District guides

Fons salutis

Thirsty and stressed? Studánka park is the place to go

July 4, 2011

After a recent overhaul, Studánka park below Husova st. in the very centre of Brno turned from one of the ugliest parts of the town to one of its nicest.

Veveří quarter

Student accommodation: best quarters for renting an apartment and other advices

August 26, 2010

List of best neigborhoods for the students of Masaryk university, Technology university and other colleges. Safety and commuting tips.

Veveří

Veveří: the coolest quarter of Brno [district guide]

May 12, 2010

Several colleges, many pubs, clubs and wine cellars, beautiful parks… Veveří is not an official district but it clearly is one of the greatest places in Brno.

Lesná

District guide: Lesná

December 17, 2009

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

Nová Líšeň

District guide: Nová Líšeň and Stará Líšeň

December 2, 2009

There is nice nature around Líšeň, with many hiking and biking paths.

Husovice

Neighborhood guide: Husovice

November 4, 2009

Do you like reading Kerouac while smoking cigarettes at rusty old balconies? Move to Husovice today.

Kamenka

Neighborhood guide: Kamenná kolonie

October 14, 2009

Built illegaly in the 1920s by the poorest workers and turned into a hipster quarter in the 1960s, shanty town “Kamenná kolonie” is probably the most poetic neighborhood of Brno.

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.

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.

Židenice

District guide: Židenice and Juliánov

September 2, 2009

Welcome to the biggest village of the Austrian empire.

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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