Bratislava's office market maintained strong leasing activity in the second quarter of 2026, with take-up reaching nearly 53,000 sqm, according to a new report by CBRE Slovakia. More than half of the total volume comprised renegotiations of existing leases, while net leasing activity, covering new leases, pre-leases and expansions, stood at approximately 25,000 sqm, a 51% increase year on year.
"The Bratislava office market recorded another quarter of high leasing activity, which reached nearly 53,000 sqm. The largest share of leasing volume was recorded in the Central Business District, where approximately 20,000 sqm was leased," said Oliver Galata, director of office leasing at CBRE Slovakia. By sector, manufacturing accounted for 23% of demand, followed by financial services at 20%, with professional services and IT each contributing 15%.
The overall office vacancy rate rose by four basis points quarter on quarter to 13.42%, though it fell by 98 basis points year on year. The lowest vacancy was recorded in the South Bank zone at 7.06%, followed by City Centre at 8.88%, Inner City at 12.00% and Central Business District at 15.55%. The highest vacancy of 17.69% was recorded in the Outer City zone.
No new office projects were completed in Bratislava during the second quarter of 2026, leaving total office stock at 1.755 million sqm. Two projects are expected to be delivered later in 2026: Dunaj (7,200 sqm) and Ganz House (9,400 sqm). A more substantial increase in supply is anticipated from 2027, with Chalupkova Offices (18,200 sqm) and Istropolis Atrium (15,500 sqm) scheduled for completion, followed by Chalupkova Offices Phase II (14,000 sqm) and Sky Park Square Office (10,000 sqm) in 2028.
Prime rent in the best office locations rose 2.2% quarter on quarter and 7.3% year on year to €22.00 per sqm per month. "Rent growth was supported by steady demand for quality space, limited construction activity and a shift by tenants towards sustainable and modern workplaces. We expect the availability of premium space to remain relatively constrained, while continued occupier interest in quality buildings should support further rental growth," said Galata.
