What to see, do and try in Bratislava
Where to eat
Selection of places which are typically restaurants or where you can mainly get some food. Tips are ranging from the best and most luxurious places to "streetfood" style.
One of really old places which have some history. Go here for a lunch and let waiter tell you the story of its name Stefanka :)
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Štefánka by Pulitzer ®
741/59 PalisádyOne of really old places which have some history. Go here for a lunch and let waiter tell you the story of its name Stefanka :)
One good, well established place to eat on main Hviezdoslavovo square.
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Rio Grande Restaurant, Night Bar & Café - MEDUSA GROUP
15 Hviezdoslavovo námestieOne good, well established place to eat on main Hviezdoslavovo square.
El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse
1 VentúrskaBeautiful, luxury Argentinian steakhouse.
Without a doubt, the BEST restaurant in Bratislava with one of the most known chef. Its more of an experience than traditional restaurant. Take an Uber to get there and bookings are essential.
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Fou Zoo
34 ŠevčenkovaWithout a doubt, the BEST restaurant in Bratislava with one of the most known chef. Its more of an experience than traditional restaurant. Take an Uber to get there and bookings are essential.
Restaurant next to Slovak Parlament...so, you might have a chance to see some minister or someone :) Otherwise nice environment, but maybe more official than casual.
Restaurant Parlament
1 Námestie Alexandra DubčekaRestaurant next to Slovak Parlament...so, you might have a chance to see some minister or someone :) Otherwise nice environment, but maybe more official than casual.
Oh yes...proper good burers! Plus sweet potato fries are a must!
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Regal Burger
49 PalackéhoOh yes...proper good burers! Plus sweet potato fries are a must!
Another fantastic place which does one thing...burgers. Yummy.
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BeAbout
4 PrešernovaAnother fantastic place which does one thing...burgers. Yummy.
Grab fantastic homemade fries with their special sauces in a cone....put a bit salt on top and enjoy while walking around.
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Orbis Street Food
136 LaurinskáGrab fantastic homemade fries with their special sauces in a cone....put a bit salt on top and enjoy while walking around.
You might know Wagamama from other places across Europe. Enjoy it also in Bratislava, if you like this type of food.
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wagamama
8 PribinovaYou might know Wagamama from other places across Europe. Enjoy it also in Bratislava, if you like this type of food.
Spacious restaurant where you should go and try some local Slovak dishes. Like sheep cheese dumplings :) Anyway, its quite touristy place but welcoming and good for local dishes.
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Bratislava Flag Ship Restaurant
8 Nám. SNPSpacious restaurant where you should go and try some local Slovak dishes. Like sheep cheese dumplings :) Anyway, its quite touristy place but welcoming and good for local dishes.
Amazing and relatively new sushi place. Worth to visit if you fancy sushi.
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IASAI
172 Hviezdoslavovo námestieAmazing and relatively new sushi place. Worth to visit if you fancy sushi.
Quick, tasty and full of flavour. SoHo bistro is Asian twist on some dishes...small menu but served nicely and in nice, cool place.
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Bistro SOHO
17 LaurinskáQuick, tasty and full of flavour. SoHo bistro is Asian twist on some dishes...small menu but served nicely and in nice, cool place.
Everyone who been here will tell you that this is the best place in Bratislava to eat Chinese food. Recommended bookings to call in advance. Run by family which lived in Bratislava for many years and making their food with love and passion.
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Jasmin
7 ŽidovskáEveryone who been here will tell you that this is the best place in Bratislava to eat Chinese food. Recommended bookings to call in advance. Run by family which lived in Bratislava for many years and making their food with love and passion.
Cool pub inside of a LOFT Hotel, good for a beer or for a nice burger.
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FABRIKA the beer pub
864/4 ŠtefánikovaCool pub inside of a LOFT Hotel, good for a beer or for a nice burger.
Worth to visit
Make sure you stop by at these landmarks, places or interesting spots.
Definitly worth to visit, with observation deck you will see each part of Bratislava. You can also have a coffee inside...but to be honest there are better places to have a drink. But worth for the view and panoramatic photo of city.
