Slovenia’s capital Bratislava, is also the most visited tourist spot in the country as well as being a cultural and business center. With its castle overlooking the shores of Danube River, city center is filled with fancy, well-preserved buildings and lovely alleys. This city is also the wealthiest city of the Eastern Europe.
Bratislava had served as a capital for Hungarian Empire for many years. Up until 1993, it was also the capital of the old Czechoslovakia. This communist era country, separated peacefully in a way that is unlikely in history and now they are countries living together with good relations and cooperation as Czech Republic and Slovenia.
Even though the Slovenians make up the majority of the population now, up until 19th century, the city had a mainly German population. After the World War I, most of the Germans and Hungarians left the city and the rest has been sent away after the World War II.
Instead of giving individual hotel recommendations to answer the question of “Where to stay in
Bratislava?” we’ll respond by introducing the popular places of the city. We recommend Stare Mesto, Ruzinov and Nove Mesto districts (in this order) which we detailed down below. Let’s remind that even though city is small and crime rate is low, the Petrzalka District on the other side of the river from Stare Mesto was known until recently as the “Bronx of Bratislava” and while the crime rate is not that high today, it is still known as a “not necessarily safe” place.
Stare Mesto (Old City)
Bratislava’s small and beautiful historic center is called Stare Mesto. The historic center consists of Hlavne namestie (Main Square), Hviezdoslavovo namestie (Hviezdoslav Square) and its surroundings. It spread to a small area (It’s one of Europe’s smallest city centers). Although it’s difficult to walk in some hilly areas, it’s still a place that you can travel on foot. With its bars, restaurants and cafes that are crowding the streets giving the city a very beautiful atmosphere when the weather is nice, it’s a small but nicely renovated district.
Hlavne namestie (Main Square) is the most popular square and is known as the heart and the center of city of Bratislava. Old Town and Roland Fountain is also located here.
The historic center of Bratislava is one of the best places to stay for a tourist. To find hotels, compare prices and see details like guest reviews, you can check the Bratislava Stare Mesto Hotels page. For the most central hotels in Bratislava, you can check out the Bratislava Mains Square Hotels page.
Ruzinov
Right next to historic center is Ruzinov District, which is filled with industrial buildings, malls, banks, and financial buildings. Although it’s known as an industrial district, it’s actually a very green and pleasant place. Štrkovec Lake in the heart of Ruzinov is the best recreation and exercise area in Bratislava. You can go to the historic center from most of the hotels here with just a 10 minute trolleybus ride.
To see Bratislava hotels in this area, you can check the Ruzinov Hotels page.
Nove Mesto
In the skirts of Little Carpathians, just north of the Stare Mesto is Nove Mesto (New City), covered mainly by the Bratislava Forest Park. One of the city’s main tourist attractions Kamzik Tv Tower is also located in this forest. Nove Mesto is full of modern buildings and it’s close to the city center. It’s a good alternative for accommodation in Bratislava.
You can check the Nove Mesto Hotels page to see Bratislava hotels here.
Bratislava had served as a capital for Hungarian Empire for many years. Up until 1993, it was also the capital of the old Czechoslovakia. This communist era country, separated peacefully in a way that is unlikely in history and now they are countries living together with good relations and cooperation as Czech Republic and Slovenia.
Even though the Slovenians make up the majority of the population now, up until 19th century, the city had a mainly German population. After the World War I, most of the Germans and Hungarians left the city and the rest has been sent away after the World War II.
Instead of giving individual hotel recommendations to answer the question of “Where to stay in
Bratislava?” we’ll respond by introducing the popular places of the city. We recommend Stare Mesto, Ruzinov and Nove Mesto districts (in this order) which we detailed down below. Let’s remind that even though city is small and crime rate is low, the Petrzalka District on the other side of the river from Stare Mesto was known until recently as the “Bronx of Bratislava” and while the crime rate is not that high today, it is still known as a “not necessarily safe” place.
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| Bratislava map and major districts |
Bratislava’s small and beautiful historic center is called Stare Mesto. The historic center consists of Hlavne namestie (Main Square), Hviezdoslavovo namestie (Hviezdoslav Square) and its surroundings. It spread to a small area (It’s one of Europe’s smallest city centers). Although it’s difficult to walk in some hilly areas, it’s still a place that you can travel on foot. With its bars, restaurants and cafes that are crowding the streets giving the city a very beautiful atmosphere when the weather is nice, it’s a small but nicely renovated district.
Hlavne namestie (Main Square) is the most popular square and is known as the heart and the center of city of Bratislava. Old Town and Roland Fountain is also located here.
The historic center of Bratislava is one of the best places to stay for a tourist. To find hotels, compare prices and see details like guest reviews, you can check the Bratislava Stare Mesto Hotels page. For the most central hotels in Bratislava, you can check out the Bratislava Mains Square Hotels page.
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| Main Square (Hlavne namestie) in Bratislava's historic center, Bratislava'nın tarihi merkezindeki (Stare Mesto) is the heart of the city. |
Right next to historic center is Ruzinov District, which is filled with industrial buildings, malls, banks, and financial buildings. Although it’s known as an industrial district, it’s actually a very green and pleasant place. Štrkovec Lake in the heart of Ruzinov is the best recreation and exercise area in Bratislava. You can go to the historic center from most of the hotels here with just a 10 minute trolleybus ride.
To see Bratislava hotels in this area, you can check the Ruzinov Hotels page.
Nove Mesto
In the skirts of Little Carpathians, just north of the Stare Mesto is Nove Mesto (New City), covered mainly by the Bratislava Forest Park. One of the city’s main tourist attractions Kamzik Tv Tower is also located in this forest. Nove Mesto is full of modern buildings and it’s close to the city center. It’s a good alternative for accommodation in Bratislava.
You can check the Nove Mesto Hotels page to see Bratislava hotels here.
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