Roadtrip to Bratislava

When in Prague, it is easy to plan weekend trips to cities closeby like Vienna or Berlin. You can either rent a car or go by train (more sustainable and breathtaking views).

If you would like to try something different and visit a city that's not that known/popular in Eastern Europe, go to Bratislava: a hidden gem. It is only 3 hours by car and 4 hours by train. This Slovakian city has less tourists, a beautiful old town and is cheap (with euro as currency which makes travelling here even easier)!

The city center is not that big, so I would recommend to go a weekend only. If you travel by car, you can stop in Brno (second biggest city in the Czech Republic) for a lunch break.

What to do in Bratislava?

Coffee:

• Urban House

• Five Points (they can make a coffee with your selfie on it)

• Urban House

• Café van Gogh (famous Dutch painter)

• U kubistu

• Kava Bar

Lunch:

• Urban Bistro

• Mondieu

• Fresh Market - Farmárska Trznica

• Koun

Drinks:

• Lemon Tree Sky Bar (for a romantic dinner with views over the city)

• Slovak Pub, the largest bar in Bratislava

• Gallery Andy (shaped like an old tram)

• Vínimka wine bar

• Pod Kamenným Stromom (speak easy bar)

• Beer palace

Dinner:

• Bistro St. Germain

• The Cut

• LeTorri (Italian cuisine)

• Arthur Ice cream (dessert)

Sightseeing:

• Church of St Elizabeth (The blue church, perfect for Instagram pictures)

• The castle with a beautiful garden (palace entrance 10,- and garden is free)

• Primate's palace (entrance 2.40,-)

• Michael's gate (entrance 4.50,-)

• St Martin's cathedral

• Old town hall (entrance 5,-)