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Alternative to staying in Cesky Krumlov?

Posted by (New York, NY) on

My husband and I, 70s, are going to Central Europe this spring. We start with a week in Prague and have 3 nights in Cesky Krumlov in early May and then on to Vienna. We’re traveling by public transportation although I might consider a car rental for this portion only. I’m rethinking the stay in CK as we’re not fond of overly crowded places (yes, I know Prague will be and I accept that!) so am wondering if we should consider another town for a 3-night stay. If so, where would you recommend? Also, I just want just one stop - we no longer do 1 night here, 2 night here stays (unless necessary).

Or, should we just keep the visit in Cesky Krumlov? We arrive in a Thursday so will most definitely be there over a weekend.

Thanks for any suggestions you might have!

Posted by
25232 posts

3 nights in Cesky Krumlov (I like Cesky Krumlov) or 3 nights in Budapest? Budapest wins. If you already have departure tickets out of Vienna then you fly Prague to Budapest then train up to Vienna. Technically about 3 hours faster hotel to hotel than a trains.

Now you have 3 world class cities and Budapest will have the lowest density of tourists of the three.

Favorite Video of Budapest https://youtu.be/1nd5AtZIrTk?feature=shared Bourdain on how visually pleasurable Budapest is https://youtu.be/0nd9DuDGCz0?si=aa0c19KaJHEtabkX

Posted by
84 posts

Thanks, Mr E,
We’re staying in Budapest for a week so no worries! We go to Budapest after Vienna where we’re also staying for 8 nights.

GeoffB, I’ve been reading your TRs and have been finding them helpful.

We don’t do 1 night stops anymore and would prefer not to do 2 nights, which is what we would do.

Has anyone been Trebon? Is that place to stay instead?

Posted by
4911 posts

We stayed 3 nights in Cesky Krumlov and enjoyed it very much. We took a walking tour, visited the castle, had leisurely dinners, and had drinks at a jazz bar.
We also like to keep our stays to at least 3 nights.

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84 posts

Okay, you’ve convinced me. We’ll stay in Cesky Krumlov. We’re slowpokes these days, anyway, and like to take breaks during the day. I think we’ll be fine for 3 nights as long as we can get away from large crowds.

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