Guidebook for Bratislava
Food Scene
Cozy neighborhood cafe with homey atmosphere, good breakfast & reasonable prices. Ham&Eggs, fresh pressed orange juice or hot cocoa are the best way to start the day in this place.)
7 locals recommend
My bar
13 DobrovičovaCozy neighborhood cafe with homey atmosphere, good breakfast & reasonable prices. Ham&Eggs, fresh pressed orange juice or hot cocoa are the best way to start the day in this place.)
The biggest food market in Bratislava, open 6 days a week, very traditional, also with options to grab some street food or the best Pho soup in town at the Phong Nam booth.
42 locals recommend
Marketplace Miletičova
17 MiletičovaThe biggest food market in Bratislava, open 6 days a week, very traditional, also with options to grab some street food or the best Pho soup in town at the Phong Nam booth.
Local traditional food market with farmers goods. Fruit, veggies, baked goods, milk products and all sorts of things just around the corner.)
9 locals recommend
Tržnica
112 ŠancováLocal traditional food market with farmers goods. Fruit, veggies, baked goods, milk products and all sorts of things just around the corner.)
Light Roast specialty coffee
9 Legionárska Fresh coffee, nice atmosphere & great cakes right next to the house.
Modern market on the upper-scale side, with a little bit of everything : lots of options to choose from, when it comes to shopping for organic groceries or trying all sorts of world cuisines. Bit out of the way, but a great place for lunch on a sunny day - my favorite is the Persian buffet upstairs to the far right, coffee at Barzzuz.)
47 locals recommend
Fresh Market - farmer's market
1a RožňavskáModern market on the upper-scale side, with a little bit of everything : lots of options to choose from, when it comes to shopping for organic groceries or trying all sorts of world cuisines. Bit out of the way, but a great place for lunch on a sunny day - my favorite is the Persian buffet upstairs to the far right, coffee at Barzzuz.)
My favorite place for Indian food in town, just a few steps from the house. Great for takeaway especially, as the interior of the place is not too luring, but it's great authentic food and at the same time : budget friendly.)
10 locals recommend
Punjabi Dhaba
92 ŠancováMy favorite place for Indian food in town, just a few steps from the house. Great for takeaway especially, as the interior of the place is not too luring, but it's great authentic food and at the same time : budget friendly.)
Legendary coffee place in the neighborhood with great atmosphere. Espresso for 90cents along with the classic sweet 'bratislavsky rozok' filled with poppy seeds is always a treat .)
25 locals recommend
Caffé Trieste
1 Floriánske námestieLegendary coffee place in the neighborhood with great atmosphere. Espresso for 90cents along with the classic sweet 'bratislavsky rozok' filled with poppy seeds is always a treat .)
If you're looking to trying something unique, this place has a great atmosphere & healthy creative options.
36 locals recommend
The Kubista's
2524 GrösslingováIf you're looking to trying something unique, this place has a great atmosphere & healthy creative options.
Most popular place for local cuisine in town. The plate for two is a good option as it contains three most traditional dishes from slovakia all on one plate.)
72 locals recommend
1. Slovak Pub
ObchodnáMost popular place for local cuisine in town. The plate for two is a good option as it contains three most traditional dishes from slovakia all on one plate.)
Soups are an inseparable part of slovak culture. In this Bistro, you can try different kinds - they'll all remind you of a Sunday lunch at home.) Open only on weekdays.
21 locals recommend
Soupa Bistro
6 KoziaSoups are an inseparable part of slovak culture. In this Bistro, you can try different kinds - they'll all remind you of a Sunday lunch at home.) Open only on weekdays.
This cozy bistro is a bit out of the main route of the downtown, however, nice short walk from the apartment. It is something like a public living-dining room, much beloved by the locals. For delicious home-made breakfast-lunch & great atmosphere I definitely recommend this place.
