October 2009

Brno's Posterous

Blog with us! It can’t be simpler!

October 13, 2009

Joining our blog is simple.

Photo contest

Photo contest for expats: show Brnopolis how you see Brno

October 12, 2009

Non-profit Brnopolis is running an interesting photo contest for expats living in Brno.

Fanfare Ciocărlia

Fanfare Ciocărlia, gypsy brass legends from Romania, at Fléda

October 10, 2009

Hot-blooded gypsy band Fanfare Ciocărli will perform at Fléda venue on Monday, October 12, at 8. pm. Tickets cost CZK 350.

Café Steiner

Taste tidbits at café Steiner, support a maternity home

October 9, 2009

Today you have a great opportunity to taste blue cheese balls with paprika made by my wonderful girlfriend.

madame Megane

New adventures in sexist advertising

October 9, 2009

Non-profit organization Nesehnutí is looking for the most sexist Czech ad. Good news everyone: Brno has two finalists!

Černá Pole

Neighborhood guide: Černá Pole

October 7, 2009

Černá Pole (”black fields”) neighborhood is a part of Brno-sever district and offers a high quality of living.

The Prostitutes

100°C and The Prostitutes at Favál

October 6, 2009

This looks like the concert of the month.

Academic restaurant

New university canteen offers soup for CZK 7 (and I survived eating it!)

October 5, 2009

New university canteen “Academic restaurant” in Nový Lískovec offers edible meals for extremly low prices (if you are a student of Masaryk University or a friend of one).

The winner

You decided: Samantha Fox tickets go to this gentleman

October 5, 2009

21 Facebook fans of Brno Now liked this picture, so Guillaume d’O. won our competiton and will get two Samantha Fox tickets. Congrats!

Kraví hora

The best swimming pool in Brno: Kraví hora

October 3, 2009

Sadly, there’s only one really recommendable, modern swimming pool in Brno — the one located at Kraví hora, in quarter Masarykova čtvrt.

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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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