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Are you hungry? There are many good restaurants and cafes in Bratislava. Here are a few of them: 

Places with traditional dishes and products

Kamzík Koliba (My favorite restaurant for traditional meals.) - Traditional meals from Slovakia, good reviews, and interesting interior. They have two restaurants in the historical city center. The first is on Zelená 5, Bratislava - Old Town, and the second is on Michalská 16, Bratislava - Historical City Center. You can try here for example halušky s bryndzou (potato dumplings with sheep cheese) or pyrohy (pierogies)

Flagship or Bratislavská reštaurácia - Traditional meals from Slovakia and Bratislava region and interesting interior. It was a monastery, then a theater and now it is one of the biggest restaurants in Central Europe. The address is Námestie SNP 8, Bratislava - a few hundred meters from the historical city center. You can try here for example lokše or tripe soup

Meanto - is one of my favorite restaurants in the historical city center because they serve very good soups here (garlic soup, cabbage soup, etc.) The address is Biela 6, Bratislava - historical city center. 

Slovak Pub - Traditional meals from Slovakia and good reviews. They have their own brewery and bio farm (25 km from Bratislava). You can get a cheaper menu there during lunchtime on weekdays and you can try what we eat daily. The address is Obchodná 62, Bratislava - outside the historical city center, but not very far.

Modrá Hviezda - Traditional meals from Slovakia and Bratislava. Nice interior. Good reviews. Not very far from the Castle. The address is Beblavého 14, Bratislava - the historical city center.

Pressburg Bajgel - Bakery and small cafeteria. In my opinion the best place in town for trying Bratislava Bagels (Bratislava rolls). They bake them there according to a traditional recipe from the end of the 19th century. And they have good coffee as well. :) The address is Ventúrska 2, Bratislava - historical city center. (Recommended during the tour.)

Bratislavská pekáreň (Bratislava Bakery) - traditional bakery. In my opinion very good place for trying Slovak pastries. Many Bratislavans buy their pastries because they are handmade and fresh. :) The address is Poštova 5, Bratislava - a few steps from the historical city center. 

YEME (popular among locals) - is a small supermarket full of farm products from Slovakia - cheeses, pastries, meat products ... It’s open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM. Be prepared for higher prices but also higher quality. The address is Námesie SNP 18, just a few steps from the historical city center.

Kormuth Confectionery - They have very good reviews and impressive interiors. Be prepared for higher prices. (Ever Rick Steves visited this place during his travels in Europe. You can watch a short video on YouTube.) The address is Sedlárska 8, Bratislava - historical city center. Watch a short Youtube video with the American traveler Rick Steves from the interior of this interesting pastry shop:  A Hidden Gem in Bratislava, Slovakia - Rick Steves' Blog - YouTube

Pirôžky (popular among locals) - If you like sweet fried pastries (like donuts or churros), this little shop is just for you. They only sell one type of pastry (pirôžky) and one filling (which is different every day). Thanks to this, the "pirôžky" is always fresh and warm. The shop/window is on the corner of Obchodná and Vysoká Street - - a few hundred meters from the historical city center. Open only during working days.

APIMED shop - If you like mead (honey wine), this is the place where you can buy quality Slovak mead, awarded with many international awards. The address is: Hviezdoslavovo námestie 22, Bratislava Old Town

Something for lovers of traditions

The Oldest Shop in Town - Shop with traditional Slovak products and souvenirs, where you can visit a small museum for free. The address is Biela 6, Bratislava - historical city center. 

