Budget Travel Ideas

Bratislava is both the largest city in Slovakia and it's capital. Bratislava is very much the center of everything that goes on in Slovakia so it is home to cultural and international highlights. This city brings the best of both new and old, from their buildings to their food. Bratislava is also right amongst highly used roads that go across Europe, so buses, trains, and trolleys are readily available for inter-city or international travel.

Getting There

If you are coming from elsewhere in Europe, SkyEurope will probably be you cheapest bet. This airline boasts such cheap prices that entire parties of people will buy tickets and visit Bratislava, even if only for a day. If you are from somewhere other than Europe,multi-airline search engines will give you decent prices, but compare a few of them because sometimes you can get a better deal with the exact same airline!

What to Do

The Slovak National Theater was opened in 1920 and features anything from plays to opera to ballets. Just to walk by these buildings is sensational enough, but if you want to get tickets to one of their shows between September and June, visitwww.snd.sk. There are numerous palaces and mansions in Bratislava to visit including the Keglevich Palace, Apponiy Palace, and Segner's Mansion. Devin Castle is a site with much history and is a beautiful walk. The area is known to have been used by the Romans, Celts, and traces of Slavs dating back to the 8th century.The House at the Good Shepherd is an interesting attraction. It is a house that was built in 1760 and is 4 stories high, but is only the width of 1 room and stairs, meaning an areal view would show a skinny, long rectangle.The Old Town House is an original Romanesque building dating back to the 1200s.

Where to Stay

You will find some of the cheapest hostel prices here in Bratislava. Hotel Possonium is in the city center and is newly remodeled. You have the option of a private or dorm room with prices starting at $17 per night per person, free internet and many other activities. At Hostel Vegas, you will get a free breakfast and modern amenities, including free internet access and an LCD television. Prices start at $25 per night per person and this hostel is unique in that it has large dorm rooms with up to 24 beds per room so you have a great chance of meeting other friendly travelers!