See what the experts are saying about Usti nad Labem. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Getting there
By Plane The Major Airlines -- About two dozen international airlines offer regularly scheduled service into Prague's Ruzyne Airport. The only U.S. carriers flying direct to Prague are Delta via Atlanta and Continental via its New York/New... Continue reading »
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Package deals
Several tour operators offer escorted and independent tours to Prague and the Czech Republic and are described below. However, by using this book you can put together your own itinerary for about one-third of the cost. Most airlines listed... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Travel Insurance Check your existing insurance policies and credit card coverage before you buy travel insurance. You may already be covered for lost luggage, canceled tickets, or medical expenses. The cost of travel insurance varies wi... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Documents For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. American, Canadian, Australian, a... Continue reading »
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Money
Currency The basic unit of currency is the koruna (plural, koruny) or crown, abbreviated Kc. Each koruna is divided into 100 haléru or hellers. At this writing, the koruna remains volatile after speculation in the currency forced the centr... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be immensely rewarding, giving you new ways of seeing the wor... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
During the Communist regime, homosexuality was met with official silence. Individual rights were not recognized, and gay rights were unheard of. However, many Czechs have always had a genuine live-and-let-live attitude. Open hostility toward... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Because Communist equality meant that seniors were no worse off financially than younger persons, Czechs have little experience offering special discounts to seniors. Several attractions, such as the National Museum, have senior discounts, ma... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
Prague's hostels not only are some of the cheapest places to stay but also are great for meeting other travelers. You don't have to be a card-carrying member of the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) to lodge at most of them. If... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
The Czechs have made little effort to accommodate the needs of those with disabilities. There are few elevators or ramps for wheelchairs, and few beeping crosswalks for the visually impaired. TTD phones for the hearing-impaired are rare. I... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
Prague's most intriguing aspects are its architecture and atmosphere, best enjoyed while slowly wandering through the city's heart. So, with that in mind, your itinerary should be a loose one. If you have the time and energy, go to Charles Br... Continue reading »
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In one day
In order to digest enough of Prague's wonders, do what visiting kings and potentates do on a 1-day visit: Walk the Royal Route (or at least part of it). From the top of the castle hill in Hradcany, tour Prague Castle in the morning. After lun... Continue reading »
Usti nad Labem Travel Experiences
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An amazing hike through rocks and forests
We had to leave Prague early...meeting at the train station at 6:10 a.m. ugh! needless to say, no bath for me this morning. meet everyone... Continue reading »
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Terezin
The day started out cloudy and foggy, and maybe that was foreshadowing, or just bad weather. I don't think I have been as aware of my Jew... Continue reading »
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Czech Republic: Hrensko, Janov and Mezni Louka
An early start today. Straight to the station to buy our 3rd Wochenende ticket, to the Czech border. We've planned to go to the Bohemian... Continue reading »
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Dresden, Germany
Our time in Berlin was short-lived as we would be returning for our formal touring of the city at the end of the tour. Early in the morni... Continue reading »
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What? Dresden?
Well I just typed this entire blog and in the excitement of being finished I closed it without saving it.... UGH haha so here we go... Continue reading »
Popular Usti nad Labem Hotels
- Backpack Guesthouse
- Hilton Budapest
- St. George Residence All Suite Hotel Deluxe
- Buda Castle
- St. George Residence All Suite Hotel
- Quality inn
- Papillon
- Hotel Papillon
- Kairo Hotel
- Carolina
Popular Usti nad Labem Things to Do
- Small Synagogue
- National Office for the Protection of Historical Monuments Exhibition Hall
- Medieval Jewish Prayer House
- Telephone Museum
- Club Play
- Castle Cave
