See what the experts are saying about Prague. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
The Czech Republic lies at the heart of Central Europe and at its center is the beautiful and historic city of Prague. With a population of some 1.3 million residents, the city lies on either side of the Vltava River in the middle of Bohemia... Continue reading »
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History
The Czech Republic is a Central European country (consisting of the historical regions of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia), which has been inhabited since some of the earliest days of human settlement in Europe. It was in the 5th century AD... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Since the Velvet Revolution in late 1989 and the opening up of its borders, the Czech Republic - and Prague in particular - has seen an enormous explosion in tourism resulting in major building and renovation programs to accommodate the influ... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
The growing number of visitors to Prague and the widespread availability of accommodation since 1989 has led to an increase in the number of restaurants, together with a great improvement in hygiene standards. The influx of people of other na... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Entertainment in Prague is extremely varied and still comparatively cheap compared to other European capitals. From nightclubs and discos to rock concerts, classical and traditional Czech music venues, dance halls, theatres and cinemas galore... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: Old Town & Jewish Quarter The long, gentle sloping Wenceslas Square, the dividing line between the Old and New Towns, is the appropriate place to start a tour of the Old Town. The bustling space, lined with shops, restaurants a... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air The Ruzyne Airport (+420 02 2011 3314/ http://www.csl.cz/en)lies just northwest of downtown. The one terminal is equipped with two restaurant areas that feature both sit down and self serve options, and a wealth of... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Prague Country: Czech Republic Prague by the Numbers Population: 1.23 million Elevation: 770 feet Land Area: 191 square miles Average Annual Rainfall: 19.3 inches Average January Temperature: 30 degrees F Average July Temperature: 63 de... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Prague has survived many crises, but the floods of August 2002 threatened to ruin centuries of culture and history forever. Happily, the waters were no match for the robust landmarks and iron will of the people of this ancient kingdom, and th... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Kampa Park (Na Kampe 8b, Praha 1; tel. 296-826-102): This is the best bet for summer outdoor dining in Prague. The restaurant has a riverside view, where you can dine in the shadow of Prague's most famous bridge during the high season. U M... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Panoramic Views: The pride of the former Communist tourism industry was the Hotel Forum, which has since been privatized, sold again, and renamed the Corinthia Towers Hotel (tel. 261-191-111). Each north-facing room at this high-rise sou... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Four Seasons Hotel (Veleslavinova 2a, Praha 1; tel. 221-427-000): The best luxury Old Town hotel with the best view of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. If price isn't a concern, choose a room at this addition to the luxury-hotel list with it... Continue reading »
Prague Travel Experiences
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Im here
Feb. 08, 2008Its 8:32 (2:32AM Eastern time) and I feel like I may be pretty much over the jet lag already. The view out of the windows he... Continue reading »
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Introduction to Prague
We’ve been in Prague for 24 hours now, enough time to begin to appreciate both the beauty and the sometime suffocating crowds of this enc... Continue reading »
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Prague Part I
On my February break, I went with two friends to Prague (the capital of the Czech Republic). We left on Saturday morning, and after a lon... Continue reading »
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4 days in Prague
It was time to skip the country again, this time to Eastern Europe. Fi and I were in Prague for 4 days and it is an absolutely... Continue reading »
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Czech Republic...Briefly
First of all, I do not recommend Student Housing as an accomodation of choice!Second, Emily is a a stupendous navigator and a real troope... Continue reading »
Popular Prague Hotels
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Riverside Prague
- Acc-Nifos METAMORPHIS hotel
- K+K Central
- Minotel Seven Days
- Golden Tulip Hotel Maximillian
- Eurostars David
- Maximilian
- Art Deco Imperial
- Josef
