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Sloup is the best base in the northern Moravian Karst. The Sloup-Šošůvka Caves (Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně) are right on your doorstep, the Pustý žleb gorge starts just past the village, and in the evening you’ll find a calm here that you simply won’t get near Skalní Mlýn.
- Hotel near the caves: Hotel Stará škola, about 500 m from the Sloup-Šošůvka Caves, with a restaurant, wellness area and children’s club.
- Guesthouse with kitchen: Penzion Sloup, by the outdoor pool.
- For couples: Chata v Moravském krasu in Sloup, the top-rated accommodation in the village.
- Nearby: Apartments in Vavřinec near the Podvrší lookout tower, Penzion U Hraběnky in Petrovice, and a cottage with a pool in Lipovec.
A word of warning when searching on Booking.com: if you simply type “Sloup”, you’ll get results for Sloup in Bohemia near Nový Bor — a different village entirely, nowhere near the Moravian Karst. Search for “Sloup v Moravském krasu” (Sloup in the Moravian Karst) instead, or just use the links in this article.
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Why stay in Sloup
Sloup is a small market town of fewer than a thousand residents on the northern edge of the Moravian Karst. Three things make it worth your stay:
Caves and the gorge on foot. The Sloup-Šošůvka Caves are right in the village, including the Kůlna Cave. Just past the village begins Pustý žleb, a car-free road running roughly 8 km to Skalní Mlýn. You can walk it, cycle it, or push a pram along it.
Peace and quiet. The northern part of the karst sees far fewer visitors than the area around the Macocha Abyss and the Punkva Caves (Punkevní jeskyně). From Sloup, it’s about 9 km to the Macocha Abyss.
What’s around. The Podvrší lookout tower near Veselice, the Rasovna sinkholes and a castle ruin near Holštejn, via ferratas in Lipovec, and in summer an outdoor pool right in Sloup itself. You’ll find more on the village in our article on Sloup.
Ratings for the picks below are from Booking.com as of 12 October 2026 (guest score out of 10 and number of reviews), as are the pet policies. We don’t list prices, as these vary by date.
Overview table
| Accommodation | Village | Type | Rating | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Stará škola | Sloup | hotel with wellness area | 8.5 | yes |
| Penzion Sloup | Sloup | guesthouse with kitchen | 9.3 | yes |
| Chata v Moravském krasu | Sloup | cottage, 1 bedroom | 9.8 | yes |
| Penzion Pod kolem | Šošůvka | guesthouse | 9.3 | no |
| Apartmány Vavřinec | Vavřinec | apartments | 9.7 | yes |
| Chalupa Pohádka | Vavřinec | apartment, 2 bedrooms | 9.7 | yes |
| Penzion U Hraběnky | Petrovice | guesthouse with restaurant | 9.4 | no |
| Apartmány pod Hradem | Holštejn | apartments | 9.8 | yes |
| Chalupa v Lipovci | Lipovec | cottage with pool, 3 bedrooms | 9.3 | yes |
Right in Sloup
Hotel Stará škola
Where: Sloup 30, about 500 m from the caves · Rating: 8.5 (465 reviews) · Dogs: yes, for a fee The largest hotel in the northern karst, housed in a former school building from 1879. There’s a restaurant, wellness area, children’s club, family rooms and wheelchair access. The Sloup-Šošůvka Caves are a few minutes’ walk away. → Check availability at Hotel Stará škola
Penzion Sloup
Where: Sloup 282, by the outdoor pool · Rating: 9.3 (164 reviews) · Dogs: on request, for a fee Rooms with their own kitchen, a garden and a barbecue, plus wheelchair access. In summer, the outdoor pool is just a short walk away. A good choice for longer stays if you fancy self-catering. → Check availability at Penzion Sloup
Chata v Moravském krasu
Where: Sloup 21 · Rating: 9.8 (27 reviews) · Dogs: yes, for a fee A one-bedroom cottage with a kitchen and a garden with barbecue facilities. The top-rated accommodation right in Sloup — ideal for a couple after some peace and quiet. → Check availability at Chata v Moravském krasu
Around Sloup
Šošůvka borders Sloup, and Vavřinec, Petrovice, Holštejn and Lipovec are all just a few minutes away by car.
