Benica

This modern hotel and its popular restaurant are in the pretty little town of Benesov, 40 km southeast of Prague, famous for its history and Konopiště castle.

The castle was the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, whose assassination in Sarajevo started World War I. The castle is one of the most famous and popular historical sites of the area, and also one of its most beautiful. Every year tourists flock to Benesov to visit the castle.

The area’s excellent golfing facilities make it a popular destination for golf enthusiasts and the tranquil beauty of the region makes it ideal for a relaxing break.

The hotel has excellent access to the nearby main road into Prague and its traditional trattoria and pizzeria is popular with locals and visitors as well as hotel guests.

Rooms: 33
Rate: 45 - 104 EUR

An Internet corner is available (extra charge).

The hotel offers rooms with special bathrooms to accommodate disabled people and wheelchairs.

All of the hotel’s modern rooms have a telephone, satellite TV and a private bathroom with a toilet and a shower or bath.

The well established and very popular trattoria and pizzeria offers international and local cuisine, as well as Italian specialities including pizza.

The hotel is situated very close to the football stadium, tennis courts and a squash court.

Konopiště golf resort is one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic and is just 4 km from the hotel. There are 2 18-hole courses - including the testing Radecký course - and a 9-hole public course. Surrounded by forest and with various water barriers, gentle slopes and bunkers, the resort is ideal for golfing enthusiasts looking to enjoy a relaxing round.

Just outside the city of Benesov is Konopiště, a castle that has become famous as the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, whose assassination in Sarajevo started World War I.

The castle was originally built in the 13th century as a Gothic fortification, but Archduke Ferdinand had it rebuilt into a luxurious residence that is now open to the public. Visitors can view the residential rooms of Franz Ferdinand, a large collection of his hunting trophies, an armoury with medieval weapons, a shooting hall with moving targets and a large garden with Italian Renaissance statues.

Only 40 km from Prague, on the outskirts of the city of Benešov in the direction of Tábor; just beside the Konopiště castle.

By Car:
- Prague – Brno highway.
- Exit Benešov.
- Take road E 55 in the direction of České Budějovice, Tábor.

By Train:
Benešov train station, 10 minutes away.

By Bus:
Bus stop, 10 minutes away.

The nearest subway: 500 m from the hotel.
The nearest train station: 1000 m from the hotel.
The nearest tram station: 40 km from the hotel.
The nearest bus station: 300 m from the hotel.