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České Budějovice, Czechia

České Budějovice is a city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 97,000 inhabitants.

Type CityPopulation 97,000

Why go

  • City in the Czech Republic.
  • Served by České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL).

History

České Budějovice is a city in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 97,000 inhabitants. The city is located in the valley of the Vltava River, at its confluence with the Malše.

Where to stay

B. Smetany 2719/1a, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · hotel-savoy-cb.cz
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Radniční 138, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · hotelusolnebrany.cz
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Sokolský ostrov 462/1, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · rezidence-malse.cz
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Pod Stromovkou 203/203, 370 01 Litvínovice-České Budějovice 1, Czechia · pegast.cz
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Široká 428/3, 370 01 České Budějovice, Czechia · facebook.com
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Kněžskodvorská 514, 370 04 České Budějovice 4, Czechia · hotelubudvaru.cz
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U Černé věže 17, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · ucerneveze.cz
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Mlýnská 6, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · hotelbudweis.cz
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Školní 8, 370 10 České Budějovice 10, Czechia · penzionminor.cz
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9, J. Š. Baara 1615, České Budějovice 3, 370 01 České Budějovice, Czechia · uvlka.cz
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14, Pražská tř. 2306, 370 04 České Budějovice, Czechia · clarioncongresshotelceskebudejovice.com
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Na Nábřeží 14, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · altonhotel.eu
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Na Sadech 2036/18, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · restauracebeseda.cz
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Jiráskovo nábř. 1543, 370 10 České Budějovice 4, Czechia · hotel-lux.hotelyceske.cz
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Senovážné nám. 248/2, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · hotelmetropolcb.cz
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Krajinská 214, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · zatkuvdum.cz
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Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II. 28, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · hotel-zvon.cz
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Klostermannova 2528/6, 370 04 České Budějovice 4, Czechia · hotel-adler.cz
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Dvořákova 161/14, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · hotelcb.cz
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Plachého 33, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · bohemiacb.cz
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Skuherského 4, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · spahotelvita.cz
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Novohradská 317/2, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · novohradska.cz
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Husova tř. 37/91, 370 05 České Budějovice 5, Czechia · penzion4dvory.cz
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103, Pražská tř. 566, České Budějovice 3, 370 04 České Budějovice, Czechia · cbroyal.cz
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26, Kostelní 1223, 370 04 České Budějovice, Czechia · atlashotel.cz
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Lannova tř. 51, 370 01 České Budějovice 6, Czechia · penzion-lara.ceskebudejovicehotel.com
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Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II. 123/36, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · hoteldvorakcb.cz
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Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II. 8, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia · pizzeriafontana.cz
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Dukelská 269, 370 01 České Budějovice 1, Czechia
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2125/6 Průběžná, České Budějovice, 37004 · juvel.cz
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Cafe · Kávový kontejner v Budějcích Výběrová káva z pražírny qb coffee roasters. Teplé a studené nápoje vlastní výroby. Sladké k zakousnutí. Opening hours:… · qbbox.cz
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · burgerking.cz
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 1247/24 Pražská tř., 37004 · igycentrum.cz
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Th,Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · hospudka-nanavsi.cz
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Pizza, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, air conditioning · amigopizza.cz
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 · 217 Pod Stromovkou, 37001 · hospudecka-litvinovice.cz
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Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1776/57 Kijevská · hospudkaeliska.cz
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-20:00; Sa 10:00-15:00 Features: air conditioning · kebab-house.wz.cz
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Czech, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30, Su,PH 11:00-16:00 · 203 Pod Stromovkou, Litvínovice, 370 01 · pegast.cz
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 91/51 Lannova třída, 37001 · cb.indicka.cz
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa, Su 10:00-20:30 · zlate-kure.webnode.cz
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning
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Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00; PH off Features: takeaway, step-free access · gutydelivery.com
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Teahouse, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 14:00-21:00 · dobracajovnacb.cz
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Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
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Steak House, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 15 U Černé věže, České Budějovice, 37001 · nasefarma.cz
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 Features: air conditioning · zarubagastro.cz
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Soup, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
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Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Mediterranean/Regional restaurant · 8 Riegrova, České Budějovice, 37001 · briorestaurant.cz
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Tacos, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Ukrainian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Sushi, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Waffle, Fast Food · Waffle fast food
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Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · okis.cz
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Biergarten · Features: outdoor seating · pivovarska-samson.cz
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-14:00; We-Fr 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 208/2 Panská, České Budějovice, 37001 · cobliha.cz
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 7:00-22:00; Su 8:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5 nám. Přemysla Otakara Ⅱ., České Budějovice, 37001 · esencecafe.cz
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1831/16 Husova tř., České Budějovice, 37001 · hadog.cz
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-00:00; Sa 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 8 Piaristická, 37001 · cafedatel.cz
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 13 Krajinská, 37001 · masne-kramy.cz
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · coolpizza.eu
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:00-22:00; Tu-Th 10:30-14:00,17:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-14:00,17:00-21:00; Su 10:30-14:00,17:00-21:00 · 441/70 Lidická… · pizzaitaliano.cz
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Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo, Tu, Th 11:00-00:00; We 11:00-04:00; Fr 11:00-05:00; Sa 18:00-05:00
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Czech, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-14:00
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: vegan options · indickarestaurace.cz
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00 · 446/25 Široká, 37001
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Mo,PH off Features: air conditioning
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Asian, Restaurant · na střeše u AN
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Teahouse, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 16:00-22:00
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Bistro, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-17:00; Fr 08:00-15:00
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa,Su 11:00-22:00 Features: air conditioning
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Steak House, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning
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Airports

České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL) 5.2 km to the centre
České Budějovice, JC, CZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
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Hosín Airfield 6.8 km to the centre
Hluboká nad Vltavou, JC, CZ
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Prachatice Airfield 32 km to the centre
Prachatice, JC, CZ
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Strakonice Airfield 52 km to the centre
Strakonice, JC, CZ
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Doudleby Airstrip 11 km to the centre
Doudleby, JC, CZ
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Hlaska Airfield 20 km to the centre
JC, CZ
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Getting there by ferry

České Budějovice
Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre
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České Vrbné
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: České Budějovice, 1.1 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for České Budějovice, Czechia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Coach / shuttle operator

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.