Links roundup: “Brno is a lovely town”

by Michal Kašpárek on May 15, 2009

From now on I will be spicing links roundups with Flickr discoveries and Twitter monitoring.

Flickr discoveries

The Brno dam is being cleaned. Beaches go much further than usual and the whole place looks very different than last year – swimmers are sad, metal detectorists burst with joy. Check out a photo by Yakobo.

Half-empty dam by Yakobo

Half-empty dam by Yakobo

I’m not the only “lomographer” who unpacks his equipment every spring :) This cute picture was taken in quarter Žabovřesky.

miss photographer in slightly deformed spacetime by sempull_tampush

"miss photographer in slightly deformed spacetime" by sempull_tampush

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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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