And if you like to go out clubbing, do check out the Harley Davidson club. It's not what you come to expect from hearing the HD name but seems to be one of the better clubs in Bratislava.

About six of us (me and the guys/girls I met at the hostel) went there one night and it was on the Valentine weekend last year. I remember at one point in the night, they cleared out the ring they have in the middle of the club and this really hot Slovak girl (stripper?) danced and then stripped completely nude in front of everyone. It was quite interesting

As for the city, it was nice to stroll down the small roads and admire the architectures. You can visit the castle (you can't miss it as you can see it from anywhere in the city) or take the local bus to the castle outside of the city.

The people there are really nice and friendly. I remember one night, after my late arrival into BTS, I took the local bus from the airport to the train station. From there, I transferred to another local bus to the presidential palace area. The thing is, I don't know where my hostel located. All I know was it's near the palace. It was raining at the time and I had two luggage and a backpack with me. I walked around for about 20 mts, got all wet until I found this woman who was walking her dog. I asked her help to find me the hostel and she grabbed one of my luggage, walked me all the way to the doorstep of my hostel and left. You can't find something like that in the States without getting robbed

Also, I remember when taking the local bus to the castle outside of the city. I asked the bus driver what time the next bus leaves from the castle. He said the bus I was in would be the last bus. He told me the castle is closed anyway (I got there too late) but if I want to take some pictures, he will wait for me. Once I got there, I thought he would just leave me there but he didn't. Instead, when I returned to the bus and showed him the photos I took, he noticed that I didn't go to the lake behind the castle where you can see some bullet-riddled statues. He drove the bus there, told me he would wait couple more mts so I can go take some more pictures. Again, this is almost unheard of in the States

Not many people there speak English and those who do speaks very minimal. Or at least in my experience.

I didn't eat any Slovak food. Believe it or not I ate at this Chinese restaurant downtown and liked it so much that I went back the next day lol

I was there for 2 days and I felt it was enough.

Bratislava definitely a must see city in Europe and is one of my favorite cities.

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Here's some pictures I took in Bratislava: 1 2 3

There are a lot of these clubs at BTS !!

I was in Bratislava about this time last year. Meant to spend a week visiting a friend but (ashamed to admit this) I only stayed 2 nights and then scarpered over to Vienna.

Bratislava is nice but really apart from the castle and the old town there isn't much and wouldn't be worth more than a day trip.

If you do get the chance I would recommend seeing an opera there. Given its proximity to Vienna the level and quality of the productions are amazing. My friend, knowing how much I love opera (he cannot stand it), was kind enough to get us tickets to 'The Magic Flute' - by far the best production I have ever seen anywhere. Even my friend enjoyed it!

Oh and be wary of the slivovica - drunk for the kick not the taste

I am considering breaking up my hydrofoil trip between Vienna and Budapest, if possible. Does anybody know if there is a secure left luggage option available?

Does anyone have any recommendations on hotels in the city? Oddly enough, I was looking at burning some Starpoints, but since that isn't an option...

Would like to keep it close to or under �100/night, if possible...

Thanks!

I wonder why nobody mentioned the regular coach service between Vienna and Bratislava (always calls at VIE airport in either direction ! ).

It is by far the most convenient way (schedule + price wise) to travel between both cities ! ! !

It�s operated (shared) by the austrian "POSTBUS" and the slovak "Slovaklines" and runs 17 times daily each way !

How's the drive between Vienna and Budapest, and how much time? Besides Bratslava, any other stops not to be missed?

I've stayed at a suite in City Hotel which, while not the most sophisticated property I've been to, had very friendly service, free internet, a great breakfast and charged less than EUR100 for the suite. Slightly outside the city centre- 20 mins walk or about 8 in a taxi (very cheap).
I see prices have gone up a bit (the Czech and Slovak crowns have been gaining against the Euro), but I'd still recommend it- just stay at a "business double" or some such.

Thanks! That was indeed one of the hotels I spotted in my searches, but hadn't heard much about it. Will check it out! ^

Hydrofoils were not designed to be poncy barges, you know
I really liked the boat ride from Vienna. You do speed down the river quite fast, but it's charming to be on the open top in the sunshine and the wind rushing, and you can duck down below whenever you get cold, and go up when you get warm. On a train, you're stuck with being too hot. Plus the boat has good views of the riverbanks; you go past people fishing / picnic-ing / having a nude sunbath and lots and lots of trees with no humans around.

The downtown is small, but pleasant. You'll be charged extra for the privilege of a lager at an outside table, but it's still cheap. I ate the food and had no trouble. Outside the downtown, however, it's... less scenic

PS Never saw "Hostel", but Bratislava is comically featured in "Eurotrip", though I don't think it was actually filmed there. It's a pleasant detour from Vienna-- get you away from all the coffeehouses and fancy cathedrals!