It’s a tired cliché when it comes to many cities around the world, but Prague really is an enchanting mix of the old and the new. The Nové Mesto (New Town) symbolises the new independent Czech Republic, while the Staré Mesto (Old Town) is one of the best preserved old towns in Europe as it remained untouched in both World Wars. While these are both on the eastern side of the River Vltava, to the west is Malá Strana (Lesser Town) where Prague’s medieval castle dominates the skyline. Along with all the sightseeing to do, Prague has more than its fair share of affordable restaurants, while search hard enough and you’ll find some of the cheapest (and tastiest) beer in Europe.
Hostelworld.com’s Colm Hanratty travels to Prague for this podcast to speak to different people about certain things unique to the Czech Republic’s capital.
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Download Prague Pocket Guide View all guides »Prague is amazing! there is always something to do and see and don't leave prague without checking out the cool cities outside the city such as Kutna Hora. Every corner you turn you find something even more gorgeous than the last corner
Insider Tip:Take the walking tours!!!
Great city! Beautiful buildings. We walked around a lot, above the city, and went up the Lookout Tower, which had a great view. Definitely recommend!
Insider Tip:Go to the Lookout Tower- fantastic view!
Yes, all I can say is keep drinking. Beer is incredibly cheap, and absinthe is legal. Anyway, the view is just fantastic. Walking around the city makes me feel safe somehow. Prague, you'll see me again!
Insider Tip:Join the pub crawl! Free t-shirt and unlimited absinthe shots!!!
This place was great! I stayed 5 nights and did 3 pub crawls. I met so many fantastic people, not so many locals but still worth it. It's pretty touristy but a stunning city to see. The food is really good an so cheap! It was freezing while I was there and eerily foggy at night and sometimes during the day. The castle was stunning, worth seeing but I didn't go into the paid section (note: you can enter the first section of the palace, just not beyond the ropes, don't miss out completely).
Insider Tip:Take advantage of the trams. They have night trams too. Definitely do a pub crawl! The one that starts at St. Christopher's was pretty good. The bars are great fun, some are really different to anywhere else I've been. I didn't go to the 5 story club but my friends did and they were disappointed. I think you need to go on a weekend to get the real experience. Apparently you need to be careful of pick-pickets too.
Prague is a really expensive city as compare to the rest of Czech republic and it's really crowed by tourists from all over the world, especially on weekends. At least - it's a wunderful city and culture and always worth a journey. To get to know more about Czechs visit one of the smaller towns or nature places.
Insider Tip:Free Tour, every day at 2PM near the Astronomical clock Pub Crawl
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