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Help me improve this website!

December 24, 2011

For three years, Brno Now has been the only source of news from Brno in English. The time has come to rethink the website, so it can bring interesting tips and information for another three years. And you can help me with that – it will only take two minutes.

Brnopolis

Brno Expat Centre: consulting for foreigners moving to Brno

November 2, 2010

If you want to set up a bank account, health insurance or find a school for your kids, feel free ask Brno Expat Centre.

Brnopolis

Meet other foreigners living in Brno at Brnopolis Expat Meeting

June 7, 2010

A non-profit Brnopolis has prepared an interesting event for the foreigners living in Brno: Brnopolis Expat Meeting. It takes place on Thursday, June 10, from 5 p.m.

Rainbow flag, symbol of gay pride (source: Wikimedia Commons)

Gay guide to Brno: GLBT friendly venues

May 3, 2010

Advices for dating, finding a partner and having fun with your friends.

Meet me at networking event OpenCoffee

March 15, 2010

If you want to meet me or any other (more) interesting creative people from Brno, feel free to attend “OpenCoffee” on Wednesday, 9 a.m., in Café Falk at 12 Gorkého st.

Extreme sports

3 amazing extreme sports videos

January 28, 2010

Extreme powered paragliding, le parkour and downhill biking videos captured in Brno.

With a dog in fog

Photo of the week: With a dog in fog

November 26, 2009

I just discovered a gallery of wonderfully talented 18 y.o. photographer Helena Brunnerová.

International student club

Get on Board: Invitation to the International Student Club (guestpost)

November 13, 2009

Have you just recently moved to Brno and do you wonder where to meet new people and join in the social life?

Silhouette of Parnas

A pic of the day: silhouette of Parnas fountain

October 16, 2009

What a simple idea and pure beauty.

Brno's Posterous

Blog with us! It can’t be simpler!

October 13, 2009

Joining our blog is simple.

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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