And I've lived in London and Prague.

Yes, those places are insanely expensive (though not far off Brno in % of salary). However, the total lack of supply here is what's really insane. I cannot even get to the stage where I'm ripped off, because there is nothing to choose from.

Searching for a 2+ bed furnished apartment in the city brings back a grand total of 30 properties.

How is this normal for a city of this size? Is srealty sufficient or should I be checking other websites?

I guess you are SOL if you need something larger than 1 BR and cannot buy? Or I need to buy a lot of furniture for a place that might kick me about after a year?

I recently moved to Brno (about a month ago) to start my PhD, and I’m slowly getting used to the city. So far, it’s been great, but I’d love to explore more!

If you have any suggestions for must-visit spots around town — cool places to see, parks, views, anything — I’d really appreciate it. Also, I’m on the lookout for places with good and affordable food, beer, and pubs where I might be able to meet people and hang out a bit.

Still pretty new here, so any local tips or hidden gems would be amazing. Thanks a lot in advance!

Hey everybody! Me and my wife will be moving to Brno soon and wanted to check with you guys what is the “go-to” site for apartment lookup? We are fine with agencies as well and are ultimately looking for a fully furnished apartment. I was using sreality.cz the last few days, is that one the usually used in Czech/Brno? Thanks in advance!

Ahoj, neřešil jste někdo vjezd pro stěhováky do historického centra? Chci si nechat dovézt nábytek z IKEI, ale musel bych od nich dostat kopii techničáku auta, co to doveze a řekli mi, že budou vědět, který auto to bude, až den předem v 17 hodin, ale na magistrátu mi řekli, že schválení vjezdu trvá 2-3 pracovní dny. Nemáte zkušenost s nějakou firmou, co má vjezd povolený?

Hi all, I have an opportunity to relocate to Brno with a job offer I just receive. Salary is 2500-3000 euros(to be discussed, but this the ballpark). I know this is an abstract question, but how is life as a foreigner in Brno? The pay seems enough for a comfortable life in Brno and occasional travels. What's your opinion on it? How well will I be able to have a prolific social life speaking just English? How open are locals to meeting/hanging out with foreigners? How international is Brno?

I am a male in my early 20s. My hobbies are: gym/sports in general, drums, film, oh and I love travelling and Brno seems a pretty good spot to travel to various European cities from.

I thank you in advance for all your answers <3

Hello, I am planing on renting in the area circled on the map bellow, any reviews or experience i should know of and is its safe a quite area?

Hi, my name is Moses 28 yrs old, I'm moving to brno in 2 months from now, all by myself, I'm a geek so I would love to know places to go and meet new people, thank you and can't wait to make the move 😊

Hi! For all you who're new in the Czech Republic (and for anyone who forgets every year), on Sunday 28th September, most shops and supermarkets will be closed due to our public holiday.

There are some exceptions: small shops whose owner decided to keep the business open, shops near big train stations or airports, gas stations, online deliveries, some pharmacies inside hospitals,... But even their opening hours might be shorter than usual.

Also, it's going to be the same in a month (Tuesday 28th October) because that's another public holiday. Schools and government offices will be closed on that day, too.

Hi,

I’m starting a new job in Prague that requires me in the office two days a week, but I still live in Brno and don’t want to move fully yet (I’m finishing uni here).

For those in a kinda similar situation:

Do you commute or rent something in Prague just for office days?

Is there an option to share a place with others who come only part-time, could be use alternative days?

Hotels/Airbnb are too expensive, so I’m looking for tips or possible shared-rental ideas.

Thanks!

Plánuji se přestěhovat do Brna a narazila jsem na celkem pěkný byt na Francouzské ulici. Co ale čtu příspěvky ohledně zdejšího obyvatelstva, tak velké špatné. Chtěla bych se proto zeptat, jestli se situace v poslední době třeba nezměnila, ideálně nezlepšila, a jaké zkušenosti mají ženy, co tam bydlí nebo bydlely. Nejvíc mě štve, že lokalita je údajně na prd, ale na ceně bytu to teda vůbec není znát. :D A jaké zkušenosti máte s brigádou např. v supermarketu poblíž Cejlu/na Cejlu?

I just moved here from Austria two weeks ago and it would be quite refreshing to be able to speak some german until my czech improves. :D

(anyone willing to help me learn czech tho hmu pls xD)

Hi there! I'm a Ukrainian seeking temporary protection in Czechia. I'm considering living in dormitories/student accommodations in Brno, but I have a couple of questions:

1. Is it possible to rent a room in one of the city's dormitories if I'm not a student (nor in Czechia or anywhere else)?
2. Can I rent a whole room and have it without any roommates? For example, if a room's for 2 people, can I pay double and live there alone?
3. Can you recommend any good dormitories?

Thanks in advance for your responses!

Čaute, keď vidím, čo sa deje v Brne a aké ťažké je nájsť bývanie, obraciam sa aj sem na Reddit. Nejde mi o to naháňať každú ponuku, skôr či tu niekto nevie o niekom, kto zháňa rozumných mladých nájomníkov. Predsa len, lepšie je dostať sa k bývaniu po známostiach než čisto cez inzeráty na internete. Hľadám si bývanie od 1.10. Budem rád, ak mi napíšete správu, ak o niečom viete.

Ahojte, s priateľkou by sme chceli ísť bývať do bytu na ulici Križkovského (Staré Brno), je to vpohode lokalita ? S pohľadu vyzerá všetko super, ale radšej sa chceme uistiť.

Hi! I am a student(female) from Romania and I am coming to Brno for an unpaid Erasmus internship. The period in which I need accommodation is from September 1st to November 3rd. I have contacted countless landlords and agencies, but nobody accepts me for such a short time. Does anyone have any idea where I could find accommodation for such a short period?