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Mirador de OVNIs
1 Most SNPDefinitly worth to visit, with observation deck you will see each part of Bratislava. You can also have a coffee inside...but to be honest there are better places to have a drink. But worth for the view and panoramatic photo of city.
Of course...visit of the castle and castle gardens is a MUST!
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Castell de Bratislava
Of course...visit of the castle and castle gardens is a MUST!
The largest protected park in Bratislava, on the other side of Danube. Go there for a walk when visiting UFO tower. Although you will not find coffee places or so...its perfect place for PICNIC, playing some sports or just meditation.
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Sad Janka Kráľa
Sad Janka KráľaThe largest protected park in Bratislava, on the other side of Danube. Go there for a walk when visiting UFO tower. Although you will not find coffee places or so...its perfect place for PICNIC, playing some sports or just meditation.
Alongside the whole length of the Old Town (from Eurovea to the bridge Lafranconi) you can walk on the promenade. Maybe not so glamorous as you can see in Vienna...but still its nice to see all places. Under signature Riverpark is a few nice places to eat or grab a drink.
Promenada pri Dunaji - PKO
Dvořákovo nábrežieAlongside the whole length of the Old Town (from Eurovea to the bridge Lafranconi) you can walk on the promenade. Maybe not so glamorous as you can see in Vienna...but still its nice to see all places. Under signature Riverpark is a few nice places to eat or grab a drink.
This (rather strange) building was the 1st high rise building in Bratislava! Built by Mr Manderla, who was trading with meat, "Manderlak" became the signature building of SNP square and to this day its a testimony of its story.
Manderlák
481 Námestie SNPThis (rather strange) building was the 1st high rise building in Bratislava! Built by Mr Manderla, who was trading with meat, "Manderlak" became the signature building of SNP square and to this day its a testimony of its story.
One of the most photographed weird spots in Old Town...this little head you can almost miss because the guy is coming out of a canal :) Unusual but been there for many years always attracting tourists wanting a photo with him.
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Hombre trabajando
251/1 PanskáOne of the most photographed weird spots in Old Town...this little head you can almost miss because the guy is coming out of a canal :) Unusual but been there for many years always attracting tourists wanting a photo with him.
Take a photo with this gentleman. In 70-80s he everyone knew him. Always neatly dressed, greeting people and everyone who met him. By real name Ignac Lamar became famous as "schone naci" and the truth is that he was maybe on the opposite side of society. But he loved Bratislava, people, and Old Town and this is how he found his way to fit in.
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Schöne Náci
217/1 Rybárska bránaTake a photo with this gentleman. In 70-80s he everyone knew him. Always neatly dressed, greeting people and everyone who met him. By real name Ignac Lamar became famous as "schone naci" and the truth is that he was maybe on the opposite side of society. But he loved Bratislava, people, and Old Town and this is how he found his way to fit in.
This is the highest viewing point over Bratislava. For sure you have seen TV tower on the hill called Kamzik. There is a restaurant Altitude and on another floor a coffee / bistro. If you are lucky, you might just enjoy a great coffee with the best bird view on whole Bratislava. The trip will probably take you half a day, as its above the Bratislava and you need to take the tram or a cab. But make the most of the green forest you will visit while there. Its beautiful anytime of the year.
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Torre de televisión Kamzík
14 Cesta na KamzíkThis is the highest viewing point over Bratislava. For sure you have seen TV tower on the hill called Kamzik. There is a restaurant Altitude and on another floor a coffee / bistro. If you are lucky, you might just enjoy a great coffee with the best bird view on whole Bratislava. The trip will probably take you half a day, as its above the Bratislava and you need to take the tram or a cab. But make the most of the green forest you will visit while there. Its beautiful anytime of the year.
Worth to visit TV tower on Kamzik and just a few hundred meters further take the "open" cable car to Zelezna Studnicka. Place perfect for picnic, sports, or relaxing. Or just enjoy the ride...its a bit of adrenaline as its really almost like "hanging seat" but offers another view on how green and beautiful Bratislava is!
