It's no secret that solo travel saves a huge amount of money. For several years now I have been traveling all over the world, almost non-stop, occasionally returning to my native Novosibirsk. So, I just got back from independent travel to Prague (Czech Republic) and is ready to tell you how to organize your trip to this country cheaply and comfortably.

This was my third trip to the Czech Republic. It lasted 11 days, during which time I had a good rest :). I saw so many sights that I can already write a guide to Prague. Although sightseeing was not my only occupation. I interacted a lot with local residents(who knew English language), tried to understand the lifestyle in this country, and also had fun to the fullest with new acquaintances. In short, Prague is perfect place for recreation, both cultural and alcoholic :), and here are some of the lowest prices in Europe for almost everything.

Cheap tickets

I always buy air tickets for travel on the site. This service finds the cheapest flights, and does not charge a single penny for its services. I check other ticketing services several times a year, but only a few times have I found tickets cheaper than on Aviasales.

The cheapest tickets to Prague can be purchased for November and February (in the cold season, tickets will cost 8,500-10,000 rubles) and September (cost about 8,000-9,500 rubles). When buying tickets for the summer in advance (7-4 months before the date of departure), you can also find inexpensive option. The most expensive flights are for August.

Price dynamics for flights to Prague from Moscow

My journey to Prague started from Novosibirsk airport. A ticket for a flight Novosibirsk - Prague with a transfer in Kyiv cost me 8950 rubles (if you wait or get on the sales of low-cost airlines - Pobeda, Ryanair, then it’s quite possible to fly away for 4000-5000 rubles, it’s a pity that they happen only a few times a year), 9 o'clock - and I'm already in Prague. For Muscovites, the flight is cheaper and faster (you can buy a ticket at early booking for 3500-6000 rubles).

Airfare low price calendar

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Hotels

There are very comfortable hotels in Prague, it is a pleasure to live in them. I was looking for a hotel on the site, and some travelers in the old fashioned way look for hotels only on. It’s better to do it a little differently, since Booking is not the only site where you can safely book good accommodation, there is also Agoda, Ostrovok, Hotels.com, Amoma and many others, each site has its own price tag for a room in the same hotel. For example, let's take some random hotel in Prague, let it be Hotel Lunik 3 *, go to (this is the service I recommend for searching good hotels on low prices, it allows you to compare hotel prices from different companies completely free of charge and makes it possible to book a hotel with the best price / quality ratio), enter the name of this hotel and the service will show affordable room prices.

As you can see in the screenshot, it is cheaper to book this hotel on Ostrovka (the price on Ostrovka is 4250 rubles, and on Booking 5732 rubles, and this is the same type of room), for each night of stay we will save 1482 rubles, and for a 10-day vacation we will save will be 14820 rubles. Agree, this is a good amount that can be spent on entertainment, shopping, or simply saved for everyday needs in your homeland. Moreover, this method of saving works for all price categories of hotels (whether very cheap, medium or very expensive). It is important to know that when searching for hotels, you need to look specifically on RoomGuru, and not just now constantly go to Ostrovok, because we could just as well find a lower price on Agoda, Hotels.com, Amoma and others. I will give a table comparing Booking and RoomGuru, which shows which service wins in what, in my opinion (the opinion is purely personal and does not claim to be the truth in the first instance).

Comparison of Booking and RoomGuru

RoomGuru allows you to immediately compare all hotel booking services and displays best price, by which you can book a room, it is fast, profitable and safe, besides, the service does not charge a commission for choosing a hotel. Thanks to the many parameters that can be selected during the search, in a matter of minutes I was able to book a hotel that suits all my requirements (not too far from the center, good feedback(score over 7.5), close to a large transport hub, air conditioning when traveling in summer, low price). So I recommend it right now.

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Rental of property

Some travelers consider renting an apartment instead of staying in a hotel. This method has both pros and cons, although recent times The disadvantages of this method of finding housing have increased. The main disadvantages of renting housing from owners are: a low level of security, there is always a chance to run into a problematic owner, who, after paying for housing, can put forward new requirements (check in later, check out earlier, you need to go to another part of the city to get the keys), or housing in general can do not match the photos (in some cases, lately, the owners add fake reviews to their homes with the help of their relatives and friends, so it is sometimes difficult to determine where the rental ad is true).

