The Park Inn by Radisson Danube sits at Rybné námestie 1, on the Danube in the heart of the old town, which is about as central as a modern hotel in Bratislava gets. The building was completed in 1992, has five floors and 240 rooms, and guests rate it about 8.6 out of 10 from more than a thousand reviews. On foot, the SNP Bridge is two minutes away, St Martin’s Cathedral and Hviezdoslav Square about three minutes, Bratislava Castle about five and the Christmas market about six. For a hotel at this price level, the facilities are unusually complete: an indoor pool with sun loungers, a sauna and steam room, spa services such as massages and manicures, a gym and a hot tub. The Bocca Buona restaurant serves Italian food, and there is a bar and lounge, a coffee shop, a terrace and a garden. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and there is a conference centre, an electric car charging station and a salon. Self-parking is available for a daily fee, but spaces are limited.
Who it suits
First-time visitors who want to be on the doorstep of the old town, families that value a pool and a spacious room, and anyone who wants river views at a mid-range price. It is also a good choice in winter, when the pool and spa make a short stay more comfortable.
Trade-offs
A daily facilities fee covers use of the sauna, spa and pool, so factor it into the price, and breakfast is optional and charged separately. Payment is by card only, as cash is not accepted. The building dates from 1992, so it has a larger, more traditional feel than the newer boutique options, and parking spaces are limited with a height restriction.
Our tip
Ask for a room with a Danube view, and use the riverside walk toward the castle for an evening stroll. It is a good base for combining the old town with the Danube promenade and the waterfront.
Practical notes
The Danube promenade starts almost at the hotel’s door, and the walk east along the river leads to the Eurovea waterfront and west toward the castle and the Old Bridge. The hotel is large enough that a quiet room is usually possible if you ask, and floors with river views are worth requesting.
Because the pool and spa fee is charged per person per day, a family may want to compare the total with a hotel that includes it. Breakfast is cooked to order for a fee. The central position means taxis are rarely needed, and the old town is easy to cover on foot from here.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Spa services and hot tub
- ✓Gym
- ✓Bocca Buona Italian restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Parking (fee, limited)
Good questions
Where is the Park Inn by Radisson Danube?+
At Rybné námestie 1 on the Danube in the old town, about two minutes from the SNP Bridge and three minutes from St Martin’s Cathedral.
Is there a pool?+
Yes, an indoor pool with sun loungers, plus a sauna, steam room and hot tub. A daily facilities fee applies.
Does the hotel accept cash?+
No, payment is by card only.