Sedačková lanovka Kamzík
Worth to visit TV tower on Kamzik and just a few hundred meters further take the "open" cable car to Zelezna Studnicka. Place perfect for picnic, sports, or relaxing. Or just enjoy the ride...its a bit of adrenaline as its really almost like "hanging seat" but offers another view on how green and beautiful Bratislava is!
Slavin is a war memorial and a big cemetery of the soldiers who fell in the war. Its on the hill, not far from the apartment. Its peaceful, spacious and impressive. Also with very nice view to Bratislava. Worth to see!
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Slavín
Slavin is a war memorial and a big cemetery of the soldiers who fell in the war. Its on the hill, not far from the apartment. Its peaceful, spacious and impressive. Also with very nice view to Bratislava. Worth to see!
Places to drink and relax
Selection of bistros, brunch places or where its more about "ambience" than about restaurant.
Beautiful place with terrace, overlooking Old Town and the Castle. Must for the evening cocktail.
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Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant Bratislava
7 Hviezdoslavovo námestieBeautiful place with terrace, overlooking Old Town and the Castle. Must for the evening cocktail.
Place just a few steps away for coffee and a cake. Often hosting art exhibitions or small gigs. Lovely atmosphere and interesting crowd.
.klub pod lampou
Place just a few steps away for coffee and a cake. Often hosting art exhibitions or small gigs. Lovely atmosphere and interesting crowd.
One of fine places with skilled bartenders to make your favourite cocktails. In summer outside seating. In winter small and cozy interior with old pictures of bratislava and almost bohemian style.
Antique American Bar
217/1 Rybárska bránaOne of fine places with skilled bartenders to make your favourite cocktails. In summer outside seating. In winter small and cozy interior with old pictures of bratislava and almost bohemian style.
Enjoy your brunch, lunch or evening drinks at this cool, hipster place in the center of Bratislava.
Brixton House
408/3 Františkánske námestieEnjoy your brunch, lunch or evening drinks at this cool, hipster place in the center of Bratislava.
Visit this place to experience the spirit of Old Town. Lovely coffee place with nice crowd.
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Kafé Scherz
27 PalisádyVisit this place to experience the spirit of Old Town. Lovely coffee place with nice crowd.
Another urban/hippie place with uber-cool crowd, which is buzzing in the evenings. Lovely food, although pricey but nice place to hang out with friends and soak its atmosphere and interesting decor.
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Urban House
Another urban/hippie place with uber-cool crowd, which is buzzing in the evenings. Lovely food, although pricey but nice place to hang out with friends and soak its atmosphere and interesting decor.
So called "Tyršák" is on other side of Danube. In summer, there is outdoor cinema, fitness classes, playground to play volley, places to suntan, get a drink or something to bite...especially nice in the evening with the view to Castle and the SNP bridge.
Tyršák
Tyršovo nábrežieSo called "Tyršák" is on other side of Danube. In summer, there is outdoor cinema, fitness classes, playground to play volley, places to suntan, get a drink or something to bite...especially nice in the evening with the view to Castle and the SNP bridge.
A chain of Mondieu bistros is all over Old Town. Grab a coffee, brunch, sandwich or just enjoy their clean interiour design.
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Mondieu
5 Hlavné námestieA chain of Mondieu bistros is all over Old Town. Grab a coffee, brunch, sandwich or just enjoy their clean interiour design.
Without a doubt the best raw desserts and cakes in Bratislava. Worth to stop by in their shop. Fantastic treat.
Nueva via
1 ObchodnáWithout a doubt the best raw desserts and cakes in Bratislava. Worth to stop by in their shop. Fantastic treat.
Mandlove was established by winner of Slovak Masterchef. This lady is lovely and she makes amazing special desserts - like gluten or lactose free, but so nice you will come back.
mandlove srdco
Mandlove was established by winner of Slovak Masterchef. This lady is lovely and she makes amazing special desserts - like gluten or lactose free, but so nice you will come back.