ÚĽUV Bratislava - Center for Folk Art Production and Shop - If you are interested in traditional products from Slovakia, this is one of the best places in Bratislava where you can see them and buy them. There are two branches in Bratislava city center. A smaller shop is on Námestie SNP 12, a few steps from the historical city center and a bigger center ÚĽUV is on the street Obchodná 64. The website of this 

organization is here: Events - ÚĽUV (uluv.sk) 

Folklore Garden - a newly opened place in the historical city center that offers interactive folklore shows. They usually do shows for groups, but sometimes they have programs for individuals as well. From my experience, they are very friendly and accommodating to customers. Here is their website:  Folklore Garden Bratislava - Slovak Folklore music and dance with Slovakian dancers 

Traditional meals, drinks, and snacks

Here are the traditional meal recommendations I gave you during the tour: 

Alcoholic drinks - sparkling wine Hubert, black currant wine, Tatratea (strong liqueur from various types of teas and herbs), borovička (similar to gin), honey wine, various fruit brandies (slivovica, hruškovica etc.), and craft beers. If you want to try bigger Slovak brands, very popular are Steiger, Urpiner, and Zlatý bažant

Non-Alcoholic drinks: sodas Kofola (a substitute for Coca-Cola from Communist era), Vinea and Hronzovka (grape sodas)

Traditional meals: bryndzové halušky (national meal - potato dumplings with special sheep cheese), lokše (potato pancakes baked on a dry pan - you can eat them as a sweet dish or as a side dish with cabbage and duck), strapačky s kapustou (potato dumplings with cabbage and bacon), Pyrohy (pierogi - potato dumplings - in Slovakia usually filled with a mixture of potatoes and sheep cheese),  fried potato pancakes, fried cheese.

Soups: traditional tripe soup, garlic soup, cabbage soup, pea soup and goulash.

Pastries: Bratislava rolls/bajgels "Bratislavské rožky"(sweet pastry), chimney cake "trdelník" (sweet pastry), "oškvarkový pagáč" (salty pastry made from pork cracklings), strudel (usually with poppy seeds, walnuts, cottage cheese, sometimes supplemented with fruit in various combinations), pirôžky, šišky. 

Specialties from the Communist era: Treska v majonéze (mixed cod in mayo sauce - VERY popular among Slovaks, we eat it with fresh bread or rolls, you can buy in all bigger supermarkets, it’s quite heavy and slightly sour. It’s not for everyone. A higher percentage of cod means higher quality.) and mayo "salads"

Sweet snacks: wafers Horalky, Mila, Kakaové rezy, Kávenky, Lina, Mäta, chocolate bars Rumba and Nugát, box of chocolates Tatiana from the company Figaro, candies DOXY. 

Salty snacks: Chrumky from the company MIVA (I think one of the most popular salty snacks from the communist era in Slovakia, it’s a small package in white, red, and blue colors) and Slovakia Chips.

Bon appetite and cheers! :)

Vegetarian / Vegan restaurants

Šmak Vegan Sushi (popular among locals) - If you like sushi and you are vegan or vegetarian, this place is exactly for you. It’s located directly in the historical city center on Klariská Street No. 12, just a few steps from St. Michael’s Gate.

Balans Bistro (popular among locals) - I think the best vegan restaurant in town. They have very good reviews and the staff is usually very nice. The address is Jozefská 23, Bratislava - outside the historical city center, but not very far.

Bemba - Raw food and plant-based and very good reviews. The address is Kollárovo námestie 17, Bratislava - outside the historical city center, but not very far.

Vegan kiosk - Good reviews and just a few steps from the historical city center. The address is Grösslingova 11, Bratislava - a few hundred meters from the historical city center.

Góvinda Bratislava (popular among locals) - Good reviews and one of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in Slovakia. The address is Obchodná 30, Bratislava - a few meters from the historical city center. (Quite difficult to find. You have to go downstairs.)

Huy Vege - Good reviews and prices. It’s a small bistro. The address is Kolárska 8, Bratislava - a few hundred meters from the historical city center. The address is Kolárska 8, Bratislava.

Breakfast

Five Points - Breakfast is served from 9:00 a.m. The interesting thing is that they offer hand-roasted coffee and cappuccino with their own facial image in the foam. The address is Ventúrska 10, Bratislava - historical city center.

FACH - Breakfast is served from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The address is Ventúrska 10, Bratislava - historical city center.

Bistro 24 (popular among locals) - A very good place for breakfast, especially if you are traveling in the morning from the Main Station in Bratislava. Breakfast is served from 8:00 a.m. The address is Štefánikova 24, Bratislava - not far from the Main Train Station in Bratislava.

