The best of Prague: Travel tips & places to stay in Prague
Written by Karen Bryan
To help you have a great trip to Prague here is our “Best of Prague” – travel tips about the best things to do in Prague and the best places to stay in Prague. I’ve collated the Prague travel tips of the Europe a la Carte blogging team and done some research into the best places to stay in Prague which receive good feedback from guests. Prague is featured our the best cities in Europe to visit post.
Prague by Panoramas
Best Things to do in Prague
Amanda enjoyed Pedalling Under Charles Bridge along the River Vltava, giving the city a different perspective.
Charles Bridge by Jim Linwood
Neha outlines a Kafka Trail following in the footsteps of the Czech writer by going to his favourite cafe, his childhood home, his tomb and the Kafka Museum.
Kafka House, Prague by luisvilla
Suchi reckons that getting up at dawn around 4am will give you some great photos of sunrise over the city and you won’t be jostling with other tourists to get that perfect shot.
Prague at dawn by suchi
The John Lennon Wall is a tribute to the former Beatle who died in 1980. Neha describes how what started as a protest against the Communist regime is now adorned with messages of peace.
John Lennon Wall, Prague by jon
Suchi recommends a walk up Petrin Hill as a great spot for views over Prague and to escape for all the tourists in the city centre. The Petrin Cafe half way up the hill is very good.
View over Prague from Petrin Hill by donaldjudge
Neha describes the Prague Museum of Communism as a fascinating insight into the Communist era.
Prague Museum of Communism by Mark Surman
Marcus advises that the Jewish Museum of Prague is a collection if six sites and you can only take photos at the Old Jewish Cemetery.
Old Jewish Cemetery Prague by kyle simourd
Best Prague Day Trips
If you have any time to venture beyond the city here are our travel tips for the best Prague day trips.
Suchi recommends some chilling beauty in the bone church at Kutna Hora.
Bone chandelier by lyng833
Cesky Krumlov is christened a super scenic Czech town by Amanda.
Cesky Krumlov by Amanda Kendle
Best Places to Stay in Prague
These 11 places to stay in Prague receive consistently high ratings from guests. I’ve added links to a hotel price comparison site from each property, so you can find the best prices at each place to stay in Prague.
Budget Hotels in Prague
The 2 star Pension Jana Domov Mladeze is close to the Exhibition Centre, its cheapest rooms have shared bathrooms.
Park Hotel Praha is located close The National Gallery of Modern Art and Stromovka Park.
Stromovka Park by vigour
The City Partner Hotel Victoria is situated near the Vitkov Memorial.
Mid-range hotels in Prague
The Czech Inn Hostel is a bit of a misnomer as all it’s all private rooms with ensuite bathrooms. It’s located on a main tram route into the city centre.
Czech Inn Hostel by kalleboo
The Seifert Hotel Prague is a mile from Wenceslas Square.
The Archibald City Hotel Prague is a modern architect designed hotel.
Luxury Hotels in Prague
The five star Aria Hotel is next to Charles Bridge.
The Alchymist Grand Hotel & Spa is a five star property close to Charles Bridge. The centrally located five star boutique
The Golden Well Hotel Prague has a garden and roof terrace.
View from roof terrace at Golden Well Hotel Prague by monroet21
Apartments in Prague
Arcadia Residence offers studios and 1 & 2 bedrooms apartments with kitchen areas, close to the Old Town.
Tower 2 Apartment Prague offers studio apartments a 15 minute walk from the city centre with free internet connection.
Thanks very much for these tips! Myself and my husband just relocated to Prague and I’ll definitely be exploring everything here on your list. :D
Megan it must be wonderful to be living in Prague. I haven’t managed to get there yet but after researching and writing this post, I’m keener than ever to visit Prague.
So far, it is one of the most accessibly beautiful cities I’ve ever been in, despite the fact that there is so much to see as to be almost overwhelming!
Great tips. The kafka trail sounds fun!
Nice post- have bookmarked for my second trip to Prague.
Cesky Krumlov is a dreamy town straight out of a fairytale book.
If visiting definitely stay at Pension Jana: great little B&B where you can get a double room for £33 in high season and £27 in Low.
Thanks for the article, Karen! Great info…and we’re happy to see that we were featured in the article – I work for Czech Inn! We posted your article on our facebook page, check it out: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prague-Czech-Republic/Czech-Inn-Hostel/57803086052?ref=ts.
I’d definitely recommend Krumlov House for accommodation in Cesky Krumlov – it is a small place, owned by a great couple…and it is beautiful – recycled wood was used to make the interior and the place has a ton of character. There are both private rooms and shared rooms: http://www.krumlovhostel.com/. I got engaged in Cesky Krumlov and called it my second home…absolutely beautiful and quaint with a really good vibe. Deli 99 is a great choice for breakfast, light lunch or coffee, try a trdelnik at the trdelnik stand on the way up to the castle, grab some shisha and yummy tea at Dobra Cajovna, stop at Antre for the best hot chocolate you’ll ever have…the list goes on. I love that town. One thing, though – I wouldn’t really call it a day trip from Prague. It takes about 3 hours each way to get there (I’d recommend Student Agency – it’s cheap and good quality coach transportation), and to experience the town and the atmosphere you need more than a day. 2-3 days is best. You can hike and raft in the area in the summer and ice skate in the winter.
Thanks again, Karen! I’d recommend a visit to Prague…it is a gorgeous city! When you come, let us know :).
Awesome post – and an awesome city! I just wanted to add an extra plug for Kutna Hora – my friend and I went there on a day trip from Prague, and it’s totally worth the trip. The bone church is fascinating and the reason most people go, but the town itself is just lovely, and definitely worth checking out. The Cathedral of St. Barbara is beautiful!
Kash – thanks for the hostel recommendation in Cesky Krumlov, You’re right it does appear to have a fairy tale like quality from the photos.
Megan – thanks for Facebook mention. Yes Czech Inn gets consistently high guest ratings but certainly doesn’t sounds like a the normal hostel.
Carla – thanks for Cathedrl of St Barbara tip.