September 2009

Starobrno at HIMYM

Starobrno six pack on How I Met Your Mother

September 30, 2009

How to separate Marshall from Lily and ruin one of the best TV romances ever? Give him a six pack of beer brewed in Brno!

Vietnamese market

Looking for tofu, noodles, shiitake, bamboo shoots? Try this Vietnamese market

September 29, 2009

You can buy even fresh (!) coriander, ducks, sriracha sauce and any possible kind of rice there.

OpenCoffee

Discuss cooperation between Brno and foreign partners at the 9th OpenCoffee

September 28, 2009

Another OpenCofee — informal networking event — will be held on Wednesday, September 30th from 9 a.m. in Ventana Cafe at 2 Božetěchova st.

Kites

The best places to fly a kite

September 25, 2009

My favorite place for flying a kite is Stránská skála, a hillside park located in the eastern part of Brno.

Tuřany, Chrlice

District guide: Tuřany, Brněnské Ivanovice and Chrlice

September 24, 2009

These three districts are still village-like and separated from the rest of the town.

Samantha Fox

Win Samantha Fox tickets. It’s simple!

September 23, 2009

Just post a picture of yourself or your friends having fun in Brno to our Facebook page.

Concert in Brno

Use last.fm to discover concerts and parties

September 22, 2009

You can use social service last.fm to discover what’s going on in the town.

Fansmania

Video: white-and-blue losers still have loyal fans

September 21, 2009

Hockey club Kometa Brno is failing hard in the premier league. Their fans don’t mind that.

Burčák

Burčák (federweisser, young wine) season began, as well as burčák madness

September 18, 2009

Sweet, lemonade-like but still dazing drink is sipped at streets, in wine shops and in the living rooms of most Moravian families.

Sushi

The most affordable, yet tasty sushi

September 16, 2009

A brand new fish restaurant opened in the “food court” of Campus Square last week, offering sushi at prices between CZK 59 and CZK 95 for 6-8 rolls.

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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