Brno, Lidická 23 (the ICRI 2022 venue)
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Built in 1928 as a metropolitan palace, designed by the famous architect Bohuslav Fuchs. It was completely reconstructed in 2020 and offers more than a hundred design rooms, a first-class restaurant, and an extensive congress centre. The unique art installations will fascinate you already on the facade and further on inside the hotel. 

Brno, Šilingrovo nám. 2 (1,5 km from the ICRI venue)
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The Barceló Brno Palace is an urban hotel with a perfect location in the centre of the city of Brno. The main tourist destinations such as Špilberk Fort and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul are short of the hotel. The hotel has 119 luxurious rooms, tastefully decorated, with a free Wi-Fi connection, air conditioning, a minibar, and safe and complimentary toiletries. In addition, guests can use the excellent facilities with free access to the fitness studio and sauna.

Brno, Kounicova 6 (500 m from the ICRI venue)

Opened in 1964, with vestibule ranked as one of the most beautiful Brussels Style interiors in the Czech Republic. Recognised by its 51-meter height, triangle profile, and a sculpture by Olbram Zoubek located in front of the hotel. Since 2009 it has been designated a cultural monument, and with renovation in 2018, it offers 214 rooms.

Brno, Holandská 12 (3,5 km from the ICRI venue)
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Situated just a few moments outside the city centre, walk quickly to landmarks including Špilberk Castle and Svoboda Square. Stylish guest rooms boast modern design, gleaming marble bathrooms and free Wi-Fi, and comfortable bedding and ergonomic workspaces. Join us at The Yard Lounge & Dining, our hotel restaurant, for international cuisine in a welcoming ambience. And maintain your workout routine at our state-of-the-art gym as well.

Brno, Husova 16 (1 km from the ICRI venue)
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Located right in the city centre, inspired by the style of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer it was built in 1962 as one of the first modern buildings in then Czechoslovakia. Nowadays, it´s one of the most important and best-preserved Brussels Style“ buildings in the Czech Republic. It offers more than 230 rooms and wellness with a swimming pool, sauna, and fitness.

Brno, Křížkovského 49 (5 km from the ICRI venue)
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It opened in 1979 next to the Exhibition Centre, recently renovated in the brutalist style. As one of the largest, it hosted many famous guests, including Prince Charles and Princess Diana. It is still considered one of the region's largest and most modern congress centres, offering 730 beds in 369 rooms. The Brno hotel is part of OREA Hotels & Resorts, the largest domestic hotel chain with 15 hotels across the Czech Republic, which has embarked on extensive renovations of its hotels and resorts.

Brno, Zelný trh 2 (1,5 km from theICRI venue)
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A beautiful reference to individual modernity. It is located in the heart of the historical centre of Brno on the Zelný trh, one of the most valuable squares in Brno with its Baroque fountain Parnas. The hotel building from the early 20th century, which dominates the southern part of the square, underwent a demanding and careful reconstruction, including period delays.
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Brno, Křížkovského 49 (5 km from the ICRI venue)
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Popular for its practical location and family atmosphere. It is easily accessible from the centre of Brno, where the tram ride takes a few minutes, and from the main transport routes in the region. The hotel offers accommodation in 110 standard Classic rooms. Buffet breakfast is served in restaurant Pálava, and specialities of regional and international cuisine can be enjoyed in the restaurant in the neighbouring OREA Congress Hotel. 

There is no direct flight from Vienna to Brno because of too short a distance, but you can get to Brno by bus right from the Vienna International Airport in around two hours. The service is provided by Student Agency / RegioJet, Flixbus and Gepard Express. One-way connection costs 16 – 20 Euro. Some Student Agency / RegioJet and Flixbus connections also leave from Vienna Main train station (there are three regular airport lines connecting the airport and the main transport hubs). If you prefer travelling by train, you can use České dráhy direct connection from Vienna Main train station to Brno, which takes approximately 85 minutes.

Brno Airport is located ten kilometres from the city centre. You can take a taxi or bus to the centre, which stops right in front of the airport terminal. Line E76 runs at half-hourly intervals and takes you directly to the main station in 18 minutes. Tram number 1 (direction Řečkovice) will take you from the main station to the Passage Hotel (Antonínská train stop). For planning your way from the airport to the hotel, you can use transport planner IDOS.


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Trains departing from the Main Station (Hlavní nádraží) connect Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Berlin, and Ostrava. Regular buses leave from the Zvonařka and by the hotel Grand (two minutes walk from the Main Station) stations and connect Brno with several cities across Europe. Student Agency / RegioJet is a reliable bus and train company. You can schedule your trip with České dráhy or Student agency or via the universal search engine and public transport planner IDOS.

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Easiest transportation from Prague Airport is with bus operator Student Agency / RegioJet with transfer at Bus Station Florenc, though it‘s a bit longer. Alternatively, you can take the special Airport Express bus, which will take you to the main railway station and travel to Brno by train. Travelling from Prague to Brno by train takes a little over three hours, and you can use České dráhy or Student Agency / RegioJet.




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If you need to get around Brno by car, avoid rush hour traffic (7 to 8 am, 3 to 5 pm). Most hotels provide their own parking spaces, besides them, there are several paid parking lots in the centre. Outside of these, parking in the city is regulated according to a zone system. There are also several taxi services in Brno, which charge around 30 CZK/km, plus a starting rate of about 60 CZK. You can also use global services such as Uber or Liftago.

Public transport in Brno and the rest of the South Moravian Region is provided by the South Moravian Integrated Public Transport System. Tickets are valid for public transport, but you should consider how long you want to travel and in which zones. But if you’re travelling through the city, a ticket for zones 100 and 101 is probably all you’ll need. You can pay contactless in the vehicles.

Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, yet relatively small. The distances, especially in the city centre, are short and most of the major sights are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Recently, tourists coming to Brno have taken a liking to bikesharing. You can use the services of companies such as Rekola, Nextbike, Bolt, Lime, Yoyoway or re.volt. Recently, bicycles have been allowed to enter pedestrian zones in the city centre, and a network of new bike paths lets you cycle around the city quite comfortably.