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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Holašovice
Visit Holašovice for a few hours as a half‑day stop; combine with a day in České Budějovice.
Holašovice is a UNESCO‑listed Baroque village of about 150 residents. The whole square and historic houses fit into a short walk, so a half‑day is enough unless you stay nearby for cycling in the countryside.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–Sep (check)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CZK
- Money
- Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč). Cards are widely accepted, including for small sums.
- Daily spend
- Budget CZK 500–800 excl. bed · Mid CZK 800–1 200 excl. bed · High CZK 1 200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 158 · Fire 150 · Ambulance 155
- Plugs
- Types C, E, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Type E sockets have a pin; German type F plugs fit with the hybrid E/F plug found on most chargers.
- Tipping
- Pub or café: Round up to the next ten or twenty koruna.; Restaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').; Taxi: Round up.; Tour guide: CZK 100–200 per person for a half-day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants sell bottled water by default; ask for tap water if you want it.
- Toilets
- Station and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20; restaurants reserve theirs for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus ticket (České Budějovice → Holašovice) | 28 CZK |
| Meal at Jihočeská hospoda | 150–350 CZK |
| Coffee in a café | 50–80 CZK |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- about 150 km (93 mi) (≈2 h by bus) to Holašoviceabout 93 mi (150 km) (≈2 h by bus) to Holašovice
Typical fares
- Bus České Budějovice → Holašovice
- 28 CZK, about 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The village is walkable; all sights are within 5 min on foot.
See and do
Known for
- UNESCO World Heritage village
- Selské Baroko architecture
- Jihočeská hospoda Holašovice
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| České Budějovice | Bus from the village bus stop, 28 CZK, about 20 min; also reachable by bike (15 km (9.3 mi)).Bus from the village bus stop, 28 CZK, about 20 min; also reachable by bike (9.3 mi (15 km)). | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Selský dvůr
- Guesthouse in the village, basic rooms, free Wi‑Fi.
- Pension Špejchar u Vojty
- Family‑run pension, free Wi‑Fi.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepromín-te |
| Thank you | Děkujidyeh-koo-yi |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?koh-leek toh stoh-yee |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je toaleta?gdeh yeh toh-ah-leh-tah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dobrý den on entering shops; handshake with eye contact; avoid: Walking in and out without a word
- Names and titles: Use academic titles if given (pan inženýr, paní doktorka); avoid: First names with older people until invited
- Pubs: Share tables, put a coaster on the glass when you have had enough; avoid: Waving for the waiter; they will come
- Homes: Shoes off at the door; slippers are offered; avoid: Arriving empty-handed; bring flowers (odd numbers) or wine
- Conversation: Dry humour, understatement; avoid: Calling it 'Eastern Europe' or confusing it with Slovakia
- Queues and trams: Give seats to older people; let people out first; avoid: Loud phone calls on public transport
Scams and watch-outs
- Peak summer weekends bring many tourists; expect queues at the information centre.
- No shops in the village – buy food in České Budějovice or bring supplies.
- Limited accommodation; book ahead if you plan to stay overnight.
Generally safe; watch for occasional pickpocketing in crowded bus stops and keep an eye on traffic when cycling.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Holašovice yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- UNESCO World Heritage village
- Selské Baroko architecture
- Jihočeská hospoda Holašovice
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Holašovice: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Holašovice, revision 5261537 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5261537
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/holasovice). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.