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Zoo Praha
In a city that may not seem to be the most obvious family-friendly destination, Prague's zoo is a welcome respite from the obligatory historical and cultural sightseeing for visitors with young children.It houses animals from all over the world, including big cats, gorillas and elephants, and there is also a...
Residence Tabor
A bargain of a three-star hotel in the bohemian Zizkov area of Prague, just three tram stops from the centre and walking distance from many bars and clubs. Great breakfast and always a personal welcome from the extremely friendly manager. I now always stay here when I visit Prague. The most I've paid is 30...
Termix club
If you're wanting to check out Prague's gay scene, then this fun and funky dance club in the Vinohrady district is where to start. The first thing you see on entering the long underground bar is a full size Communist Skoda car hanging from the wall. Underneath it is a dancefloor pulsating to the sounds of...
Prague monthly public transport tickets
If you're staying in Prague for more than five days, a little known fact is that a whole month's public transport pass can be bought for 550czk, just 50czk (about ?1.50) more than a five day tourist ticket.You can buy the monthly tickets at Mustek and Dejvicka metro stations.
Prague Hotels
Prague has a fantastic range of hotels, from budget accommodation to fantastic 5* hotels. They provide the perfect base for anyone looking to explore this magnificent city.
being very careful in small bars in the old town
Don't accept 'free' drinks bought by the bar person - they then charge you a small fortune for it (about ?50 for a weird Absinthe cocktail) and get the police onto you when you refuse to pay. The police then 'escort' you to a small cell where they basically beat you up until you pay. Beware Eastern...
Prague Weekend Breaks For Easter
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic is an excellent destination for short breaks and holidays alike. Holidays to Prague is currently at a very high standard, for a very reasonable price. There is also a lot to choose from, so there's sure to be something to fit everyone's bill.Since the Iron...
Hotel Waldstein
Fabulous historic rooms for a good price in a location that gives easy access to all parts of the city.
U Modre Kachnicky (Blue Duckling)
Delightful restaurant for that special dinner. Specialises in duck and game dishes and does not forget vegetarians. Forget the offer of Czech sparkling wine as you enter and ask for tap water not bottled as these can add a big chunk to your bill. The decor, ambience and service are fabulous.
Cross Club
I'm not a big clubber but this place has to be seen to be believed. It's located in a rundown old tenement in the suburbs of Prague. When you arrive you're confronted with an entrance that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie - all shiny metal and whirling cogs. Inside some mad inventor has been at...
The novels of Paul Leppin
Leppin's "Blaugast" and Severin's "Journey into the dark" are the best books to accompany a journey to Prague. Both feature seedy, dubious characters wandering around the old town at the beginning of the 20th century. The books are thoroughly depraved, but very good indeed.
The novels of Paul Leppin
Leppin's "Blaugast" and "Severin's Journey into the dark" are the best books to accompany a journey to Prague. Both feature seedy, dubious characters wandering around the old town at the beginning of the 20th century. The books are thoroughly depraved, but very good indeed.
Night trams
Public transport in Prague is cheap and Plentiful. What's more is that it goes on throughout the night. Night trams have numbers in the 50s. One thing worth knowing is that all night trams go through Lazarska/Karlovo Namesti (Charles Square). So, if you know that tram 56 goes past your hotel you can jump on...
Kino Aero
Kino Aero sits slovenly in one of Prague's ubiquitous courtyards in the working class neighbourhood of Žižkov. Aero is an art house cinema where dogs are allowed and the dead air as you wait for the screening to begin is filled by a playlist designed by Prague's oldest independent station, Radio 1. Local...
The Golden Wheel
Boutique bed and breakfast in Prague.If any European city goes out of its way to make the British feel welcome, in our experience, it has to be Prague. And the Golden Wheel, despite being sleek, stylish and thoroughly modern, has an extremely welcoming atmosphere. All members of the hotel staff were helpful...
Pension Vysehrad
I selected the Pension Vysehrad because of its quirkiness and size (only five rooms), its location (a quiet residential neighbourhood 20 minutes’ walk from the city centre), its exceptionally reasonable room rates and its charming website. Guests are invited to help themselves to whatever they want for...
House At The Big Boot
A really happy bed and breakfast find in a quiet, atmospheric corner of Mala Strana. Only five minutes from the Charles Street Bridge, but well hidden from the tourist bustle. It has it all – great rooms with lots of local character, authentic and friendly Prague landlord and family, great tips for further...
Prague apartments for groups over hotels
Prague may be a cheap city for most Europeans but I've found that hotels in central Prague are not the best value.However, for 18€ per night our travel group of 6 stayed in a lovely Prague townhouse, a rental apartment from waytostay.comBeing able to come and go as we pleased came in very handy for our...
Prague Fleamarket
Prague's only real fleamarket 'Bleší trh' happens every Saturday morning in Kolbenova (beside Kolbenova metro). A huge sprawling outdoor market, you'll find broken electronics, piles of clothes, paintings, communist items, furniture, jugs, quirky souvenirs, jewellery, and the odd amazing antique find for a...
The Crypt of Prague’s Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius
One would be hard pressed to find a more moving film location than the crypt of Prague’s Orthodox Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius that featured in the 1975 film 'Operation Daybreak' which was based on the true story assassination of SS Obergruppenfuhrer Reinhard Heydrich. In retaliation for...
Hotel Four Seasons
Four houses - modern, neo-Classical, Baroque and neo-Renaissance - make up this elegant riverside hotel. Luxuriously appointed modern rooms, state of the art business facilities. Modern fine dining restaurant, softly lit and stylishly understated.
Bila Vrana (White Crow)
Fantastic little cafe/restaurant/bar with great food at a reasonable price in a lovely part of the city. The staff are friendly (often a rarity in Prague) and and the beer is good. They have a select lunch menu deal as they are usually quite packed during the lunch rush. One of my favourite places when I...
Hotel U Tří Korunek
Great Prague Hotel in great Location Zizkov is one of my favourite parts of Prague. It's part of the city that is old but still lived in. It not just a tourist district.The hotel has friendly helpful staff. The rooms are great. And it's easy to get to and from.
prague-stay.com
I use Prague-Stay.com when visitors come to Prague. The agents are really professional and friendly, the apartments are cool, located in the center and are much more reasonable than a hotel. One friend of mine stayed at the Franciscan Garden Apartments and his apartment was just amazing-it was all windows...
Sir Toby's hostel
I love Sir Toby's for the atmosphere - it is a super cool hostel with great staff, clean rooms, cool garden for lounging, reading and drinking a beer, cellar pub for mingling with other guests, eclectic furniture and so much more. I loved my stay and recommend it to anyone heading to Prague.
Miss Sophie's
A friend and I were looking for budget accommodation in Prague and stumbled upon 'Miss Sophies'. We booked a twin room for ?50 per night which we considered a bargain for such a clean, modern hostel in a great location. It was everything we needed, with friendly English speaking staff, comfy beds, fantastic...
Prague Guide Website
Very nice put together information about Prague. Real insider's guide. Definitely worth reading before travel.
Vinicni Altan winery
While Prague is overwhelmingly known for its beer halls and charming pubs, the city also bears testament to the Czech Republic's burgeoning wine culture. One of my favorite places is the Vinicni Altan winery, an intricately trellised wine bar and terrace hidden in the Havlickovy sady park and adjacent to the...

