Visiting Czech Republic

Museo de la cerveza

The city of Plzen:

Plzen (Pilsen in English), the capital of West Bohemia, was founded by the King Wenceslas II in 1295. Plzen is known for being the home of the famous Czech beers Pilsner Urquell and Gambrinus.

Ceske Budejovice

Transportation from Prague to Ceske Budejovice:

Trains from Prague to Ceske Budejovice: Trains run regularly from Prague’s Hlavni Nadrazi train station to Ceske Budejovice. The train takes roughly 2.5 hours each way.

Buses from Prague to Ceske Budejovice: Buses run regularly from Prague’s Florenc and Roztyly bus stations to Ceske Budejovice. The bus takes roughly 2.5 hours each way.

Driving from Prague to Ceske Budejovice: If you are driving from Prague to Ceske Budejovice, take highway E 55.

Hotels in Ceske Budejovice:

Budget Hotel in Ceske Budejovice: Hotel Zatkuv Dum (Krajinská 41, Ceske Budejovice) – Newly opened, the Hotel Zatkuv Dum is located in the city center. Standard rooms for around 20-25EUR/night.

Mid-Range Hotel in Ceske Budejovice: Hotel Gomel (Prazska 14, Ceske Budejovice) – Recently refurbished, the Hotel Gomel is located in the center of Ceske Budejovice. It is a short walk from the market square. Standard rooms for around 45-55EUR/night.

For information about the city and beer breweries in Ceske Budejovice:

Day Trip from Prague: Ceske Budejovice

For information about Czech beer:

Beer Trips to the Czech Republic

Other Short Trips from Prague:

Best Short Trips from Prague

The Black Tower

The city of Ceske Budejovice:

The city of Ceske Budejovice is located about 160km from of Prauge in Southern Moravia. Beer brewing is Ceske Budejovice’s main industry, and has been since the 13th century.