February 2010

Places for dating

Valentine’s day special: the most romantic places in Brno

February 9, 2010

Love messages written with stones, great parks, sailboats – Brno has so much to offer!

Kebab at Panská st.

Kebab for €1.90 – and yet one of the best in town!

February 8, 2010

If you are student and you have an ISIC card, you can get a discount and pay CZK 50 instead of CZK 70 for a kebab in a pita bread.

Homeless folks

Clever idea: unsold “menu du jour” given to homeless people

February 5, 2010

According to the town’s official website, there are 1,500 homeless people living in Brno.

Kometa

5,000 fans of Kometa Brno “owned” the largest arena in Prague

February 4, 2010

Funny thing is that there were much more fans of Brno than fans who prefer Slavia.

Nordic skiing

3 great places for cross-country skiing

February 2, 2010

Here are 3 snow-covered areas that are great for nordic skiing.

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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