6 Best Places to Shop in Slovakia

A small bottle shop on the edge of the Old Town, 100 Pív has hundreds of beers available to buy, with a big focus on local craft breweries. There are always some beers on tap, so you can try before you buy.

Bratislava's largest open-air market sells all manner of local farm produce, flowers, and souvenir knickknacks, including honey, teas, handicrafts, wood carvings. It's also a great place for a cheap, delicious lunch.

A favorite with lovers of vintage and retro fashion, this Old Town store has rack upon rack of clothes, bags, and shoes, as well as a few items of furniture and housewares.

You'll find everything from clothing and jewelry to art prints and ceramics from local producers at this hip design store near Laurence's Gate.

Slovakia's wine industry may not be able to compete with neighboring Hungary, or even the Czech Republic, in name recognition or output, but the country's significant and laudable efforts can be purchased at this old town wine shop, especially the sweet Tokaj.

For an education in traditional Slovak arts and crafts, stop at this center for folk art production in Bratislava's old town. Artisans work in studios inside the courtyard and sell their products in the on-site shop. Regular exhibitions are held in showrooms, as are multimedia presentations.