The Best Cheap Hostels in Olomouc, Czech Republic

Olomouc is a city in the eastern province of Moravia in the Czech Republic. Olomouc is little known outside the Czech Republic and underappreciated even at home, the city is surprisingly majestic. The main square is among the country's nicest, surrounded by historic buildings and blessed with a Unesco-protected, 18th-century trinity column, a monument adorned with religious sculptures. The evocative central streets are dotted with beautiful churches, testament to the city's long history as a bastion of the Catholic church. The city is most well- known for its 6 baroque fountains and the Holy Trinity Column. Also popular, the Gothic St. Wenceslas Cathedral and the Romanesque Bishop's Palace can be found on Wenceslas Hill. The Town Hall is a former merchant’s house with vaulted rooms and an astronomical clock. Explore the foundations of ancient Olomouc Castle at the must-see Archdiocesan Museum, then head for one of the city's many pubs or microbreweries, fueled by thousands of students who attend university here. Olomouc is a charming getaway with plenty to offer and these hostels provide an excellent base for exploring the area.