December 2009

PF 2010

What will change in 2010

December 31, 2009

Life in Brno and in the Czech republic will change slightly in 2010 – be prepared.

Beer

10 pubs with the best beer of 2009

December 28, 2009

Here is my personal choice of the restaurants, pubs and bars with best draught beers that you definitely should try out!

Frozen dam

Brno dam frozen, skating not recommended

December 21, 2009

According to police spokesperson Denisa Kapitančiková, the ice is too thin and ice skating may be extremely dangerous.

Homeless girl

5 y.o. girl found living in a slum

December 18, 2009

Here is something to think about during Christmas.

Lesná

District guide: Lesná

December 17, 2009

Socialist urban-planning had some bright moments and quarter Lesná (district Brno-sever) is a good proof.

Brno at night

15 most popular articles of 2009

December 14, 2009

These have been the most read articles of the last year.

Fléda

New Year’s Eve party ideas

December 11, 2009

It is better to buy the tickets now, to avoid celebrating in the streets.

Europoint Brno

National budget cuts: no new tunnels and railway station for Brno

December 10, 2009

This means no good news for Brno.

Karolína Ketmanová

DIY fashion show at Old brewery

December 9, 2009

If you like into DIY fashion and transforming old clothes into new ones, join the fashion show at Starý pivovar (”Old brewery”) club tonight from 7 p.m.

Joker

400+ puppets and marionettes shown in Moravian Museum

December 8, 2009

You can enjoy all the puppets at 2 Radnická st. every week from Tuesday to Saturday (and even to Sunday, until Christmas). The exhibition will be closed down on April 25.

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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