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Český Krumlov
This beautiful city is the Czech Republic's most popular destination for backpackers after Prague and it is easy to see why. The city is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage treasure - ranked second only to Venice - and boasts a castle, gorgeous architecture and narrow cobblestone streets.
Practical information
Český Krumlov Tourist Information Centre
Náměstí Svornosti 2, Český Krumlov
Tel (380) 710 46 22
Website www.ckrumlov.cz/infocentrum
Open Jan-Mar 9am-5pm daily; Apr-May 9am-6pm daily; Jun 9am-7pm daily; Jul-Aug 9am-8pm daily; Sep 9am-7pm daily; Oct 9am-6pm daily; Nov-Dec 9am-5pm daily
Coming & going
The bus is the easiest way to get to Český Krumlov. Buses from Prague to Český Krumlov depart from Roztyly bus station arriving at the bus station on the right bank of the Vltava River near the old town.
Going to Cesky Krumlov by train involves a change of trains in Cesky Budejovice. Trains depart from hlavní nádraží in Prague. The train station in Cesky Krumlov is inconveniently location about a 20 minute walk north from the old town.
Hostel accommodation
Hostel 99
Věžní 99, 38101 Český Krumlov
Tel (380) 712812
Hostel Egon
Pod Svatým Duchem 132, Český Krumlov
Hostel Havana
Pod Svatým Duchem 135, Český Krumlov
Hostel Luna
Pod Horou 382, Český Krumlov
Hostel Merlin
Kájovská 59, 38101 Český Krumlov
Tel (606) 256 145
Hostel Postel
Rybářská 35, Český Krumlov
Tel (380) 715 631
Hostel Ryba
Rybářská 5, Český Krumlov
Tel (380) 711 801
Hostel Skippy
Plešivecká 123, 38101 Český Krumlov
Tel (380) 728 380
Krumlov House
68 Rooseveltova, Český Krumlov 38101
Tel (380) 711 935
Snail Hostel
Panská 19, Český Krumlov 38101
Tel (380) 711 345
Travellers' Hostel
Soukenická 43, Český Krumlov
Tel (380) 711 345
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Český Krumlov Castle
Krumlov's castle is Bohemia's second largest and one of the biggest in Central Europe comprising more than 40 buildings.
Zámek 59, Český Krumlov
Tel (380) 70 47 21
Website www.castle.ckrumlov.cz
Admission 180-240 Kč; tower 50 Kč
Open Apr-May Tue-Sun 9am-5pm; Jun-Aug Tue-Sun 9am-6pm; Sep-Oct Tue-Sun 9am-5pm; tower open Apr-May Tue-Sun 9am-4.30pm; Jun-Aug Tue-Sun 9am-5.30pm; Sep-Oct Tue-Sun 9am-4.30pm
Egon Schiele Art Centrum
This gallery displays artworks from the Austrian painter, Egon Schiele, who lived in Cesky Krumlov. There are also exhibits of works by other artists.
Široká 71, Cesky Krumlov
Tel (380) 70 40 11
Website www.schieleartcentrum.cz
Admission 120 Kč
Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