Penzion Pod kolem
Where: Šošůvka 46 · Rating: 9.3 (130 reviews) · Dogs: no A guesthouse with air-conditioned rooms, family rooms and a shared kitchen. Šošůvka borders Sloup, so the caves are just a short hop away. → Check availability at Penzion Pod kolem
Apartmány Moravský kras Vavřinec
Where: Vavřinec 33 · Rating: 9.7 (87 reviews) · Dogs: on request, for a fee Apartments with a garden and family rooms. The Podvrší lookout tower is about 2 km away, and the Sloup-Šošůvka Caves under 3 km. → Check availability in Vavřinec
Chalupa Pohádka
Where: Vavřinec 50 · Rating: 9.7 (8 reviews) · Dogs: yes, for a fee An apartment with 2 bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and a garden with terrace — great for a family with two children. The Podvrší lookout tower is under 2 km away. → Check availability at Chalupa Pohádka
Penzion U Hraběnky
Where: Petrovice 20 · Rating: 9.4 (326 reviews) · Dogs: no A guesthouse with a restaurant, children’s playground and family rooms. Guests rave about the breakfast. There’s a windmill just nearby, and the Podvrší lookout tower is about 3 km away. → Check availability at Penzion U Hraběnky
Apartmány pod Hradem
Where: Holštejn · Rating: 9.8 (14 reviews) · Dogs: on request, for a fee Apartments with a kitchen, terrace, garden and barbecue in the small village of Holštejn. The Holštejn castle ruin is about a kilometre away. → Check availability at Apartmány pod Hradem
Chalupa v Lipovci
Where: Lipovec 119 · Rating: 9.3 (26 reviews) · Dogs: on request, for a fee A cottage with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with dishwasher, a garden and a seasonal outdoor pool. Ideal for two families or a group wanting their own pool in summer. → Check availability at Chalupa v Lipovci
See all available accommodation around Sloup on the map:
Accommodation in Sloup not listed on Booking.com
Two places in Sloup aren’t on Booking.com and need to be booked directly:
- Hotel Broušek (Sloup 248), tel. 516 435 307, website hotelbrousek.cz.
- Kemp Relaxa campsite by the outdoor pool on the edge of the village, website camp-sloup.cz.
The full list of accommodation in the village is maintained by the local council at mestyssloup.cz.
Tips for booking accommodation in Sloup
- On Booking.com, search for “Sloup v Moravském krasu”. Searching just “Sloup” will bring up a different village of the same name in northern Bohemia, near Nový Bor.
- No car? Base yourself in Blansko instead. Bus route 226 runs from there to Skalní Mlýn, and Blansko also has a railway station. More in our article on visiting the Moravian Karst without a car.
- Visit the Sloup-Šošůvka Caves in the morning. If you’re staying in Sloup, you can be first at the ticket office. Save the afternoon for walking through Pustý žleb.
- The Podvrší lookout tower has limited opening hours. It opens in May, initially only on Friday afternoons and at weekends. Full details in our article on the Podvrší lookout tower.
We compare accommodation across other parts of the karst in our article Where to stay in the Moravian Karst. If you’d rather be right in the middle of the karst, see our tips in the article on accommodation in Jedovnice.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the best accommodation in Sloup? Based on guest ratings, Chata v Moravském krasu (9.8) and Penzion Sloup (9.3) come out on top. The largest hotel with a restaurant and wellness area is Hotel Stará škola.
Which accommodation is closest to the Sloup-Šošůvka Caves? Hotel Stará škola, about 500 m from the cave entrance.
How far is it from Sloup to the Macocha Abyss and the Punkva Caves? About 9 km by car to the Macocha Abyss. On foot or by bike, you can reach Skalní Mlýn and the Punkva Caves via Pustý žleb, a route of around 8 km.
Why does Booking.com show me Nový Bor when I search for “Sloup”? There are two villages called Sloup in the Czech Republic. The one in the Moravian Karst appears on Booking.com as “Sloup v Moravském krasu”. Searching just “Sloup” takes you to the other Sloup, in Bohemia near Nový Bor.
Is there a campsite in Sloup? Yes, Kemp Relaxa, by the outdoor pool on the edge of the village. It isn’t on Booking.com — book directly via camp-sloup.cz.
Information correct as of 12 October 2026. Ratings and facilities according to Booking.com; village details according to the Sloup local council (mestyssloup.cz).
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