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.
Activities & attractions in Bratislava
When to visit Bratislava
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bratislava in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bratislava, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Bratislava from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 13h 20m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Bratislava, followed by Regiojet. The train journey from Bratislava to Vienna takes 1h 03m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Budapest, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 25m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city center, Bratislava Hlavná is the busiest station in Bratislava. Another popular train station is Bratislava Petržalka, located 3.0 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Bratislava is to pick up a car rental from Košice, which is about 312 km from Bratislava. You’ll find branches of Budget and Wheego, among others, in Košice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bratislava, including FlixBus, Regiojet and Slovak Lines. From Vienna, the bus ride to Bratislava takes 72 km and will cost you around $15. From Budapest, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Bratislava Einsteinova, located 1.9 km from downtown Bratislava. Bratislava Bus Service is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city center.
Airports near Bratislava
Airlines serving Bratislava
Where to stay in Bratislava
From 5-star hotels such as the Roset Hotel & Residence to great affordable options like the Hotel West, Bratislava offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $135 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bratislava, with prices from $15 to $208 per night. Staré Mesto is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bratislava are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Staré Mesto - In Bratislava’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Art Hotel William, Hotel Danubia Gate and Park Inn by Radisson Danube Bratislava.
Ružinov - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as NH Bratislava Gate One, Aviator Garni Hotel Bratislava and Hotel Bratislava. The average nightly price for a double room in Ružinov is $61.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bratislava
Most booked hotels in Bratislava
Renting a car in Bratislava
Renting a car in Bratislava costs $30 per day, on average, or $60 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Bratislava - M. R. Štefánik.
Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Bratislava (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Bratislava is Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.