Where to stay in Bratislava? Accommodation prices and the best hotels

Where is it better to stay in Bratislava for 1-2 days of rest or a longer period associated with a business trip? Consider all the best options for inexpensive accommodation from owners and hotels in the city center near developed infrastructure and attractions. We will find out the prices and study the map of the districts where it is worth looking for good deals.

The capital of Slovakia and a unique city as attractions. Bratislava has visited the capital of five different states five times under different names during its two thousand year history. This ancient and at the same time young European capital has something to see: churches and monasteries, castles and fortresses, exhibition halls and theaters, museums and palaces, ancient fountains, many monuments and blooming gardens.

It is not so easy to find accommodation in Bratislava with parking for a car, especially there is a lack of parking in the Old Town area. For everyone who is looking for options - where it is better to stay in Slovakia for 2-3 days for sightseeing, we suggest considering the best offers in the capital of the country, based on your experience of accommodation and reviews of tourists.

Districts of Bratislava, where it is better to live for a tourist

• Within Stare mesto (Old Town) has a well-developed infrastructure, all major tourist attractions are within walking distance, but housing prices are high compared to other areas. It is also quite crowded and noisy in the evenings.
• District of Bratislava Karlova Ves (Karlova Ves) is well landscaped, here you can visit the zoo and the Botanical Garden in the picturesque Mlynska Valley in the foothills of the Lesser Carpathians. Karlova Ves is more suitable for families with children.
• Area Petrzalka located on the right bank of the Danube. From what was once a “concrete jungle”, it has evolved today into a beautifully landscaped, developing urban area with two lakes. On Petrzalka there is a cycling trail along the Danube to Austria and Hungary, as well as the Croatian Vodokanal.
• One of the safest areas in Bratislava - Devinska nova ves located on the very border with Austria. It is quite far from the Old Town and it is not easy to get there during rush hours. However, there are excellent conditions for active recreation: expanse for cyclists, clean air, favorable ecology. The old Austrian castle Schloss Hof and the Danube embankment are nearby.
• In a new modern neighborhood Ruzhinov (Ruzinov) you can get to the largest market in Bratislava on Mileticova street, here on Tomasikova street there is a functioning Orthodox church. A wide variety of boutiques and shopping malls make the area an attractive destination for shoppers. And sports fans will find here swimming pools, tennis courts, the Winter Stadium.

Cheap hotels with good conditions

It is quite possible to rent an apartment in Bratislava inexpensively, having received maximum amenities, clean bed and delicious cuisine. When considering options for the cost of living in Bratislava, it should be borne in mind that the city tax on accommodation of 1.7 euros per night per person is not included in the prices quoted by the hotels.

• Inexpensive and quite comfortable guest house Pension Petit is located in the very center, not far from the Presidential Palace and St. Michael's Gate in the Old Town.

All the main sights of the city are within walking distance, there is parking near the hotel. An acceptable option for those looking for a better place to stay in Bratislava by car. The cost of living per day - from 60 euros for two, including a hearty breakfast (buffet).

• The affordable Hotel Elisabeth Old Town is located in a quiet side street next to the Elisabeth Church in the city center on the banks of the Danube.

The old building has been reconstructed into a hotel, which provides excellent soundproofing. A double room with one bed costs from 52 euros per night.

• In the Petrzalka district of Bratislava, it is possible to stay with a family at the Terrace Room Rental Hotel, opposite which there is a parking lot. Most of our readers choose this option when traveling to Slovakia.

Near shops, restaurants. The room is small, but cozy, the owner is friendly and welcoming. The cost of living for two - from 40 euros per day.

• It is also possible to rent apartments in Bratislava - Boutique Apartments Possonium on Sancova street 20.

It offers a studio with a shared bathroom for 45 EUR per day. To services of residents - air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine. A picturesque city panorama opens from the window.

• The complex of apartments Charming & Cozy-Ambiente Apartments in the area of ​​the Mikhailovskie Vorota Tower provides vacationers with private parking on its territory.

A day stay in a budget room with a double bed in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room, with its own bathroom and kitchen, including the cost of breakfast (10 euros) will cost 60 euros.

• JM Apartment 3Veze-free garage parking is in constant demand among residents.

They note coziness, comfort and maximum provision with all the necessary household items, convenient location and the presence of their own parking. The rental price for these apartments is 65 euros per day.

Where to stay in Bratislava in the center?

The best 4-5-star hotels in Bratislava in the city center can be counted on the fingers, not all correspond to the affordability for a simple tourist.

Of the few establishments, we advise first of all to consider the cozy four-star Elegant Apartment City Center in a residential area with gardens (here the best value for the quality of hotel services) and the five-star Roset Boutique Hotel in the historic center of Bratislava next to the Archbishop's Palace and the Slovak National Theater.

• Arcadia Boutique Hotel is located in a 13th century building next to the City Hall.

The rooms here are furnished with antique furniture, the medieval flavor is preserved in the interior. A room can cost from 100 to 200 euros per night (including a good breakfast), depending on the number of guests. It offers vacationers massage, fitness, for a fee - hydromassage, spa and sauna. There is a covered secure parking.

• For tourists looking for a place to stay in Bratislava with a family, we recommend the Apart Hotel VIRGO in the very center of Bratislava.

This is a full-fledged three-room apartment in a new building, completed in 2021. The cost of living is from 100 euros per day. A balcony with a table and chairs overlooks a quiet courtyard, its own parking, the ability to order breakfast (at a price of 7 euros).

• An excellent rating from us personally earned City Center Best Location Apartments, ideal for families.

The cost of living is from 165 euros per day. Within walking distance of the Old Town, in brand new stylish rooms, perfect cleanliness, live plants, a mini-kitchen equipped with the necessary equipment, parking nearby on a nearby street.

• In the luxury boutique hotel Marrol's Boutique Hotel, a classic double deluxe room (from 50 sq.m.) with one bed, daily replenished with a free minibar and including a full breakfast, costs from 150 euros per day.

A duplex penthouse with two bedrooms, a living room, an office, a dining room and a kitchen costs from 600 euros per day. Rent of a two-level penthouse with a terrace - from 900 euros per day.

Private housing

For those wishing to rent an apartment in Bratislava for a long time, we suggest considering options for apartments from owners in residential areas. Renting a room in a multi-room apartment can cost from 200 to 400 euros per month. Renting a studio or one-room apartment - from 600 euros per month.

The unique location of Bratislava on the border with two neighboring states at once makes this European city very attractive for living.Public transport in the capital of Slovakia works around the clock, restaurants and discos offer an entertainment program.

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How to save money on your trip?

These tips will help you plan your independent travel cheaper:

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• Flights? Experiencedly, we advise you to use Aviasales, he is looking even among low-cost airlines.