Prague Travel Forum

Hi!

I'm going to be in Prague for a few weeks soon. At the weekend I'm planning to visit Amsterdam. As far I understand a round flight to Ams and back to Prague will cost about 200 USD. Can a save money by traveling by train? or it will be just a slight economy? Please, advise me. Thanks in advance!

Hey i am a looking for transport options to Prague from Vienna. I will probably be purchasing a Eurail pass as i am an Australian resident however the Czech Republic is not included in one of the rail pass countries but i still would love to visit Prague. May i ask anyone for help regarding cheap transport bus or train to Prague from Vienna.

Thank you

Curtis

Hey all!

I will be coming to Prague for a day. Looking at hostels for accomodations. Anyone know of any hostel next to Wencleslas Square? And how it is? Also how is the Youth Hostel? Is it close to the Square? is there any way to make a reservation without use of credit cards?

Looking forward t your responses...

Thanks a tonne!

I know this question has been asked tons but there is too much info too look through. I will be in Prague for about two nights. Never been and not super keen on touristy areas but I am a tourist myself :)

Any, hotels of good value in a recommended area (not too expensive!)? Possibly near some decent nightlife (pubs/bars but not all night clubs) and also transit? I will be taking the train from prague to budapest after two or three days.

A few recommendations would help.

Hello VT Friends,

I am planning a trip to Prague (2-3 days) I want to go to Prague from Amsterdam, but Ryanair nor Transavia flight from Amsterdam to Prague.

CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME AND LET ME KNOW OF A LOW BUDGET AIRLINE THAT FLIGHTS FROM AMSTERDAM TO PRAGUE??? OR ANY OTHER OPTION.

Also, can you hel me with any recommendation on a Bed&Breakfast or Good Hostel in Prague (good location)

Thanks all for your help, and spending time helping.

I am considering booking this hotel for 3 nights in December for our visit to Prague and the Christmas market. Trip Advisor rates it highly. Does anyone know this hotel ? It is situated by the Charles Bridge in Mala Strana. Is this is convenient location for walking to the main sites ?

I know they are sister hotels and located within what appears to be a few blocks from each other. While both have the same rates and ammenities, is one more preferable? The Claris seems to have been recently renovated.
Does anybody have any feedback on these hotels? Trip advisor has given both good reviews.

Thanks,
Beamish

Hello. I'm going to Prague for 5-6 days in the beginning of june.
Do many shops and restaurants accept credit cards and is it safe? I'm afraid of getting ripped. (I have both Visa and Mastercard)

I've used creditcards in both London and with no problems.

I also have another question: How well do the czech (the ones from Prague) speak english or german?

I'll be traveling to Prague June 14-21, and I'm looking for some recommendations on tours and such.

1. Are there any tours I shouldn't miss?
2. Are there any tickets (to anything) I should book in advance?

Thanks!

After reading most of the tips about transportation from Prague, I figured out that to get to Paris by night train would be too expensive and too much hassle to change all these trains in the middle of the night. Did anybody try to use Student Bus that leaves Prague at 23:30 and arrives at 5:50 in Paris? Do we need to make ticket reservation on-line? The word "student" makes me worry as in my mind it associates with something cheap and not comfortable. At my age of 40+ these are not my priorities anymore! Any feedback would be much appreciated!

Hi. I wonder if anyone could recommend any reasonable hotels on the outskirts of Prague or even in a town close to Prague.

We'll be travelling to Prague by car, and do not wish to take it into central Prague. Ideally we are looking for a hotel that is about 20 - 30 minutes from central Prague.

I'm probably asking for too much, but it would be good if the hotel was in walking distance (10 minutes or so) of a metro stop or station and in a safe area.

Many thanks

Hello VTmates,
I'll be spending only 1.5 days in Prague. I plan to visit Old Town, New Town, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle.

If there's more time, I'm thinking of going to Karlstejn castle - can somebody tell what's the cheapest way to go to Karlstejn from Old Town? How far is this place? Are visitors allowed to go inside the castle?

If you have suggestions on other better places to visit given my limited time, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!!

Any ideas for who to go to for walking tours?
day trips outside of Prague?
Is it worth going to Dresden Germanay for a day?

Has anyone been on the tour of Terezin? What is the cost and is it a good day trip for a teacher of Holocaust studies? Any suggestions on what to see in the Jewish Quarter?


Beamish

I have many questions about traveling to Prague at the end of July.
Does anyone have any feedback on the Hotel Anna? Is it centrally located and in walking distance to many of the sights? I saw it on-line and it looks charming, and the price was very reasonable. However, I could not find it on venere.com (It is part of Claris Hotel Chain). Should I be wary????

