Entertainment
Directly in the hotel, a social room with a selection of games is at your disposal. Karlovy Vary and its surroundings offer countless leisure opportunities – from tours of historic castles and excursions to world-famous factories, to visits to cinemas, arcades, and casinos. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the reception staff.
Casinos
If you are interested in visiting a casino, please allow our reception staff to give you a few tips on the nearest casinos in the vicinity of the hotel.
Cinemas
Enjoy film premieres at the new Karlovy Vary multiplex cinema. The current programme of all cinemas in Karlovy Vary is available at the hotel reception.
Shopping
Hotel Embassy is located right in the centre of this spa town, where you will find shops and boutiques of all world-renowned brands. The reception staff will be happy to provide shopping advice and tips.
Becherovka
Karlovy Vary Becherovka is a local traditional herbal drink that has gained worldwide popularity for its delicate herbal flavour. Becherovka has been produced in Karlovy Vary since 1794 and has earned the nickname "the thirteenth healing spring of Karlovy Vary." There is also a museum dedicated to the production of Karlovy Vary Becherovka, where we can arrange a tour for you. You can taste this traditional drink at the Embassy Restaurant.
Theatre
Just 50 metres from Hotel Embassy is the Karlovy Vary Municipal Theatre, which offers a cultural programme every month. Another nearby theatre is the Husovka Theatre, which in addition to performances also offers a number of concerts. The hotel reception staff will be happy to arrange tickets for selected performances.
Film Festival
Karlovy Vary is annually the venue for one of the most prestigious film festivals in Europe (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival - KVIFF). Hotel Embassy has traditionally hosted and continues to host a number of well-known personalities from the international and domestic scene, including Robert Redford, John Malkovich, Jiří Bartoška, and others...
Gallery
Not far from the hotel is the Art Gallery. Information about exhibitions can be found on the coffee table at the hotel reception.
Castles & Chateaux
The Karlovy Vary Region contains countless castles and chateaux worth visiting. The reception staff will be happy to advise which are located in the immediate vicinity and how to get there.
Bečov nad Teplou (Chateau)
A two-storey chateau with an octagonal corner tower and an access bridge in the lower town, built from the early 18th century. From the garden terraces, there is a breathtaking view of the valley and the historic town zone. After touring the chateau, you can walk along a nature trail to Gallows Hill – a medieval place of execution – and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Chyše (Chateau)
The original castle was founded in the 13th century. After the Hussite Wars it was demolished and rebuilt approximately by Burian of Gutštejn after 1473. It is a massive complex of buildings around a courtyard with two towers in a landscaped park. Notably, Karel Čapek worked here as a tutor in 1917.
Loket (Castle)
This Romanesque royal castle was built, probably in the early 13th century, to counter the expansionism of the ministerials of Cheb. It is first mentioned in 1234. It was rebuilt at the end of the 14th century and again around the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries by the Šlik family. After 1822 it served as a regional prison. The oldest part of the castle is the late Romanesque rotunda, tower, and perimeter wall. The other structures and massive fortifications date from later periods. Today the castle is open to the public.
Doubí (Castle)
A Gothic castle from the 14th century, rebuilt several times. It acquired its Neo-Renaissance, romanticising appearance in the 19th century. Recently beautifully restored, it now serves the public as a luxury restaurant.
Kynžvart (Chateau)
Originally a Baroque chateau on the site of an older residence, it acquired its striking Classicist appearance by 1833 under the then Austrian Chancellor Prince W. L. C. N. A. Metternich, designed by Viennese architect P. Nobile. It features a three-wing layout on a U-shaped floor plan with a Chapel of St Anthony of Padua. Its interiors, chateau collections, and library are of great value. Open to the public. Adjacent is a large landscape park (one of the most valuable in the country) with small garden architecture (chapel, teahouse, monuments, pergolas, and bridges).
Observatory
Karlovy Vary is home to an observatory and radio club of the spa city, which is open to the public every day with a programme of evening sky observation.
Karlovy Vary Underground
Beneath the spa springs lies the Karlovy Vary underground, remarkable for its unique natural design in the form of salt stalactites and more. The underground can be visited on designated days, where you can explore 2 guided tours. The reception staff can provide further information.
Concerts
Almost every day, concerts of classical music, jazz, swing, and other genres by excellent artists are held in the centre of the spa city. Current concert listings can be found on the coffee table at the hotel reception.
Moser Glass
Another significant attraction in Karlovy Vary, no less renowned than Becherovka, is Moser glass. In the Dvory district, you will find the production facility, shop, and museum of this distinctive glassware. Further information is available at the hotel reception.
Museum
Karlovy Vary has numerous museums covering many topics. One of the largest and most significant, the Karlovy Vary Museum, is located in close proximity to our hotel.
Diana Observation Tower
Near the hotel is a funicular railway that takes you up to the Diana Observation Tower, which houses both the tower and a restaurant. From the observation tower, you can walk back to the centre or to other viewpoints along the spa trails. The lower station is 100 metres from the hotel, next to the Grand Hotel Pupp.