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Tourist traps are everywhere, from overpriced souvenirs to shady taxis. In this article, we’ll share quick tips to help you stay safe and make the most of your travels. Travel smart and avoid the common pitfalls!

Melting in the summer heat? Cool off with more than just plain vanilla! From secret ice cream stories and wild flavors to the best spots in Prague, Bratislava, Warsaw, and Budapest — plus insider hotel tips — here’s your ultimate chill guide.

On weekends, Bratislava transforms into a tranquil city, inviting exploration beyond its well-trodden paths. Just a short walk from Mamaison Residence Sulekova, the Dunajská Quarter offers a delightful blend of historical architecture, artistic landmarks, and local flavours. This area, adjacent to the Old Town, is a treasure trove of Bratislava's rich heritage and vibrant culture.

This International Jazz Day, follow the rhythm through Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, and Bratislava—where jazz comes alive in cozy clubs, riverside venues, and hidden bars, all just steps from Mamaison Hotels. Let the music lead the way!

In today’s fast-paced world, where deadlines loom and the demands of daily life are unrelenting, getting quality sleep has become more important than ever. Enter World Sleep Day – an annual event celebrated globally to raise awareness about the importance of sleep for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Hotel Kyjev, designed by Ivan Matúšik, was once a symbol of modernist architecture in Bratislava. After its closure in 2011 and a period of decline, the hotel became a canvas for Europe's largest street art festival. Now, as plans for its reconstruction emerge, there is hope for its revival as a vibrant part of the city's future.

If you’re seeking places where reality and fantasy blur, don’t miss three unique cultural destinations in Central Europe: the Museum of Fantastic Illusions in Prague, Ikono in Budapest, and the Multium Gallery in Bratislava. These spots combine art, science, and visual experiences that challenge your perception of reality. Prepare for unexpected experiences that will spark your creativity and make you question what’s real and what’s illusion.

Massive monolithic structures dominate parts of Bratislava's cityscape: these are the panelaks - panel buildings - evocative of the post-World War II Communist era when the housing crisis demanded a quick fix.

Sad Janka Kráľa (Janko Kráľ Park) is the oldest public park in Central Europe, and you’ll reach it less than thirty minutes on foot when you stay at Mamaison Residence Sulekova in Bratislava.

Spring in Bratislava is a season of renewal, with trees in bloom, happy smiles everywhere, and loads of active pursuits. As nature awakens from its winter dormant state and flowers and greenery, invade the gray, grim parks and gardens, there's new life in the streets, and even the cultural agenda gets busy.

Bratislavský hrad, the iconic castle of Bratislava, is one of the most beautiful sights in the city. Safeguarding the city from the hills of the Little Carpathians, it houses the Slovak Parliament and collections of the Slovak National Museum.

The Pisztory Palace is a historic landmark of Bratislava, just five minutes by car or fifteen minutes on foot from Mamaison Residence Sulekova.  Local pharmacist Felix Pisztory appointed architects and builders to erect the superb estate in the 1890s.

The Church of St. Elizabeth, also known as the Little Blue Church of Bratislava, is Bratislava’s most appealing art nouveau building. Journalists around the world describe it as pretty as a wedding cake.

Horský Park is a natural oasis of green in Staré Mesto, Bratislava's old town, not far from Mamaison Residence Sulekova Bratislava - about 20 minutes on foot. It is an urban park, unlike anything else you will find in the city: it boasts a pristine forest environment with original flora and fauna that remained untouched since 1868 when the mayor of Pressburg (current day Bratislava) Henricha Justiho created it on the western outskirts of the city.

An iconic rectangular castle dominates Bratislava from a rocky hill of the Little Carpathians. It's an impressive sight and the main symbol of the city.

The Slovakian capital is more laid back than other European destinations, but this doesn't mean that you cannot enjoy an active holiday in Bratislava. Bratislava has year-round offers for active travelers.

There was a time when the stretch of land between Bratislava and Trnava was the most important road in this part of the world. Roman chariots roamed up and down, carrying a precious libation, brewed by Bacchus himself, all the way from Gerulata, to the table of the emperor.

Dubbed as Bratislava's extreme sports hall, Hangair is a novelty in Slovakia. It is a one-of-a-kind destination, designed for adrenalin junkies. Hangair is a unique address for all people who like action sports and want to experience them in safe conditions.

Trenčín Mesto Módy, a legendary fashion festival, will return after nearly a decade pause to the Slovak "city of fashion" in September. Bratislava got a fashion map September 22-23, 2017 mark the return of the Trenčín Mesto Módy fashion festival to Slovakia.

If you are in Bratislava from June 30 untile the second of July, you can attend one of the largest European hip-hop festivals. Hip Hop Žije celebrates its fifth edition this year and will take place at Zlaté Piesky (the Golden Sands).

When you stay with us at Mamaison Residence Sulekova, a 10 minute walk from your hotel you will find a charming little garden the locals call Kochova Záhrada (Koch's Garden). It is a protected area landscaped sometime around the early 1930s (1932 - 1935) as the park grounds of the Karol Koch sanatorium.

MFFK Febiofest is at its 24th edition in March. The international film festival takes place from 2 to 8 March in several venues around the city, including Kino Lumière, Kino Mladosť, Zrkadlo, Foajé, Kino KLAP (VŠMU), and several others.