Dormitory Generála Svobody
Two four-storey high-rises with lifts and rooms arranged in suites in the Envelopa complex (near to the Law, Education, Philosophical and Theological Faculties, as well as the PU dining hall). Address: Šmeralova 12, Olomouc, Czech Republic, CZ-77111 tel. (reception): +420 585 638 175
Transit connections:
The nearest tram stops:
“Envelopa” (lines 1, 7) and “Žižkovo náměstí” (lines 2, 4, 6)
The nearest bus stops:
Envelopa (lines 11, 20, 22) and “Třída 17. listopadu” (lines 11, 20, 22)
Connections from Olomouc main train station:
– tram no. 1, in the direction of Nová ulice, getting off at the second stop (“Envelopa”)
– tram no. 7, in the direction of Neředín, getting off at the second stop (“Envelopa”)
– tram no. 2 in the direction of Neředín, getting off at the second stop (“Žižkovo náměstí”).
– trams no. 4 or 6, in the direction of Nová ulice, getting off at the second stop (“Žižkovo náměstí”)
Olomouc public transit information can be found on the pages of Dopravní podnik města Olomouce.
Distance of the dormitory from the town centre:
Approximately a 15-minute walk or 5 minutes by public transit (map).
Long-term housing
The dormitory is intended primarily for full-time students of Palacký University; others are welcome, capacity permitting.
Housing category
● Triple rooms in suites, double rooms with shared toilet and shower facilities.
Description of the dormitory and facilities
● Two four-storey high-rises, A and B, with lifts.
● Each suite has two triple rooms.
● Shared kitchen units equipped with electric two-burner stove, electric kettle, and micro-wave oven.
● Standard furnishings and equipment in each room, including internet connection and internal telephone system.
● Drying room, study room on each floor, television room, piano room, bicycle room, and hairdresser's and seamstress's salons are located in the building.
● Linen service: bed linens exchanged every fortnight at the dormitory J.L. Fischera.
● Personal laundry: two automatic washing machines are available.
● Irons, ironing boards, and vacuum cleaners are available at the reception.
Accommodations
Administration of accommodations is located in the clerk’s office at the Generál Svoboda Dormitory, address Šmeralova 12 (tel: +420 585 638 025).
Office hours: Mon–Thu 7–14:30, Fri 7–11:30.
Capacity
829 beds in total
20 double rooms (40 beds)
263 triple rooms (789 beds)
Price of accommodation
We accept credit cards (MasterCard, MasterCard Electronic, Maestro, Visa, Visa Electron, American Express) for payments. For this type of payment we charge a fixed transaction fee. The transaction fee is 50,- CZK.
Short-term housing
Short-term accommodation (up to 30 days) is intended for employees and full-time students of Palacký University, exchange students, participants of sporting and other events organised by Palacký University, PU guests, holders of international student or teacher cards, children’s groups, the handicapped and the general public.
Housing category
Double rooms including toilet and shower facilities and standard furnishings. Capacity: one double flat
Reception
Address: Šmeralova 12, Olomouc, Czech Republic, CZ-77111
tel. (reception): +420 585 638 175