10 locals recommend
Žufaňa bistro
4 Dulovo námestieThis cozy bistro is a bit out of the main route of the downtown, however, nice short walk from the apartment. It is something like a public living-dining room, much beloved by the locals. For delicious home-made breakfast-lunch & great atmosphere I definitely recommend this place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Club/bar in the centre with a terrace overlooking historical centre, with themed nights of all sorts. Good spot for a night out.
80 locals recommend
Kultúrne centrum Dunaj
1a NedbalovaClub/bar in the centre with a terrace overlooking historical centre, with themed nights of all sorts. Good spot for a night out.
Sky Bar is the place to go if you're looking to enjoy a nice dinner or a drink with a dope roof view of the historical centre.
78 locals recommend
Lemontree & Sky Bar Restaurant Bratislava
7 Hviezdoslavovo námestieSky Bar is the place to go if you're looking to enjoy a nice dinner or a drink with a dope roof view of the historical centre.
Small underground bar with a live DJ every night of the week. Great place for a drink or two. Smokers friendly, but there's also a non-smoking section behind the bar in the back;)
30 locals recommend
Nu Spirit Bar
16 MedenáSmall underground bar with a live DJ every night of the week. Great place for a drink or two. Smokers friendly, but there's also a non-smoking section behind the bar in the back;)
Uniqque pub that is using the space of what used to be public underground toilets. Great atmosphere & selection of beers (they come with free popcorn;) - smokers friendly!
11 locals recommend
Steinplatz kaviareň a bar
Kamenné NámestieUniqque pub that is using the space of what used to be public underground toilets. Great atmosphere & selection of beers (they come with free popcorn;) - smokers friendly!
Parks & Nature
Mountain Park
5381 Búdková City park forest also very nice for a walk/jog amongst nature.
Another popular spot for walks in nature. Accessible by public transportation.
54 locals recommend
Železná studnička
Another popular spot for walks in nature. Accessible by public transportation.
Nearby forest with loads of trails for hiking. There is also a cableway starting at 'Horna stanica Kamzik' that will take you through the forest for about 10 minute ride. Great on a sunny day : recommended for guests with cars.
33 locals recommend
Koliba
Nearby forest with loads of trails for hiking. There is also a cableway starting at 'Horna stanica Kamzik' that will take you through the forest for about 10 minute ride. Great on a sunny day : recommended for guests with cars.
Medical Garden
2181 ŠpitálskaNearby park, great for a picnic on a warm sunny day :)
Shopping
Modern architecture, mall-shopping and fine-dining by the river : all-in-one.
304 locals recommend
Eurovea Galleria
8 PribinovaModern architecture, mall-shopping and fine-dining by the river : all-in-one.
Essentials
Nearest shopping centre with a little bit of everything and a big green terrace on the top.
103 locals recommend
Central
6 MetodovaNearest shopping centre with a little bit of everything and a big green terrace on the top.
Lidl
16260/57/A TrenčianskaBudget friendly and at the same time good quality grocery store nearby.
Entertainment & Activities
Lumière cinema
2206/4 ŠpitálskaIndependent movie theatre with great taste in cinematography.
Arts & Culture
Good place in the center to spend some time when the weather is stormy. Many exhibitions under one roof and as a bonus : Free entrance all year long.
105 locals recommend
Slovenská národná galéria
2 Námestie Ľudovíta ŠtúraGood place in the center to spend some time when the weather is stormy. Many exhibitions under one roof and as a bonus : Free entrance all year long.
Modern Art Gallery in a beautiful setting surrounded by water. Worth a day-trip out of town, easily accessible by public transportation.
95 locals recommend
Danubiana
Modern Art Gallery in a beautiful setting surrounded by water. Worth a day-trip out of town, easily accessible by public transportation.
Bratislava's own little Guggenheim Museum with Slovak Art & nice cafe
44 locals recommend
Nedbalka Gallery
17 NedbalovaBratislava's own little Guggenheim Museum with Slovak Art & nice cafe