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Destination of The Week (Week 4)
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A sneak peak into Bratislava
Destination of The Week
Happy Halloween 🎃
Welcome to Destination of The Week, a series in which we provide you with trip ideas that you can carry out with your friends without breaking the bank.
This week's destination was crowned to… DRUM ROLLS 🥁🥁
Bratislava, Slovakia 🇸🇰 - Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹
2 European capitals in 1 trip.
Bratislava, Slovakia 🇸🇰
Slovakia makes its first appearance on the series with its underrated capital city of Bratislava.
Bratislava blends medieval charm with modern vibrance. Wander through the cobbled Old Town to see Bratislava Castle and St. Martin's Cathedral. Enjoy panoramic views from UFO Tower, then relax at a riverside café (Better than Curio) or join a Danube cruise. History lovers can visit Devin Castle's ruins, while nightlife seekers explore lively bars on Michalská Street, which may set you high standards for the next time you visit T-Bar with Travelsoc.
Affordable, compact, and welcoming, Bratislava is perfect for a weekend escape filled with culture, food, and fun.
Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹
Perhaps you may feel that Bratislava on its own isn't sufficient for your needs. That's why there is an easy day trip from Bratislava all the way to… Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹
Vienna, Austria's capital, lies in the country's east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs' summer residence.
Vienna is only an hour away from Bratislava if you take the €5 bus from Bratislava to Vienna, making the daytrip only €10.
Getting There
To fly to Bratislava, you have to get to Luton Airport, which is only a £30 coach away from Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Sample Itinerary (14-16 November 2025)
- •Day 1: Fly from London Luton to Bratislava, explore the Old Town, Bratislava Castle, and enjoy riverside cafés
- •Day 2: Day trip to Vienna - visit Schönbrunn Palace, explore the city center, experience Viennese café culture
- •Day 3: Morning in Bratislava - UFO Tower, shopping, or Devin Castle - then fly back to London
Cost Breakdown
Flights (London Luton to Bratislava return)
£51
Accommodation (2 nights)
£81
Food (£12 per day × 3 days)
£36
Coach from Coventry to Luton Airport
£30
Airport shuttle bus in Slovakia (Bus 61, 2-way)
£3
Transport between Bratislava and Vienna
£8
Tourist attractions / Nightlife
£17
Total Estimated Cost
£226
*Prices are estimates and may vary. This budget-friendly trip gives you two European capitals for around £226!
💡 Travel Tip: The bus between Bratislava and Vienna takes just 1 hour and costs only €10 return, making it incredibly easy to visit both capitals in one trip!
Want more budget travel ideas? Stay tuned for next week's Destination of The Week, or join TravelSoc for organized group trips!
Quick Tips
🇸🇰 Bratislava Highlights
- • Bratislava Castle
- • UFO Tower observation deck
- • Old Town Square
- • St. Martin's Cathedral
- • Michalská Street nightlife
🇦🇹 Vienna Must-Sees
- • Schönbrunn Palace
- • Historic city center
- • Traditional Viennese cafés
- • St. Stephen's Cathedral
- • Hofburg Palace