December 2008

Buy the cheapest tickets to the Czech Republic moto GP 2009

December 29, 2008

Until 2/28, the tickets for the whole racing weekend can be bought for the lowest possible prices.

3 great brownfield renovation projects

December 29, 2008

Dreaming about buying a loft in Brno? We know about new interesting projects that may bring you your own apartment or studio in the cool industrial style you love.

Bizarre news #1: public orgy of homeless people, donkey the traveller, police car attacked by a skinhead

December 22, 2008

Every week, Brno Now picks the most interesting cases investigated by the metropolitan police.

Alphaville gonna be big in Starobrno Arena

December 17, 2008

Do you remember the 1980s hits Big in Japan, Sounds Like Melody and Forever Young? Alphaville are not young anymore, but they will be big forever – and you can enjoy the melodic pop on the 20th December in Starobrno Arena (formerly known as Hala Rondo; Křídlovická st.; GPS: 49°11’7.619″N, 16°36’7.372″E). The show starts at [...]

Meet the new night bus line #89 and 5 other changes in public transportation

December 12, 2008

On December 14th, several changes of the public transportation will come to life. Brno Now presents the most important changes.

Clubbing on the 5th & 6th December: weekend picks

December 4, 2008

Are ya spending the upcoming weekend in Brno? We picked the most interesting parties.

Prepare to pay far more for the public transport services

December 4, 2008

Travelling by car may be now more reasonable than travelling by bus and tram lines in Brno: on the 1st December, the prices of some tickets rocked by 20 %.

Look: Titanium Complex claims to become a “State of the art business complex” in 2009

December 1, 2008

Two seven-floor administrative buildings, a hotel and a public park – that is gonna be the “Titanium Complex”, rising at Nové Sady st.

Monthly wage in the South Moravian Region: € 850

December 1, 2008

According to the Czech Statistical Office, the current average gross monthly nominal wage in South Moravian Region is CZK 21,221 (€ 850).

Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

The convenient choice: VV Hotel

Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
  • Sauna, whirlpool and free parking
  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
  • Single room: €49, double room: €64
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Single bed: €96+, double room: €209+
  • Alternatives: International, Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel

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