Bratislava is becoming a haven for savvy investors…

The following excerpt is taken from The Foreigner’s Guide to Living in Slovakia by Margarete Hurn, and outlines some of the best places to invest in Bratislava…

The population of Bratislava is approximately 450,000 and is separated into five districts. The following are descriptions of particular areas in each district and details to consider when choosing a place to live:

• Staré Mesto – (city center)
  The “Old Town” consists of the historical center and the area just below the castle. It’s a very popular area with the expatriate community. Its positive points are that everything is within walking distance and it has good public transportation connections. Its shortcomings are the lack of public parking as well as the fact that it boasts of some of the most expensive property in Bratislava.
  
  
• Ružinov, Vrakuňa, and Podunajské Biskupice – (east and southeast)
  Ružinov is another area popular with “expats” as it has good public transportation access and is rather an attractive neighborhood. Most of the possibilities for accommodation are in apartment blocks. The area within Ružinov that is more populated with residence housing is called Prievoz.
  
  
• Karlova Ves, Dúbravka, Lamač, Devín, Devínska Nová Ves, and the village Záhorská Bystrica – (west)
  Karlova Ves is located in the northwest of Bratislava and is desirable to many expats looking for a house or an apartment, particularly for those who have children attending either of the two international schools that are located in the area. It is an attractive area with many tree-lined streets and a surrounding forest.