Table of Contents
How to use this guide Introduction Chapter 1 Contexts Geography, Climate, Natural history, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Religion, Culture and festivals, Business, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively Chapter 2 Planning A practical overview, When to visit (and why), Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money and budgeting Chapter 3 Practicalities Tourist information, Local tour operators, Embassies and consulates, Money, Media and communications, Religious services, Public toilets Chapter 4 Local Transport Public transport, Bratislava by bike, Taxis, Car hire, Danube river cruises Chapter 5 Accommodation Luxury hotels, Four-star hotels, Three-star hotels, Pensions, Hostels, Camping Chapter 6 Eating and Drinking Food, Drink, Restaurants, Cafés and tearooms, Bars, pubs and clubs Chapter 7 Entertainment, Nightlife, Sport and Shopping Theatre, Music, Nightclubs and discos, Casinos, LGBT+ Bratislava, Cinema, Sports, Shopping Chapter 8 Walking Tours Walk one – Old Town, Walk two – castle and beyond Chapter 9 Museums and SightseeingMajor sights, Museums, Galleries, Churches and religious buildings, Gardens and parks, Squares, Bridges, Also worth a visit Chapter 10 Beyond the City Devín, Ancient Gerulata, Rusovce, Senec, Small Carpathian Wine Route, Cervený Kamen, Trnava, Pieštany, Košice Appendix 1 Language Pronunciation, Words and phrases Appendix 2 Further Information Books, Websites Index