Hotel The Old Inn

Cesky Krumlov is at your fingertips from this hotel situated in the town's main square, nestled in a bend of the river Vltava.

Explore the South Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic, in this town brimming with history and culture. The hotel itself boasts a Pilsner beer cellar located in its own recently discovered 13th century vaults.

Since the 1989 Velvet Revolution, this Czech town has seen the arrival of many new bars and restaurants. Alternatively, wander through the old town for authentic inns hidden amongst the intriguing architecture of the narrow winding roads. Make sure you visit Krumlov Castle or take a trip to Sumava, the country's largest National Park, backed by the impressive Sumava Mountains.

Rooms: 52
Rate: 54 - 130 EUR

The hotel owns a mini-bus and it can be booked at reception. Rates depend on distance travelled.

The Old Inn Hotel restaurant is a sought after location, thanks to its position right on the main square in Český Krumlov. The staff, dressed in period costume, serve first-rate Czech and international cuisine. The restaurant also has a summer garden, where you can watch the lively activity on the square. Seasonal specialities can be chosen from a special gourmet calendar. The restaurant opens from 10.00 until 22.00. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.

The hotel's old underground catacombs will enchant you with their remarkable atmosphere. Here, delicacies are prepared right in front you on charcoals, as in the Middle Ages. The catacombs are open from 17.00 until 01.00.

Láb, the hotel's classic Old Bohemian pub, has excellent beer and typical Czech cuisine. During important sports events Láb changes into a small sports bar, where you can watch matches on the projection screen. The restaurant opens at 11.00 and closes at 22.00, or 15.30 on Sundays.

A full buffet breakfast is served in the main hotel restaurant from 07.00 until 10.00.

Cesky Krumlov is a fairly small, but delightful town in the south of the Czech Republic, sited around a meandering bend in the Vltava river. Much of the architecture around the castle and old town dates back to periods between the 14th and 17th centuries. You shouldn't have to look far to see examples of this and of fine art also.

Egon Schiele Art Centre (200m) - Very close to the hotel is this art centre offering art from 20th century personalities.

Regional Museum (100m) - Besides displaying a variety of artifacts, the hotel offers brilliant panoramic views from its windows.

The Old Inn is located in the pedestrianised main square, 10 minutes walk from Cesky Krumlov bus station. A bus from either Praha ÚAN Florenc or Praha Na Knížecí (Prague), to Cesky Krumlov, will take between 2 and 3 hours.

By Car (from Praha-Ruzyne airport)
- Follow the R1 out of the aiport.
- Join up to the E50 / E48, heading southeast.
- At Mirosovice, follow the E55 / R3 southwards.
- Head south on this road, toward Ceske Budejovice
- After Ceske Budejovice, bear right on the R39 and follow signs for the centre of Cesky Krumlov.