- Charles Bridge is magical at sunrise (before the crowds arrive)—it connects the Old Town to the Castle.
- Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world—it's a city within a city.
- The Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square is a medieval marvel (watch the show on the hour).
- Drink Pilsner Urquell—it's cheaper than water in some places and delicious.
- Petrin Hill offers the best views of the city's red roofs (take the funicular).
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When to go: Spring or Fall
May-June and September are best. Weather is mild.
Summer is crowded. Christmas markets (Dec) are beautiful but cold.
- Best: May/Sep.
- Crowds: Summer.
- Markets: December.
Getting there: Bus 119
Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG) is 30 mins away. Take Bus 119 to Metro A (Nadrazi Veleslavin).
Uber/Bolt is cheap (€20-25 to center).
- Bus 119: To Metro.
- AE Bus: To Station.
- Uber: Cheap.
Where to stay: Old Town or Mala Strana
Old Town (Stare Mesto) is central but noisy. Mala Strana (Lesser Town) is charming and quieter.
Vinohrady is cool, local, and full of cafes.
- Old Town: Central.
- Mala Strana: Romantic.
- Vinohrady: Local vibe.
What to see: Bridge and Castle
Walk Charles Bridge. Explore the Castle grounds (St. Vitus Cathedral).
Watch the Clock. Visit the Jewish Quarter (Josefov).
- Charles Bridge: Icon.
- Castle: Huge.
- Clock: Medieval.
- Jewish Quarter: History.
Food: Goulash and Trdelnik
Goulash with dumplings is the staple. Svíčková (beef in cream sauce) is delicious.
Trdelnik (chimney cake) is everywhere (it's not traditional, but tasty). Beer is essential.
- Goulash: Hearty.
- Beer: Pilsner.
- Trdelnik: Sweet.
- Fried Cheese: Smažák.
Getting around: Walk and Tram
Prague is very walkable. Trams are excellent and scenic (Tram 22 goes to the Castle).
The Metro is fast. Don't take taxis on the street (scams).
- Walk: Cobblestones.
- Tram: Scenic.
- Metro: Fast.
Budget: Affordable
Cheaper than Western Europe. Beer is €2-3.
Hotels are good value.
- Beer: Very cheap.
- Food: Affordable.
- Hotels: Good value.
2 Days in Prague
Day 1: Old Town. Astronomical Clock. Jewish Quarter. Charles Bridge at sunset.
Day 2: Castle Side. Tram 22 to the Castle. St. Vitus. Walk down to Mala Strana. John Lennon Wall.
- Day 1: Old Town.
- Day 2: Castle.
- Evening: Jazz boat.
FAQ
Is it safe?
Yes, very. Watch for pickpockets in crowds.
Currency?
Czech Koruna (CZK). Don't use Euros (bad exchange rate).
Is Trdelnik Czech?
No, it's Hungarian/Transylvanian, but tourists love it.