While Bratislava hasn’t undergone the kind of turmoil that many of its neighbors to the south have in recent decades, the city is still not yet a tourist magnet. Being in the shadow of Vienna could help, however, especially for those looking for something cheaper and different.
| Population | 500,000 |
| Area | 700,000 |
| Timezone | UTC+1 |
| Currency | Euro |
Hotels and hostels in Bratislava are very good value by European standards, yet not as cheap as the larger cities to the south. The Bratislava Old Town is very popular and worth spending a bit more for central accommodation.
Hotels in Bratislava typically have high season prices from May through September, while the low season runs November through March (except for Christmas) and the remaining months are shoulder season. Hostel prices don’t change much any time of the year, but deals at fancy hotels are possible during off season.
| Rating | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
 | 17.89 - 26.32 |
| 27.37 - 40.00 |
| 41.05 - 90.53 |
| 52.63 - 105.26 |
| 110.53 - 157.89 |
Apartment Presidential Palace Doubles from €44/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central 3-star hotel in Bratislava |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Hostel Bed | 13.68 - 15.79 |
Hostel Brickyard Beds from €12/night | |
Our pick: The best cheap and central hostel in Bratislava |
| Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovak National Museum | Here you'll find several works of art in addition to history pieces that present almost 150 years of history. | adults | 8.42 |
This is a city that seems to be almost overrun with international dining options, so finding local food (which will be cheaper) can be a challenge, but one that will keep your expenses well down and give you the authentic experience at the same time.
| Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget breakfast | If your hotel doesn't serve breakfast you can find sandwich stands nearby in the city center. | 2.11 - 5.26 |
| Budget lunch | Dumplings and soup are among the cheap local dishes that are also filling. | 5.26 - 8.42 |
| Budget dinner | Most restaurants are international rather than Slovak, but good deals are possible if you look around. | 7.37 - 12.63 |
| Beer (.5l) | The local lager can be quite cheap if you avoid touristy places. | 2.11 - 4.21 |
| Type | Price(USD) |
|---|---|
| Taxi from airport to city center | 17.89 - 25.26 |
| Bus frm airport to city center | 8.42 |
| 3km taxi ride in Bratislava | 6.32 - 9.47 |
| Tram or bus ride in Bratislava | 0.00 - 1.05 |
| Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | 26 | 1.7 |
| February | 41 | 28 | 1.5 |
| March | 51 | 34 | 1.4 |
| April | 61 | 41 | 1.5 |
| May | 71 | 49 | 2.1 |
| June | 76 | 55 | 2.4 |
| July | 80 | 59 | 2.1 |
| August | 80 | 58 | 2.1 |
| September | 71 | 58 | 2.0 |
| October | 60 | 51 | 1.5 |
| November | 46 | 35 | 2.0 |
| December | 39 | 29 | 1.9 |
Bratislava has warm summers and mild springs and autumns with very little rainfall at any time of year, relatively speaking. Winters do get cold but it’s rare that the city spends more than a few days below freezing at any stretch.
| 21 Mar | 5:52am | 6:06pm |
| 21 Jun | 4:51am | 8:05pm |
| 21 Sep | 6:37am | 6:51pm |
| 21 Dec | 7:39am | 4:00pm |