Cesky Krumlov is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Cesky Krumlov works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Cesky Krumlov, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Cesky Krumlov, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Cesky Krumlov starts at around €78 per night, with a typical rate near €163 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Monastery Garden Bistro & Rooms, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 514 reviews, from €169 per night; Boutique Hotel Villa Beatika, 5-star, guest rating 9.5 from 885 reviews, from €284 per night; Krumlov Tower, guest rating 9.4 from 142 reviews, from €177 per night; Pension Galko, 3-star, guest rating 9.3 from 282 reviews, from €81 per night; Hotel Garni Pod Skalkou, 3-star, guest rating 9.2 from 330 reviews, from €133 per night.
Day trips & routes: Plzen — about 165 km, 2h 23m drive; Prague — about 174 km, 2h 3m drive; Salzburg (Austria, cross-border) — about 225 km, 2h 48m drive; Vienna (Austria, cross-border) — about 219 km, 2h 52m drive; Mikulov — about 279 km, 2h 59m drive; Pardubice — about 214 km, 2h 48m drive. 2 of 6 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Cesky Krumlov: what to know
Things to see: "Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour", rated 5 from 28 reviews, from €95; "Best of Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle Exteriors", rated 5 from 17 reviews, from €170; "Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €89; "Private evening tour Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle area", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €85; "One day trips in the surroundings of Cesky Krumlov", rated 5 from 6 reviews, from €296.1.
Cesky Krumlov has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Cesky Krumlov is around €163, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Cesky Krumlov you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Czech, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
