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Luxury accommodation at the best address in the city. The history of Carlton’s impressive building has been unfolding for centuries. Thanks to its location – in the heart of the Old Town, it is in direct contact with the magnificent Danube riverbank as well as the historic center of Bratislava with its many restaurants, cafes, shops and cultural monuments.

In addition to luxury accommodation, the hotel also offers conference facilities, a first-class hotel restaurant, a period bar with a charming live piano atmosphere, and a pleasant summer terrace.

In our standard room you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay and a good night’s sleep. Enjoy a comfortable bed, in-room coffee and tea facilities and free Wi-Fi. Other facilities include a magnifying mirror and a hairdryer. Choose between double or twin beds.

The stylish Danubia Gate is a 5-minute walk from Bratislava’s Old Town and the Danube. It offers free Wi-Fi, a laptop on request, a TV and a 24-hour free fitness center.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable and satellite LCD TV / PC with international channels, minibar and tea / coffee making facilities. A bottle of mineral water awaits you on arrival. The on-site restaurant serves gourmet Slovak and international cuisine, coffee and selected Slovak and foreign wines.

Тhe convenient location of the hotel will allow

Bratislava Airport is accessible from the center in 15-20 min. It has direct connections from a number of destinations in Europe, including many airlines – RYANAIR, Pobeda, flydubai, Cyprus Airways, Smartwings, air cairo, Wizz Air and more. Cheaper is to go by bus no. 61 to Central Station. From there it is to the old town 15 min. on foot or by bus no. 93 (Hodžovo námestie stop) or tram no. 1 (Namestie SNP). Bus tickets are available at vending machines or at newsagents. They need to be marked on the bus.

Vienna Airport lies only 40 km west of Bratislava and Slovaks use it mainly for long flights overseas. It is actually one of the gates to Slovakia. Buses leave Bratislava for half-hour to hourly intervals. Tickets are purchased on the bus. viennaairport.com, eurolines.co.uk, regiojet.sk, flixbus.sk

The main directions are from Prague, Budapest, Vienna and other areas of Slovakia. The city has three railway stations – Hlavna stanica, Petrzalka and Nove Mesto. Trams, buses and trolley buses run from the Main Station to the entire city. You can also get to the old town on foot in 15 minutes. From the Petržalka station, bus no. 80, 91, 93.

Carrier web site Regiojet for train connection to Prague, Brno and Pardubice.

Bratislava lies at the crossroads of important highways. Prague is 330 km away, Budapest 200 km and Vienna 65 km. In Slovakia, stickers are available on motorways, which can be bought at the border or petrol stations. The shortest sticker is weekly.

Bratislava has a convenient bus connection with many European cities. It also has a rich connection with its close surroundings as well as other regions of Slovakia. The connections arrive at Mlynské nivy Bus Station (1 BG 22). Buses run hourly on the Vienna-Bratislava route. eurolines.sk, regiojet.sk, flixbus.sk

Thanks to its location on the Danube, Bratislava has a regular shipping connection with Vienna. The center of Vienna (Schwedenplatz) with Bratislava connects the fast Twin City Liner catamaran, but also another high-speed ship, which is anchored in Vienna at Handelskai. You can also use the services of lod.sk for ship transport.

Ways of getting around the city.

If you are planning to stay here for one, two or three days, nothing better than Bratislava CARD does not exist. Buying a card guarantees you free public transport and walking tours of the old town with a guided tour, as well as many other discounts, discounts to museums, galleries, excursions, as well as taxis or car rentals up to 50%.

The main part of public transport in the city are trams. They are reliable and run on time. In the area where the tracks are, they are the fastest public transport. They usually run from 5.00 to 23.30. Tickets are time-based and are purchased at vending machines at the stop or in the newsstands. They should be marked on the vehicle. They apply to all types of public transport in the city and can be transferred to another city. The shortest are the 15-minute, the longest 7-day. Timetables, road planners, maps and route routes can be found at imhd.sk.

Despite the importance of trams, buses play an irreplaceable role in transport. Express lines run on important long lines crossing the city. After midnight, night buses run in Bratislava, which operate approximately once an hour. Timetables, road planners, maps and route routes can be found at imhd.sk.

Bratislava offers the possibility to rent a car through international companies such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt or Europcar. Most of them are located in large hotels or at airports. However, there are also local car rental companies that offer similarly high-quality services at competitive prices. Try for example: abrix.sk, autodanubius.sk, rai.sk

On the main streets of the center there are light information boards with the current number of vacancies in underground garages or parking lots. Parking is available on the street in the city center. The parking fee can be paid in the form of SMS or by purchasing a parking card in the vending machine. Payment is due on business days from 8:00 to 16:00.

It is cheaper to order a taxi by phone as a permanent station service or stop on the street. The minimum driving distance is around 5 EUR. We advise you to check the price before boarding the vehicle. Every taxi vehicle must have a visible price list in place and use a taximeter.

It is advantageous to order a taxi via the app, which you can download to your mobile phone:

Some lines in the center, but especially the mountainous areas of the city, are electrified and trolley buses run there. They have a long tradition in Bratislava and have been riding here for over 100 years. Timetables, road planners, maps and route routes can be found at imhd.sk.

Cruise ships operate on the Danube in Bratislava from April to October. They leave the passenger port on the Danube embankment (2 DB 31). It is extremely good to see from the boat how dynamically the city is developing and what role the river plays in it. The circuit takes 45 minutes to reach Bratislava, the trip to Devin Castle takes 1 ½ hour. lod.sk

Transport by car is more demanding from year to year. Although many new buildings, highways and bridges have been added, many cars have been added. The worst situation is between 8.00-9.00 and 16.30-17.30. The speed limit in the city is 50 km / h, unless otherwise specified.

Local people like cycling very much, but mostly just as sport or active rest. To see people go to work on a bicycle (as in many European cities) is rather a rarity. The roads are mostly along the Danube or in the outskirts of the city and are not yet interconnected. Even in your capital, Bikesharing, a shared bike station system, makes your journey even easier. Find out how to borrow one of the yellow bikes.

Electric Scooter serves as an efficient and environmentally friendly means of transport in crowded cities, but also as a pleasant companion in leisure activities, combining fun, adrenaline, healthy movement and discovering new places. Electric Scooter Ride is a unique experience that you should try!

The advantage of Bratislava is the compactness of the center. In addition, the entire old town is one big pedestrian zone. The old town and the castle are well connected to each other, so most of the attractions for which people visit Bratislava can also be walked.