Olomouc is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Olomouc 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 Olomouc, covering a range of budgets. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Olomouc, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €64/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Ostrava, 86 km |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Olomouc starts at around €64 per night, with a typical rate near €97 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Royal Pension, 4-star, guest rating 9.5 from 1214 reviews, from €145 per night
- NH Collection Olomouc Congress, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 3427 reviews, from €112 per night
- NUTREND World, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1965 reviews, from €145 per night
- Miss Sophie's Olomouc - Boutique Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 1008 reviews, from €148 per night
- HERBARIUM boutique hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 732 reviews, from €160 per night
Day trips & routes
- Ostrava — about 86 km, 54m drive
- Mikulov — about 131 km, 1h 26m drive
- Pardubice — about 149 km, 1h 56m drive
- Katowice (Poland, cross-border) — about 181 km, 1h 59m drive
- Vienna (Austria, cross-border) — about 218 km, 2h 30m drive
- Wroclaw (Poland, cross-border) — about 326 km, 3h 24m drive
3 of 6 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Getting there and around
Olomouc 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 Olomouc is around €97, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Olomouc 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.