Karlovy Vary International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

The airport is just 4 km from the centre of Karlovy Vary, 8-15 minutes by taxi or a quarter of an hour on bus line 8 to the Tržnice terminal: so distance is almost never a problem here. The real choice in Karlovy Vary is a different one: many of the most famous properties, such as the Grandhotel Pupp or the Imperial, are historic spa resorts built around the thermal baths, with treatments and thermal pools included for longer stays, not simply hotels for a one-night stopover. Those looking only for a comfortable bed near the colonnades will find simpler, more affordable alternatives right in the heart of the spa town.

The spa centre, around the Vřídlo

Neighbourhood · The spa centre is the heart of the city, 4 km (8-15 minutes by taxi) from the airport; bus line 8 links the airport to the Tržnice terminal, a few minutes on foot from the colonnade area, in about 25 minutes.

Best for: Those who want the colonnades, the Vřídlo spring and the spa promenades just steps from their room, with a more modest budget than the grand historic resorts.

Pros

The Vřídlo spring, the Mill Colonnade (Mlýnská kolonáda) and the spa promenades all within walking distance
More affordable prices than the grand historic properties like Pupp or Imperial, while staying in the same area

Cons

During treatment hours (7-11 and 15-18) the streets around the Vřídlo are crowded with guests carrying the typical porcelain spa-water cups
The grand thermal facilities of some historic resorts (Pupp, Imperial) are not included at these simpler properties

Recommended hotels in this area

Alisa Hotel: A historic building fully renovated in 2013, in the centre of the spa area: the Vřídlo, the Diana lookout tower and the Jelení skok rock are all within 500 metres; a private in-house sauna open every day.
A.Dalia: A guesthouse in a building with a garden just steps from the Mill Colonnade, less than 1 km from the Vřídlo; simple rooms but very close to the spa, with parking and an airport transfer available for a fee on request.

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