Moravian-Silesian Region · Czech Republic
Where to stay in Ostrava
Ostrava is a city in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic, home to about 283,000 people.
- Best months
- August and September
- Nearest airport
- OSR20 km · Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava
- Currency
- CZKCzech koruna
- Time zone
- Europe/Prague
- Language
- Czech
About
About Ostrava
Ostrava is a city in the north-east of the Czech Republic and the capital of the Moravian-Silesian Region. It has about 281,000 inhabitants.
Ostrava had been a predominantly industrial city since the 18th century, when the discovery of extensive coal deposits in the area led to an industrial boom. Ostrava quickly grew from a small provincial town of around one thousand inhabitants to one of the largest cities in the region. As a major steel manufacturing centre, Ostrava suffered heavy destruction during the Second World War, and holds the sad distinction of being one of the most polluted cities of the European Union.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Ostrava
See
- Mining Museum in Landek Park
- Landek hill
- The Vítkovice Area
- Štítová kolonie
- The Michal Mine
- Silesian Ostrava Castle
- The Ostrava Zoo
- Slavic Gods statues
- The Ostrava Museum
- The Viewing Tower of the New City Hall
- Kunčický bludný balvan
- Věžičky
Do
- Golden Spike Ostrava
- Colours of Ostrava
- The International Music Festival Janáček's May Ostrava
- Spectaculo Interesse
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Where to stay
Which part of Ostrava to stay in
The city offers a wide variety of accommodation covering all kinds of travel budget and level of service.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Ostrava
10 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| hostinec U koule | 1888 | 2.7 km |
| Národní dům | 2000 | 9.7 km |
| hostinec u Buroně – Mexiko | 12.8 km | |
| Kavárna Elektra | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Quittner | 0.6 km | |
| Třebovický mlýn | 6.7 km | |
| Watchtower Vodojem Bohumín | 9.7 km | |
| Bývalý hotel Slavie | 0.6 km | |
| Clarion Congress Hotel Ostrava | 4.7 km | |
| Hostel Moravia | 2.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Ostrava
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ostrava are August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; July is the wettest, with about 114 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Ostrava: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW, 91 km) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, 110 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Tram and bus travel in Ostrava is operated by Dopravní podnik Ostrava. Service is fast, frequent and inexpensive. Tickets are sold by tapping your credit card on the ticket machine onboard the vehicle. English menu is available in these machines. A 10-minute public transit ticket, with no transfers allowed, costs 23 Kč and is calculated when you tap to board and exit the vehicle. Otherwise, a 60-minute ticket which includes transfers costs 30 Kč. For the 60-minute ticket, you only need to tap your card each time you board a vehicle and do not need to tap when exiting.
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OSR · Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava
KTW · Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport
KRK · Kraków John Paul II International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Ostrava
Eat
In such a big city the number of restaurants is naturally enormous, ranging from the very famous restaurants to the less expensive trattorie or pizzerie. Whether you are looking to enjoy classical Czech food, regional specialities or international cuisine, Ostrava probably has what you are looking for. A visit to the region would not be complete without a pint of the local beer, “Ostravar”, which has been brewed in the city since 1897. The main street for wining, dining and having a great time is Stodolní Street, in the heart of the city. It boasts over 60 bars and restaurants in an area covering just a few blocks.
Drink
Ostrava is home to the famous Stodolní street, the biggest strip of bars and pubs in the country. Drinks are generally cheaper than in Prague and atmosphere is more local.
Stay safe
While Ostrava remains a quiet and pleasant city, locals will let you know that many areas have gained a reputation for widespread drug consumption. Always be on the lookout for junkies.
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Questions
Ostrava: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ostrava?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Ostrava are August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C; July is the wettest, with about 114 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Ostrava?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (OSR), about 20 km from the city centre in a straight line; Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW, 91 km) and Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, 110 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Ostrava?
Czech koruna (CZK).
Nearby
Destinations near Ostrava
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.