# Hotel Garni Pod Skalkou — Český Krumlov

> Family-run hotel in Český Krumlov with a heated pool, a private parking space for every room and a 5-minute walk to the old town. Dogs welcome. Book direct.

- Address: Pod Skalkou 536, 381 01 Český Krumlov, CZ (GPS 48.815566, 14.322297)
- Phone: +420 734 202 808 (WhatsApp) · Email: info@pensionpodskalkou.cz
- Category: Hotel garni *** · Capacity: 10 units: 7 double rooms and 3 apartments with kitchens, 24 permanent beds and up to 6 extra beds
- Open since: 2000 · Operator: Tomáš Janovský, IČO 87793351
- Book now: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/booking/
- Booking.com: 9.2/10 (758, 2026-10); Kayak 9.2/10 (1307)

## Why guests choose us

- **Heated pool** — A covered 7.5 × 3.5 m pool in the garden. We're the only guesthouse right in Krumlov with a pool of its own.
- **Parking for every room** — Every room has its own parking space in our gated grounds. Parking in the centre is expensive and fiddly – not here.
- **5 minutes' walk to the old town** — Leave the car with us and stroll into the historic centre in a few minutes. No dragging suitcases over cobblestones.
- **Right by the bus station** — The main bus station (AN) and the Špičák stop are just a few minutes' walk away. Perfect if you're arriving by RegioJet or FlixBus.

## Rooms and apartments

Every room has its own shower room with WC, Wi-Fi, TV and a fridge. Breakfast is included with double rooms; the apartments have their own kitchen and breakfast can be added.

### Double room with garden terrace
Rooms no. 1 and 2 · approx. 30 m² · Sleeps: 3 · Floor: ground floor · Breakfast: included

Ground-floor room with its own terrace onto the garden, almost step-free. Extra bed available.
URL: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/rooms/double-room-with-garden-terrace/

### Double room
Rooms no. 3 and 4 · approx. 24 m² · Sleeps: 2 · Floor: mezzanine · Breakfast: included

A quiet mezzanine room with a spacious bathroom with a window. Great value for couples.
URL: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/rooms/double-room/

### Double room with balcony
Rooms no. 5 and 6 · approx. 30 m² · Sleeps: 3 · Floor: first floor · Breakfast: included

Bright first-floor room with French windows and a balcony terrace. Extra bed available.
URL: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/rooms/double-room-with-balcony/

### Attic apartment with bedroom and bathtub
Apartment no. 7 · approx. 49 m² · Sleeps: 4 · Floor: attic floor · Breakfast: on request, €9 per person · Kitchen

Apartment for 2–4 people with a separate bedroom, kitchenette, corner bath and sofa bed.
URL: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/rooms/attic-apartment-with-bedroom/

### Double room with poolside terrace
Room no. 8 · approx. 15 m² · Sleeps: 2 · Floor: ground floor · Breakfast: included

Cosy ground-floor room in Villa B with a terrace right by the pool.
URL: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/rooms/double-room-with-pool-terrace/

### Apartment with kitchen and poolside terrace
Apartment no. 9 · approx. 41 m² · Sleeps: 3 · Floor: ground floor · Breakfast: on request, €9 per person · Kitchen

Modern ground-floor apartment with a fully equipped kitchen and a terrace overlooking the pool.
URL: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/rooms/apartment-with-pool-terrace/

### Family apartment with two balconies
Apartment no. 10 · approx. 55 m² · Sleeps: 5 · Floor: attic floor · Breakfast: on request, €9 per person · Kitchen

Our largest apartment, for 4–5 people, with a kitchen and two balconies above the pool.
URL: https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/rooms/family-apartment-with-balconies/

- There is no lift in either building – if stairs are difficult for you, choose a ground-floor room (no. 1, 2, 8 or 9).

## Prices and house rules

Room rates vary with the season and occupancy. Booking direct always gets you the lowest price, with city tax included and free parking.

- Breakfast with double rooms: included
- Breakfast with apartments (per person): 9 €
- Dog / night: 375 CZK / 15 €
- Air conditioning / night: 300 CZK / 12 €
- Extra bed – adult / night: 500 CZK / 20 €
- Extra bed – child under 12 / night: 375 CZK / 15 €
- Baby cot: free · Parking (private space by your room): free · Wi-Fi: free
- City tax (adult / night): 50 CZK — included when you book direct
- Check-in: 14:30–24:00; later arrival or self check-in by arrangement
- Check-out: by 11:00
- Cancellation: free up to 7 days before arrival; bookings of 3 or more rooms by individual agreement
- Payment: online by card when booking, in cash (CZK, EUR), by card on site (CZK) or by bank transfer
- Pets: dogs welcome for a fee; please let us know in advance
- Pool: open in season (usually May–September, weather permitting), no lifeguard, children must be supervised

## Location, parking and getting here

Český Krumlov's historic centre is closed to cars, and the town car parks are full and pay-and-display in high season. With us, a parking space is reserved for your room in lockable grounds right next to the villa. Leave the car for your whole stay and walk everywhere.