Ice Cream Shops

I Nonni Cremeria -  For me, this is one of the best ice cream shops in town. It is artisanal gelato without additives - very high-quality Italian gelato that is not too sweet and you can feel the taste of quality ingredients in it. The address is Laurinská 9, Bratislava - historical city center.

Luculus Ice Saloon (popular among locals) - It is certainly the most traditional ice cream shop in the center of Bratislava. The business has been open here since 1954. The ice cream shop is so popular that the owner decided to open two more branches in the city center. They have excellent ice cream made from quality ingredients. You will definitely not be disappointed if you like sweeter ice cream. The address is Hviezdoslavovo námestie 16, Bratislava - historical city center.

Koun - The ice cream shop is a bit hidden, but that does not detract from the quality of the ice cream. Especially if you like thick ice cream with unusual flavors. Ice cream is a bit more expensive. The address is Paulínyho 1, Bratislava - historical city center.

Andersen Ice Cream - This ice cream shop has excellent ice cream. I really like the attitude of the owner, who is always kind and smiling. Unfortunately, this is not a matter of course everywhere. The address is Hviezdoslavovo námestie 169, Bratislava - historical city center.

Arthur - This ice cream shop has excellent ice cream, they are a bit more expensive and the staff is mostly not friendly. This is why I put them last on the list. The address is Rybárska brána 9, Bratislava - historical city center.

Cake Shops:

Pasteleria - This is one of the best cake shops in historical city center. There are two branches. Both of them are good. One is on Panská Street No. 13 and the second one is on Laurinská Street No. 3. 

Pollito Cheesecake - This is one of the best cake shops in Bratislava if you like cheesecakes. The address is Námestie SNP 19 - a few meters from the historical city center.

Keiks - If you like homemade cakes and pastry, this place is for you. There is no place to sit down, so it’s just to go. The address is Námestie SNP 11, Bratislava - a few hundred meters from the historical city center.

Fine dining restaurants: 

Irin - the restaurant is located in a pleasant place near the Cathedral of St. Martin. Address: Rudnayovo námestie 2, Bratislava Old Town, Opening hours: Wed-Sat 5.30 PM - 11 PM

ECK Restaurant - the restaurant is located in Devín village where you can also visit Devín Castle. I recommend going there by car or taxi, Address: K zlatému rohu 36, 841 10 Devín,  Opening hours: Wed-Sat 18PM - 10 PM

Houdini Restaurant - the restaurant is located in the Marrol's hotel building in Bratislava city center.  Address: Tobrucká Street 4, 811 02 Bratislava,  Opening hours: Mon-Sun from 12 PM

Are you thirsty? There are many good wine bars and pubs in Bratislava. Here are a few of them:

Wine bars

Slovak National Collection of wines - I think one of the best places in Slovakia where you can taste and buy Slovak wine. The space is part of the wine museum. You do not need to buy a ticket to the museum. Just go down the stairs to the cellar and get advice from the experienced staff. The address is Apponyi Palace, Radničná 1, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Grand Cru Wine Gallery (popular among locals) - Inconspicuous small wine bar with a very pleasant atmosphere and very good wine. It is open in the evenings. The address is Zámočnícka 8, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Viecha naturálnych vinárov (Winery of natural winemakers) - Fresh, unbottled tank wine from small winemakers from the Lesser Carpathian region and bottled wines of various varieties and vintages. And something to eat. I recommend you try a salty snack - Fried lokše (Slovak nachos) The address is Old Market Hall, Nedbalova 13, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Vinotéka pri Modrom kostolíku (Wine shop near the Blue Church) - They offer the opportunity to taste a selection of 30 wines by the glass, plus over 300 types of Slovak and foreign wines. The address is Sienkiewiczova 2, Bratislava - a few hundred meters from the historical city center.

