Urinal at Údolní st.

In Brno, a street urinal on an art school’s wall (seriously)

April 1, 2012

The building of Faculty of Fine Arts at Údolní st. in Brno got a new decoration – an outdoor urinal.

Botanical garden

Spring spotting: botanical garden and other beautiful places

March 30, 2012

It’s been a long cold lonely winter — but here comes to sun. And blooming flowers.

French flag

Bonjour Brno 2012: enjoy French cinema, music and cuisine

March 26, 2012

Bonjour! Aïe! Salut! – Just like every spring, Bonjour Brno festival will let you taste French culture and lifestyle in Brno.

Bahrain: Shouting in the Dark

One World festival shows documentaries w. English subtitles

March 18, 2012

The festival will take place from March 19 to March 27 2012 at the following venues: Cinema Art, B. Bakala Centre, Museum of Applied Arts and HaDivadlo Theatre.

The Brno House of Arts

Saturday flash mob to support House of Arts’ director

March 16, 2012

Rostislav Koryčánek has helped the House of Arts to become one of the most respected galleries in the central Europe. Now the town council is looking for a substitute.

Messel on Tour

Messel on Tour brought 47M years old fossils to Brno

March 8, 2012

The fossils are preserved so well that some creatures even still have fur or full stomachs.

Cinema Mundi

Cinema Mundi festival: world’s best films

February 28, 2012

From February 29 to March 7 you may enjoy “the world’s best films of the last season” at Bakala Hall, Velký Špalíček and Lucerna cinemas.

Onyx wall

Villa Tugendhat reopens on March 6. Tickets: CZK 350

February 17, 2012

After €5.9M+ restoration, the best know tourist attraction in Brno reopens for public after two years on March 6. Don’t miss “the most beautiful interior room in modern architecture”.

Nothing’s All Bad

“Nordic Film Winter” to chill down Cinema Art

February 13, 2012

Nordic film winter is a 5-day film festival that will present a number of both new and classic films from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. Many of these films have received awards at internationally recognized festivals.

Brno dam lake, frozen

Brno lake frozen, skating safe when following instructions

February 9, 2012

The most popular place for outdoor skating in Brno, the dam lake in Bystrc quarter is finally frozen over.

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

Why use Booking.com?

  • Safe and easy booking
  • Lowest prices
  • No booking fees
  • Unbiased reviews
  • 72 hotels in Brno
  • 300,000 room nights booked every day worldwide