Cool place to enjoy a good whiskey, cognac and smoke a cigar. Seating also outside - but in summer tends to get quite busy as its on the main pedestrian walkway.
Cuba Libre Rum & Cigar House, Bratislava
138 LaurinskáCool place to enjoy a good whiskey, cognac and smoke a cigar. Seating also outside - but in summer tends to get quite busy as its on the main pedestrian walkway.
A little chain of smaller winery / bistro with the twist of making also different drinks and some nice foods. If you stop by, not a bad choice :)
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La Putika 5
16614/36 ZáhradníckaA little chain of smaller winery / bistro with the twist of making also different drinks and some nice foods. If you stop by, not a bad choice :)
Lovely coffee and bistro situated just below the castle, offering nice view to St. Martins Dome. If you walk by, stop here for a break.
Cafe Hexe
193/3 MikulášskaLovely coffee and bistro situated just below the castle, offering nice view to St. Martins Dome. If you walk by, stop here for a break.
Shopping
Nice shopping mall on the riverside of Danube. After shopping you can enjoy walk alongisde the riger bank as far as Riverpark and further...definitely must on a nice day!
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Galería Eurovea
8 PribinovaNice shopping mall on the riverside of Danube. After shopping you can enjoy walk alongisde the riger bank as far as Riverpark and further...definitely must on a nice day!
Another huge shopping mall on other side of Danube. Just walk across SNP bridge (with UFO on the top) and you can shop here. Next to it is also huge park called: Sad Janka Krala, perfect for picnic and relax.
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Aupark
18 EinsteinovaAnother huge shopping mall on other side of Danube. Just walk across SNP bridge (with UFO on the top) and you can shop here. Next to it is also huge park called: Sad Janka Krala, perfect for picnic and relax.
Main shopping street, called "Obchodna ulica" runs across the Old Town...all sorts of different shops, some old, some new...but its just one of those streets which everyone knows but for some reason it keeps its "old" feeling.
Obchodná
ObchodnáMain shopping street, called "Obchodna ulica" runs across the Old Town...all sorts of different shops, some old, some new...but its just one of those streets which everyone knows but for some reason it keeps its "old" feeling.
Prior was the first department store in Slovakia...and actually possibly one of its kind in Europe. Now its quite different...but when you are there, you can still see the architecture and spirit of the past. Inside is Tesco and some other independent stores.
Prior Bratislava
Kamenné NámestiePrior was the first department store in Slovakia...and actually possibly one of its kind in Europe. Now its quite different...but when you are there, you can still see the architecture and spirit of the past. Inside is Tesco and some other independent stores.
Art, galleries, museums
Smaller gallery in the heart of Old Town, often featuring contemporary artists. Check out their page for whats on.
FOG Bratislava
1 KúpeľnáSmaller gallery in the heart of Old Town, often featuring contemporary artists. Check out their page for whats on.
Official beautiful gallery. Worth to visit if you are into art...as its Slovak National Gallery :) Check their website for whats on.
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Galería Nacional Eslovaca
2 Námestie Ľudovíta ŠtúraOfficial beautiful gallery. Worth to visit if you are into art...as its Slovak National Gallery :) Check their website for whats on.
Beautiful gallery on beautiful Grosslingova street, featuring many contemporary artists. Check their web or FB page for more details whats on / fees etc as they vary.
White & Weiss Contemporary Art Gallery
2498 GrösslingováBeautiful gallery on beautiful Grosslingova street, featuring many contemporary artists. Check their web or FB page for more details whats on / fees etc as they vary.
This gallery is situated in the very heart of pedestrian walk...in the beautiful building. You might enjoy it depending on whats on.
Zoya Gallery
1 VentúrskaThis gallery is situated in the very heart of pedestrian walk...in the beautiful building. You might enjoy it depending on whats on.
Nice gallery in the heart of Old Town, behind the Old Market Hall. Check their web or fb page for whats on.
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Nedbalka Gallery
17 NedbalovaNice gallery in the heart of Old Town, behind the Old Market Hall. Check their web or fb page for whats on.
Little gallery, cultural forum, cool caffee and a venue which has sometimes events going on. Worth to visit if you are passing by.
