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Can I watch Slovakian football on Fubo TV?

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Bratislava Guide

I have heard lots of great stuff about the Fubo TV streaming service. Is it possible to stream Slovakian football there as well?

Unfortunately the Slovakian club football is quite poor, at least at the moment. Slovan Bratislava is one of the best teams in the nation, but they are still not good enough to perform well at an international level. They have been close to qualify for the Europe League/Champions League a couple of times, but unfortunately things always end up wrong in the last match (or second last), and thus there is little to rejoice in for fans of Slovakian football on the international club level. But, luckily the national is doing much better, and Slovakia has some fantastic football players active in some of the best leagues in Europe.

But, when it comes to streaming Slovakian fotball on Fubo TV the answer is no. It can unfortunately not be done, but there is still so much football to watch on Fubo TV, that you might not even miss the Slovakian football. Since February 2017 you can stream the top leagues and tournaments in Europe on Fubo TV. If you want to know more about Fubo TV, then you can read the following Fubo TV review for screenshots, general information, price information and much more.

Since Fubo TV broadcast both Europe League and Champions League we have a hope that in the near future you can watch some Slovakian teams on Fubo TV as well.

What’s up with Slovan Bratislava?

If you take a look at the standings for the Slovak Super Liga at the moment you might be surprised to find out that Slovan Bratislava is only located on the second spot, and quite far behind the leading team which is Zilina. That teams origins from the city of Zilina which is about 200km from Bratislava, and not so far from the Polish border and a city like Krakow.

There are still some matches left, but we have our doubts about Slovan Bratislava being able to catch up on Zilina. What do you think?

Who will broadcast the Premier League in Slovakia?

Posted on August 6, 2015October 3, 2016 by Bratislava Guide

Barclays Premier League is the most popular football league in the entire world and if you come to Slovakia you will for sure wonder where and how you can watch it. The easiest is to visit a sports pub in the center of Bratislava where you can watch Premier League matches. If you keep on reading we will give you some more advices.

First of all, Digi Sport is currently the company with the rights to broadcast the Premier League in Slovakia. This is a pay TV channel, meaning that you will either need to sign up for them, or make sure that you order your entire cable subscription package through them. If you are just an expat on a visit that will not work so easily, and that is why you might need to find another solution to the problem. There are two ways, so keep on reading.

Find a good sports pub

There are several good sports pubs in Bratislava where you can watch live coverage of the Premier League matches. Two of the most popular sports pubs in Bratislava are:

Šport Pub Machnáč
Address: L.Svobodu 4308/42, 811 02 Bratislava

AllStars Cafe
Address: Sedlarska 5, Bratislava

On these places you can enjoy a good drinks and also some bites to eat while you watch your favorite teams play in the Premier League. If you have any advices on other sports pubs in Bratislava, just write to share your insight and we would love to mention more sports pubs in this article as well!

Watch it online

If you want to sit in your room or in your flat, but do not have access to Digi Sport in Slovakia, then you can watch it online. It is not possible to sign up for Digi Sport in Slovakia online, so you will need to find an other solution, and the best source for information on how you can watch the Premier League online legally is www.watchpremierleague.org, so visit that site and you will find the information you are looking for.

How can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Slovakia?

Posted on June 2, 2014October 3, 2016 by Bratislava Guide

I am going to Bratislava in June and would like to watch the FIFA World Cup 2014. How can that be done?

Thanks for asking. Luckily it is easy to watch the World Cup 2014 while on holiday in Slovakia. The national channel Radio and Television Slovakia (RTVS) will broadcast during the World Cup, so if you want to watch the matches in your hotel room or somewhere else, this channel is to be found almost everywhere, so just turn on the TV and you will find it!

It is of course a pity that Slovakia themselves will not participate in the World Cup, but at least we can watch the matches. If you want to watch them online that can also be done at the RTVS website. However, if you try to watch these from abroad it will not work, as you need a Slovakian IP address for this to work. Click the linked text to find out how to get one.

