Devín Travel Guide

Bratislava

Devín castle is a great day trip from Bratislava. To get here take bus #28 or #29 from Most SNP, or alternatively take the boat (summer season only). This photo was taken from the Austrian side of the Danube (which you can reach by bus #801 to Hainburg). There is a small stoney beach here, which is mostly in shadow during the day, so a great place to go when the weather is hot. #lovemytown #malekarpaty
Devín castle is a great day trip from Bratislava. To get here take bus #28 or #29 from Most SNP, or alternatively take the boat (summer season only). This photo was taken from the Austrian side of the Danube (which you can reach by bus #801 to Hainburg). There is a small stoney beach here, which is mostly in shadow during the day, so a great place to go when the weather is hot. #lovemytown #malekarpaty
Devín castle is a great day trip from Bratislava. To get here take bus #28 or #29 from Most SNP, or alternatively take the boat (summer season only). #malekarpaty
Looking over from the ruins of Devin castle in Slovakia across to Austria on the other side of the Danube, the old border of he iron curtain. http://www.theroamingrenegades.com/2015/03/Devin-Castle-Ruins-Slovakia-Border.html
Owing to its strategic position, the cliff (altitude of 212 meters) at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers was an ideal place for a fort. Its owner could control the important trade route along the Danube as well as one branch of the Amber Road. That is why the site has been settled since the Neolithic and fortified since the Bronze and Iron Age. Later, both the Celts and the Romans built strong fortresses there. In the Roman ruins, the first Christian church located North of the Danube has been identified. The castle stands just inside Slovak territory on the frontier between Slovakia (previously part of Czechoslovakia) and Austria. The border runs from west to east along the Morava River and subsequently the Danube. Prior to 1989, the Iron Curtain between the Eastern Bloc and the West ran just in front of the castle. Although the castle was open to the public, the area surrounding it constituted a restricted military zone, and was heavily fortified with watchtowers and barbed wire. After the Velvet Revolution the area was demilitarised. #hiking

Popular places to visit

Devin Castle featuring a castle, heritage elements and a ruin

Devin Castle

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Enjoy beautiful scenery and absorbing history at one of Slovakia’s most dramatic national monuments, a cliff-top castle perched above two converging rivers.

Devin Castle
Bratislava Castle which includes a city, a river or creek and a castle

Bratislava Castle

4.5/5(93 reviews)

Explore an iconic symbol of the city, an imposing fortress that is known for its stunning architecture, gorgeous vistas and fascinating exhibitions.

Bratislava Castle
St. Martin\'s Cathedral which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral

St. Martin's Cathedral

4/5(69 reviews)

Both the curious and the pious are drawn to Bratislava’s awe-inspiring basilica, an instantly recognizable feature of the city’s skyline.

St. Martin's Cathedral
The UFO.

Most SNP

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Most SNP, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bratislava. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Most SNP
Bratislava City Museum which includes a square or plaza as well as a couple

Bratislava City Museum

4/5(51 reviews)

Investigate the museum’s 11 branches to learn about such diverse topics as the history of Bratislava, winemaking, clocks and antique military weapons.

Bratislava City Museum
Blue Church showing a church or cathedral and a park

Blue Church

4/5(84 reviews)

One of the city’s most distinctive buildings is an early 20th-century church that is painted and decorated in blue, inside and out.

Blue Church

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Bratislava The City of Peace Walking Audio Tour

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Bratislava’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Bratislava’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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From Bratislava: Čičmany, Bojnice Palace & High Tatras Day Tour

From Bratislava: Čičmany, Bojnice Palace & High Tatras Day Tour

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Top hotels in Devín

LOFT Hotel Bratislava

LOFT Hotel Bratislava

4 out of 5
Štefánikova 4 Bratislava
The price is Rp2.188.467 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp2.188.467
Rp2.435.014 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bratislava. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Room was excellent with great bathroom very comfortable bed and complimentary mini bar that was refilled daily! Beer water and Pepsi along with a coffee machine and pods. The attached Fabrika beer pub was really good and food was great. Highly recommend a stay for anyone.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

LOFT Hotel Bratislava
Park Inn by Radisson Danube Bratislava

Park Inn by Radisson Danube Bratislava

4 out of 5
Rybné nám 1 Bratislava
The price is Rp1.510.964 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp1.510.964
Rp1.723.635 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bratislava. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Bibiana and Palffy Palace are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Check in was smooth, rooms spacious and clean. The spa was lovely to relax after a day of walking and breakfast was good. Ideal location steps away from the old town and the tram/bus stop. The only criticism I have is that the pillows are thin as pancakes.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Park Inn by Radisson Danube Bratislava
City Center Best Place Apartments

City Center Best Place Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Namestie SNP 18 Bratislava
The price is Rp1.352.664 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
Rp1.352.664
Rp1.854.276 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bratislava. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
It’s a centrally located and easy to find. The room was cleaned and spacious. The hot water was working well and overall, we were satisfied staying in this place!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

City Center Best Place Apartments
AC Hotel by Marriott Bratislava Old Town

AC Hotel by Marriott Bratislava Old Town

4 out of 5
Vysoka 2A Bratislava
The price is Rp1.964.496 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.964.496
Rp2.199.844 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bratislava. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
Great hotel, good location, nice rooms, fantastic breakfast and above all very friendly staff.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Bratislava Old Town
Arcadia Boutique Hotel

Arcadia Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Frantiskanska 3 Bratislava
Stay at this spa hotel in Bratislava. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Lovely room, polite staff, expansive breakfast. This was a super choice and very, very nice and extremely well located. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

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Pannonia Tower Parndorf GmbH

Pannonia Tower Parndorf GmbH

4 out of 5
Pannonia Strasse 3 Parndorf Burgenland
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parndorf. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions McArthurGlen Designer Outlets ...
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Pannonia Tower Parndorf GmbH
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Other neighbourhoods around Devín

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Lamac

While Lamac may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bratislava Zoo and Slavin Monument.

Lamac
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Karlova Ves

While visiting Karlova Ves, you might make a stop by sights like Bratislava Zoo and Danube River.

Karlova Ves
Devín castle is a great day trip from Bratislava. To get here take bus #28 or #29 from Most SNP, or alternatively take the boat (summer season only). This photo was taken from the Austrian side of the Danube

District of Bratislava IV

If you're spending some time in District of Bratislava IV, Bratislava Zoo and Danube-Auen National Park are top sights worth seeing.

District of Bratislava IV
Sunny footpaths under the Sandberg hill, Bratislava, Slovakia

Devinska Nova Ves

While there might not be top attractions in Devinska Nova Ves, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Schloss Hof and Devinska Kobyla.

Devinska Nova Ves
This beautiful little Art Nouveau church is known as "The Little Blue Church". It was built in the early 1900s and is still an active church. Check the hours carefully before visiting to ensure it's open and not in service.

District of Bratislava I

If you're spending some time in District of Bratislava I, Slavin Monument and Presidential Palace are top sights worth seeing.

District of Bratislava I
Hotel of beauty youth creative, Bratislava #slovakia #bratislava #coloredlife #followingthecompass

Koliba

If you're spending some time in Koliba, Kamzik TV Tower and Atlantis Science Center are top sights worth seeing.

Koliba

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