Wine tasting in the dark (Tmavá degustácia) - If you also want to taste wine in a different way, this is a very good place. Here you will learn how to taste and smell wine properly. Usually, you have to make a reservation in advance. The address is Michalská 3, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

I recommend you to try traditional blackcurrant wine (Cassis Liqueur), traditional sparkling wine Hubert (in all bigger supermarkets) or the traditional varieties Frankovka modrá -it’s red wine or rosé, rumor has it that it was Maria Theresa's favorite wine, Devín - a newer white wine variety bred in Slovakia in the 1950s named after a small village in Bratislava surroundings, or many others: white varieties Valentínske zelené, Tramín červený, Rizling vlašský, Rizling rýnsky, red or rosé varieties Svätovavrinecké, Alibernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dunaj ...

Beer Halls and Pubs

Bratislavský Meštiansky Pivovar (Bratislava burgher's brewery - popular among locals) - The pub continues the old tradition of the famous "Die Bürgerliche Brauerei", called Meštiak by the locals. Good beer was brewed in it, and the adjacent brewery restaurant was famous for its home cooking. It offers visitors a special type of his own beer, which the pub is dedicated to. There are two restaurants in the city center. The first is on Dunajská 21 and the second is on Drevená 8, Bratislava - not very far from the historical city center.

Žil Verne - The pub offers Slovak (and foreign) craft beers, as well as beers that the owners specially prepare with some brewers or their nomads' brew in some Slovak brewery. The address is Panská 13, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Výčap u Ernőho (Tap at Ernő's - popular among locals) - A pleasant pub where you can get beer from the Shenk family craft brewery. It is located in the pleasant surroundings of the Old Market. The beer is fresh, unfiltered, and unpasteurized. The address is Old Market Hall, Námestie SNP 25, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Steinplatz - a pub in the center of the city that has perfectly converted the original city toilets. There is a terrace with tables on the square and a bar with seating in the basement. Craft beer is on tap here. They even have beers brewed directly for this establishment. On hot summer days, it is very warm on the terrace. I recommend sitting here in the evening. The address is, Kamenné námestie, Bratislava - on the border of the old town - on the corner of Dunajská and Špitálska Streets

100 pív - Craft beer bar & shop (100 beers) - a small and pleasant beer shop where you can taste and try dozens of different beers. The address is, Medená 33, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Ready for partying? Bratislava bars and clubs are waiting for you:

Cocktail Bars

Michalská Cocktail Room - The inspiration for opening such a place as the Michalska Cocktail Room comes from the Prohibition period when throughout the USA, despite a ban, places with secret entrances began to sell illegal alcohol. Their entrances were hard to find, which made them all the more exciting. I recommend you make a reservation in advance and ask the barista at Urban Bistro for directions. :) The address is Michalská 5, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

American Antique Bar - Classic cocktails and chandeliers in a classy and comfortable bar, which has been welcoming guests for decades. The address is Rybárska brána 1, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Mirror Bar - A very good bar in one of the most famous hotels in Bratislava - Hotel Carlton. The address is Radisson Blu Hotel Carlton, Hviezdoslavovo námestie 3, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Spin Cocktail Bar - Excellent Cocktails and Great Atmosphere. The address is Radničná 1, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House - very good place for rum and cigar lovers. The address is Laurinská 11, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Ruido.Cafe - Gay Bar Bratislava. The space is created to welcome the entire LGBTI+ community in Bratislava. The address is Michalská 7, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

Coffee shops and tea rooms

Black. is located a few steps from the historical city center on Gorkého Street No. 15. It offers good coffee and usually it’s not overcrowded. This is one of the places where locals go for a coffee.

Blue Mondays Coffee Roasters is located a few steps from the historical city center on Dunajská Street No. 16. It offers good coffee and an inviting atmosphere. This is one of the places where locals go for a coffee.

Emil - this coffee shop is located directly in the historical city center in the courtyard of Mirbach Palace (one of the buildings of Bratislava city gallery) on Franciscan Square 11. It offers an interesting environment and you can sit with your coffee outside.

Talks Kaviareň is located a few steps from the historical city center on Jesenského Street No. 4. It offers good coffee and an inviting atmosphere. This is one of the places where locals go for a coffee.