Direct RegioJet and FlixBus coaches run to Český Krumlov from Prague (about 3 hours), České Budějovice, Linz and Vienna. From the main bus station (AN) it's around a 5-minute walk to us, and from the Špičák stop it's even quicker.

- Historic centre (náměstí Svornosti / Svornosti Square): 300 m (5 min on foot)
- Český Krumlov Castle: 900 m (12 min on foot)
- Bus station (AN): 300 m (5 min on foot)
- Špičák bus stop: 250 m (4 min on foot)
- Railway station: 1.5 km (20 min on foot)
- Lipno (Treetop Walk, lake): 25 km
- Kleť (lookout tower and observatory): 12 km
- Zlatá Koruna Monastery: 7 km
- České Budějovice: 25 km
- Hluboká Castle: 35 km
- Holašovice (UNESCO): 20 km
- Rožmberk Castle: 23 km
- Vyšší Brod: 30 km
- Linz (Austria): 75 km
- Prague: 170 km
- Vienna: 230 km

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I park in Český Krumlov?
With us. Every room has its own free parking space in our gated grounds. The historic centre is closed to cars and the town car parks are full and pay-and-display in high season. Leave your car for the whole stay and walk into the centre in 5 minutes.

### How far is it to the centre and the castle?
Náměstí Svornosti (Svornosti Square) is about a 5-minute walk away (approx. 300 m), and the castle around 12 minutes. And there's no dragging suitcases over the old town's cobblestones – you park right by your room.

### How far is the bus station?
Český Krumlov's main bus station (AN) is about 300 m away – a 5-minute walk. The Špičák stop is even closer, around 4 minutes. Direct RegioJet and FlixBus coaches from Prague take about 3 hours.

### Do you have a pool? Is it heated?
Yes. There's a covered, heated 7.5 × 3.5 m pool in the garden. It's open in season, usually from May to September depending on the weather, and free for guests. There's no lifeguard, and children must be supervised by an adult.

### Is breakfast included?
With double rooms, yes – it's a buffet served from 8:00 to 10:00. The apartments have their own kitchen, and breakfast can be added for €9 per person.

### Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are very welcome. The fee is 375 CZK (€15) per dog per night. Please let us know about your dog in advance, in your booking or by email.

### What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:30 to 24:00, and check-out is by 11:00. If you're arriving later, we can arrange self check-in.

### What is your cancellation policy?
When you book direct, you can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. Bookings of three or more rooms are subject to individual terms.

### How can I pay?
Online by card through a secure payment gateway, or on site in cash (CZK or EUR), by card in CZK or by bank transfer. City tax is already included in the price when you book direct.

### Do you have air conditioning?
Yes, air conditioning can be ordered for 300 CZK (€12) per night. Thanks to the garden and the green hills around us, the rooms stay pleasant even in summer, and a fan is also available.

### Is there a lift?
No, both villas have stairs only. If you'd rather avoid stairs, choose a ground-floor room – nos. 1 and 2 are almost step-free, and room 8 and apartment 9 are also on the ground floor.

### Do you have family-friendly rooms?
Yes. Family apartment no. 10 sleeps 4–5, apartment no. 7 up to 4, and we can add an extra bed to rooms 1, 2, 5 and 6. A baby cot is free. Children love the garden and the pool.

### Why book direct rather than on Booking.com?
Booking direct gets you the best price, city tax included, a guaranteed parking space, free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival – and you deal with us directly.

### Can I store a bike or a canoe with you?
Yes, we keep bikes in a lockable store. If you're canoeing the Vltava, we're happy to recommend a rental company with transfers.

### Which day trips do you recommend nearby?
The castle and castle gardens, canoeing the Vltava, Zlatá Koruna Monastery, Kleť with its lookout tower, Holašovice (UNESCO), Rožmberk Castle and Lipno with its Treetop Walk. You'll find more tips in the Day trips section.

