Best areas for students in Brno

Veveří

This is definitely one of the best student areas in Brno. It’s located northwest of the historic city centre, which can be reached in a short walk or by public transport. It's considered a very safe neighbourhood and it has a young vibe.

Veveří houses some buildings, and is close to many others, belonging to Masaryk University. In addition, the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Brno University of Technology is located here, and it’s very close to its Faculty of Fine Arts.

This neighbourhood is full of independent cafes, bars, and bookshops. There are also budget supermarkets like Albert and several vegetarian and vegan bistros.

From Veveří, you can reach in a short amount of time some of the most interesting cultural sites in Brno, including Špilberk Castle (Hrad Špilberk) and the Old Town Hall (Stará radnice).

As for outdoor spaces, the reality is that there isn't much variety. Some of the ones that can be enjoyed are: parks like Obilní trh and the nearby Tyršův sad. For those looking for a larger space, the Park Lužánky is a good alternative, which can be reached in a short walk from Veveří.

This neighbourhood has good connections to the centre and the rest of the city by tram and bus. The downtown area can also be reached in a short walk.

Královo Pole

Located north of Brno's city centre, Královo Pole is a quieter, more residential area. It's one of the city's largest districts and offers nature, services, and safety.

King's Field is ideal, above all, for students of the Brno University of Technology, since its main campus is located right there.

In this neighbourhood, there’s a wide range of eateries, including restaurants and bars. Most of them are located on one of the main streets, Palackého tř. There are also some nightclubs and live music venues. In addition, the Za Lužánkami football stadium is located in this neighbourhood, which is currently used more for events and concerts than for matches.

The Brno Technical Museum (Technické muzeum v Brno) highlights as a cultural visit in the neighbourhood, and among the most beautiful green spaces are the University Botanical Garden and the Arboretum of Mendel University (Botanická Zahrada a Arboretum).

Královo Pole is connected to the rest of Brno via bus and tram lines, which means that you can quickly reach the city centre and other universities and faculties.

Historic centre of Brno

The Old Town is another one of the most popular areas for students to live in the Czech city. It’s the liveliest and most culturally rich district of Brno, so it's ideal for those who want to be at the centre of everything.

The Masaryk University main campus is located in this area, so it’s ideal for those who are going to study there and want to be close to classes.

In the historic centre of Brno, the number of restaurants and bars is one of the most diverse in the city. Here, you can eat not only local cuisine, but also from other parts of the world. In addition, many of the nightclubs of the city are located there, and the Nám. Svobody square is a frequent meeting point for young people in Brno.

Among the sites and monuments of cultural interest, the following stand out in the historic centre of Brno:

• The old town hall building (Stará radnice)
• The astronomical clock (Brněnský orloj)
• Petrov Hill with the famous Peter and Paul Cathedral (Katedrála svatých Petra a Pavla)
• The Museum of Decorative Arts (Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum)
• Theatres like the Theatre Janacek Theatre, Mahen Theatre and the Husa na provázku Theatre

As for green spaces, the Denis Gardens (Denisovy sady) stand out in the Petrov hill, surrounding the Cathedral. In addition, the parks surrounding the castle, such as the Moravské náměsti Park, can be easily accessed.

The most used means of transport in this neighbourhood are the tram and the bus. In addition, it’s next to the main train station of the city, allowing easy connection to nearby cities.

Staré Brno

The Old Town is another one of the best student neighbourhoods in Brno. It’s a very lively area next to the city centre that has a combination of interesting places to visit and restaurants. Keep in mind that the cost of rent in Staré Brno may be a little higher than in the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Living in this neighbourhood, you’ll be close to the Faculty of Education of the Masaryk University, and several faculties of the Brno University of Technology (the Faculty of Architecture, the Faculty of Fine Arts, and the Faculty of Civil Engineering).

Being a lively area, and being part of the historic city centre, Staré Brno has and is close to a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops.

The Winning Group Arena stadium is located in this neighbourhood, which hosts a large number of events throughout the year. These include concerts, sports matches such as ice hockey, among others.

Near Staré Brno are also the most important monuments and historic buildings in the city, as well as a variety of museums and theatres.

In this neighbourhood, most students choose to walk to different locations, especially in the downtown area. It also has several stops by tram and bus.

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