Everyone would like to live in České Budějovice, no question. Sadly not everyone is as lucky as we are, so there are other options. You can come to Budějovice as a tourist too, which is why this article exists – to bring you clever tips on finding a hotel in České Budějovice.
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We’ve grouped the hotels by price, location (distance from the centre), by best reviews and by the awards they’ve won.
Accommodation by price
Budějovice offers a wide range of accommodation for tourists on all kinds of budgets. For those looking for affordable options, there are several hotels, hostels and guesthouses that provide basic but still comfortable rooms at very reasonable prices. At the other end of the spectrum are luxury hotels offering first-class service and facilities. The middle ground is covered by three-star hotels and apartments that give you good value for money.
- Low cost: Cuba Bar & Hostel, Pension Miltom, Penzion U Vlka
- Mid-range: Spa hotel Vita, Clarion Congress Hotel, Hotel U Solné Brány
- Luxury: Grandhotel Zvon, Hotel Budweis, Residence U Černé Věže
Accommodation by location (distance from the city centre)
If being close to the main tourist attractions and the buzz of the city centre matters to you, there are plenty of options. Staying right in the centre gives you easy access to historic landmarks, restaurants and cultural events. For those who prefer quieter surroundings but still want to be within reach of the city, hotels and guesthouses on the outskirts are ideal, and they often have better parking too.
- City centre: Grandhotel Zvon, Hotel Dvořák, Hotel U Beránka, Hotel Budweis
- Just outside the centre: Hotel Savoy, Penzion Smetanka
- On the edge of town: Penzion Relax Martina, Hotel Adler, Penzion U Lesa, Villa Resort & Organic Spa
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Accommodation with the best reviews
Do you set store by service quality and positive reviews? Don’t miss our tips on the best-rated hotels in České Budějovice. Budějovice has hotels and guesthouses with excellent ratings. These places often stand out not only for their location and facilities but also for friendly staff and a family atmosphere. Many of them also hold quality certificates and awards for their service. More on those hotels in the next group, though.
- Top reviews: Grandhotel Zvon, Hotel Budweis, Residence U Černé Věže
- Family atmosphere: Penzion U Vlka, Penzion U Tří Sedláků
- Quality certificates: Clarion Congress Hotel, Hotel U Solné Brány, Penzion Miltom
Accommodation by the awards it has won
Quality is quality, and it shows up either in user ratings or in quality certificates. In Budějovice there are hotels and guesthouses that have won significant awards in tourism. These awards guarantee that the property meets high standards of quality, service and comfort. Many of these hotels can boast prestigious prizes for outstanding customer service, environmental practices or gastronomy.
- Awards for service quality: Grandhotel Zvon (Travelers’ Choice Award), Hotel Budweis (Certificate of Excellence), Clarion Congress Hotel (Best Business Hotel Award)
- Environmental awards: Penzion U Vlka (Green Key), Residence U Černé Věže (EcoLabel), Hotel U Solné Brány (Green Hotel Award)
- Gastronomy awards: Hotel Savoy (Best Restaurant), Penzion Smetanka (Gourmet Award)
With this comprehensive breakdown you can more easily find the ideal hotel in České Budějovice for your priorities and preferences, whether you’re after an affordable option, a strategic location, accommodation with the best reviews or award-winning hotels.
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Where to park in Budějovice 🚗
With the question of what to visit in České Budějovice comes the natural question of where to park. If you’re planning to spend a weekend in Budějovice, you can use the commercial car parks, which are completely FREE from 8:00 on Saturday until 8:00 on Monday. Those car parks are:
- Mariánské náměstí car park
- The P+R car park on Jírovcova street
- The new Stromovka multi-storey car park
You’ll find cheap paid parking in the centre at NC Mariánská or the U plovárny car park.
Getting around the city
The size of the city and how close all the key places are to each other mean you can walk the whole place on foot. If you’re planning to head out of town or cover longer distances, public transport will come in handy. It’s regular, modern and comfortable. Look up timetables and connections on the official DPMČB website, where you’ll also find a route map.
Another option is the Rekola bike-share service. I use it a lot, because the number of bikes and the network of docking stands are fairly extensive. And on a bike you can get practically anywhere, stop for a beer at Malák and then cheerfully head back along the Malše to the centre.
