 locals recommend
International 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 locals recommend
Slovenská národná galéria
2 Námestie Ľudovíta Štúra
105 locals recommend
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
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 locals recommend
Schöne Náci
217/1 Rybárska brána
15 locals recommend
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

Shopping

Where there was the old industrial quarter in the center of Bratislava, a completely new district has grown. 1km long promenade by the river Danube
304 locals recommend
Eurovea Galleria
8 Pribinova
304 locals recommend
Where there was the old industrial quarter in the center of Bratislava, a completely new district has grown. 1km long promenade by the river Danube
129 locals recommend
Tesco
1/A Kamenné Námestie
129 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Kompot
30 Laurinská
19 locals recommend
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.
The center and shop for typical slovak folk art production
9 locals recommend
Galéria ÚĽUV
64 Obchodná
9 locals recommend
The center and shop for typical slovak folk art production

Getting Around

transport knot
Šafárikovo námestie
Šafárikovo námestie
transport knot
the main bus transport interchange in Bratislava, it serves both domestic and international intercity bus service
12 locals recommend
Bus Station Bratislava
5 Mlynské nivy
12 locals recommend
the main bus transport interchange in Bratislava, it serves both domestic and international intercity bus service
Rent-a-(mot)bike The staff will give you recommendation on where to go for a trip Bikes, motoscooters, tandem bikes, dog trailers...
12 locals recommend
BikeBratislava
30 Panenská
12 locals recommend
Rent-a-(mot)bike The staff will give you recommendation on where to go for a trip Bikes, motoscooters, tandem bikes, dog trailers...
Car (volkswagen e-up)and bike rental
11 locals recommend
up! city
485/25 Nám. SNP
11 locals recommend
Car (volkswagen e-up)and bike rental
the main railway transport interchange in Bratislava, it serves both domestic and international intercity service
51 locals recommend
Hlavná stanica
6750/4 Námestie Franza Liszta
51 locals recommend
the main railway transport interchange in Bratislava, it serves both domestic and international intercity service