If you do not know much Slovakian, and would rather watch the World Cup with English commentators, we recommend that you read the following article where you will find information on how to watch the FIFA Cup 2014 online on other TV channels online.

Enjoy watching, and hope this answered has helped you on the way!

Which is the best five star hotel in Bratislava?

Posted on April 14, 2014April 14, 2014 by Bratislava Guide

I am coming to Bratislava in a few weeks and would like to live in a glamorous and beautiful five star hotel. Which is the best in Bratislava?

Thank you for the question. There are not tens of five star hotels in Bratislava, in fact there are only 6-7-8 of them (almost like in Belfast). Which is the best of these? The problem with such a question is that everyone has different thoughts and opinions, and as most people only try one five star hotel while in Bratislava, it is hard based on that to say that this hotel is better than the other one. It is max possible to say that the hotel I stayed in was amazing. So, based on user reviews and feedback from people who have been to Bratislava and of course personal taste we want to recommend what we believe to be the best five star hotel(s) in Bratislava.

Best five star hotel(s) in Bratislava

We will totally mention two hotels which be believe both can be titled the best five star hotel in Bratislava. Based on these few lines you can thus max a selection on your own, and hopefully you will be more than satisfied. Feel free of course to share personal experience and feedback writing a comment to this article later.

Marrol’s Boutique Hotel

This is a five star hotel located not far from the Danube, and only a few minutes away from the walking streets in the old town of Bratislava. They have excellent service, and the wireless Internet is free to use. Another cool thing with this hotel is that they daily refill your mini-bar, for free! What makes this even more glamorous is the modern, yet old fashioned design, of the rooms and the building itself. Last, but not least, Marrols Boutique Hotel have very nice prices, making this superb quality at a very low price.

Hotel Arcadia

Hotel Arcadia is located in the very heart of the old town, and you only need to walk a few metres before you have reached the pedestrian area of Bratislava. The building itself has its origins back to the 13th century. The hotel has a SPA area with steam bath, hot tub and fitness room. Wireless internet can be used free of charge.

So, which hotel should you choose? We would go for the hotel with the best prices at our time of travel, so check both hotels at Booking.com, read more about them, and then make the final call yourself!

Been to any of these hotels? Have you got your own personal opinion? Write a comment and share it!

How to travel with bus from Vienna to Bratislava?

Posted on March 25, 2014October 17, 2022 by Bratislava Guide

Hello! I will travel to Bratislava in April this year and I wonder what is the best way of traveling from Vienna and from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava. I have read that bus is a good solution, but what bus company should I use? When are the buses leaving, and where do I arrive in Bratislava?

Hello! Thank you for the question. The best solution might be using the services of Eurolines. You can see their time schedule and the different stops in the following table: http://www.eurolines.sk/fileadmin/user_upload/cestovne_poriadky/mal/sl/wiennka.pdf . If you like this and it looks good, then visit the Eurolines website, http://www.eurolines.sk/ , choose English as your language and book your tickets there. The price for a transfer from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava should be around 8 Euro.

The name of the main bus station in Bratislava is Bratislava (AS).

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Are shops in Bratislava open on Sundays?

Posted on March 20, 2014March 20, 2014 by Bratislava Guide

Are shops in Bratislava open on Sundays?

Thank you for the question! It is dangerous to give a general answer, but if we need to give an answer it is yes. In the inner city most shops are open on Sundays, and if you want to do some big time shopping the most important malls are also open on Sundays. For example the popular Eurovea center which is located not far from the Old Town is open every day of the week from 10.00-21.00, also on Sundays.

The other big shopping center very central in Bratislava is Aupark. This center is open every day from 10.00-21.00, except on Saturdays and Sundays when it open at 09.00 and remains open until 21.00.

As you understand there are plenty of shopping opportunities in Bratislava on Sundays, so it is not like Vienna where all shops are closed on Sundays.

If you have further questions or insight on this subject, write a comment!