Brno Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brno featuring a city
Brno showing a city and a sunset
Spilberk Castle which includes a park as well as a couple
Brno featuring a city, heritage elements and night scenes
Villa Tugendhat

As well as art galleries, medieval landmarks and lively bars, this large Czech city is also a gateway to the rolling countryside of South Moravia.

Visit Brno to experience Moravia’s easygoing charm. Explore a city decorated with architecturally impressive monuments, atmospheric bars, galleries, glorious parks and museums. Established as a stronghold in the 11th century, today Brno is the Czech Republic’s second-largest city and capital of the Moravia region.

Admire architectural masterpieces of Brno’s Old Town, centering on Náměstí Svobody square, such as the 14th-century Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul and the Old Town Hall. Spot mummified corpses in the Capuchin Monastery’s eerie crypt. See spooky bone collections of plague and war victims in the ossuary of the Church of St. James.

Mingle with locals at colorful food displays at Zelný trh (Cabbage Market). Look for Parnassus Fountain, symbolizing the empires of Babylonia, Greece and Persia. Join a guided tour of underground tunnels, previously used as hideouts, storehouses and torture chambers.

Learn about local history at the excellent Moravian Museum. Browse exhibits of the Moravian Gallery in Brno and the Brno House of Arts. Outside the city center, find the Mendel Museum of Masaryk University, Museum of Romani Culture and Technical Museum of Brno. Walk or catch a tram to the hilltop Špilberk Castle and functionalist-style Villa Tugendhat.

Visit Brno’s parks and gardens on sunny days. Relax on the open lawns of Park Lužánky, see and smell the botanical displays at Botanicka Zahrada and view the exotic wildlife at Zoo Brno. Take a boat ride along underground rivers to the vast caves at Macocha Abyss. Watch motor-racing events and try go-karting at Brno Circuit.

Enjoy a night out at the Old Town’s bars and restaurants, many with outdoor terraces overlooking grand squares. Sample locally brewed Starobrno beer and wine produced in the vineyards of South Moravia. Watch ballet, opera and philharmonic performances at the Mahen Theatre and Reduta Theatre.

Brno is a 3-hour train journey from Prague. Get around the main sights comfortably on foot or by buses and trams. Enjoy the Czech Republic’s enchantment without Prague’s large crowds.

Where to stay in Brno

Brno

Brno-střed

2/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Brno-střed, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul and Old Town Hall.

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Brno-Líšeň

While there might not be top attractions in Brno-Líšeň, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Villa Tugendhat and Brno National Theatre.

Brno-Líšeň
Grand Palace Brno

Grand Palace Brno

5 out of 5
CL Šilingrovo námestí 2/265, Brno
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Brno. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Grand Palace Brno
Cosmopolitan Bobycentrum – Czech Leading Hotels

Cosmopolitan Bobycentrum – Czech Leading Hotels

4 out of 5
Sportovni 2a, Brno
The price is NZ$153 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$153
25 July - 26 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Brno. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Luzanky Park and Villa Tugendhat are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (537 reviews)
"This was wonderful property. We had a double suite on 9th floor with great balcony and great view of the city. Best breakfast I had recently in a hotel. If I come back to Brno again, I will get the same Cosmopolitan hotel."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

Cosmopolitan Bobycentrum – Czech Leading Hotels
Hotel International Brno

Hotel International Brno

4.5 out of 5
Husova, Brno
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$209 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$209
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (294 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. It was close to many attractions and restaurants. It’s a family friendly environment. The complimentary breakfast offered went beyond my expectations. 700m from the train station, makes it walkable if your have a carry-on or a short Uber ride. Even during high season, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hotel International Brno
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartment BRNO

Apartment BRNO

3 out of 5
Jakubsk n m., Brno
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Brno. Enjoy free WiFi and slippers. Popular attractions St. James church and Ethnographic Museum are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
Lovely!
"Perfect size for a city visit, clean, comfy. Will deffo stay again."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Apartment BRNO
Luxury Apartments Zelny Trh

Luxury Apartments Zelny Trh

3.5 out of 5
10 Zelný trh, Brno
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Brno. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Moravian Museum and Biskupský Yard ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"Was very nice. Very spacious, right in the centre of Brno. Only thing was the nearby church bells were quite loud at some times - obviously that can't be helped!"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Luxury Apartments Zelny Trh
Luxury Apartments Zelny Trh 4

Luxury Apartments Zelny Trh 4

3 out of 5
10 Zelný trh, Brno
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Brno. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Moravian Museum and Biskupský ...
"Everything was great 👍"

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Luxury Apartments Zelny Trh 4
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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3/5 - Okay

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Fairly quiet with minimal tourists, not a lot to see and do there, a couple of good local bars and eateries. A day trip there would be enough, but avoid eFi Hotel!