Living with a dog in Ostrava
A dog needs a park or wood a short walk from home, not on the other side of the city. Which Ostrava neighbourhoods do best, and how to agree a rental with a pet.
How we calculate
For life with a dog, what weighs most is the distance to a park or wood from each address in the neighbourhood, followed by the share of green space in the neighbourhood. So a neighbourhood only scores well if most homes have green space nearby, not just one big park on the edge.
The best neighbourhoods for life with a dog
- 88 Radvanice Radvanice a Bartovice
- 71 Michálkovice Michálkovice
- 71 Slezská Ostrava Slezská Ostrava
- 70 Petřkovice Petřkovice
- 68 Koblov Slezská Ostrava
- 67 Plesná Plesná
- 66 Poruba Poruba
- 65 Heřmanice Slezská Ostrava
- 62 Proskovice Proskovice
- 61 Bartovice Radvanice a Bartovice
Closest to green space
Morning and evening walks are a daily routine, so what counts is how far you have to go from home. The neighbourhoods closest to a park or wood are Slezská Ostrava, Michálkovice and Petřkovice. In half of Ostrava's neighbourhoods it is further than 205 metres from a typical address.
Greenest Ostrava neighbourhoods
- 68 m to a park Slezská Ostrava Slezská Ostrava
- 86 m to a park Michálkovice Michálkovice
- 92 m to a park Petřkovice Petřkovice
- 102 m to a park Radvanice Radvanice a Bartovice
- 108 m to a park Heřmanice Slezská Ostrava
Ostrava has large green spaces inside the city too: Komenského sady in the centre, Bělský les in the south and Landek above the confluence of the Odra and the Ostravice. For everyday walks, though, a small green patch round the corner means more than a big park a few stops away.
Off-lead areas
Dog parks (psí výběhy) are places where a dog may run without a lead. Where they are and which is closest to you is shown on the map and in the guide dog parks in Ostrava.
Sport and exercise within reach
Many dog owners run or cycle with their dog. The ranking shows where there are the most places for sport within walking distance.
Ostrava neighbourhoods with sport nearby
- 89 % of addresses with sport within 500 m Bělský Les Ostrava-Jih
- 68 % of addresses with sport within 500 m Moravská Ostrava Moravská Ostrava a Přívoz
- 52 % of addresses with sport within 500 m Mariánské Hory Mariánské Hory a Hulváky
- 44 % of addresses with sport within 500 m Dubina Ostrava-Jih
- 44 % of addresses with sport within 500 m Poruba Poruba
Renting with a dog
- Agree it in advance. The Civil Code (§ 2258) gives tenants the right to keep an animal in the flat, as long as it doesn't cause others in the building disproportionate nuisance. Whether a contract can ban pets outright is not clear-cut; mention the dog at the viewing and have the landlord's consent written into the contract.
- Deposit (kauce): some landlords ask for a higher deposit because of a pet; even so, it may be at most three months' rent. More on contracts and deposits in the guide tenancy agreement, deposit and notice.
- Handover report (předávací protokol): photograph the floors, doors and door frames when you move in, so you don't end up arguing over damage the dog didn't cause when you move out.
- Ground floor or garden: a ground-floor flat, one with a small garden or a building with a lift makes walks easier, especially for an older dog. Houses with gardens tend to be in the outlying neighbourhoods.
Price
A bigger flat or a house with a garden costs more. A typical 2+kk (two rooms plus a kitchenette) in Ostrava costs CZK 11 100 and a 3+kk CZK 13 500 a month. The cheapest neighbourhood is Heřmanice.
Cheapest Ostrava neighbourhoods to rent in
- 8 900 CZK Heřmanice Slezská Ostrava
- 8 900 CZK Hrušov Slezská Ostrava
- 9 000 CZK Michálkovice Michálkovice
- 9 700 CZK Bartovice Radvanice a Bartovice
- 9 700 CZK Radvanice Radvanice a Bartovice
More on prices in the guide how much rent costs in Ostrava.
What else to think about
- Dog fee: register your dog for the fee according to your place of permanent residence. The amount is set by a City of Ostrava bylaw; check the current rate and reductions at your district office.
- Microchip: every dog must be microchipped and have a valid rabies vaccination.
- Vet: find out where the nearest vet is and where the out-of-hours service is at night and at weekends.
- Dogs on public transport: dogs may travel on Ostrava's public transport and in ODIS, small ones in a carrier, bigger ones muzzled and on a lead. Check the conditions and fares with the operator.
- A specific address: how far it is to a park from the flat you are considering is shown by the address check.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I live in Ostrava with a dog?
Radvanice, Michálkovice and Slezská Ostrava come out best: from most addresses a park or wood is close, and green space makes up a large part of the neighbourhood.
Can a landlord ban dogs?
The Civil Code (§ 2258) gives tenants the right to keep an animal in the flat, as long as it doesn't cause the landlord or others in the building nuisance disproportionate to the conditions in the building. Whether a contract can ban pets outright is not clear-cut, so agree it in advance and have it in the contract.
How much is the dog fee in Ostrava?
The dog fee (poplatek ze psů) is set by a City of Ostrava bylaw (obecně závazná vyhláška). It is paid according to the owner's place of permanent residence; check the current amount, due date and reductions at your district office (úřad městského obvodu).
Where can a dog run off the lead in Ostrava?
In dog parks and in areas the city has set aside for it. The rules for dogs are set by a city bylaw; before you let your dog off the lead, check the sign at the park entrance or your district's website.