## Stays & offers

- **Advent and Christmas in Krumlov** (late November – 23 December) — Christmas markets on the square, a live nativity scene and snowy lanes. Park by your room and walk to the markets.
- **Summer by the pool** (June – September) — The castle and old town in the morning, the heated pool in the afternoon and a barbecue in the garden in the evening.
- **Holidays with your dog** (all year) — Your dog is a welcome guest here. A big garden, and walks into the woods or into town.
- **Active breaks by bike and canoe** (April – September) — The Vltava, the Šumava and Lipno. We'll store your bikes, and canoe rentals are just round the corner.
- **Car-free: by bus to our door** (all year) — RegioJet or FlixBus from Prague in 3 hours – and from the bus it's a 5-minute walk to us.

## Day trips and things to do around Český Krumlov

- [Český Krumlov Castle and Gardens](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/cesky-krumlov-castle/) — 12 min walk. The second-largest castle complex in the Czech Republic, with a Baroque theatre and gardens with a revolving auditorium.
- [A walk through the historic centre](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/old-town-walk/) — 5 min walk. The lanes of Latrán and the Inner Town, Svornosti Square and views over the Vltava.
- [Canoeing or rafting on the Vltava](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/vltava-canoeing-and-rafting/) — rentals 5–10 min walk. A gentle river, weirs and a route right through the historic centre. Rental companies with transfers are close by.
- [Kleť – lookout tower and observatory](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/klet-lookout-tower-and-observatory/) — approx. 12 km. The highest peak of the Blanský Forest, with the oldest stone lookout tower in Bohemia and views of the Alps.
- [Zlatá Koruna Monastery](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/zlata-koruna-monastery/) — approx. 7 km. One of the best-preserved Gothic monasteries in Central Europe, a short way downstream on the Vltava.
- [Holašovice – UNESCO village](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/holasovice-unesco-village/) — approx. 20 km. A unique ensemble of farmsteads in rustic Baroque style, listed as a World Heritage Site.
- [Rožmberk Castle on the Vltava](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/rozmberk-castle/) — approx. 23 km. A picturesque castle above the Vltava, seat of the Lords of Rožmberk and starting point for popular river routes.
- [Lipno – lake and Treetop Walk](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/lipno-treetop-walk/) — approx. 25 km. The largest lake in the Czech Republic, the Treetop Walk, cycle paths and skiing in winter.
- [České Budějovice and Hluboká Castle](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/ceske-budejovice-and-hluboka-castle/) — 25–35 km. One of the largest squares in Europe, the Budweiser Budvar brewery and fairy-tale Hluboká Castle.
- [Vyšší Brod and the Devil's Wall](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/things-to-do/vyssi-brod-and-devils-wall/) — approx. 30 km. A Cistercian monastery with a remarkable library and the boulder field of the Devil's Wall above the Vltava.

## Český Krumlov travel guide

- [Advent in Český Krumlov: Christmas markets, atmosphere and tips](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/guide/advent-in-cesky-krumlov/) — Advent in Český Krumlov: Christmas markets on Svornosti Square, lit-up lanes, events and practical tips on parking and where to stay.
- [Canoeing the Vltava in Český Krumlov: routes and tips](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/guide/vltava-canoeing-cesky-krumlov/) — How to canoe or raft the Vltava in Český Krumlov: the short stretch through town, longer routes from Rožmberk and Vyšší Brod, rentals with transfers and tips.
- [Český Krumlov by bus from Prague and beyond](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/guide/cesky-krumlov-by-bus-from-prague/) — How to get to Český Krumlov without a car: direct buses from Prague, České Budějovice, Linz and Vienna. Where to get off and how to walk to your hotel.
- [Český Krumlov with a dog: dog-friendly hotel, walks and rules](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/guide/cesky-krumlov-with-a-dog/) — How to enjoy Český Krumlov with your dog: dog-friendly accommodation, where to walk, where dogs are allowed and what to keep in mind.
- [Český Krumlov with kids: things children will love](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/guide/cesky-krumlov-with-kids/) — Things to do in Český Krumlov with kids: the castle and its bears, rafting on the Vltava, Lipno, Kleť and relaxing by the pool. Practical family tips.
- [Where to park in Český Krumlov: a practical guide](https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/guide/where-to-park-in-cesky-krumlov/) — Krumlov's historic centre is closed to cars and car parks fill up in season. How to sort parking in Český Krumlov and why a hotel with parking pays off.

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Details last updated: 2026-10-12 · https://www.hotelpodskalkou.cz/en/facts/