June 2009

Svobody sq.

The cost of living in Brno – “how much is…?”

June 29, 2009

Thinking about moving to Brno? These two tables will tell you all the prices you are wondering about.

Motorhead

Motörhead will bring the 1970s back to Brno

June 26, 2009

Hard-rock group Motörhead will perform a concert at Velodrome venue on Saturday, July 4th.

Bench

Is it a dog shit I just sat on? But wait… it’s cool!

June 25, 2009

I would love it even more, if it wouldn’t be surrounded with real dog excrements.

Memorabilia

The best antique shop for buying Brno memorabilia

June 25, 2009

If you want to buy an original souvenir from Brno, such is an old map, old postcard or a badge of some former communist factory, this is the place to go.

theatre 7 a půl

Brno won’t be the European capital of culture, wanna be the capital of basketball instead

June 24, 2009

This is what you get when you elect rednecks to a town council.

Semilasso

District guide: Královo Pole

June 24, 2009

Královo pole means “King’s field” – so is it possible to live like a king there?

DJ Krush

DJ Krush at Fléda

June 23, 2009

One of the best-known japanese hip-hop musicians, DJ Krush, will perform at club Fléda on Wednesday, June 24, from 9 p.m.

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June 22, 2009

Both of the services are bringing you short news and also working as a new communication channel between you and me.

The new building

One more brownfield beautifully restored by University of Technology

June 22, 2009

Faculty of Information Technology has finished the restoration of the former monastery in quarter Královo Pole. The last restored building is a mansion built in the 17th century.

Motor show

Links roundup: Motor show and free hugs

June 19, 2009

I missed the last “free hugs campaign” – but my friend Michal didn’t. I will try to be more active, so we all can get a free hug next time.

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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