České Budějovice, Czechia — Ultimate City Guide

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Juvel

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

Indoor

qb box

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

Indoor

Burger King

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · burgerking.cz

Indoor

Starbucks

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

Indoor

Hadog

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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Hospoda Na návsi

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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Amigo

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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Café Datel

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

Indoor

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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

Outdoor

Prachatice Airfield 32 km to the centre

Prachatice, JC, CZ

Outdoor

Strakonice Airfield 52 km to the centre

Strakonice, JC, CZ

Outdoor

Doudleby Airstrip 11 km to the centre

Doudleby, JC, CZ

Outdoor

Hlaska Airfield 20 km to the centre

JC, CZ

Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

České Budějovice

Ferry terminal · 1.1 km from the centre

Outdoor

České Vrbné

Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre

Outdoor

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

České dráhy

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Bean Shuttle

Coach / shuttle operator

Private aviation

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

Air Charter Service

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.

ExecuJet

FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Flexjet

Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Global Jet

Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.

Jet Aviation

Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.