Underground Tea Room - Čajovňa v podzemí - is located in the historical city center on Ventúrska Street No. 9. It offers a wide range of teas and an interesting environment.

Literary Tea House is located not very far from Blue Church on Grosslingova Street No. 49, further from the historical city center. It offers a wide range of teas and an interesting environment.

Clubs and LIVE MUSIC
FUGA - (popular among locals) - LIVE MUSIC - They have electronic music, rock, metal, and jazz concerts. The address is Námestie SNP 24, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Aldea Club - LIVE MUSIC  If you like electronic music and you want to stay in the historical city center, this place is for you. The address is Františkánske Square No. 3. They are open only on Fridays and Saturdays.

Great Club Bratislava - The club is only open on Fridays and Saturdays. The address is Suché mýto 6, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Channels - This club is an independent nightclub, established for 13 years. Situated in a historical building, we are one of the longest-standing late-night venues. They are open 365 days per year till the morning. The address is, Župné námestie 2, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Nu Spirit Bar (popular among locals) - a small den-like cellar for 60 people, is where it all started in 2001. The address is, Medená 16, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Kulturak Klub - It is a music club founded in the place where the Slovak legendary Hlava XXII club was located for many years. The address is Štefánikova 47, Bratislava - a few hundred meters from the historical city center.

Randal Klub (popular among locals) - LIVE MUSIC - Live&wild rock'n'roll music club. The address is Karpatská 2, Bratislava - 2 km from the historical city center.

JazzTikot - LIVE MUSIC - If you like jazz music and you want to stay in the historical city center, this place is for you. The address is Biela Street No. 5.

BON BON Jazz Bar - LIVE MUSIC - As the name of the bar suggests, you can enjoy jazz at this place. The address is Štefánikova No. 31, a few hundred meters from the historical city center.

Rooftops and places with nice views

Sky Bar - The space is spread over two floors above Bratislava - the 7th floor consists of a bar and a restaurant, and on the 8th floor there is a patio divided into a restaurant area, a cocktail area, and a summer terrace with a view to the historical center of the old town. The address is Hviezdoslavovo námestie 7, Bratislava - directly in the historical city center.

UFO Watch.Taste.Groove - The iconic bridge, a symbol of Bratislava, is visited by thousands of visitors every year. You will have the panorama of the capital in the palm of your hand, Bratislava Castle, Parliament, St. Martina. Tickets can be purchased directly at the entrance reception of the UFO Observation Tower, without the possibility of booking in advance. The address is UFO Bridge, Bratislava - on the right river bank of the River Danube. (Recommended during the tour.)

Rooftop by Regal - bar with a restaurant in the center of Bratislava. We are located on the 2nd floor with a nice view not only from the terrace. The address is, Hurbanovo námestie 6, Bratislava - on the border of the old town.

Sundeck - is a former cargo ship. Nowadays it is a space for parties and concerts and a restaurant. The address is next to Old Bridge, Tyršovo nábrežie, Bratislava - on the right river bank of the River Danube.

Kamzík Tower (popular among locals) - Kamzik Tower is an actual TV tower and the second-highest point in Bratislava. On its top, there is an observation deck from where you have a perfect view of the whole city and you can even see the territories of boarding countries with Slovakia. There is a restaurant and a bar so you can enjoy the view along with having something tasty. You have to use public transport to get there from the city center.

If you’re on a budget

Best connection from Vienna to Bratislava: Take a Regiojet bus (yellow buses), StudentAgency bus (white buses), or Flixbus (green buses) from Hauptbahnhof (Vienna's main station) on Sudtiroler Platz to Bratislava - Most SNP. Buy a ticket in advance on the website - it will be cheaper and you can choose the right bus in advance. (The boarding point is located in front of the railway station.) Get off at the bus platform under the UFO Bridge. The bus stop is called Most SNP. Attention, not all buses stop at this stop. If you get off at the Most SNP stop, you are only a few steps away from the historical center of Bratislava. s)You don’t have to use public transport or a taxi at all, so you can save some money.

