Anyone been to Bratislava?

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hey chaps, just booked a flight to germany, then flying on to Bratislava, was only 20 euro and had a week spare so thought what the heck,,,,,

now not booked any accommodation or a flight home so advise welcome!

so for those who have travelled, why is the airport called Vienna ? (according to ryanair) i presume Vienna is very close judging by the map, and has anyone stayed and can recommend a hostel?
 
Vienna is a city in Austria ;), which is extremely close to Bratislava - there is a local train (S-bahn) that goes between the two cities. I've been there and had a great laugh, it was very grey and communist but a Slovakian colleage of mine took me to a University party which was having a Beatles night, of course suddenly being British was a huge bonus on the female front.

I went in about 2001 so it may have changed quite a bit now, they already had a Tesco back then. :D
 
dude i know where Vienna is!! :D - when i booked on Ryanair is says 'Bratislava, Vienna' just wondered if they shared an airport?
 
Yah been there a few time, I did not like it much but if you have a week to spend take the bus down to Vienna for a day or 2 and Brno for a day.

Prague is not too far also, you can take a Euro City train which should not cost much at all, www.vlak.cz
 
I've been there loads of times, but sadly every time it's just been airport -> bus -> train to get to the east of the country. I've never seen the city centre, but it's supposed to be lovely.

The Brits have a bit of a bad reputation out there now, due to all the stag parties going there. But if you're on your own and not blind drunk and wearing an England football shirt - you should be fine. :)

I must have a look around the city next time I'm passing through. :)
 
_Jimlad_ said:
dude i know where Vienna is!! :D - when i booked on Ryanair is says 'Bratislava, Vienna' just wondered if they shared an airport?
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They don't 'share' an airport, it's just Ryanair's usual stretching the truth a bit. However it's a lot nearer than some Ryanair airports to their supposed destination.

Vienna is a great city, I spent a few good weeks working there and really enjoyed the nightlife.
 
Been to Bratislava many times. I stay in the Hotel Devin which used to be the only 5 star hotel in the city, has that iron curtain feel to it and isn't 5 star by our standards.
It's right on the river and a stones throw from the main market square. About €90 a night.

Anyway, you say you want a hostel.

If you walk up through the old streets just off from the main square you can find some great little bars & restuarants, it's all cobbled streets and lanterns, like the film Hostel!

There's one bar just next to this gateway underneath a clock tower where they have a live band and dancing and I have to say, the atmosphere was immense and not something I've found before. You can write on the walls in there!

No joke, I was in there, reading the writing, all the sudden I read in large print "all of your bases are belong to us" HAHAH.
 
Manics said:
No joke, I was in there, reading the writing, all the sudden I read in large print "all of your bases are belong to us" HAHAH.
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That would be the KGB Bar I guess...... was there in 2006. Sorry for the blurry shots, I'd had a few by this point:

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Slovakian girls are hot but I would never go back to Bratislava willingly again in my life. I'm sure you will find something to amuse yourself.

Are you looking for a hostel or a hotel? Are you into to the tourist type tours/museums/history or what?
 
I've been. There we're lots of bars, two casinos and a rather large river. We stayed in a hostel, but I can remember the name. It was very close to the local Tesco (yes, they have Tesco :()
 
Yep was there in January, nice place to be honest :)
Some nice restaurants (Papparazi was quite nice, also a small pizzeria on the way to the castle... the UFO restaurant is a bit expensive though).

Can't really advise on hostels, I rented an apartment while I was there.
 
Stretch said:
I've been. There we're lots of bars, two casinos and a rather large river. We stayed in a hostel, but I can remember the name. It was very close to the local Tesco (yes, they have Tesco :()
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I think that's the hostel I stayed in, very basic, access is via a muddy/gravelly path and the view out of the windows looks like something out of a WW2 film :D

Very cheap and perfectly warm/clean though.

EDIT
Found the invoice!

Thanks for booking with Hostelbookers.com!
Please print out this email and take it with you when you arrive at the hostel.

15 August 2005
Booking Ref: 4253-141543

Your booking for Patio Hostel
http://www.patiohostel.com/
Spitalska 35 , Bratislava Slovakia, 81108 Slovakia, +421 2 529 257 97, [email protected]
Date Room details People Cost Total Hostel
Currency
Mon 6 Mar 06 1 Private Double 2 £10.97 £21.94 € 32.00
Tue 7 Mar 06 1 Private Double 2 £10.97 £21.94 € 32.00
Booking fee NONE NONE
Total £43.88 € 64.00
10% deposit, paid now £4.39 € 6.40
Total outstanding to pay at hostel £39.49 € 57.60
 
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