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Little gallery, cultural forum, cool caffee and a venue which has sometimes events going on. Worth to visit if you are passing by.
A little bit unusual gallery, or rather an interesting installation of space and mirrors. Definitely recommended to see for something different.
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gallery Multium
26 ZámockáA little bit unusual gallery, or rather an interesting installation of space and mirrors. Definitely recommended to see for something different.
One of the most beatutiful and recent galleries. You have to take taxi or an Uber to get there, its situated on Danube river and make sure to check their web to see what they are exhibiting. Great space for full immersion in the art.
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Danubiana
One of the most beatutiful and recent galleries. You have to take taxi or an Uber to get there, its situated on Danube river and make sure to check their web to see what they are exhibiting. Great space for full immersion in the art.
Sightseeing
St. Michael gate (Michalska brana) is only LAST gate which was the entrance to the city through the walls. Its standing with its majestic tower overlooking the heart of pedestrians walk. In 2022 undertaking renovation...but you can enjoy walking under it anyway.
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Michalska Brana
St. Michael gate (Michalska brana) is only LAST gate which was the entrance to the city through the walls. Its standing with its majestic tower overlooking the heart of pedestrians walk. In 2022 undertaking renovation...but you can enjoy walking under it anyway.
One of the oldest bridges across Danube. Its was completely reconstructed several years ago...but it offers a beautiful walk from where you can see Castle and Bridge of SNP from other perspective.
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One of the oldest bridges across Danube. Its was completely reconstructed several years ago...but it offers a beautiful walk from where you can see Castle and Bridge of SNP from other perspective.
University established in 1919 is one of the well know universities in Bratislava. Just walk by of this interesting building - you cant miss it. Continue to cross the road to Old Bridge walk.
Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave
6 Šafárikovo námestieUniversity established in 1919 is one of the well know universities in Bratislava. Just walk by of this interesting building - you cant miss it. Continue to cross the road to Old Bridge walk.
Majestic and beautiful building of Slovak National Theatre. Now there is a "new" building near Eurovea shopping mall. But this building stands and sometimes plays are there...and it has such historical feel inside.
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Historical building of the Slovak National Theatre
2 GorkéhoMajestic and beautiful building of Slovak National Theatre. Now there is a "new" building near Eurovea shopping mall. But this building stands and sometimes plays are there...and it has such historical feel inside.
You can not miss this old church, where was crowned many Kings and Queens. A landmark of Bratislava and beautiful building with rich history.
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Catedral de San Martín
1 Rudnayovo námestieYou can not miss this old church, where was crowned many Kings and Queens. A landmark of Bratislava and beautiful building with rich history.
Spa and wellness
Amazing spa / saunas in the centre of beautiful Grosslingova street. By membership only but you can buy/book in advance. Really nice facilities.
Elysium Spa | Sauna Bratislava
56 GrösslingováAmazing spa / saunas in the centre of beautiful Grosslingova street. By membership only but you can buy/book in advance. Really nice facilities.
Premium spa you can book also for private use only. Nearby with welcoming staff and nice environment. Book / call to check availability.
7 SPA
7 Hlboká cestaPremium spa you can book also for private use only. Nearby with welcoming staff and nice environment. Book / call to check availability.
ZION Spa in Grand Hotel Kempinski is truly exceptional with its service and ambience. Expect just fantastic relax.
Zion spa
6 Dvořákovo nábrežieZION Spa in Grand Hotel Kempinski is truly exceptional with its service and ambience. Expect just fantastic relax.
Smaller SPA center in the Hotel Tatra in city center. I particulary mentioned this because they have the floatation tank where you can do "sensory deprivation" therapy. Very interesting and unique experience to take your relaxation to another level.
ZENs SPA - Relax v centre Bratislavy
5 Námestie 1. májaSmaller SPA center in the Hotel Tatra in city center. I particulary mentioned this because they have the floatation tank where you can do "sensory deprivation" therapy. Very interesting and unique experience to take your relaxation to another level.