![]() Even though we get most of our produce from nearby farms and producers in Moravia region, we do bring a lot of foreign flavours into the mix as well. Our main vision was to create a relaxed and informal atmosphere with the right amount of elegance but at the same time stay true to the magic of shared family dining experience.Įatery & Bakery is a culinary mosaic serving contemporary food, made with respect to nature and its seasonal produce. The Eatery & Bakery is located on the ground floor of our historic building and we have once again approached this unique space with the utmost care throughout the renovations. We decided to bring the hostel’s concept of sharing into our Eatery & Bakery as well, because we love it and we believe you will too. ![]() The path of gastronomy that connects all corners of the world doesn't end at our Cooking Bar Café. Original artworks by the Czech artist David Minařík can be found dotted throughout the hostel.SHARING FOOD, STORIES AND GOOD TIMES SINCE 2017. The minimalist navigation system which is based on the complex visual style of the hostel comes from Czech graphic designer Jan Košátko. The interior lighting was supplied by the companies Bulb and Ewerel. All of this sits elegantly alongside classic modernist design of the previous century, which was chosen together with Miroslav Bednář from Prague’s Retroobjects shop, as well as with contemporary elegant details including Bakelite switches by Berker and lamps by the Spanish brand Marset. Beds, mirrors, lamps, shelves as well as the bathroom equipment were made to measure in cooperation with local artisans, including brands such as Master & Master and RAV Slezák. The majority of the furnishing is custom made. Pure white plastering is in contrast with the black details as well as the carefully chosen pastel colors, which were used for upholstery of the sitting furniture arranged into intimate areas. The hall’s shape is enhanced by the inconspicuous yet sophisticated use of light, for which the designer was inspired by scenography. An organically arched hall, which leads from the reception to all the rooms, is different from every perspective and surprises you constantly when walking through. Denisa Strmisková, the interior designer and scenographer, worked on the hostel’s design for two years. The main idea was to highlight the historical genius loci, and with appropriate adjustments, to embrace it with contemporary design. The whole concept of the hostel was created from scratch, including all its furnishings and the visual layout. As well as accommodation, the hostel also offers breakfast and small snacks in a bistro which serves great home-made soups, sandwiches, and desserts. The U-shaped layout of the hostel coils around the building’s central courtyard. The reception, which is simultaneously a common room and a cafe, is the heart of the hostel. Bigger dorm rooms, which include a uniquely conceived layout of the sleeping zones, do not include private bathrooms, but this is compensated by the well-equipped shared bathrooms for ladies and gentlemen. The private rooms offer a complex level of comfort, all with private bathrooms, not to mention the wedding suite with its open-space bathtub. The hostel currently offers accommodation in several dorm rooms as well as private rooms, with a total capacity of 56 beds. The young dynamic team put together by the creative director and designer, delivered contemporary accommodation which can very well compete with European and world standards. Together with interior designer Denisa Strmisková and the property owner, she rebuilt one whole floor of the extensive historical Podkova building into friendly and cosmopolitan accommodation for today’s nomads, as well as for the more demanding clients from the Czech Republic and the rest of the world. The project was initiated by a young courageous businesswoman, Eva Dlabalová, who gained the inspiration during her travels and longer stays abroad. The accommodation is only a few minutes away from the main square and the most famous historical sights of Olomouc. You’ll find the hostel on the first floor of a brick building, an actual fortress from the 17 th century, today know as Podkova (Horseshoe). It is also connected to the building’s layout which is one long continuous hall, along with the short-term accommodation it offers. ![]() The name Long Story Short is mainly derived from the rich history of the place, about which you can hear from the friendly staff. A brand new hostel, Long Story Short, which offers profoundly stylish accommodation in a pleasant environment, joining the dots between historic and modern lifestyle, has recently opened its doors in the historical center of Olomouc, Czech Republic.
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