Preserved history of Bratislava: long-standing and historical hotels

Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava Bratislava can boast of attractive hotels that have been hosting guests for several decades and can safely claim the title of real city attractions. They include top-rated Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava located in the heart of the city. It occupies a unique historic building of impressive size, in which original windows, high ceilings, and walls were preserved thanks to the reconstruction. In accordance with the traditions of the past, the rooms are decorated with exquisite furniture made of rare wood species, luxurious carpets, and fabrics of noble shades. The historic hotel houses an interesting collection of paintings belonging to various periods.

Hotel Tatra A couple of minutes walk from the Presidential Palace and other outstanding sights of the Old Town is Hotel Tatra that first opened its doors back in 1930. Over the years, the look of the hotel and its interior have changed significantly. However, the elegant atmosphere that reigned within its walls has remained unchanged. The hotel is still decorated with strict dark-wood furnishings as well as aristocratic leather upholstered pieces of furniture. In public areas, modern designer accessories perfectly harmonize with carefully preserved old chandeliers, while in the hotel's restaurant, popular national dishes are also prepared according to old recipes.
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Old City Hotel A charming historic building with a white-and-pink facade is occupied by Old City Hotel that is ready to offer customers a choice of 15 cozy rooms. The rooms are designed with the use of original antique furniture and feature luxury parquet floors, as well as patterned wallpapers in the style of the past centuries. Chandeliers of impressive size with an abundance of pendants and paintings in massive wooden frames also remind us of the old traditions; on the ground floor of the historic hotel, there is a cozy pub offering a spacious outdoor terrace.

Hotel Brix In a walking distance from the city center is a strict building of Hotel Brix with a very bright and refined interior hidden within its walls. Each of its rooms has chic vintage carpeting and a huge king-size bed with a carved back. Original pieces of antique furniture are present in the rooms as well, and in some of them, the interior is complemented by an antique chandelier. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to visit an elegant restaurant and a bar; the latter is designed more like a traditional salon of the late 19th century.

Penzion Portus Travelers who prefer relaxing in a more casual atmosphere will definitely like small Penzion Portus . Its customers can choose from 6 rooms, the situation in which is truly unique. A historic building occupied by the hotel has almost completely preserved its original finish. Besides that, parquet floors, stone walls and even a hall with a brick vaulted ceiling that presently houses a restaurant have been restored inside. The hotel is decorated with beautiful antique furniture, some elements of which were made by hand; interior decorations include antique tableware, clippings from old newspapers, and works of art.

Downtown Backpackers Hostel Bratislava also has hostels with a historic setting, and Downtown Backpackers Hostel is one of them. Its old building is just a few steps away from the Presidential Palace. The rooms are beautifully decorated with natural wood and fantastic antique paintings, while antique pieces of furniture complement the atmosphere. The hostel has its own national restaurant, the hall of which has also retained the old furnish of wood and stone.