Public transport in Bratislava: If you only plan to visit Bratislava's old town, there is no need to buy public transport tickets. If you want to explore more places in Bratislava, you can buy cheaper tickets online at this link:  Welcome - IDS BK 

Supermarkets - the most popular supermarkets are Lidl, Tesco, Kaufland and Billa. Some of them have branches in the city center. Lidl is on Dunajská street 2, Tesco is on Kamenné square and Billa is on Mostová street 185 and SNP Square 7. All supermarkets in Slovakia are closed during public holidays.

Drinking fountains - you don’t have to buy water in Slovakia. We have very good quality drinking water in Slovakia. There are drinking fountains in Bratislava city center in summer. Here you can find a map:  Public Drinking Fountains - map - Bratislava (freewalkingtourbratislava.com) 

Public toilets - in many public toilets in Bratislava, you have to pay, but some of them are free of charge, for example: the public toilets next to Primate’s Square, on Hodžovo Square, and Hviezdoslav Square. More information here:   Public toilets in Bratislava - map (freewalkingtourbratislava.com)  

Free entries every first Wednesday of the month - Every first Wednesday of the month, entry to some museums and galleries in Bratislava is free. They are the following museums and galleries: Bratislava Castle, Natural History Museum, Museum of Jewish Culture, Slovak Muzeum of Design, Clock Museum, Museum of Photography, Music Museum,  Museum of the Culture of the Carpathian Germans, Museum of Hungarian Culture,  Archeological Museum and many more.

Free entry during all opening hours: a small Museum of Trade behind the Oldest Shop in Town on Biela Street, Umelka Gallery, and all churches. 

Here are a few places in and around Bratislava that you might be interested in:

Blue Church - The official name is the Church of St. Elizabeth. It’s a Hungarian Art Nouveau Catholic church located in the eastern part of the Old Town in Bratislava, just 15 minutes walking from the city tour meeting point. More information on this link:  Blue Church | Places | Visit Bratislava 

Old Town Hall - Museum of the City History -  Complex of the Old Town Hall buildings represents a unique architectural development from the 14th up to the 20th century. It’s located in the central part of the Old Town on the Main Square. The museum inside the building offers permanent and temporary exhibitions. Opening hours and admission here: Old Town Hall | Múzeum mesta Bratislavy (muzeumbratislava.sk) 

Michael’s Gate -  The tower stands as a prominent landmark at the heart of Bratislava on Michalska Street. It’s open to the public in the form of an exhibition.  Tickets are on sale at the Pharmacy at the Red Crab at Michalská 28 (20m from Michael’s Gate).  Opening hours and admission here: Michael's Tower | Múzeum mesta Bratislavy (muzeumbratislava.sk) 

Grassalkovich palace has been the residence of the president of the Slovak Republic since the year 1996, yet first, it had to go through a full-scale reconstruction to its original form from the 1860s. The presidential garden behind the palace is open to the public. It’s located just a few hundred meters from the historical city center. President of the Slovak Republic - Presidential palace (president.sk) 

Slovak National Gallery -  The Slovak National Gallery is a network of galleries in Slovakia. It has its headquarters in Bratislava. The gallery has its displays situated in Esterházy Palace and the Water Barracks which, are just a few steps from the historical city center. Opening hours and admission here:  Slovak National Gallery | SNG 

Gallery Nedbalka - a smaller gallery in the Bratislava city center. In the exhibition space, there is a permanent exhibition on four floors dedicated to the birth and development of modern art in Slovakia, which presents a picture of the history of painting and sculpture in Slovakia in the 20th century.  Opening hours and admission here: Nedbalka 

Chatam Sofer Memorial - If you are interested in Jewish culture, you might be interested in this place.  Chatam Sofer Memorial, formerly the Old Jewish Cemetery is the burial place and memorial of Moses Sofer, a prominent orthodox rabbi from the 19th century, built on the site of a 17th-century Jewish cemetery. Address: Nábr. arm. gen. Ludvíka Svobodu 24, 811 02 Bratislava (Just 1 tram stop from the UFO Bridge). Reservation in advance is needed.  CHATAM SOFER MEMORIAL, BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA: Bratislava Jewish Heritage: HOME 

