Hotel Nymburk is a mid-range property on Palackého třída in Nymburk, a historically significant walled town on the Elbe (Labe) River approximately 50 kilometres east of Prague. Nymburk was chartered as a royal town in the 13th century and its medieval town walls — among the most complete surviving examples in Bohemia — are still largely intact, encircling the old town as a walkable circuit. The Cathedral of St. Giles, a Late Gothic structure modified through multiple centuries, anchors the town square. Nymburk also holds a place in Czech literary heritage as the hometown of the writer Bohumil Hrabal, author of Closely Watched Trains and I Served the King of England; a small museum in his memory is maintained in the town.
The hotel occupies a functional building on the main boulevard connecting the town centre to the railway station, without distinctive architectural features but providing reliable, clean accommodation. Guest rooms cover singles and doubles, all equipped with private bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. The on-site restaurant serves traditional Czech cuisine and operates for both lunch and dinner; it draws a steady local clientele on weekday lunchtimes, which confirms the quality of the daily menu rather than tourist footfall alone. Free parking is available in the vicinity of the hotel.
Nymburk train station is a short walk from the hotel and operates on a main rail line with frequent direct services to Prague's Hlavní nádraží in approximately 45–50 minutes. The hotel is used primarily by commercial travellers, railway passengers requiring an overnight stop, and visitors drawn to the town's medieval fortifications and brewing heritage — Nymburk maintains an active brewery (Pivovar Nymburk) open for tours.
| Price | CZK 1,200–1,900/night (~$53–84) |
|---|---|
| Address | Palackého tř. 197, 288 02 Nymburk, Czech Republic |
Room types
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi
Weather through the year in Czech Republic
Best time Shoulder Worth avoiding
Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Czech Republic.
Location
Palackého tř. 197, 288 02 Nymburk, Czech Republic
50.1890, 15.0455 View on map
Highlights
- Base for exploring Nymburk's medieval town walls — among the best-preserved fortifications in Bohemia
- On-site restaurant serving traditional Czech cuisine, popular with local guests for weekday lunch
- Short walk to Nymburk railway station with frequent direct trains to Prague (~45–50 minutes)
- Free parking available near the hotel for guests arriving by car
- Close to the Bohumil Hrabal museum and Pivovar Nymburk brewery, which offers guided tours and tastings
Tips for visiting
- Nymburk's medieval town walls can be walked as a circuit in under an hour — an ideal orientation walk on the first evening
- The Pivovar Nymburk brewery in the town centre offers tours and tastings; book guided sessions in advance
- Trains from Nymburk to Prague run regularly throughout the day from early morning; the station is under 10 minutes on foot from the hotel
- The town's Saturday morning market on the main square sells local produce and is worth timing a weekend stay around
- The restaurant lunch peak is typically 12:00–13:00 on weekdays due to local office workers; arriving at 11:45 or 13:15 secures a table more easily