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Avia Cafe Restaurant

The best value for money in a restaurant

July 9, 2009

Luckily, living on a budget doesn’t necessarily mean eating unhealthy defrozen plastic food served in most of the cheap restaurants.

Svobody sq.

The cost of living in Brno – “how much is…?”

June 29, 2009

Thinking about moving to Brno? These two tables will tell you all the prices you are wondering about.

Brno’s fares to rise again

February 2, 2009

On April 1st, Brno’s fares will rise again – actually they’ll beat Prague’s fares this time.

Fly to London for CZK 1; get the cheapest air tickets via Twitter

January 22, 2009

Just a quick tip: follow Ryanair_BRQ at microblogging site Twitter.com.

3 vintage books to buy as low-budget souvenirs

January 19, 2009

I have been collecting brunensia since 2005. I consider some of the books I have bought to be usable as very cool souvenirs or gifts – they are cheap, easy to be found, and really beautiful.

Prepare to pay far more for the public transport services

December 4, 2008

Travelling by car may be now more reasonable than travelling by bus and tram lines in Brno: on the 1st December, the prices of some tickets rocked by 20 %.

Monthly wage in the South Moravian Region: € 850

December 1, 2008

According to the Czech Statistical Office, the current average gross monthly nominal wage in South Moravian Region is CZK 21,221 (€ 850).

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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