Temporary Accomodation

If you’re not moving directly into your home upon arrival, Bratislava has a wide range of temporary accommodation options, from hotels to apartment hotels to short-term rental apartments. Your best option depends on how long you need to find more permanent accommodation. 5-star hotels may be great for a short-term stay but will get rather pricey as the weeks fly by.

Hotels:

There are a number of global brand hotels in Bratislava, as well as independent and smaller boutique hotels. These have been popping up in recent years and offer a unique alternative to formula design brands. Five-star hotels offer all the amenities a seasoned traveller is accustomed to and 4-star hotels are also fine. You may want to view anything with lower ratings before booking, as it might not be up to international standards.

The following is only a small selection of the options available. For more listings, go to www.bratislavahotels.com .

5-star hotels:

Hotel Arcadia
Frantiskanska 3 (5949 0500, www.arcadia-hotel.sk/en/Home )
A member of Leading Hotels of the World, this new boutique hotel is in a carefully restored historical building right by the city centre pedestrian zone, just a few steps from Bratislava’s main attractions. All 34 rooms have been carefully renovated to maintain their well-preserved historic ambience.

Kempinski Hotel Bratislava
Dvorakovo nabrezie 6 (3223 8222, www.kempinski.com/en/bratislava )
Part of the new River Park development on the banks of the Danube beneath the Castle, just a short walk from the Old Town. It was designed by award-winning Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat and offers 231 deluxe guest rooms, a roof-top spa and pool, a fitness club and a restaurant, as well as conference and meeting rooms.

Hotel Albrecht
Mudronova 82 (6720 0091, www.hotelalbrecht.com )
A new five-star boutique hotel in a historical building in a hilly residential area near Bratislava Castle. The interior was awarded the 2009 Slovak architecture award CE ZA AR for best interior design.

Hotel Tulip House
Sturova 15/10 (3217 1819, www.tuliphouse.sk )
An all-suite business hotel with 24 suites and four penthouses in a carefully restored 1903 Art Nouveau building in the centre of Bratislava.

Sheraton Bratislava Hotel
Pribinova 1 (3535 0000, www.sheratonbratislava.com )
In the newly built Eurovea quarter by the Danube river, near the Old Town, some ten minutes by foot from the main historic attractions in the pedestrian zone and next door to the new Opera House and the new Pribina Shopping Gallery.

4-star hotels:

Hotel Crowne Plaza Bratislava
Hodzovo nam. 568/2 (5934 8111, www.crowne-plaza.sk/en )
Opposite the Presidential Palace, just off Obchodna Street with its shops and cafes, this refurbished hotel is only a short walk from the Old Town. It has 223 guest rooms and a fitness centre, pool, restaurant, lounge and bar.

Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel
Hviezdoslavovo nam. 185/3 (5939 0000, www.radissonblu.com )
On Hviezdoslavovo namestie, at the edge of the Old Town in a historical building dating back to the 1760s, this hotel combines the elegance of the past with modern amenities. It has 168 spacious guest rooms and suites in either contemporary or classic design, as well as a modern fitness centre.

Best Western Hotel Antares
Sulekova 15/a (5464 8971, www.bestwestern.at/hotels/index_hotel.php?id=1007 )
On a quiet residential street in a luxurious Old Town quarter, about a 15-minute walk from Bratislava Castle and a ten-minute walk from the centre of the city.

Hotel Mercure Bratislava Centrum
Zabotova 2 (5727 7000, www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-6840-mercure-bratislava-centrum/index.shtml )
A luxury design hotel in the heart of Bratislava, a few minutes’ walk from the train station. It features a fitness centre and Wi-Fi is available.

Hotel Devin
Riecna 4 (5998 5856, www.hoteldevin.sk )
In a great location downtown, just across the street from the Danube. It used to be the only four-star hotel in Bratislava and has undergone extensive refurbishment.

Falkensteiner Hotel Bratislava
Pilarikova ulica 5 (5923 610, www.falkensteiner.com )
A large new business hotel in the centre of Bratislava, by busy Staromestska Street, which separates the Old Town from the Castle Hill area.

Hotel Brix
Stromova 32 (5479 1979, www.hotelbrix.sk )
A 4-star business hotel in a new building in the Kramare district, a short ride from the centre of the Old Town.

Apartment hotels:

Ma Maison
Sulekova 20 (5910 0200, www.mamaison.com/bratislava-sulekova )
In Palisady, a quiet upscale quarter, next to Bratislava Castle and a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It offers 32 luxuriously furnished apartments in nine different layouts and sizes, ranging from a 33 sqm standard studio to a 76 sqm two-bedroom apartment.

The trendy contemporary design was created by Jestico & Whiles, designers of One Aldwych in London. Guest rooms feature high-speed Internet, DVD player and an in-room safe, as well as fully-equipped kitchens. Most rooms have a view of Bratislava Castle. There’s also free use of fitness room, sauna and laundry facilities for guests.

Hotel Michalska Brana
Bastova 4 (5930 7200, www.michalskabrana.sk )
On a quiet narrow street in a lovely restored medieval house near the Michalska Brana, the only preserved gate to the once fortified city, this hotel has 14 modern guest rooms and apartments in different layouts and sizes. Each guest room has LCD TV, in-room safe, individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, and large shower corner or bathtub. Executive studios and apartments have fully-equipped kitchens. Free high-speed Internet is available in rooms and the lobby. There’s also a restaurant serving both traditional Slovak dishes and international cuisine.

Skaritz Hotel & Residence
Michalska 4 (5920 9710, www.skaritz.com )
A small hotel in a restored historical building in the pedestrian zone of Bratislava with eleven double/twin rooms and several apartments of various sizes.

Short-term apartment rentals:

There are hundreds of furnished apartments available for short-term rental on the Internet, but pictures can be deceiving. Rather than book something before you leave, you may want to spend a few nights in a hotel before committing to an apartment, especially if you’ll be staying there for more than a week or two. Another option is to use a relocation company. They have many existing contacts, which should help ensure you’re not disappointed. Apartments are generally more spacious and much cheaper than an extended hotel stay. Before signing an agreement, always check the length of the lease, the rental fee, the charge for utilities and the security deposit, and do an inventory checklist both when moving in and when leaving.
Websites for short-term apartment rentals include www.bratislava-apartments.sk and www.hotels-in-bratislava.com/bratislava_apartments.html .