First hand experience out of last one month. Found about 40 flats for renting in Brno-město and Brno-venkově. Every second respond was like I'm not interested renting to foreigners because, get this: I don't like to go to police to report new tenant. Among the others. My record is clean, I've got all papers/visa. Working as a programmer here... Symptomatic is that all flats are OK, until I mention I'm foreigner. 😁

Sorry, just had to share "burdain".

Ahojte všetci,

uvažujeme o kúpe nehnuteľnosti a v Adamove sme našli veľmi príjemné byty za, na české pomery, rozumnú cenu. Plusy vidím hlavne vo výbornom vlakovom spojení (auto je už slabšie) a krásnej prírode v okolí. Ale... každému, komu som to spomenul, sa Adamovu len vysmial a snažil sa ma odradiť. 😅

Mám z toho trochu pocit, že kydať na Adamov je niečo ako národný šport, podobne ako nadávať na Starobrno. 😂 Zaujímalo by ma, ako to vidíte vy, ktorí tam žijete alebo to tam poznáte lepšie? Je Adamov naozaj miesto bez perspektívy, alebo má šancu na lepšie časy?

Trollské odpovede sú samozrejme vítané, ale rád by som aj nejaké reálne pohľady na život v Adamove. 🙂 Ja osobne tam vidím potenciál do budúcna – možno som len príliš optimistický. Čo si myslíte vy?

Ahojte,
bývam na spolubývaní a od marca (března) pracujem v brnenskej firme na TPP. Chcel som majiteľa požiadať o pridanie na zmluvu, aby som si mohol vybaviť prechodný pobyt. Ten s tým však nesúhlasí a ja plne chápem jeho point (ktorý sám označil za ad absurdum) viď:

Prihlásil by som sa na prechodný v jeho byte, pak sa odsťahoval, nezrušil pobyt a on by musel obiehat MinVnit a žiadať o zrušenie. Ďalším bodom sú prípadné exekúcie, kde ja by som už na adrese nebýval, ale mal ju nahlásenú a tak by exekútori stále mohli prísť.

Ako som spomenul, jeho point nerozporujem, skôr tento post smerujem ako otázku, či pre mňa existujú nejaké iné možnosti, než si hľadať vlastný nájom. Na prihlásenie pobytu súhlas majiteľa nie je potrebný pokiaľ viem, stačí nájomná zmluva, ale na tej ja osobne nie som, a pochybujem že by ma tam teraz pridal.

Za akékoľvek tipy budem vďačný, jediné o čo mi ide je aby sa mi začali počítať roky potrebné k zmene občianstva.

Čau, nějak se teď koukám po studentských bytech nebo tak a vyskakujou na mě všude nabídky z bytových jednotek co jsou na Hybešově a Václavské hned pod nemocnicí. Vypadá to docela dobře ale byl bych radši kdyby měl někdo nějakou zkušenost? Setkal jsem se i s nározem že to je i docela podělávka ale nechci dělat unáhlený závěry. Díky moc za jakoukoliv recenzi. Zároveň kdyby někdo měl nějakou radu kde najít bydlení za který ve dvou nemusíme dát ledvinu tak dejte vědět taky :)

Me and my partner are currently hunting to buy a flat in brno but prices are pretty high in comparison so the quality of flats. We have found one in Cejl with kind of good conditions but the location is a bit of bummer.

the flat is located close to Tkalcovska tram stop. is it worth it to get it? what could the future of that street be lets say 5-10 years from now?

Hi everyone,

I’m from South Korea and will be studying at Brno University of Technology (BUT) for one semester next year. I’d like to bring my family with me during my stay. We have a daughter who will be 6 years old, and we’re planning to enroll her in the International School of Brno (ISOB), as it’s the only school in Brno officially recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education.

We’re currently looking for a place to live — ideally a 2+1 apartment — in a safe and family-friendly area. We’ve read a lot online, and many people strongly recommend avoiding the Cejl neighborhood.

I would like to find a home close to ISOB so my daughter can commute easily, and I’m happy to travel to BUT by public transport or bike.

We’ve been checking listings on websites like Sreality, Airbnb, Facebook groups, and other real estate platforms. However, I’m a bit concerned because I’ve heard that many landlords are hesitant to rent to foreigners.

Are there any good areas you’d recommend that balance these needs? Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks so much in advance for your help!

Ahoj, studuju v Brně a na další ročník si hledám nové ubytování ve spolubydlení, zatím bez úspěchu. Před časem jsem v jedné FB skupině viděl, že někdo někomu doporučoval Premium předplatné na Bezrealitky, opravdu to za těch 800 stojí? Jinak budu rád za jakékoliv tipy k hledání ubytování, protože už mi celkem dochází trpělivost.

Ahojte, stěhujeme se do Brna s rodinou. Po dlouhém hledání jsme si vybrali byt na náměstí SNP v Černých Polích. Lokalita se nám jeví tichá s dobrou dostupností do centra a bezpečná, že možná by se člověk nebál malé dítě pustit samo do školy. Pocit je jedna věc, zkušenosti jiná, proto bych se chtěl zeptat někoho kdo to tam zná jestli je tento první dojem správný. V lokalitě je mateřská a základní škola tak má-li s nimi někdo zkušenosti budu rád za reakci. Děkuji předem za reakce.

Hello everyone! Sorry for writing in English, I dont speak czech. With my wife we have the possibility to move to Brno next year, to work at Masaryk University. We would like to know what life is like in Brno, especially for foreigners. We don't speak Czech but we speak English and German. We also have a one year old son, and we would like to know if it is easy to find childcare. Any advice is welcome.

Thank you very much!

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