April 2009

Brno Runs 2009 – challenge Peter Chesang Kurui or your kids

April 30, 2009

It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete or just a mother worried about her kid’s overweight.

Sushi bar & asparagus festival in Rialto Ristorante

April 28, 2009

Rialto ristorante launched a new sushi bar, designed in oriental style and offering sushi from Monday to Friday.

iO (Guano Apes, more or less) at “Čarodějáles” witchfest

April 27, 2009

Another interesting performer is Čankišou, a group based in Brno and inspired by African, Balcan and Arab music.

1945 in Brno

Photos of battle for Brno reshot in today’s streets

April 24, 2009

Let this small gallery commemorate the bloody days preceding April 26, 1945, when the Red Army conquered Brno.

Everything you wanted to know about space (but were afraid to go to museum)

April 23, 2009

A nice open-air exposition about Space is taking place in front of Mahen’s theatre.

Want better cycling facilities? Join the bicycle parade

April 22, 2009

Enthusiastic bikers will hold the 20th annual bicycle parade on Thursday 23 to point out poor biking conditions in Brno.

Pope Benedict XVI to preach a sermon in Brno

April 21, 2009

The episcopate estimates 100,000-250,000 people would attend the mass in September.

Traffic jam in Brno

Town stuck in traffic jam. Tips for faster travelling

April 20, 2009

Brno is suffering from heavy traffic jams these days. Here are the reasons – and solutions as well.

Good question: furniture stores for those who don’t like IKEA

April 17, 2009

Fortunately there are other retailers, offering furniture that is maybe expensive for some people, but definitely unique and durable.

JazzFest poster

JazzFest ’09: discover, listen, enjoy

April 16, 2009

If you are short of money or don’t like to pay for something you don’t know well, try these concerts and jam sessions with free admission…

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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