Brno

Lovingly restored from a baroque town house, this boutique hotel retains period details, like exposed-beam ceilings. — Fodor's

Set in the heart of the Old Town, this clean and stylish hostel smells and looks brand new. — Lonely Planet

A little inn with a reasonable price and central location, Pegas has plain rooms that are snug and clean, with wood paneling and down comforters. — Fodor's

The main drawcard here is the hotel's distinctive architecture -- from the retro-futuristic 1960s...rooms are small, but comfortable. The location is excellent, just a short walk to the centre. — Lonely Planet

Service is attentive; the rooms, though small, are well appointed, with coffered ceilings and leather sofas. — Fodor's

Set in a quiet neighbourhood a 10-minute walk from the city centre, this self-proclaimed ‘art’ hotel (presumably for the futuristic lobby furniture) offers clean and tastefully furnished modern rooms. — Lonely Planet

The atmospheric Augustinian monastery where Gregor Mendel first experimented with pea plants also holds a simple but good-value pension. — Lonely Planet

This small, family-run and family-friendly pension is located on a busy street just below Špilberk Castle. — Lonely Planet

Five-star heritage luxury comes to Brno at the Barceló Brno Palace. — Lonely Planet

One of Brno's best music clubs offers funky and colourful rooms and a nonsmoking cafe and good bar reinforce the social vibe. — Lonely Planet

The new nautical-themed hotel has 18 cabin-like rooms and a blue-walled restaurant that blends harmoniously with the glass aquariums. — Travel + Leisure

In a quiet neighbourhood 1km from the centre, Omega has spacious rooms with modern pine furniture. — Lonely Planet

The century-old Slavia, just off the main Česká ulice, feels a little dated, but the prices here are lower than at the comparable Grand Hotel and the location is excellent. — Fodor's