Bratislava travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bratislava
With 423,737 inhabitants, Bratislava is the most populous city in Slovakia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Bratislava deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Bratislava
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bratislava in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bratislava, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Bratislava
Plane
When flying to Bratislava, you’ll arrive at Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik (BTS), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bratislava from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 8h 05m.
Train
České dráhy is the most popular train carrier serving Bratislava, followed by Train. The train journey from Bratislava to Budapest takes 2h 25m and costs around €42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Prague, expect to pay about €15 for a 4h 17m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Bratislava Hlavná is the busiest station in Bratislava. Another popular train station is Bratislava Petržalka, located 3.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bratislava is to pick up a car hire from Košice, which is about 312 km from Bratislava. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Košice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bratislava, including Regiojet, FlixBus and Slovak Lines. From Vienna, the bus ride to Bratislava takes 64 km and will cost you around €13. From Budapest, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Bratislava Einsteinova, located 1.9 km from the city centre of Bratislava. Bratislava Bus Service is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Bratislava
Airlines serving Bratislava
Where to stay in Bratislava
From 5-star hotels such as the Roset Boutique Hotel to great affordable options like the Self Check-in Apartments by Ambiente, Bratislava offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €119 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chors Like A Hotel-New and Hostel Old Town. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bratislava, with prices from €14 to €194 per night. Staré Mesto is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bratislava are about 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Staré Mesto - In Bratislava’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Art Hotel William, Petit Dependance and Hotel Danubia Gate.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bratislava
Most booked hotels in Bratislava
Hiring a car in Bratislava
Hiring a car in Bratislava costs €21 per day, on average, or €42 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Bratislava.
Expect to pay €1.71 per litre in Bratislava (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.43 and €27.24. Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bratislava, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.