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Old Town Hall, Bratislava: Museum Tickets, Tower & Bratislava CARD

⏱️ Visit Time

1 - 1.5 h

🏛️ Category

City History Museum & Clock Tower

⏳ Era

Complex of buildings from the 14th to the 20th century, the oldest town hall in Slovakia

📍 Address

Primaciálne námestie 3, Bratislava, Slovakia (entrance from the courtyard)

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Practical Visitor Info & Tips

💶 Box Office Price

€8.00

🎟️ Reduced Price

€4.00 (Reduced: children 6-15, students, seniors)

🕒 Opening Hours

Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Monday. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.

📋 Entry Rules

No advance booking required for individual visitors; last entry 30 minutes before closing.

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What The Ticket Includes

The Museum of the City of Bratislava's main exhibition on the city's history, across the Old Town Hall's 14th-20th-century buildings and the adjoining Apponyi Palace, plus an optional standalone tower ticket for panoramic Old Town views.

Ticket Options & Pricing
OptionPriceBooking
Adult €8 On-site
Reduced €4 On-site, valid ID required
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) €18 On-site
Tower only €4 On-site
With Bratislava CARD Included One-time entry per card

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Ticket Options

Official Ticket

€8.00

City Pass

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Overview & History

The Old Town Hall is a cluster of Gothic-to-19th-century buildings anchoring Bratislava's Main Square, topped by a distinctive yellow Baroque clock tower. Inside, the Museum of the City of Bratislava's Exhibition of the History of the City runs through the Old Town Hall and the adjoining Apponyi Palace, with original medieval-through-19th-century interiors. The tower itself can also be visited on its own ticket for panoramic Old Town views.

What to See: Top Highlights

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The Clock Tower

A yellow Baroque tower with a working clock face, climbable separately for panoramic views over the Old Town's rooftops.

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The Courtyard

An arcaded Renaissance courtyard forms the museum entrance, one of the best-preserved in the Old Town.

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The City History Exhibition

Period rooms and exhibits spanning the Old Town Hall and the Apponyi Palace trace the city's development from the medieval era onward.

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Location & Google Maps

📍 Primaciálne námestie 3, Bratislava, Slovakia (entrance from the courtyard) Open in Google Maps

Is Old Town Hall Included on the Bratislava CARD?

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Yes — free, one-time entry to the full Old Town Hall-Apponyi Palace circuit is confirmed on the Bratislava CARD's own discount page, a 100% discount off the €8 standard adult ticket.

Bratislava CARD

Included. Confirmed 100% discount (free, one-time entry per card) on the Bratislava CARD's own discount page, covering the full Old Town Hall-Apponyi Palace circuit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Old Town Hall included with the Bratislava CARD?
Yes — free, one-time entry to the full Old Town Hall-Apponyi Palace circuit is confirmed on the Bratislava CARD's own discount page, a 100% discount off the €8 adult ticket.
Can I visit just the tower?
Yes — a standalone tower ticket is available for €4, separate from the full museum admission.
What's included in the museum ticket?
The Museum of the City of Bratislava's Exhibition of the History of the City, spanning the Old Town Hall's historic buildings and the adjoining Apponyi Palace.
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Monday, with last entry 30 minutes before closing.

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