business

Petrov (photo by Lukáš Malý)

7 business opportunities and ideas in Brno

June 16, 2010

Brno is a town with population of 360,000. Rents and wages are still lower than in Prague and your competitors may be less skilled and experienced than in bigger towns.

Coworking Center Brno

Coworking Center: a must-try service for freelancers

April 6, 2010

Brno Coworking Center opened last year and it allows freelancers to share a large and modern downtown office for as low as CZK 2,500 (€98) a month.

Andre Beurskens

Expat success story: Andre Beurskens and his food delivery company Giraffy

October 24, 2009

My reader Andre Beurskens asked me to visit the office and kitchen of his “expat-friendly” food delivery company.

Czech Innovation Day & Brokerage Event

April 15, 2009

Technologies, healthcare, environment, robotics and cognitive systems – these are some of the topics that will be discussed at the Czech Inovation Day and Brokerage Event 2009, taking place in Holiday Inn hotel on April 29 and 30. The event is organized by Masaryk University, Brno University of Technology, Brno Regional Chamber of, FIRST Innovation [...]

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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