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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Hotel Garni VŠB-TUO Ostrava

Reservation & Arrival

Reservations can be made via the online reservation form on the hotel website (hotel.vsb.cz), by e-mail at or by phone at +420 596 996 155. The reception is available 24 hours a day.

Check-in is possible from 14:00. Check-out takes place no later than 10:00. If you need a different arrival or departure time, please contact the hotel reception in advance.

Cancellation policies vary depending on the tariff selected when booking. The current terms and conditions are always stated when booking online or will be communicated to you by the reception. Specific terms and conditions apply to corporate events and group stays: cancellation is free of charge 30 days before the event; if cancelled 15–30 days in advance, the deposit of 50% of the rental and accommodation is forfeited; if cancelled 15 or less days in advance, the full amount must be paid.

The hotel accepts both credit card and cash payments. There is also an ATM on site.

Rooms & facilities

The hotel has 90 rooms with a capacity of 140 beds. You can choose from the following categories:

  • Single and double rooms:
    • Standard: Comfortably equipped rooms for basic accommodation.
    • Deluxe: More spacious rooms with more modern equipment and improved comfort for more demanding guests.
  • Apartments: Small and large variants (up to 48 m²) with a separate living area.
  • Barrier-free rooms: Fully adapted rooms for guests with reduced mobility.

All rooms are equipped with a bathroom with shower, toilet, LCD flat screen TV, bed linen and towels. Free Wi-Fi is also included. Deluxe rooms and apartments also have an electric kettle and a refrigerator. All rooms are non-smoking.

Yes. The hotel offers wheelchair accessible rooms and has a self-service wheelchair platform with a load capacity of up to 300 kg (also suitable for battery-powered wheelchairs). The key to the platform is provided at the reception along with the room key.

Yes, Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and public areas of the hotel.

Prices & Breakfast

The price of accommodation includes a buffet breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking. Prices are inclusive of 12% VAT. Please note: the price of accommodation does not include a local tourist tax of 45 CZK/person/night. Children under 18 years of age are exempt from this fee.

Prices change dynamically depending on the hotel's occupancy. You can always find out the current prices in the online booking form on our website. Approximate:

  • Single room: from 990 CZK/night (including breakfast)
  • Double room: from 1,399 CZK/night (including breakfast)
  • Apartment: from 1,799 CZK/night (including breakfast)
  • Extra bed: from 500 CZK/night

Breakfast is served daily from 6:30 to 9:30 in the hotel restaurant and is included in the price of accommodation. Our buffet includes:

  • Hot dishes: Choice of 2-3 main courses (e.g. scrambled eggs, fried eggs, sausages, omelettes).
  • Cold buffet: Wide selection of quality cheeses, cold cuts, yogurts and cereals.
  • Special diets: We offer gluten-free pastries and lactose-free milk (we recommend informing in advance to ensure availability).

Transportation & Parking

The hotel is located at Studentská 1770/1, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba, on the VŠB-TUO campus. The center of Ostrava is about 10 km away, Ostrava–Mošnov Airport is about 20 km away.

By bus: The Studentská stop is right next to the hotel — bus no. 37 provides a quick connection from the Ostrava Svinov train station and also from the bus station or the city center.

By tram: The VŠB TUO stop is about 7 minutes walk from the hotel — tram no. 8 also provides convenient transportation from the Ostrava Svinov train station or from the Ostrava main station.

The journey to the center takes about 20 minutes.

By car: The hotel is easily accessible from international highways.

Yes, the hotel has a large free parking lot right on the premises. Parking is included in the price of the accommodation. There is also parking for buses (suitable for group stays).

Yes. The hotel operates 2 charging stations for electric cars. We recommend reserving a charging point in advance at the hotel reception to ensure that it is available upon your arrival.

Hotel services & amenities

Yes, the hotel reception is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Yes, pets are allowed for an additional fee of 100 CZK/night. We recommend that you mention this when booking.

No. All rooms and public areas of the hotel are completely non-smoking.

Yes, there is a tourist information desk at the reception. The receptionists will be happy to advise you on excursions and how to use the OSTRAVACARD card, which offers discounts on a number of Ostrava attractions (Zoo, DinoPark, Svět Techniky, Landekpark, Planetarium, Silesian Ostrava Castle and others).

The hotel staff communicates in Czech and English.

Conferences & corporate events

Yes. The hotel has 2 conference/training rooms with a capacity of up to 25 people. Seating can be arranged according to requirements (U-shape, school, theater, etc.).

The rental price includes Wi-Fi access, a flipchart and a TV with HDMI input. For an additional fee, refreshments can be provided (coffee break from 99 CZK/person, standard coffee break from 159 CZK/person, superior coffee break from 229 CZK/person), a business menu or a banquet. The hotel will also offer accommodation for participants — the total capacity is 140 beds.

Contact us by e-mail at or by phone at +420 596 996 155. We will be happy to prepare a tailor-made offer for you.

Group stays

Yes. For group stays (athletes, tour groups, etc.), the hotel offers a group discount of up to 10% on accommodation, the possibility of ordering half board or full board, and free parking including bus spaces. Contact us for a tailor-made offer.

Yes, you can use the sports facilities on the VŠB-TUO premises for a fee. The hotel reception will inform you of the specific availability and price list.

Location

  • VŠB-TUO campus: 2 minutes walk.
  • University Hospital Ostrava: 5 minutes walk.
  • Ostrava city center: 20 minutes by tram.
  • Dolní Vítkovice area: 25 minutes.
  • Ostrava Zoo: 30 minutes.