August 2009

Kevin Blechdom

In love with Brno? Write an article, win a ticket for concert

August 31, 2009

Write your own article about Brno and win two tickets to party Itch My Hahaha, held at Fléda club.

Brno at night

Brno nightlife 101: Guide to clubs and fun

August 28, 2009

List of best clubs, advices for safe partying.

Pekařská st.

Husova st. passable again

August 27, 2009

That means much more easier connection between main train station and Veveří st., both for tramways and cars.

Machinarium

Machinarium: state-of-art game made in Brno

August 25, 2009

Brno-based studio Amanita Design is working on their first full game, called “Machinarium“.

Ossuary

Pic of the day: Ossuary beneath St. James Church

August 21, 2009

This picture was taken in the 1930s and shows an underground passage filled with bones.

Petrov in mist

Taxis in Brno [a letter from a reader]

August 20, 2009

In England, a taxi driver who refuses to take a passenger for such a reason would immediately lose his licence to operate.

Mikulov

Guide to Pálava hills and Mikulov [trip tip]

August 17, 2009

On a bright day in Brno, you can observe a huge hill with three tops on the horizon near Austrian border. The hills are called “Pálavské vrchy” and you can spend a great day there.

Chips

The best potato chips in Brno

August 14, 2009

Sometimes, potato chips are not a junk food.

Villa Stiassny

Last opportunity to visit Villa Stiassny, just as Fidel Castro did in 1972

August 13, 2009

On Friday, August 14, one of the biggest and most expensive villas of Brno, Villa Stiassny, is accessible to general public for the very last day before it will be closed for a reconstruction.

Benassi mocked

Benny Benassi’s Satisfaction mocked at Náměstí svobody sq. (possibly NSFW)

August 11, 2009

New TV ad for construction machinery seller Mátl & Bula is mocking the legendary music video for Benny Benassi’s Satisfaction right in the streets of Brno.

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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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