Next, my friend and I will be taking a train from Berlin to Prague. Is there direct rail service and if so, is it cheaper to purchase it on raileurope.com for 111 Euros or DB Bahn website? Will they send the ticket to US free of charge?

How far is Terezin from Prague? Is there a special tour that goes there?

The forum is extremely helpful in planning my trip and I thank you in advance for answering my
questions!

Beamish

Hello there!
I'm travelling alone on an overnight train from Prague to Frankfurt this coming May 6 (I'm a gal) via German train (DB Bahn). Is it generally safe to be travelling alone on an overnight train?

Thanks!

Is anybody know how long does it take to go from Prague center to the Airport by metro and express bus #100 ?

Thank you in advance.

Hello fellow VTers,
Can anyone kind enough to tell us the cheapest & easiest way to Prague from Vienna by train? How much does it cost and how long will it take? There are some useful tips in VT but I just wonder if there’s any latest way as things change so fast now. We found the deal posted by GyuriFT very informative but it’s not from Vienna.
Anyway we might overlook certain things even it’s already been publish:(
Any other info like budget accommodation or Halal food will also be greatly appreciated!

Hello VT Members,

Am Sammy from the Royalty family here in Africa. I wish to come visit Prague with my wife and a friend. Could any VT Member help us with contact to someone in Prague who could take us around on touristic sites and help us with accomodation.

We will love to stay for a maximum of three weeks.Please help us to find someone in Prague to help us arrange our travel.

Thank you!!!

Is anybody familiar with this hotel, and particularly with its location.

I am going to prague on 12th may 2008 till 20 th may 2008. Will be attending two days of conference. The rest of the time free to travel. Plan to spend 1 night in cesky krumlov and 1 day in karlstein, krivolat and maybe Kanopostie. Which leaves about 4-5 days in prague. Should I spend a day in dresden, karlovy vary, Plzen or kutna Hora. Or should I just spend it in prague itself?

Many thanks.

Ahoj!
A group of teachers from Serbia is coming to Prague on Wednesday 30 April. What would you recommend us for the evenings?How should we make the best of our short visit? What's the weather like in Prague these days? What should a tourist buy in Prague? What should a person try in Prague? What are the best places for shopping?Any advices and tips?
Dekuji!

Can anyone recommend a private guide to show us the off-the-beaten path stuff in Prague for an afternoon? I will be in a party of three from May 6 to 9. Any Prague residents wish to volunteer?

Best, Will

I've looked through the hotel reviews but can't find what I'd like. Can anyone tell me if there is a hotel somewhere near the Prague Castle that has rooms with a view of the city and those rooms have either a terrace or a balcony large enough for 2 to sit out on?? Alternatively, if the hotel has a terrace open to all guests where you don't have to order drinks or meals. Quiet rooms are also a necessity. I am looking in the price range of around 300-350 Euros a night. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I have 11 days between arriving in Prague, and flying out of Budapest. How much time do you suggest in each place? Also debating stopping for a day or two between, like in Bratislavia, Slovakia. I would love any recs for budget accomodations in good locations as well as recs for areas or town to stay in as well as avoid. Also, how much is the train between the two? It was cheaper to fly from Nice to Prague - wondering if it will be the same to go from PRG-BUD. Thanks!

Are there any ATMs in Prague affiliated with American banks, so I don't have to pay an ATM fee when using them?

We will be coming from Frankfurt about December 10 to visit Prague for 3 days. We'd like to stay right in the centre of town and likely our hotel will not have parking. We have heard there is lots of theft of cars in Prague and so I'm a bit concerned about leaving a rental car. Can someone tell me about parking in the centre of the town and how concerned we should be about theft ? Is there secure parking anywhere ? I really am looking forward to our visit.

Hey how will the weather be about then ? Thanks for your help.

Where will we find the best bars in Prague with a Czech vibe?

I've been to Prague before and because of that have been promotd as tour guide on a male bonding trip next week. Unfortunately, last visit was with family and bars were not on the agenda :( any help appreciated.

Planning a 3 day trip at the beginning of May to Prague. The Prague by Night boat trip looks interesting. Anybody have any experience of these trips? I have been reading about one trip which includes dancing and another which is on a smaller (?) boat which has music and food with hotel collection and delivery. I would appreciate any helpful comments. Thank you.

Hi All,
Can any member give me clear instructions / directions on how to get from Metro Roztyly to the Globus Hotel.
Many thanks.