To use public transport in Bratislava, purchase a 0.90 euro (from the airport 1.20 euro) ticket from the orange terminals you find at each stop, before entering the vehicle. Once on the bus/trolley/tram, validate your ticket, it will stamp the time and it will be valid for the next 30 minutes (60 minutes from the airport).
Arriving late at night? The main gate downstairs is locked after midnight, so in case it is locked, just ring the bell on the left side of the door once and the night receptionist will come and get you in a few seconds.
MAIN Train Station (Hlavna Stanica, Bratislava Hl. St.) – Bus 93, get off at the second stop (Hodzovo nam.), from here continue walking straight as the bus continues straight not right!(do not turn towards the castle on the right side!). When you pass the tram tracks you walk 10 more steps and turn right into the historical center ( again, you should NOT be able to see the castle :P). You are now walking down Michalska street, underneath Michal’s Gate. The second street to the left is Biela Street, and at the end of this street next to the square, you will find the hostel on the left side. It’s the green building with the spider and THAI massage signs everywhere. Inside the hall, take the second door to the left and walk up the stairs to the second floor. This should not take more than 10-15 minutes, in case you are not at the hostel by this time, just call us.
PETRZALKA Train Station (Some trains from Vienna) – Bus 80 (direction Kollarovo Nam.), get off at the 5th stop Zochova. Turn left from the bus, walk in the direction the bus IS going for 20m and turn right, you are walking between a big ugly building on your left and an old monastery on your right. At the end of the street, you will see tram tracks, cross them and continue straight for 1 more minute. Turn right into the historical center. You are now walking down Michalska street, underneath Michal’s Gate. The second street to the left is Biela Street, and at the end of this street next to the square, you will find the hostel on the left side. It’s the green building with the spider and THAI massage signs everywhere. Inside, take the second door to the left and walk up the stairs to the second floor. This should not take more than 10-15 minutes, in case you are not at the hostel by this time, just call us.
MAIN Bus Station (AS Mlynske Nivy) – find Bus 210, leaving from in front of the bus terminal all the way to the Main Train Station (last stop). From here follow the directions from the Main Train Station.
NOVY MOST Bus Station (Most of the buses from Vienna) – Walk into the old town (your back towards the castle and the river to your right), continue for 5-10 minutes. When you come to the McDonalds, turn left and walk for 5 more minutes. At the big square (Main Square) with the fountain and yellow church tower, walk to the smaller square on the top right corner of the square, we are just behind the temporary fence. It’s the green building with the spider and THAI massage signs everywhere. Go inside and take the stairs to the second floor.
AIRPORT (Letisko) – Bus 61, leaving directly from in front of the arrivals terminal all the way to the Main Train Station. From here follow the directions from the Main Train Station
TAXI
!In case you decide to take a TAXI, you should agree on the price before you enter and it should not be more than 10EUR from anywhere in town, except from the airport, which should not be more than 15EUR.
Arriving late at night? The main gate downstairs is locked after MIDNIGHT, in case it is locked, just ring the bell on the left side of the door (big grey button :P) once and the night receptionist will come down and get you in 30 seconds.
PS: Do not come here by car, we are in the pedestrian zone and your car will be towed…