Brno event weekends: what to do between sessions
Czechia's second city: Špilberk castle, Villa Tugendhat, wine bars and the South Moravian vineyards.
Events we cover in Brno
Arriving
Vienna airport (VIE) is 1 hour 45 minutes by bus; Prague is 2.5 hours by train.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Station area | Simple hotels. |
| Mid-range | Old town | Near Freedom Square. |
| Splurge | Grandhotel Brno | Historic hotel. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Avanti
- Mid-range: Hotel Grandezza
- Splurge: Grandhotel Brno
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Brno Zoo.
Rainy-day backups
- Technical Museum.
Free things to do
- Špilberk castle park.
Getting around
- Trams everywhere; shuttles to the circuit on race days.