Walking around Bratislava at night
Bratislava is generally a safe city to walk in at any time of day. That being said it is still a major city and staying in well lit, populated areas and trusting your instincts will help you to avoid any uncomfortable situation. Around the Old Town, you can walk up and down the Korzo, a traditional area for Bratislavians' Sunday walks.
The promenade is also great for a stroll as it is by the river Danube and stretches from the Passenger Ship Port to the site of a development called River Park.
Obchodna street is also a good option for a walk but with a much differnet feel. Being one of the former main shopping streets in Bratislava it is filled with students, teenagers, and other locals that frequent the many pubs and cafés and is a great place to do some people watching.
A great place for couples is the Sad Janka Krala, a public garden on the south bank of the Danube river between the New Bridge and the Old Bridge.
Comments from our visitors:
monclerjakkeq wrote on 17.11.2011 at 20:34:04:
Hello. everyone.
would like to make new friends with you guys.
gulveda wrote on 25.04.2011 at 22:19:11:
One more thing do you think first week of september is a good idea. is the wearher still pleasant and good enough to enjoy some sight-seeing? again many thanks.
gulveda wrote on 25.04.2011 at 22:17:14:
hi I am trying to book a trip to bratislava to spend a weekend with my husband. we are newly wed. i am european but now live in the US. MY HUSBAND OF COURSE IS AN AMERICAN. I WAS WONDERING. HIW MANY NIGHTS WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO SPEND. I AM DEBATING BETWEEN 3 AND FOUR nights. I WILL appreciate if you could guide me on this. we ll be coming from vienna taking the train.any tips will be hugely appreciated. Thanks...
Ajla wrote on 12.11.2010 at 15:00:35:
im coming to Bratislava on December.. im coming to suprise my boyfriend i havent seen him for a looong time 5 months actually i miss him soo much and on december 22nd we are closing 3 years anneversery so im gonna suprise him :D he is been there for not so long because he just mooved there 6 months ago because of his hockey careere soooooooooooooooo :D .... do u guys have any ideas of where i should go any cute special places ???
yvonne westoll wrote on 29.05.2010 at 06:44:48:
Can anyone comment on life outside Bratislava - namely scenic trips/tours, walking, hills, photo opportunities etc.
Joe wrote on 21.01.2010 at 00:36:25:
Going to visit Bratslavia for the first time this weekend and have a couple extra days. Where else should I go visit in the area? Is there anyway to find some locals that speak English? Anybody around this weekend?
Ducati wrote on 06.08.2009 at 19:46:06:
Hi Everybody... I am a techno Dj from Belgium, ... and let's say, I'm invited by a Slowakia man to work over in Slowakia. My question... is there an electronic music scene in Bratislava? I don't mean a 5 year old Tiesto-track in the local bar... I mean, is there the REAL underground scene... I lived 3 years in Helsinki, and about 2 years in Spain...
Any advice is welcome, because I am coming over , for an unknown period... Thanks
vilemkona wrote on 30.07.2009 at 14:16:25:
if i can advise u guys hold on tight to ur walets and pursers roma kids dont sleep at night time they practice and in the day time they steal all ur money.sad bud true!
if u do get in truble whit them just say de mange smirom - which means leave me alone!
GIOVANNI wrote on 24.06.2009 at 13:08:16:
Bratislava now is city of Europe, 15 years ago it was so different. Now life is similar at most important cities, like Roma, Milano. It is very near at Wien, so you can have holiday, and two places to visit, in same moment. Bratislava is sure city, only pay attention at cigans, and at some taxi driver in the night, who wants too much money. Don't drink driving the car, police controls strangers' cars, more in the night. It is very beautiful place, to stay one week, you can go up the hills, to walk, and in big commercial centers to look at shops...
lozz wrote on 11.06.2009 at 17:05:56:
been here now since end jan, not as much as a party city as i thought, finding live music is difficult, pubs are ok but cater more for eaters and coffee drinkers,rather than hard core beer animal like me lol!! , but dont be put off its a great place, if your a little older try the harley davidson club about 10mins from old town in taxi , pay about 10-15 euro, any more your being ripped off!!
Frida wrote on 31.03.2009 at 02:26:02:
Hi:) I´ve been living in Bratislava for almost 2 years now, and I haven´t connected with the city still. I believe it´s because of my self but also the city dosen´t feel inspiring. But I do belive the city has potential, and it has some nice areas, like old city, the park next to aupark (shopping mall) and a little bit outside the city in the nature area. I wouldn´t call Bratislava a party city. But I do think it has a lot of small nice pubs to enyoy, which can be better. It´s more like a soft party place. I wouldn´t recomend to stay too long. A weekend is okey for Bratislava. About the english speaking part. There is really few people I met that speaks english, but at times you can get lucky. And yes, the girls are pretty. I wouldn´t recommend you to come during winter or fall, it´s not so nice here then. Spring is nice, it´s like the city comes to life then. If you decide to come here. Have a relaxed attitude and I think you can have a really nice time:)
Helen wrote on 24.03.2009 at 18:56:21:
My son is from ARUBA (Dutch Caribbean),he lives and works in Bratislava,Slovakia.
He just loves it and has a girlfriend from there. Nice place to visit, nice people and good food. To compare with other places, still cheap to go out for dinner.
