How to Find Hotels In Brno, Czech Republic

After Prague, Brno is the largest city in the Czech Republic. Lush foliage and sprawling parks are tucked between the concrete buildings, encouraging visitors to wander through the city and enjoy its fascinating history.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Prepare for Brno and the Czech Republic

1. Ignore the largely industrial look of the city. While the city came of age due to the textile industry, the romance of a typical Czech city can still be found in parks and museums.
2. Enjoy the Czech Republic during the summer. April to September, before the snow starts to fall, is the peak season in Brno.
3. Bring along your pocket translator. The official language is Czech, so it may behoove you to learn a few standard phrases.

Organize Transportation

4. Fly into the Czech Republic at the Prague Airport, which is serviced by several major airlines.
5. Travel to Brno by train. The ride is just under 3 hours long.
6. Catch cabs at official taxi stands only to ensure you're getting a fair deal.

Decide On Your Accommodations

7. To book accommodations, contact Czech Tourism at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
8. Consider staying in the villa quarter area of Brno for budget accommodations. Many hostels are located in this area.
9. Indulge at one of the mini-castles located near the fairgrounds. These unique accommodations offer a glimpse at the Czech Republic's royal history.
10. Go back in time by staying in Old Town. Many of the hotels in the area were renovated to the original styles of the 1500s.
11. Find accommodations in the city center within walking distance to the historical buildings, Brno's Old Town and the fairgrounds.

Enjoy Brno

12. Listen to some great music during the Janacek Music Festival each June and the Brno International Music Festival in September and October.
13. Head out to the races for the World Motorcycle Grand Prix each August at Masaryk Ring. Prices for accommodations in the area will double during the Grand Prix.
14. Brno is the heart of Monrovia, making it a great starting point for exploring the Czech Republic.

Tips & Warnings

• Stick to a money exchange or ATM to change your money to Czech Crowns. You may get swindled trying to change your money on the street.
• Visitors are required to have health insurance to travel to the Czech Republic.