Bratislava Castle

• Exhibitions of the Slovak National Museums are open to the public at Bratislava Castle. It is located inside the Castle and offers different exhibitions; paintings, arts, sculpting, and beautiful handicrafts.
• On the eastern terrace of the palace, you can find reconstructed remains of the Great-Moravian basilica and other buildings from the 11th Century.
• A green lawn covers the whole surrounding area of the castle. The benches and tall lamp-posts give the park a romantic feel.
• There is a new baroque garden behind the castle that was opened in June 2016 in memory of its last baroque stage before the great fire in 1811 occurred, which damaged the castle and its surroundings.
• “Yard of Honor,” the area in front of the castle is perfect for pictures as it offers panoramic views of the city and surroundings below. It is bordered by two triumphal gates and has the guardhouses of the imperial guards. 
• There is a pretty souvenir shop which stands at the main courtyard, near one of the main gates where you can shop from.
• The Crown Tower is a must see, on the southwest corner and has an observatory with a beautiful view of the whole Bratislava, Danube, and Austria.

Bratislava Castle is only 400 meters from the city center and can be reached on foot. Head south on Zámocká toward Palisády and take a left at Námestie Alexandra Dubčeka. Walk for 35 meters and you will reach the castle. You can also walk from the beautiful St. Martin's Dome, under the New Bridge to the other side of the busy road and up the stairs to the castle's gate.

Get on the trolley bus number 203 or 207 (in front of the Grassalkovich Palace) and get off at the Zámocká stop. You will find yourself directly in front of the Castle. You can travel with the ticket for 15 minutes for EUR 0.70 or a ticket for 30 minutes for EUR 0.90. For pets, bicycles or large luggage, you need to purchase a ticket for .35 cents and this is valid for 180 minutes.

• Holders of Bratislava Card have a 20% discount on basic admission.
• Every first Sunday of the month is a free entrance. At the ticket office, a free ticket must be picked up due to the registration of the number of visitors. Tickets can be bought at the box office, which is on the Honorable Courtyards on the right behind the Svätopluk statue.
• Last admission is one hour before closing time.
• Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on Bratislava from the castle. The castle is beautifully lit during the night and the sight is breathtaking. It offers a lot of photo opportunities.
• If you choose to walk, don’t use the main street which goes along the trolley bus line. You will have a better experience walking through narrow old hidden streets of the Old Town. The streets are almost empty, lined with green lawns and trees.
• A new baroque garden behind the castle was opened in the year 2016 and entry is free.
• The Museum of History is located inside the Castle and offers different exhibitions. 
• If you choose to walk back to the city center, take the staircase that will lead you to the new bridge. On that way down, you will find many small restaurants and bars so you can stop by for a snack and refreshments.
• The castle has different timings during winter and summer, so check the opening hours before you plan your tour. It remains closed on Mondays. 
• The castle has four gates, three of them allow entry.
• Guided tours are available in Slovak, English, and German. A small fee is applicable for the same.

November, December, January, February, March
Sunday:9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Thursday: 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Friday: 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Saturday: 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Sunday:10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m
Saturday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m