Guesthouse · Znojmo · Upper Square
Althanský Paláca boutique guesthouse in the heart of Znojmo
A Baroque palace you can stay in — steps from the town-hall tower, the wine cellars and the underground.
A lovely place in the heart of Znojmo
Relaxation in an ambience full of living history
The Althanský Palác stands on the Upper Square, in the very centre of Znojmo, on the way to Znojmo Castle. From its terrace there is a magnificent view of the Town Hall Tower and St. Nicolas Church. On a clear day, the Alpine peaks appear on the horizon. Stay with us and feel the atmosphere of past centuries.
History and present
A palace that centuries have passed through
This early-Baroque town palace was built by Count Maximilian Lawrence in 1666–74 on the site of two medieval burgher houses on the Upper Square. Its artistically valuable façade from the late 17th century is marked by a tall order of Corinthian pilasters.
At the turn of 1631 and 1632, Albrecht von Wallenstein dwelt in this palace. It is said he had an astrological observatory built on the roof, where the Italian astrologer Seni tried to read his destiny from the stars.
In 1723, Emperor Charles VI stayed here with his daughter Maria Theresa on their way to the coronation in Prague and back. The palace was later taken by the Znojmo marshal Michal Ehrenreich, Earl of Althan, after whom it is named.
“We reconstructed the building without subsidies and from Czech money. By staying at the Althanský Palác, you help save this unique cultural monument.”
The Althanský Palác team
Accommodation options
Rooms
Choose a room with the atmosphere of past centuries — from a spacious suite to a cosy room under the roof.
Wellness at the palace
Wine baths and massages
Right inside the palace you can enjoy wine baths and massages from our wellness partner Malá Louka — available to our guests too.
Events
Weddings, celebrations and concerts
The palace is an exceptional setting for weddings, family celebrations and chamber concerts.
Weddings
Ceremony and reception within a Baroque palace — an intimate wedding with an atmosphere you will not find elsewhere. A banquet hall with a coffered ceiling, an arcaded courtyard, and rooms for your guests under one roof.
Celebrations and birthdays
Family celebrations, anniversaries and birthdays in spaces that give your gathering a sense of occasion. From an intimate evening in the vaulted lounge to a grand table in the hall.
Concerts and culture
The palace has hosted the world-renowned soprano Anna Prohaska and musicians of the Znojmo festival. We continue that cultural tradition — chamber concerts, exhibitions and evenings in the historic halls.
We recommend
Activities in Znojmo and surroundings
Znojmo is an ideal starting point for trips into the Dyje valley, to the vineyards and across the border into Austria.
The Znojmo Catacombs
In the old town — a few minutes on foot
Some twenty-seven kilometres of passages run beneath the town, dug out by burghers over centuries — cellars, escape routes, ingenious traps. It stays around ten degrees down there, which makes it as good a refuge in the rain as in high summer. Adrenaline routes can be booked for anyone wanting more than the standard tour.
The Šobes vineyard
≈ 12 km — on foot or by bike only
Šobes sits in a bend of the Dyje in the middle of the national park and counts among the best-sited vineyards in Europe — bare rock, the river on three sides and a south-facing slope above it. You can only reach it on foot or by bike, across a suspension bridge and through the forest. In season a tasting stand waits right among the vines.
Podyjí National Park
Begins at the edge of Znojmo
The smallest Czech national park begins at the edge of Znojmo and is inseparable from its river — incised meanders, rock walls, steppe and heath all in one place. Four decades as a sealed border zone paradoxically saved its nature. At the end of summer the Havranice heath turns purple and the park looks like somewhere else entirely.
Guest reviews
“Jana and all the others we met were really very nice and helpful. The premises of Althanský Palác are stunning and the location is absolutely fabulous. If you are going to Znojmo, definitely book your room here.”
Tereza, Brno
“The accommodation is in an optimum location — right in the historic centre of Znojmo. Excellent parking in the yard, the option of breakfast and amazing coffee. Jana is an excellent host.”
Sara, Slovakia
For guests staying with us
Already staying here? Enter the guest area
The password, e-mail or phone number you received at reception opens the private part of the site: where to eat and drink wine in Znojmo, guides and trips, ordering breakfast or a wine bath, quizzes about the town, and IANČA, who can advise you at any hour.
- Where to eat
- Breakfast and the wine baths
- An audio guide through the town
- Local guides
- What to do in Znojmo
- Znojmo quizzes
- IANČA, our AI guide
Reservations
Book your stay at the palace
Choose your dates and room — we confirm the reservation and arrange payment by transfer or on arrival.