Wake up and get the metro over to Vienna International Bus Station to catch an 08:50 bus to Bratislava! A short 1.5 hour bus journey and you'll arrive in the Slovakian capital just after 10am.
On your way to the hotel, which is about a 30 minute walk, take a route through SNP Square and Michael's Gate, the entrance point into Old Town. Climb up the Gate for £3.50. Arrive at the Ibis Centrum hotel to drop off the bags, before heading back out and taking a 10 minute walk to Bratislava Castle. Walk around the barqoue fortress before heading down to St Martin's Cathedral and Hviezdoslav Square.
Next up is the Church of St Elizabeth, known as the Blue Church. After, head in to the main area of Old Town, walk past the Primate's Palace and the Old Town Hall before walking up to the Presedential Palace.
Next walk up the hill to the Slavin monument, which offers scenic views of the city.
If you still have time, stroll around the city at your leisure. It's all walkable. Find a good food spot and head on back to the hotel.
Sam Jones
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15 May 2023
Bratislava
Wake up and get the metro over to Vienna International Bus Station to catch an 08:50 bus to Bratislava! A short 1.5 hour bus journey and you'll arrive in the Slovakian capital just after 10am.
On your way to the hotel, which is about a 30 minute walk, take a route through SNP Square and Michael's Gate, the entrance point into Old Town. Climb up the Gate for £3.50. Arrive at the Ibis Centrum hotel to drop off the bags, before heading back out and taking a 10 minute walk to Bratislava Castle. Walk around the barqoue fortress before heading down to St Martin's Cathedral and Hviezdoslav Square.
Next up is the Church of St Elizabeth, known as the Blue Church. After, head in to the main area of Old Town, walk past the Primate's Palace and the Old Town Hall before walking up to the Presedential Palace.
Next walk up the hill to the Slavin monument, which offers scenic views of the city.
If you still have time, stroll around the city at your leisure. It's all walkable. Find a good food spot and head on back to the hotel.
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