Hotels near Castle Český Krumlov, Český Krumlov

Once you’ve seen Cesky Krumlov from street level, it’s time to get the full picture with a bird’s-eye view. The stately Renaissance palace of Cesky Krumlov Castle is the place to go. Wind up 162 steps to the top of the tower and you’ll be rewarded with panoramas over the tightly packed terra-cotta rooftops, and the curious arc of the Vltava River as it cuts through them.