Mick wrote on 20.03.2009 at 22:31:56:
hay I am coming to Bratislava in May for a week and I am alon and would like to have some one there. Can any one help me where to go? specially where can I get a lady?
eka wrote on 24.02.2009 at 18:22:58:
hi everybody!:):) im from Georgia i have never been in Europe and it my first time that i m viziting slovakia Bratislava .. for april i must be there cause my best friend from kiev is geeting merriey on a Slovakian boy :):) i will be her Frind in marriage isnt it great:) hahahaha
maryo wrote on 06.10.2008 at 16:47:45:
Hello we are going to Bratislava on 16th Oct for one week we have booked a studio appartment in city centre is there any swing jazz jive rock n roll/rockabilly live groups we could see for the over 40s thks m
Arrianne wrote on 29.09.2008 at 11:42:20:
Heyyy
Bratislava is were i come from
At the moment im living in kings lynn but i can tell you it is a beautiful country!
xoxo
Michelle wrote on 15.09.2008 at 01:42:08:
hey guys, dont worry, young people speak foreigner languages (and old people russian thanks to comunismus). you can go partying even during the week days (there are many student parties mainly at the part of the city the Mlynska dolina, where all the students live in dorms). but if you wanna have a real party life, go to prague, the city has 2 milion inhabitants and milions of tourists.
bratislava is a beautiful cute city, enough to spend one weekend. make sure you go to Devin. and if you have more time, go to see tatra mountains or other nice cities ;)
Joe D wrote on 06.08.2008 at 21:26:42:
Ok guys this is a warning:
Brats life is not as good as it is said to be.
Despite the fact that the city is too beautiful and has really pretty girls you all have to know that the majority of people here (even young people) do not speak english, do not go out, do not make parties, are not that friendly (or maybe they are afraid of foreigners??? ). Be careful with taxi drivers cause sometimes they ll try to make a fortune out of you! If you are to spend one or two days then ok, you can visit brat friday-saturday. The rest of the days, simply stay away cause no nightlife exist!
Big Al wrote on 16.06.2008 at 20:26:06:
Alex
Dopler is a good club which plays dance music!! Circus barok and charlies give a wide berth too as very intimidating and a strong possibility you will get robbed and beaten.....sorry to sound depressing but we seen it for ourselves!!
Nice little ciban bar facing mimi's bar which serves the best pizza in town!! Slovak pub is studenty and there is a cocktail bar close to slovak pub that is pretty cool!! Learn some slovakian as it will help and have your wits about you at night, also watch the gypsy kids that will try to pickpocket you, which sadly the police do nothing about :(
Hope this helps
alex wrote on 06.06.2008 at 01:45:57:
hi im alex from scotland me and friend off mine we want to go bratislava for wekeend and nite life but we dont no anythink about any one no anythink thnks
Harry wrote on 27.03.2008 at 15:38:43:
Hi, I am coming (with some friends) to Bratislava in August, can anyone recommend and good nightclubs/bars where the students go. Also is there a red light area?
Noel wrote on 09.03.2008 at 17:48:40:
Alas, All good things have to come to an end as they say... I am leaving slovakia In April 2008.... off to a new Adventure in FRANCE.
I hope everyone who visits Slovakia has as a good a time as i did.. CIAO.
Noel wrote on 20.02.2008 at 12:01:05:
Hi Lubica and Christophe
just come online again after a busy 2 months.... sorry i have not been in touch, only got our message today... 20/02/2008 The link to your email is not working so feel free to email me at my address or i will try again soon. Hope your enjozing BA. I am now back in the city area. WOW! ciao.
GEOFF wrote on 07.02.2008 at 13:33:29:
Hi- travelling to slovakia for the N Ireland Match in Sept,could u please send me details of train times from Budapest to Bratislava on Fri 5th Sept and frm Bratislava to Budapest on SUN 7TH sept- Cheers
stephen wrote on 10.01.2008 at 22:23:27:
hey every1,a couple of lads r goin 2 bratislava on the 25.01.08 for 3 days,any tips on nite clubs and nite life,,???
M wrote on 23.12.2007 at 20:47:14:
I won't be in Bratislava for xmas, but I do know that I will be in Slovakia and hopefully having a good time. At least the beer will be cold outside!
Lubica and Christophe wrote on 18.12.2007 at 21:49:38:
Hi Noel. We are in Bratislava for few months. It would be nice to meet you. Christophe is French teacher but for the moment he enjoys his holidays in Bratislava. Feel free to contact us...
Barbara holliman wrote on 21.11.2007 at 19:51:10:
I am going to be in Bratislava for new year. 28th- 2nd. any tips about things going on. Places to stay. not expensive.
looking forward to it. Hope to see the country side as well, although have to rely on public transport.
Very best wishes to everyone.
Maz wrote on 07.11.2007 at 09:10:21:
Hi Noel, Arriving in BA on 10.11.2007 don't mind it being cold but can you stop the rain for this weekend. Really looking forward to it.
Maz
Cardiff
Noel Kennedy wrote on 29.10.2007 at 23:02:26:
Ahoj (Hello) - I am returning to BA on 05/11/2007 to take up a full time position as an English Teacher. After taking time out to visit friends and relatives in the U.K.I've read many comments on BA both good and bad, but quite honestly the comments reflect the mentality of some of the authors. I have only good comments about Bratislava - its FABULOUS. Please feel free to email me with any questions or comments.
Noel Kennedy wrote on 23.07.2007 at 19:29:21:
I recently arrived to BA for 3 days.. but i love this place so much! I decided to stay a while longer, I got a job and somewhere to live.. lets see what happens next!!