Is Bratislava expensive to visit?
Bratislava is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $182. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Uppsala and Lyon.
Bratislava, Slovakia
How expensive is Bratislava?
On average, visitors spend about $182 per day when visiting Bratislava (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $363 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Bratislava here.
How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Bratislava?
A weekend trip to Bratislava costs about $545 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $1,089.
How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Bratislava?
Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Bratislava costs around $1,271 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $2,542.
Is it expensive to backpack in Bratislava?
With more than 10 hostels around town, Bratislava is a very popular backpacker destination. Hostels usually cost around $19 per night. There's a wide range in prices though, with the cheapest beds costing about $10 and the most expensive rooms costing about $51. (See hostel prices in Bratislava here.)
Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Bratislava.
- $16 for a dorm bed at Wild Elephants Hostel
- $14 for a dorm bed at Urban Elephants Hostel
- $22 for a dorm bed at Hostel Folks
Are hotels expensive in Bratislava?
Hotel prices in Bratislava are very expensive compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $64 per night for a room on average. There are around 5 five star hotels in the city and they average $125 per night. Three star hotels average $65 a night and two star hotels average $42 per night.
Hotels by star rating in Bratislava
| Rating | Number of Hotels | Average Hotel Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 stars | 5 | $125 |
| 4 stars | 31 | $82 |
| 3 stars | 59 | $65 |
| 2 stars | 14 | $42 |
| 1 star | 11 | $39 |
| No rating | 1 | $144 |
How expensive are sightseeing activities in Bratislava?
Activities and things to do in Bratislava can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $35 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $26.
- Bratislava Off the Beaten Path Tour - recommended also by Rick Steves: $274
- 2H Private Tour with Jakub: $54
- Hiking Tour in the Small Carpathians - In the track of forest people: $48
- Private Danube Boat Tour with Beer and Prosecco: $149
- Bratislava Running Tour with a Local: $58
- UFO Observation Deck Bratislava Private Tour with Admission: $180
- Bratislava Food and Beer Tour: $196
- Christmas Market Tour of Bratislava: $61
Is food expensive in Bratislava?
Food in Bratislava can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $92 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $73. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.
- Bratislava Christmas Market Food Tour: $83
- Vegan Bratislava Food Tour: $113
- Local Beer & Food Tour: $155
- Bratislava Traditional Wine and Food Tour: $101
- Bratislava: Gourmet Goose Dinner with Cruise on Danube: $88
Is transportation expensive in Bratislava?
Local transportation in Bratislava can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $30 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $28. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.
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