Devín Castle - For local people, the western part of Bratislava is one of the most popular places for trips. Only 10 km west of the city center, Devín Castle is set in beautiful natural scenery. You can use two modes of transport: bus or boat. If you want to go by bus, I recommend using bus number 29 at the bus stop under the UFO bridge. Tickets must be bought in yellow machines. I recommend buying 2 half-hour tickets per person because there are not many yellow machines in Devin Castle. Tickets must be marked on the bus. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes. It is necessary to get off at the Hrad Devin stop. All stops in Bratislava are request stops.

If you want to go by boat, you will find more information on this website:  Bratislava – Devín and back | Regular Cruise | LOD.sk 

Slavín - the big Slavín war memorial is visible from much of the city. On a hill overlooking the castle, it commemorates the city’s liberation by the Red Army in April 1945. The easiest way to get to Slavín is by bus number 47 (direction Červený most) from Hodžovo Square. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes and you need to get off at the Búdkova stop. It is a 10-minute walk from there. Tickets must be bought in yellow machines and marked on the bus. All bus stops in Bratislava are request stops.

Eurovea Waterfront -  This popular destination is more than just a shopping paradise, but also a place to enjoy a magnificent, sunshine-filled waterfront. The distance between Bratislava's historical center and Eurovea is accessible on foot. Eurovea is located near the Blue Church.

Bunkers in Petržalka - The bunkers in the Petržalka district date back to the 1930s and were built as part of the Czechoslovak defense system, specifically the defense line of Bratislava. Some of them have been renovated and are open to the public. Public transport does not run directly to the bunkers. The bunkers are located in the Petržalka surroundings. Bunkers can be reached on foot, by bicycle, or by car. The nearest bus stop is Kopčianska. It is a good trip if you spend more time in Bratislava.  Bunker B-S 8 Hřbitov (The Cemetery) | Places | Visit Bratislava 

Danubiana - The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum is named after the river that surrounds it, and its sponsor, the Dutch collector and art patron Gerard H. Meulensteen. You can get there by bus number 90 from the Nové SND stop in front of the Eurovea Shopping Center (direction Čunovo, Danubiana). Tickets must be bought in yellow machines. I recommend buying 2 one-hour tickets per person because there are not many yellow machines in Čunovo (where Danubiana is located). Tickets must be marked on the bus. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes. It is necessary to get off at the Danubiana stop. All stops in Bratislava are request stops.

If you are interested in architecture from the communist era and the 20th century, I recommend checking out these places: Slovak Radio building, UFO Bridge, Slovak National Gallery, Slavín, Mičurín swimming pool, Freedom Square, Hotel Kyjev, Mladá Garda, Bratislava crematorium, Kamzík TV tower, Slovak National Archives and Petržalka in general (there are also murals from communist era)

Statues and fountains: In Bratislava, you can visit hundreds of places with interesting statues, sculptures, and fountains. Here is a very good link for better orientation (unfortunately, only in Slovak so far):  Umenie mesta Bratislavy 

Parks and places for nature lovers

Sad Janka Kráľa -  one of the oldest public parks in Central Europe. It was founded on the right bank of the Danube in the years 1774-1776. The park had undergone many changes and today’s appearance of the park has been preserved since 1839. One of the best places for a longer walk in the city center. You can start by crossing the UFO Bridge, then walk along the right river bank in the direction of the river stream and then you can return to the city center via the Old Bridge (the green one)

Presidential Garden - Grassalkovich Garden - Count Grassalkovich ordered the building of the Summer Palace by an unknown architect – most probably Artur Mayerhoffer after 1760. The cour d’honneur abutted the Palace from the south side, closed by the railings, and an axially designed garden from the northern side, known as Grassalkovich Garden, behind today’s Presidential Palace. 

