Christmas trees

Zelný trh

Christmas market at Zelný trh sq.: pork symphony

December 3, 2010

The market is small, focused mostly on “local” food (pork, pork, pork) and the sellers have to wear costumes.

Christmas market

Christmas market at Freedom square: live music, hot wine, pet donkeys

November 30, 2010

The market at the central square is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will last to December 23.

A tree

Choose the Christmas tree for the central square

November 10, 2009

The council lets people choose the Christmas tree that will be erected and lit at Náměstí svobody sq.

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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