Shopping in Bratislava

The cost of living in Bratislava is less expensive than in Vienna Austria (one hour away) and other European capital cities.  Tourists can consequently find quite a few bargains in the local shops.

The Slovak Republic adopted the Euro as its currency on January 1, 2009.  This has made shopping even more convenient for tourists to Slovakia. 

Shopping in Bratislava, Slovakia

The Slovak Republic is currently a member of the European community and a participant in the Schengen agreement.

As such, visitors can travel freely to Slovakia from most EU countries without having to pass through customs.