April 2009

Czech Innovation Day & Brokerage Event

April 15, 2009

Technologies, healthcare, environment, robotics and cognitive systems – these are some of the topics that will be discussed at the Czech Inovation Day and Brokerage Event 2009, taking place in Holiday Inn hotel on April 29 and 30. The event is organized by Masaryk University, Brno University of Technology, Brno Regional Chamber of, FIRST Innovation [...]

444 cars & €2.3M worth of luggage stolen in 2008

April 14, 2009

The number of cars stolen in Brno per year have dropped again – to 444 for 2008.

Is that a monkey on the tree?

April 10, 2009

I saw a lady “walking” small monkey right at Česká street last afternoon. Can you believe this?

Hostel Fléda launched new website, reservations made easy

April 9, 2009

Hostel Fléda, the only hostel in Brno with 24hours reception year-round, has launched a new website with an applet for quick and easy reservations.

Pasqueflowers

The most beautiful place in Brno right now: pasqueflower park

April 8, 2009

This is the last week you can enjoy the beauty of the pasqueflower park in full bloom.

Easter eggs

Green beer and other Easter pleasures in Moravia

April 6, 2009

Celebrate Easter in the local way!

Nazareth to perform a concert in Boby Center

April 3, 2009

Scottish rock band Nazareth will perform a concert in the “Boby Center” venue on April 23, at 7 P.M. Tickets can be bought via Ticketpro portal for a nice price of CZK 555 (€ 21). Zvětšit mapu

Kometa Brno bought the highest-level ice hockey league licence

April 2, 2009

It is rumored that Jiří Dopita, 40-year-old Olympic winner from Nagano would be the biggest star in the next season.

Bad sexist ad… and a secret villa full of hot girls

April 1, 2009

As I am 25-year-old but gender-issues-aware man, this ad shown at Kotlářská street really confuses me.

Miloš Kopecký

Three funny films taking place in Brno

April 1, 2009

There were some unique films made in the streets of the town. We picked the three most interesting ones.

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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