Town stuck in traffic jam. Tips for faster travelling

by Michal Kašpárek on April 20, 2009

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

Husova st.

Husova st.

  • Vídeňská st. (route 52) has been reduced from 4 lanes to only 2 lanes due to a reconstruction. The limitation will last until June 30.Zvětšit mapu
  • The number of lanes was also reduced at the cross of Heršpická st. and Poříčí st. – this makes the southern centre totally jammed. The crossroad won’t have been fully opened before the end of July.Zvětšit mapu
  • The Building Fairs, one of the biggest events held every year at the exposition ground in quarter Pisárky, starts on Tuesday 21st. This leads to a huge increase of cars in the streets.

Here are several tips:

  • Leave your car at home.
  • Use tramways and trains, but remember that buses stuck in the traffic jams as well as cars.
  • Think about commuting by bike. I have published a huge article with advices.
  • If you have to use your car, try to avoid driving trough the south centre, along the banks of Svratka river. Instead, try to use highway D1 to travel from west to east and vice versa. If possible, avoid the rush hours (7-9 a.m. & 3-5 p.m.).

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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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