Renting apartments from the owner allows you to be in a "home" environment, but there are no tourist services provided in hotels (ready-made food, drinks, constant change of linen, quick elimination of housing problems (for example, if air conditioning stops working in a hotel room, then it they will come and fix it right away, but when renting an apartment, the landlord will most likely solve problems with housing after you leave, and you will have to live in a stuffy apartment, which causes great inconvenience in the summer.) In general, it is better and more reliable to stay in hotels , so the occurrence of trouble on vacation is practically excluded.

You can rent a suitable accommodation option (apartments, houses and even rooms) in Prague on the Airbnb website. Let's figure out how to book an apartment in the main city of the Czech Republic.
How to book an apartment or house on your own through the service? Step-by-step instruction:

• The first thing to do is to read and receive, which is provided when you first rent a home.
• After receiving the coupon and registering, you need to select a city, in our case, this is Prague.
• In the third step, you need to fill in the number of people who will be settled with you in the selected apartment. It is also important to indicate the period for which you need housing.
• In the next step, you can choose a budget option from the list of presented apartments in the desired area of ​​the city.
• Next, you should familiarize yourself with all the rules for settling in the apartment you like, find out the full cost for living, including the service commission.

Any service that provides the opportunity to rent housing from owners has security problems, but you can protect yourself a little by reading, you can read reviews about the service.

When is the best time to go to Prague

Prague is remarkable in that you can go here at any time of the year. The climate is mild, summers are not very hot and winters are not too cold. Therefore, it is better to choose dates for travel based on the convenience of the trip (planned vacation, an unexpected desire to fly abroad to relax, a festive family event, etc.) and low airfare prices (sometimes a difference of -/+ 3 days from the estimated departure date in travel allows you to buy air tickets with a savings of 10-20%).

Tall tourist season in the Czech Republic it starts in May and lasts until the end of September. During these months it is worth good weather(although sometimes very hot days can be in July and August), there is a minimum of rain, which makes it much easier to see a large number of attractions, all museums and entertainment facilities are open (some of them are closed in winter). But it is important to keep in mind that in summer hotel prices are slightly higher than in the off-season.

Another period of influx of tourists to Prague is mid-December-mid-January. At this time, there are many who want to see magnificent Prague in winter, and Christmas and new year holidays this is well supported. Prices from mid-December to mid-January increase compared to October and November, but it’s still worth visiting Prague at least once in winter time year, as it is really beautiful and interesting.

Temperature in Prague by month

Documentation

The Czech Republic is part of the Schengen area and the European Union, which means that the list of documents for traveling to this country is as follows:

• international passport

Because I already had a foreign passport, and the previous visa was already expired, so to travel to Prague on my own, I only needed to apply for a new visa (which I received within 2 weeks) and (issued online in 10 minutes).

Money

To travel to Prague, you need to take Czech crowns, euros and bank card. I took 5,000 Czech crowns, 200 euros, and the rest of the money was on a ruble bank card. I recommend reading the article about how not every card is suitable for paying for purchases in another country.

But since everyone is used to relaxing in different ways, then the budgets will not be the same for everyone. Therefore, be sure to find out so that the trip is exactly as planned, because if you take less money than you need, you will not be able to buy what you planned, and you will not be able to go where you wanted. Separately, it is worth mentioning, because. in your home country, it makes no sense to transfer all money for vacations to Czech crowns, it is much more convenient and practical to exchange only part of the money for Czech currency, leave the other part on the card to pay for purchases on it (to save money, you can issue a bank card with conversion at the exchange rate Central Bank, i.e. without a commission, for example, the “Corn” card), and if this money is not enough, then already cash out part of the card Money in Prague, you just need to know where it can be done as profitably and safely as possible, so as not to get into trouble.

