And now a bit of practical information about Prague!
Getting to Prague from anywhere in Europe is easy. The city is well connected by air with most large European cities and cheap flights are widely available. Once you land at Václav Havel International Airport, the cheapest way to town is bus 119 to the metro stop of Nádraží Veleslavín, from where you can catch Metro A (various stops in the Old Town). 32Kč is the cost of the ticket, a standard 1.5hr public transport ticket. Another option, a bit more pricey (60Kč) and not any faster, is the Airport Express Bus to the main train station (Hlavní nádraží). From here you can catch the Metro or buses to anywhere in the city.
Moving around Prague: I’d recommend exploring on foot. Most tourist attractions are within walking distance and this is always the best way to explore a new place!
Where to stay: I stayed in a hostel 5 minutes away from the Old Town Square. It’s the most touristic area and even though I usually prefer quieter areas, being so central was very convenient. And I loved going for a stroll to the main square in the evening! But there are many more options available, from budget accommodation to luxury hotels. Check out TripAdvisor or Booking.com for some good deals.
Tourist Information Centre: The main one is located in the Old Town Hall and is open 365 days a year. More details available here.
Currency: The Czech Republic is not in the Euro-zone, instead the Czech koruna (Kč) is used. 1 Euro will get you around 25 Kč, you can check current exchange rate here. Many restaurants and hotels may accept Euros but the change will always be in Czech koruna.
Language: If you don’t understand a word of any Slavic language (like me), don’t worry! English is widely spoken/understood in Prague. But learning a couple of words of Czech won’t hurt.
Na shledanou!
