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Bratislava Hotels - Useful Tips
Hotel Kyjev closed after October 31 2011 - other budget accommodation options in Bratislava
Hotel Kyjev in downtown Bratislava will close for renovation after about 40 years of uninterrupted operation. The hotel, known as one of the icons of Slovak modernist architecture, is not accepting bookings after October 31....
Opening hours of shops and restaurants in Bratislava
Grocery Shops Most small grocery shops in Slovakia are open from 7 am or 8 am on weekdays and close at 6 pm or 7 pm. On Saturdays, shops usually close at noon. Most small shops are closed on Sundays....
Hotels in Bratislava's Old Town
Our City Centre Hotels category covers hotels in the Old Town of Bratislava. This category includes hotels that are within 15 minutes walk of the Main Square, which lies at the heart of the Old Town's pedestrian zone....
Bratislava in March
As Easter draws close Bratislava receives more and more sunshine. The clock moves forward to Daylight Savings Time in late March (Sunday, March 27, 2011). Weather Spring begins in March and the month can range from pretty cold to early summer weather....
Bratislava in December
December in Bratislava means countdown to Christmas, Christmas itself, countdown to New Year and party time. The Christmas Markets in several main central squares run until December 22....
Bike Hotels
This article reviews Bratislava hotels convenient for cyclists - with secure bike storage and easy direct access from major international cycle routes. Most visitors on bicycle enter Bratislava from Hungary, Austria or the Czech Republic via the bike path in Bratislava-Petrzalka by the Danube river....
Original Bratislava Tips from Our Visitors
December 2008 Kirstie, England A charming small city that retains a post communist ad quite charming central European feel, whilst taking great strides to catch up with with its tourist atttraction established neighbours (Budapest, Prague etc)....
Bratislava Guided Sightseeing Overview
There are different ways to learn about Bratislava's past and present. Here you can find an overview of the different kinds of guided and self-guided tours of Bratislava available....
Bratislava Weekend Break Itinerary Suggestions
If you reserve your hotel with us, any itinerary below is available in Adobe Pdf format with a map, price information, venue addresses and phone numbers. The establishments mentioned in the itineraries have been visited by our staff and do not pay to be included....
Transport Between Bratislava and Košice for the 2011 World Championship
Air Some 400 km or 45 minutes flight, with both airports quite near city centres. Danube Wings presntly operates flights and there is the possibility of charter for the trip as well....
Best City Breaks in Bratislava
In July 2010 the Daily Mail said it clearly: "Bratislava is one of the few places left, within two hours' flying time of London, where the pound goes a seriously long way...a combination of the old and new with charms that linger long in the memory." London Paper in February 2008 agreed: "The best thing? It's far cheaper than Vienna – you can get a private box at the Slovak National Opera for £50....
Travelling from Bratislava, Slovakia to Krakow, Poland
The distance between Bratislava, Slovakia and Cracow, Poland is about 400-450 km by road. There is no direct train but there are several options via the Czech Republic. ...
Bratislava Hostels, Cheap Hotels Guide
Best Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Bratislava If you are looking for a cheap place to stay and want to meet travelers from around the world, Bratislava youth hostels are a good option, indeed....
Stag Weekends in Bratislava
Stag weekends in Bratislava aren't always what they are made out to be by large tour operators: booking with the largest stag agents can be risky for discerning stag goers. For them Bratislava is simply another place to offer stags the very same activities and experience as in other other Eastern European stag destination....
Bratislava Weekend Breaks
Ryanair operates flights to Bratislva from the UK. You can also reach the city easily by flying to Vienna and taking a bus or taxi. Allow us to suggest a few Bratislava weekend itineraries for a wonderful weekend....
Travel to Bratislava from Vienna, Prague, Budapest
This article explains how to get to Bratislava from nearby capitals. It is a full featured guide on getting to Bratislava (Slovakia) from Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czech Republic) and Budapest (Hungary)....
Travel from Bratislava to Kosice
The eastern Slovak metropolis of Kosice has a beautiful cite centre, but is off the tourist maps. Find a selection of Kosice hotels here. Car Two routes are generally used to travel between the two cities - the so-called Southern Route (via Banska Bystrica and Roznava) and Northern Route (via Zilina)....
Prices of goods and services in Bratislava
Bratislava offers a compromise between Western style quality and east-European prices. Anything with a high labor input is still quite cheap for an American or Western European tourist....
Tourist safety tips
There is very little violent crime in Bratislava. Usually, the worst that can happen is running into a rowdy, drunk bunch late at night and looking at them 'the wrong way'....
Useful Bratislava Travel Links
Slovakia Links: English --Bike A brief bicycle fan page with maps of bike routes in Bratislava can be found here. The website on Cyklotrasy (only in Slovak) contains a useful clickable map of bike routes in the Bratislava area....
Bratislava Public Transport
WarningPublic transport fines Important warning: Ticket inspectors in Bratislava public transport are ruthless towards tourists. They carry out random spotchecks around the clock....
Taxis - How not to get cheated
Bratislava's taxis are not as bad of a nightmare as those in some other cities of the region. Simply follow our advice and you will find the taxi service convenient and even cheap....
Bratislava Airport Guide - BTS
Under the code name BTS you find the Bratislava Milan Rastislav Stefanik Airport (located in Ivanka pri Dunaji). This is Bratislava's only airport with scheduled passenger flights....
Price of beer in Bratislava
A Slovak or Czech tap beer in Bratislava costs about € 1.50 per half litre. Premium imported beers can cost up to € 3 per half litre. Obviously, beer is cheaper outside of the tourist areas and simpler establishments selling beer at about € 0.80 can be found, especially outside of the city centre....
Slovak Language - What is it like?
Foreign speakers find Slovak language pleasant to the ear, but difficult to learn. The Slovak language uses certain sounds that English speakers find difficult to pronounce, such as the soft d (d with a small dash on the right) or soft t....
Bratislava Main Train Station Guide
Bratislava Main Train Station (Bratislava Hlavna stanica) is located at the northern edge of the city centre, a 15 minute walk up a slight hill (walk up Stefanikova street from Suche Myto just above the St....
Slovak Currency
As of January 1, 2009 Slovakia became the 16th member of the Eurozone and Euro has become the official national currency. Coins: € 0.01, € 0.02, € 0.05, € 0.10, € 0.20, € 0.50, € 1, € 2 Notes: € 5, € 10, € 20, € 50, € 100, € 200, € 500 The average salary in Slovakia was over € 769 before taxes at the end of 2010, but higher in Bratislava, Slovakia's richest region....
