Impressive looking chateau from the outside, the central part now a hotel. Guided tours only of the chateau & old chateau (220kc/190kc) so nothing to see inside unless you take the tour. Gardens quite small & limited to the immediate area of old chateau (the hotel area is off limits). VERY narrow stone gate posts at main entrance only wide enough for a car. Anything large go to back entrance past police buildings, parking in front of house

Impressive chateau and hotel. You can walk around the outside and grounds for free, or take the guided tours with two options. We walked outside, very helpful staff took our photos very well. Steep paths and deep valley at the rear. Large main car park. There are two entrances from the road, one is only just wide enough for a car and great care is needed to avoid the pillars, our motorhome is 2.35m wide and wouldn’t pass through on the way out so we had to turn around. If it had been a busy day that would have caused chaos.

My husband and I spent nearly 2 weeks in the Czech Republic and Chateau Zbiroh was our favorite hotel. We have told several friends and family that they MUST include a stay at Chateau Zbiroh when they travel to the Czech Republic. We loved getting outside of the bigger cities and enjoying the serenity of the woods. We booked the Zámecké pokoje deluxe podkrovní Castle Rooms deluxe attic Breakfast & Dinner package. It included breakfast and dinner daily, an indoor tour of the chateau, and two 1-hour spa visits. We also opted to do the outdoor tour of the medieval part of the hotel. The lady who checked us in was so pleasant and friendly. The process was easy and seamless. The room was spacious. Windows could be open to let in fresh air. We had an AC unit but did not try it. There wasn't a shower, just a tub with a shower head and extendable hose (typical for Europe). The furniture was well-made and appropriate for a castle without feeling antiquated. There was a small mini-bar and fridge. No coffee maker, tea kettle, or ironing. Robes and slippers were provided. Free parking. For guests, parking was just outside the reception area. Our meals at Chateau Zbiroh were BY FAR THE BEST meals we ate during our nearly three week trip. I am salivating just thinking about the apple strudel and chocolate cake. At dinner our package enabled us to choose two dishes, any combo, for free. Drinks were extra. Breakfast was buffet style and plentiful. From pastries to cold cuts to eggs and bacon - there was plenty to choose from. Do yourself a favor -- if you don't buy the dinner package --- make sure you eat at the restaurant at least once. It is divine. The waitresses were very friendly and the customer service was top notch. The spa was a unique experience. My husband wasn't too excited about it but it was just us and situated in a really unique location. You can also order massage services (we didn't). The chateau tours were conducted in Czech but had English audio guides. The indoor tour was at 10:00 am. The Czech tour guide was excellent and we could tell she was giving a lot more information than on our audioguide. So that could probably be improved. The audio guide for the outdoor castle tour was excellent! I believe it was relatively new but it had a plethora of information and we didn't feel like we were missing out at all. We used our own cell phones (so make sure to have your own headphones). It worked off the castle wifi as I didn't have cell service abroad. The outdoor tour is seasonal and was at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. There are several walking paths through the woods around the castle. We loved taking morning and evening strolls. It felt like we were in a fairy tale.

Zbiroh Castle is a true gem of Central Bohemia. Entry to the grounds is paid: visitors are charged 30 CZK for access to the garden. Photography inside the castle is prohibited, so it's best to enjoy the atmosphere in person — the largest privately owned chateau in the Czech Republic has over 200 rooms, a deep well (163 m!), and the oldest tower in Bohemia. The grounds include a hotel, a medieval-style restaurant, and souvenir shops. Especially impressive are exhibitions linked to Alfons Mucha and the Templars. It’s a place where history, legend, and comfort meet. Even without photos, you can feel the powerful energy of this fortress of three emperors.

The castle is full of great artifacts! Tamplier's sword, a medallion - the first "credit card". The atelier of the genius painter Alfons Mucha!

We had an amazing minimoon weekend here, with a three night stay package. The staff were wonderful, the hotel room was beautiful and the food was out of this world! Plus meeting Mikeš, the castle cat, was a highlight!

Price 2x more than standart restaurant - ok, it's epic castle restaurant... It was very crowded because of holiday. I waited 30mins for today menu. After I ask I find out they delivered my order to different table. When I wanted to pay, the wait time was another 20minutes.