Life in Brno

Information for everyone who calls Brno his or her hometown.

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?

New shelter at Loosova st. bus station

Octopus-shaped bus station: tribute to Jan Kaplický

September 20, 2011

Bus stop Loosova st. at Lesná quarter got a new ass-kicking shelter. It resembles an unrealised, controversial project of a new Czech National Library building for Prague, designed five years ago by world-famous Czech architect Jan Kaplický.

Bláhovka

Summer roundup: what to do in Brno on hot days

August 15, 2011

List of great beer gardens, outdoor swimming pools, town beaches and other places where you can cool down.

Valentino Rossi (source: Wikimedia Commons)

200,000+ spectators to watch the Grand Prix race

August 9, 2011

This is going to be one of the few weekends that Brno seems to be a lively, international city.

Superbikes

Brno awaits the Superbike Championship race

July 6, 2011

Max Biaggi, Carlos Checa, Marco Melandri and other excellent motorbike racers are going to show their skills at Automotodrom Brno on the weekend of July 8-10.

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.

Main station

Two homeless men shot in front of the train station

June 29, 2011

At around 3:40 a.m., two young homeless men were shot by an unknown gunman in front of the main train station, near a butchery.

An old trolleybus

“Transport nostalgia” on weekend, strike on Thursday

June 10, 2011

Coalition of Transport Unions anounced a huge strike on Monday, June 13. This means that from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m., public transport in Brno, as well as in Prague and the rest of the Czech republic, will stay still.

A cross in Denis gardens

A giant cross and an anchor commemorating the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Brno

June 8, 2011

Two years ago, Pope Benedict XVI visited Brno and celebrated a mass at Tuřany airport. According to a tradition, the place was decorated with a cross and an anchor. Now these two objects were put to display next to the Petrov cathedral and Brno dam lake, respectively.

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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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