TRAVEL
Travel through Vienna airport
Travel for Vienna airport to Bratislava is very straightforward. There are three bus companies that operate the route between Schwechat airport and Bratislava City Center – all are linked below and have an English version. Tickets can be booked online (average price 6-10 EUR), or from the driver if still available. The buses run in regular intervals on average every hour between the three companies. The travel time is 45 minutes. Please make sure to have an ID or passport on you, you may be asked to present it. The bus stops right outside the Arrivals exit. The stop you will need is ´´Bratislava Most SNP´´ which is directly next to the hotel.
https://www.slovaklines.sk/en/
Travel through Bratislava airport
Taking a cab from the Bratislava airport is the smoothest mode of transport.
HOTEL
Hotel Accommodation
A number of rooms has been blocked at Park Inn by Radisson Danube Bratislava on the nights of 4th and 5th September. To make sure you get a room, please fill out the registration form, indicating you would like to book, as soon as you can organize your travel. 4 September (Day 0) is considered a day for arrivals, and no part in the programme on this day is compulsory, albeit welcome. There are also other hotels in the area that can be booked on the individual basis.
After making the booking through the registration form, the hotel will forward a confirmation to the participants directly. The accommodation will be paid for by participants individually - you may pay on arrival, nonetheless, please call the hotel upon receipt of the confirmation to guarantee the reservation with your card. If you prefer not to share your card over the telephone, please contact the organizing team that will share the hotel´s paper form.
GETTING AROUND
Bratislava, and Slovakia in general, are contactless-payment-friendly, which means you may pay with credit cards in most places. Nonetheless, it is always a good idea to carry some cash (euros!) just in case.
Travel via public transportation is not foreseen, but tickets can be bought in machines at most bus and tram stops, as well as via app or sending a text.
Bratislava is a walkable city with many sights to see – here are some of the most popular in case you have time to spare outside of the meeting.
History - Bratislava Castle
https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/bratislava-castle/
Photo op - Cumil
https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/rubberneck-cumil/
Scenic shopping - Eurovea
Art and beauty - Slovak National Gallery
https://sng.sk/en/slovak-national-gallery
Remote but beautiful - Danubiana
Observation deck with a bar attached - UFO
