Guidebook for Bratislava
Food Scene
Soho - Bistro and Coffee
2311/20 DunajskáSpecial place, great food and drinks
THeMA
7 Šafárikovo námestieReally nice space with great food
Orbis Street Food
136 LaurinskáBelgian fries. Take away bistro
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.
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 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.
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 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/
Brasserie La Marine
8 PribinovaOne of the nicest restaurant near the river Danube.
La Patisserka
4066/3 KrížnaMust visit French pastry shop for every sweet tooth.
Vespa Caffeteria
2657/1 MoskovskáAwesome coffee, great atmosphere.
This hidden gem is well frequented by locals. It's really nice atmosphere with family feeling, plenty beverages and wines to choose from, tasty cakes and snacks. It's pet friendly and faces small park with a fountain.
Gaudi Cafe
This hidden gem is well frequented by locals. It's really nice atmosphere with family feeling, plenty beverages and wines to choose from, tasty cakes and snacks. It's pet friendly and faces small park with a fountain.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trafo
1 VentúrskaMost common club in the centre
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 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.
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 námestieRestaurant and cocktail bar at top of the roof with amazing view. I recommend to make a reservation in advance.
The best rock music club in the city centre. Hamburgers, ribs, burritos, beer, shots, coctails,...
32 locals recommend
Barrock
1 SedlárskaThe best rock music club in the city centre. Hamburgers, ribs, burritos, beer, shots, coctails,...
Le Club
182/25 Hviezdoslavovo námestieStylish and elegant VIP cocktail bar.
Viecha malých vinárov
24 RadlinskéhoVery nice local Wine bar
Sightseeing
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 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.
Tours in legendary 70s Czechoslovak cars focusing on post-socialistic places
29 locals recommend
Authentic Slovakia Ltd.
9 Drotárska cestaTours in legendary 70s Czechoslovak cars focusing on post-socialistic places
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
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.
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 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 most beautiful castle in the Malé Karpaty mountains, situated just several tens of kilometres from the Capital Bratislava
11 locals recommend
Červený Kameň
The most beautiful castle in the Malé Karpaty mountains, situated just several tens of kilometres from the Capital Bratislava
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 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 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
Michael's Gate
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
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 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
Stunning view of the city and the river Danube. Historical expositions.
302 locals recommend
Bratislava Castle
Stunning view of the city and the river Danube. Historical expositions.
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.
29 locals recommend
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.
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Mountain Park
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.
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 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 locals recommend
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.
Nice place to rest in shade under the trees, have a picnic or take an outdoor yoga class.
169 locals recommend
Medical Garden
2181 ŠpitálskaNice place to rest in shade under the trees, have a picnic or take an outdoor yoga class.
Arts & Culture
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 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
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 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
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 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
6 locals recommend
Blumental Church
RadlinskéhoBlumental 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.
Shopping
Eurovea Galleria
8 Pribinovashopping mall by the river with promenade, restaurants
OC Central
8 ŠumavskáMiletičova
Miletičovathe largest open market place in Bratislava
Galéria ÚĽUV
64 ObchodnáThe center and shop for typical slovak folk art production
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 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.
Essentials
COOP Jednota
7-8 Dulovo námestieTesco
1/A Kamenné NámestieSunflower
1011 Kvačalovabio minimarket
Faxcopy
4 Mickiewiczovaprint and copy shop
Potraviny Malina
534/60 Obchodná