Attractions

I just wandered around Prague for a few days. It is very interesting for me to observe the ordinary life of the local population from the outside. And after such a "mini-surveillance" I went to see the sights. Some places I have already visited on past trips, some were new. But what really impressed me was the beautiful views of Prague from a height, from. And here is my list of the most memorable sights in Prague:

• Wenceslas Square
• The Charles Bridge
• Kampa Museum
• Prague Castle
• St. Vitus Cathedral
• Old Town Square
• dancing House

If you are going to visit many places of interest and often use public transport then buy a Prague Card. This is a card that gives significant discounts (up to 50%) on visits to attractions, shows, museums, exhibitions and many other bonuses. You can buy a Prague Card on the official website of the card, it is also indicated there detailed information. If you want to see interesting places in Prague as part of an excursion group or hire an individual guide, then use the site where you can choose such an excursion in Prague that will suit all your requirements and bring a lot of new and interesting things to your trip. You can read more about excursions in this wonderful city.

Routes

Tours

Self-guided sightseeing is certainly good, but professional guides allow you to get more information and spend more interesting time in the Czech capital. They will tell amazing facts about Prague, about its museums, exhibitions, memorable places. Without a guide, it is often not clear why this or that exhibit, attraction, place is so important for history. I recommend purchasing at least one excursion in Prague in order to fully immerse yourself in the history of this amazing city. Panoramic views are very popular in Prague. walking tours, excursions to drinking establishments in search of the best beer, as well as excursions with photo shoots (after all, it’s nice to remember pleasant moments in Prague later by looking at photos taken with you by a professional photographer). Excursions of any type can be purchased on the site, this service allows you to order an excursion from local Russian speaking guides at low prices in a few minutes.

Transport

To visit at least a small part of the famous sights of Prague, you need to choose the appropriate type of transport that will take you to the right place, since there are plenty to choose from. Metro, trams, buses, ferries and funiculars are at your service, I advise you in more detail in order to inexpensively and quickly move around the Czech capital. To save money, it is best to purchase a single ticket, which can be used in any mode of transport, this pass will save a lot of money.

For those who want to relax as comfortably as possible and quickly get to the right place, I advise. If you book a car in advance, then you will have to pay not so much.

shopping

Prague is a great place for shopping. Prices are low compared to major fashion cities (Milan, Paris, London), but the quality is very decent. About large shopping malls, tricks and store opening hours you can find out in or just read the information about and buy everything there. Specifically, it is written about sales, this information can save you up to 80% of the money set aside for purchases, so do not be too lazy to read it.

Prices in Prague

Prices in the Czech capital for food, household items, dinner at a restaurant and cafe do not differ much from Moscow, something is more expensive, something is cheaper, but the average price level is quite a bit lower than in Moscow. Compared to Paris and London, it is quite cheap here, so even a long trip to the Czech Republic will not hit your wallet hard. I will give statistics on the cost of living index (spending on everyday life in some European cities for price comparison).

Prague has the same price level rules as other countries. major cities Europe. The closer to the center, the higher the prices. If you want to save money, then choose shops, cafes, restaurants away from the crowds of tourists, even if they don’t speak English in some institution, you can always communicate in sign language (everyone is fine with this). For example, you can go to a cafe on the outskirts of the city, which will not be designed for tourists, but in which prices are significantly lower than in the center. A translator on your phone will help to translate the menu from Czech, and sometimes it is not necessary at all, since the menu can be accompanied by photographs of dishes.

I will give prices in Prague for some goods and expenses in cafes / restaurants:

Name	Price (RUB)	Price (CZK)
Complex lunch in an inexpensive cafe	339 RUB	123.7 CZK
Complex lunch in an inexpensive restaurant	621 RUB	226.7 CZK
Set lunch at an average restaurant	847 RUB	309 CZK
Purified water 1 l (supermarket)	23 RUB	8.3 CZK
Curd (250 gr)	76 RUB	27.8 CZK
Milk (1 l)	34 RUB	12.4 CZK
Beef (fillet, 1 kg)	762 RUB	278.2 CZK
Rice 1 kg	99 RUB	36.1 CZK
Bananas (1 kg)	71 RUB	25.9 CZK
Pears (1 kg)	48 RUB	17.7 CZK
Salmon (100 gr)	48 RUB	17.7 CZK
bottle of beer	71 RUB	25.9 CZK
Kefir	57 USD	20.7 CZK
Taxi ride	474 RUB	172.9 CZK
Gasoline (liter)	80 RUB	29.3 CZK
Cappuccino	99 RUB	36.1 CZK
Dress (Zara)	1751 RUB	639.1 CZK
Sneakers (Adidas)	3605 RUB	1315.7 CZK
Marlboro pack	214 RUB	78.2 CZK

