One of my favorite trips is to ride a tram #1 to stop Přístaviště (30 minutes from the main station), hike to Veveří castle along the banks of Brno dam lake (2 hours), and then to take a ferry boat back to Brno (1 hour for the castle, 1 hour for the cruise).
Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:
For backpackers: 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
- 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)
- 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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