Karloveské rameno is one of the many Danube branches. Thanks to the flow and dynamics of the water, unique banks with floodplain forests were formed here, which represent important nesting and food habitats for many species of birds. If you’re lucky, you’ll even come across beavers. It is worth going here for a leisurely walk, by bike, fishing, boating, or to the Water Museum. (This is a neighborhood where I live.) It’s very easy to get here by tram No. 4 (the tram stop Botanická záhrada, just 4 or 5 tram stops from the stop Most SNP - UFO Bridge)

Železná studienka (The Iron Well) -  It’s part of Bratislava Forest Park, which is managed by the city organization Mestké lesy on behalf of the city. It is located on the southern edge of the protected area of Malé Karpaty Malé Karpaty (the Little Carpathians). This location is extremely popular among the locals. If you’re a hiker, this area is for you. The length of this low mountain range is almost 100 km. It’s very easy to get there. The best way is to take trolleybus No. 42 on the square in front of the Presidential palace and get off at the bus stop Červený most. It’s just 9 bus stops from the city center.

There are also many artificial lakes in Bratislava and Bratislava’s surroundings if you like swimming: the most accessible from the city center are Zlaté Piesky and Kuchajda

Here are some events taking place in Bratislava this week that you might be interested in:  

• Events and markets in the Old Market Hall: Home | Old Market Hall in Bratislava (staratrznica.sk) - change language to English. :)
• Tyršák is a beach concept located on the waterfront of the Danube. Visitors can now enjoy a vibrant beach at the Old Bridge, once a neglected car park of the former amusement park. The area has been revitalized and offers a perfect blend of relaxation, entertainment, and culture.  Tyršák, poď s nami na novú mestskú pláž! (tyrsak.sk) 
• Slovak National Gallery, opening hours: Thu 12 pm-8 pm, Fri-Sun 10 am-6 pm: Slovak National Gallery | SNG 
• and many other events you can find on this link:  Events | Visit Bratislava 

If you want to know more about the current social situation and the history of Slovakia, I recommend watching the following movies:

The Killing of a Journalist (2022):  The Killing of a Journalist (2022) - IMDb -  a documentary about the murder of a journalist, which in 2018 caused the biggest protests in Slovakia since the Velvet Revolution.

The Shop on Main Street (1965):  The Shop on Main Street (1965) - IMDb - Academy Award Winner from the 1960’s. Points to the issue of Aryanization during the Slovak Fascist State.

The Teacher (2016):  The Teacher (2016) - IMDb -  the story of a manipulative teacher from the communist period in Slovakia.

Vlny (2024) -  Vlny (2024) - IMDb  An exciting movie portrays a small community inside the broadcast studios that changed society through the microphone. The story takes place in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s, during the Prague Spring and the Russian occupation of Czechoslovakia.

Miki (2024) -  Miki (2024) - IMDb -  In the 1990s post-communist Slovakia, former woods worker Miki takes his chances to start doing business at a local level and climb up the ladder to become the biggest mafia boss in the country. 

Piargy (2022):  Piargy (2022) - IMDb - a story from the Slovak countryside at the beginning of the 20th century based on the book by the Slovak writer František Švantner.

Invalid (2023):  Invalid (2023) - IMDb  - a comedy that points out the prejudices against the Roma community in Slovakia

Midnight Mass (1962):  Midnight Mass (1962) - IMDb - a dramatic story of a small-town family that collaborates with the Nazis during the period of the Slovak Fascist State

The Wolf Mountains (2013):  The Wolf Mountains (2013) - IMDb - a documentary about Slovak nature

and one special event from 12th May 2024: Jean Michael Jarre feat. Brian May - one amazing concert next to the UFO Bridge:  Jean-Michel Jarre - STARMUS - BRIDGE FROM THE FUTURE - LIVE FROM BRATISLAVA - YouTube 

If your next stop is Vienna, I recommend joining the tour with Mario - The Cradle of Vienna. It is a very pleasant tour focused on the history of the city. Or if you prefer a more spirited and funny interpretation of the guide, I recommend a city tour with Mirko (a Free Walking Tour through the historical center of Vienna). You can reserve a place on this link:  https://www.guruwalk.com/vienna?ref=azkv0v6yk10n3ruohwyl&pro=true