Life in Brno

Information for everyone who calls Brno his or her hometown.

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Thumbnail image for Spielberk Tower, Brno’s new tallest building

Spielberk Tower, Brno’s new tallest building

January 26, 2012

With its 85 meters, Spielberk Tower (on the top picture) became the new tallest building of Brno. But not for long – there are more interesting “skyscrapers” rising up in the so called “South centre”.

Statue of mayor

Funny gifts for local politicians. From citizens with love

January 17, 2012

Mayor was given a statue for his birthday, annual ball attendees were fed bread and salt… A new form of civic disobedience has been blooming in Brno: tongue-in-cheek confessions of love and gratitude.

Grand restaurant festival

Best restaurants in Brno discounted. Tasting menus from €10

January 13, 2012

Five Brno restaurants praised by the editors of Grand Restaurant Guide are joining Grand Restaurant Festival. This means that from January 15 to February 15, you can buy vouchers for special discounted degustation menus.

Brno Now survey

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.

Christmas market

Stressed? Slow down at the Christmas markets

December 1, 2011

The traditional Christmas markets at Náměstí svobody sq. and Zelný trh sq. launched last week. Just like the last year, you can walk through them to get some presents, sausages, hot wine, or just to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.

Casino

Burned casino may be transformed into an office building before the end of the world

November 21, 2011

The ruin of “Chepos” building will finally stop scaring the guts out of people arriving to Brno main station. Its owner wants to repair it before the end of 2012.

Janáček's Theatre

Municipal budget cuts: less culture, costlier transport

November 9, 2011

From 2012 on, the quality of life in Brno may be going down.

Humpolíček

Local politicians: “f*ck activism, f*ck law, f*ck decency”

October 16, 2011

Please, help: Do you have similar experiences with local politicians in your hometown? Have you overcome them? How?

Looking for a bed and breakfast in Brno? These are the best rated hotels at Booking.com:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) with retro feel, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • Learn more and book!
  • 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
  • Learn more and book!
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

Heading for trade fairs? Voroněž 2

Hotel Voroněž

The luxurious choice: Hotel International

Hotel International

  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Sauna, fitness center, solarium, spa, indoor swimming pool and many other services
  • Single bed: €129+, double room: €240+
  • Learn more and book!
  • Alternatives: Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel