wine

Festival at Náměstí svobody sq.

Three festivals putting some life to the central square

September 23, 2011

Náměstí svobody sq. is going to host three festivals in a row: you can enjoy food, wine and local culture. Sadly, not at the same time.

Roast goose

St. Martin’s day traditions: roast goose, young wine

November 10, 2010

November 11 is one of the most hedonistic days in Moravia.

Burčák (source: Wikimedia Commons)

Wine feast: five days of folklore and… burčák

September 14, 2010

“Federweisser” madness is going to Brno.

Grapes of wine

St. Martin’s Wine (“Moravian Beaujolais nouveau”) arrives on Wednesday

November 10, 2009

This year, 211 wines were good enough to receive the exclusive mark “Svatomartinské víno”.

Burčák

Burčák (federweisser, young wine) season began, as well as burčák madness

September 18, 2009

Sweet, lemonade-like but still dazing drink is sipped at streets, in wine shops and in the living rooms of most Moravian families.

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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