The Grassalkovich Palace is a Rococo-late Baroque palace built in 1760 for Count Anton Grassalkovich. Since 1996 it serves as the official residence of the President of Slovakia. While the interior is closed to public, the beautiful French gardens behind are open for visitors. The ceremonial Changing of the Guard takes place daily at noon when the president is in residence.
Garden free. Palace only open on special open door days (usually June)
12:00 for ceremonial Changing of Guard (when president present). Spring for garden flowers. Summer evenings for concerts
North of Old Town on Hodzovo namestie. 10-minute walk from Main Square. Tram to Hodzovo namestie stop. Paid parking at Tatracentrum nearby
Elegant Rococo palace exterior with ceremonial guards. Peaceful formal gardens open to public. Cannot enter palace itself
Palace closed to visitors. Only garden is open. Dogs and bicycles not allowed
faq.subtitle Presidential Palace (Grassalkovich)
No, the palace interior is the official residence of the Slovak President and not open to public. Only the gardens behind the palace can be visited.
Ceremonial change with trumpet fanfare at 12:00 noon. Regular hourly changes 8:00-18:00 on working days. Only when president is in residence - flag indicates presence.
Useful tips for visiting Presidential Palace (Grassalkovich)
See Changing of Guard at noon with trumpet fanfare. Gardens have playground for children. Summer concerts in gardens. Guard present 8:00-18:00 on workdays when president is there
North of Old Town on Hodzovo namestie. 10-minute walk from Main Square. Tram to Hodzovo namestie stop. Paid parking at Tatracentrum nearby
Elegant Rococo palace exterior with ceremonial guards. Peaceful formal gardens open to public. Cannot enter palace itself
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