If you’re planning to organise the coolest road trip around Europe, you have to – yes it’s an order – make a stop in Bratislava, Slovakia! With its fascinating history, stunning architecture made for fairy tales, great culture, fun nightlife and local dishes, this city should be on your travel list, especially if you’re on a budget. To help you make this travel decision, we’ll be showing you some of the best hostels in Bratislava.

Get ready to see the coolest hostels with terraces, cosy private rooms, chicest bars, all filled with backpackers from around the world. Make sure your bank card is handy, as you’ll need it to book one of these awesome hostels (probably even before you reach the end of this blog post).

Jump straight to:

1. Best hostels in Bratislava for solo travellers
2. Best hostels in Bratislava for couples
3. Best party hostel in Bratislava
4. Best hostels in Bratislava’s city centre
5. Best hostel in Bratislava with private rooms

Best hostels in Bratislava for solo travellers

Travelling solo? We have the perfect hostels for you to help you meet other travellers and make it the best experience ever!

Hostel Brickyard

Hostel Brickyard is a really good option if you’re travelling solo. The staff are more than happy to give you their best tips and places to have fun, to eat cheap and enjoy the city. You will also be able to meet many backpackers at the hostel around a coffee or at the bar. Perfect to get the best advices and maybe find more people to explore the city with you!

Hostel highlights:

• Bar & cafe
• Board games
• 24 hour reception
• Free city tour

🏠 Address: Sancova 4, Bratislava

 Neighbourhood: Slavin

 Nearest station: SAV

Art Hostel Taurus

Just follow the sweet scent of freshly brewed coffee and the laughter of happy travellers and you’ll land in this amazing hostel. Art Hostel Taurus is located above the Old Castle (Hrad), in the heart of Old Bratislava. Art Hostel Taurus is a cosy place where you’ll meet new friends around a live music jam (they have little stage with different musical instruments) or during a chilled movie night. Not to mention the FREE breakfast everyday! Make yourself at home.

Hostel highlights:

• Free breakfast
• laundry facilities
• Book exchange
• 24 hour reception
• Games room

🏠 Address: Zamocka 24-26, Bratislava

 Neighbourhood: Old Town

 Nearest station: Partizanska

Best hostels in Bratislava for couples

What about trying a hostel with your other half? You will get the super cool atmosphere you can only find in hostels, while enjoying the cosiness of a private room and maybe some romance!

Patio Hostel

Welcome to one of the most popular hostels in Bratislava. You can enjoy a cosy private ensuite with your partner, while still having the cool hostel atmosphere. It’s located just a few minutes away from the Old Town, near all the main attractions, great restaurants and popular nightclubs. Whether you’re planning a date night, exploring the city, or maybe you fancy a social night out with other travellers, it’s the perfect starting point for your night.

Hostel highlights:

• BBQ
• Bicycle hire
• Travel desk
• 24 hour reception
• Bar

🏠 Address: Špitálska 2196/35, 811 08 Bratislava

 Neighbourhood: Stefanka

 Nearest station: Marianska

Dream Hostel Bratislava

Dream Hostel Bratislava is in the middle of a quiet street and just a few minutes away from super cosy coffee shops, nice restaurants, cute shops and bars. When you’re done exploring Bratislava with your other half, you can enjoy the beautiful view over the Old Town from your bedroom window, or hang out in the hostel bar with other travellers if you feel like it. You can also join the hostels’ events, like cooking local dishes, learning the language or join the bar-crawls. Cheers to that!

Hostel highlights:

• Bar
• Free city maps
• Bicyle hire
• Board games

🏠 Address: 9/A Leskova St, Bratislava

 Neighbourhood: Slavin

 Nearest station: Zilinska

Best party hostel in Bratislava

If you’re looking for a safe place to leave your backpack while partying the whole night, we’ve got you covered. Have a look at this hostel and let’s go party!

Wild Elephants Hostel

The Wild Elephants Hostel is a super cool hangout, filled with backpackers there for a great time. The staff are backpackers who organise various daily activities, like cooking delicious dinners and taking you for wild nights out in some of the best local clubs of Bratislava. The hostel has a super social atmosphere, so you’ll be able to meet travellers from around the world. Did we also mention that the hostel is in the heart of the Old Town in a 200 year’s old historical building? Sold!

Hostel highlights:

• Free city tours
• Book exchange
• 24 hour reception
• Board games
• Foosball

🏠 Address: Frantiskanske namestie 8, Bratislava

 Neighbourhood: Old Town

 Nearest station: Kapucinska

Best hostels in Bratislava’s city centre

You couldn’t be more central with these hostels – bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and sites – you will find everything on your doorstep.

Hostel Blues

Hostel Blues is a cosy boutique-style hostel located in the heart of Bratislava. You will be within walking distance from most of the city’s best sights. Not to mention the super cool atmosphere thanks to all the backpackers that stay there. Oh and did we also mention that the hostel has a fun bar and café where you’ll meet other travellers over a beer or two?!

Hostel highlights:

• Outdoor terrace
• Bar & café
• Towels included
• Bicycle hire

🏠 Address: Špitálska 2205/2, 811 08 Bratislava

 Neighbourhood: Centre

 Nearest station: Marianska

Hostel Bratislava By Freddie

This cool hostel is located in the centre of Brastislava, just a few minutes away from the main sites and 10 minutes from the city’s historical centre. It’s the perfect hostel to explore the city from without paying for any public transport. You’ll find many shops, cool restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and clubs around the corner. If you don’t feel like cooking in the morning, the delicious breakfast is only 2.50€… Just saying.

Hostel highlights:

• Free parking
• 24 hour reception
• Towels included
• Security lockers

🏠 Address: 251/1 Uttarakit Road, Paknam, Meung

 Neighbourhood: Centre

 Nearest station: Marianska

Hostel Folks

Hostel Folks is located right in the heart of Bratislava’s historical centre, but it’s also near the best district to enjoy the local nightlife. If you’re looking for hidden gems, you’ll be happy to know that most of them are just a few meters away. The staff will give you off the beaten track places to go to and the best tips to enjoy the city. Sound like a plan ? We thought so !

Hostel highlights:

• Free city maps
• Towels included
• 24 hour reception
• PlayStation

🏠 Address: Obchodna 2, Bratislava

🏘 Neighbourhood: Stefanka

🚊 Nearest station: Postova Martinus

Best hostel in Bratislava with private rooms

If you’re a born traveller but you’d like to keep some privacy while exploring the world, don’t worry. This hostel has super cosy private rooms, just perfect for you.

Zeitlos Boutique Hostel

Zeitlos Boutique Hostel is a great hostel if you’re looking for a central location. It’s easy to explore the main sites as they’re just a few steps away, and you’ll have a cosy place to relax at the end of the day. You will be able to walk to the beautiful old town, the Danube river or to the castle in a few minutes. Make sure you have a drink at the bar or a coffee, it’s the best way to meet other travellers – when you’re done enjoying the cosiness of your private room of course!

Hostel highlights:

• Bicycle hire
• Travel desk
• Bar & Café
• Restaurant
• Nightclub

🏠 Address: Beblaveho 3, Bratislava

🏘 Neighbourhood: Podhradie

🚊 Nearest station: Most SNP 

We hope these hostels help you to discover Bratislava in the best way possible. Let us know in the comments if you’ve stayed in one of our recommended hostels, or if you’d like to share a hostel that you think other backpackers shouldn’t miss in Bratislava!

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