Guidebook for Bratislava
Food Scene
Bioland Bratislava Mýtna
4628/23 Mýtnasmall but cute and tasty bio restaurant just opposite the studio
THeMA
7 Šafárikovo námestieGreat atmosphere great quality of food
Brasserie La Marine
8 PribinovaOne of the nicest restaurant near the river Danube.
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 Laurinska street.
53 locals recommend
Soho - Bistro and Coffee
2311/20 DunajskáIdeal 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 Laurinska 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 ŠtúrovaHip cafe, food, cakes and home made drinks, open from 8:00 mo-fri, from 9:00 sat-sun
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/
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
14 locals recommend
Centrálna klubovňa
64 Krížnabeautiful 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
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.
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.
Orbis Street Food offers food from around the world in the centre of Bratislava
37 locals recommend
Orbis Street Food
136 LaurinskáOrbis Street Food offers food from around the world in the centre of Bratislava
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
Little cafe in the center of the Medicka Zahrada park. Cafe, fresh lemonade, cakes, ice-cream, kids corner and quiet park around with playground.
La Putika 5
16614/36 ZáhradníckaWhere locals like to drink coffee, reasonable price, tables available outside even during winter months ;-)
25 locals recommend
Caffé Trieste
1 Floriánske námestieWhere locals like to drink coffee, reasonable price, tables available outside even during winter months ;-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Meetnica
19 Mýtnagreat atmosphere and great beer...
Le Club
182/25 Hviezdoslavovo námestieStylish 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 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 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.
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 RadlinskéhoWINE 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 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
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 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 locals recommend
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Parks & Nature
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Shopping
Central
6 MetodovaVery nice shopping center
U Dobrožrúta
6912/27 RadlinskéhoSmall zero waste and gluten free bakery
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.
Galéria ÚĽUV
64 ObchodnáThe center and shop for typical slovak folk art production
Essentials
BILLA
1 Ľ. FulluLidl
16260/57/A TrenčianskaFaxcopy
4 Mickiewiczovaprint and copy shop
OC Central
8 Šumavská5 á Sec - cleaning services