upgraded rooms add sitting areas and whirlpool tubs; some feature saunas. a breakfast buffet is available. complimentary tea and coffee is offered. the brno train station is 7 km away. set on a tree-lined residential street, this laid-back guesthouse is 4 km from tours of an underground prison at the medieval spilberk castle, and 5 km from the cathedral of saints peter and paul, with its baroque interior. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. relaxed rooms, some with colorful decor, provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and en suite, shower-only bathrooms Brno–Tuřany Airport 19 min
Mendel Museum of Masaryk University (9 min) This university facility has lectures & exhibits documenting the work of the founder of genetics. Brno Zoo (7 min) Zoo with more than 250 animal species, from tigers to yaks & bears, plus playground & horse riding. Church of St. James (13 min) Late-Gothic Catholic church with origins in the 13th century & a subterranean ossuary. Labyrinth under Vegetable Market, Brno (13 min) Tours of a medieval labyrinth of tunnels, corridors & rooms with relics such as an original pillory. Moravian Museum (13 min) Baroque building housing exhibits of Moravian history & culture from prehistory to modern times. Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul (12 min) Gothic Catholic cathedral with a Baroque interior & the unusual ringing of its noon bells at 11am. Veveří Castle (22 min) Guided tours of 13th-century castle, occupied by the Germans 1943-1945, with medieval-style rooms. Moravian Karst (25 min) Cave networks with Neanderthal carvings and scenic gorges at a rugged nature reserve. VIDA! science center (7 min) Kid-friendly learning center offering hands-on exhibits on climate, space, physics & other sciences. Liberty Square (12 min) Historic town square surrounded by iconic buildings, with sculptures dating to 1689 & event space. Brno Reservoir (11 min) This dam, which is a source of electrical power, is a popular destination for swimming & boating. Špilberk Castle (8 min) Medieval fortress, home to city museum & gallery, with tours of former prison in vaulted tunnels. Technical museum (6 min) Technical museum with a collection spanning vehicles to electronic microscopes & music machines. Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre (14 min) Brno Observatory and Planetarium (9 min) State-of-the-art venue including an interactive Exploratorium with extraterrestrial rocks & fossils. |