Travel to Bratislava in a Day

Traveling to Bratislava in a day? We’ve got you covered!

We visited Bratislava during the Christmas market season and fell in love with it. We stumbled upon adorable statues across the city, learned about the history of Bratislava Castle, and found the most Instagram-able Blue Church. Then, we ended with a visit to a traditional Slovakian pub. There is a lot to see in Bratislava in just one day, but we’ve got tips on how to make the most of your day there.

From the charming old town to the tasty comfort food, these are the best things to do in Bratislava in a day in this podcast episode. Find where to stay, eat, and play in Bratislava.

Have you visited Bratislava before? Would you visit in a day? Let us know in the comments or you can reach us on Instagram @worldwidehoneymoon, Twitter @wwhoneymoon, or email [email protected].

Time Stamps Bratislava in a Day:

• 0:22- Intro
• 0:39- Updates/chat
• 7:39- Topic intro
• 8:37- Thoughts prior to arrival to Bratislava in a day
• 11:39- First impressions of Bratislava
• 14:43- Getting there and where to stay
• 15:57- Things to do in Bratislava
• 25:20- Go to 1. Slovak Pub
• 27:11- Christmas markets in Bratislava
• 29:28- What to eat/drink at the Bratislava Christmas markets
• 32:17- Would we go back?
• 34:43- Wrap up

Helpful Links and Further Reading:

• Related Podcast Episodes:
  • Travel to Prague
  • Travel to Vienna
  • The Ultimate Christmas Crawl in Cologne
  • Travel to Bruges
  • Travel to Budapest
• Related Blog Posts:
  • The Best Day Trip to Bratislava (Has all the tips on where to stay, eat, and play linked)
  • The Best 10 Day Itinerary for the Christmas Markets
  • Best Christmas Markets in Prague
  • 2 Days in Prague
  • 2 Days in Vienna
  • Vienna in December
  • 2 Days in Budapest
  • 4 Days in Budapest
  • Christmas Market Crawl in Cologne
  • 1 Day in Bruges
• Check out our new Instagram: Sauvignon Thoughts
• How to get to Bratislava:
  • Take the bus from various cities
  • Train- we booked our tickets on The Trainline (can get bus tickets here too)
• Where to stay in Bratislava:
  • Budget: LOFT Hotel Bratislava
  • Mid-Range: Arcadia Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury: Grand River Park Hotel

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