Travel cost

Independent travel is good because only you determine its cost. Different people are used to traveling in different ways. Someone needs luxury hotels and first-class plane tickets, and someone lives in hostels and flies in economy class. I can report that on average, a two-week trip to Prague requires 75,000 rubles per person, for two - 95,000 rubles, but these figures can vary significantly. I have friends who travel around the world for 10,000 rubles a month, they just use free ways to travel and live abroad. There is a lot written about such methods on this blog. I spent about 68,000 rubles on my independent trip to Prague in 11 days, but do not forget that I am from Novosibirsk and therefore the air tickets cost me more than the residents of the European part of the Russian Federation.

In order to make it easier for you to decide on the budget for your particular trip, I will give approximate items of expenses for a trip to Prague. It is important to keep in mind that prices are given for clarity only. I repeat that the needs, opportunities and style of recreation for all people are different, therefore, the budget of the trip is different for everyone, but these figures still allow you to estimate how much you yourself will spend in the Czech Republic. It is more important for someone to see as many sights as possible, therefore, with a limited budget, he / she can not go to restaurants and buy clothes, but spend the money saved on tickets to museums and excursions, and someone cannot imagine traveling to Prague without bypassing several of the best breweries, so he will prefer to spend a large amount in them, “biting off” the budget from trips to the sights. Well, if you are a shopaholic, then it will be difficult to predict the total costs here, because there are a lot of good stores in Prague, here you already have to estimate the budget based on past travels, someone buys clothes they like in fashion boutiques for several thousand dollars in the city center, and someone prefers not to spend large amounts on shopping, limiting their spending on it and going to Czech outlets during the sales season.

The characteristics of the trip are as follows: prices are given for a trip to Prague for one person (calculated for 2019), departure from Moscow, round-trip air tickets, summer months, the cost of air tickets for a “small budget” is given when buying them at special offer(which happens only a few times a year, in order to buy them, you just have to keep an eye on prices throughout the year), other expenses make up 10% of the total budget. Multiply by 1.8 for "small budget" and 1.6 for "medium budget" to get an estimate for 2 people (book 2 people). local number costs less than 2 singles, food costs are also somewhat reduced, and sometimes you can save on excursions if you go on them together).

Tour VS independent travel

It is important to keep in mind that I have given the amount of expenses for all expense items, and not just for flights and hotels, as is done when selling cheap tours. Some people seeing what the cost organized recreation from the tour operator may be slightly lower than the indicated amount for an independent trip, they prefer buying a tour, but it is important to understand that the tour, as a rule, includes only those same flights and cheap hotel(and often with not very convenient location and poor food), and you have to pay extra for everything else. When traveling to the Czech capital on a tour, you will have to pay extra for insurance, a visa, excursions, meals, transport, souvenirs, and clothes. As a result, we get that a trip to Prague at the suggestion of a tour operator is more often more expensive than an independent trip, prepared with knowledge of the ways to save money on trips abroad, indicated in this article.

Also remember that an independent trip to Prague will give much more positive emotions, you can adapt the trip as much as possible to your ideas about perfect holiday, go on those excursions and see exactly those sights that you consider interesting and worthy of special attention, live in a convenient and safe area, allocate time for shopping, sightseeing, cafes and restaurants in the way that you feel comfortable and in accordance with its rhythm of life.

How to save money on your trip to Prague

A trip to Prague: a visual (step by step) instruction

With this plan to organize your independent travel to Prague will be much easier for you. Specific steps, in the right sequence, only important information.

Now you know the main points of organizing a trip and you can easily go to Prague on your own. The main thing - do not put off the trip indefinitely. The world is big, and you need to see at least a part of it, because we are all guests on this planet. Travel and enjoy life! Good luck!

Prague- one of the most beautiful, best preserved and romantic European cities. Prague has been the capital since the 10th century.

The city is located on terraced hills and slopes, on the banks of the Vlatva River. Prague is divided into fifteen districts.

Perhaps there is no city in Europe with such a huge "old center". Ppara was formed as a result of the unification of six independent cities, each of which had own history and architecture. These were Prague Castle (Prazsky Hrad), Hradcany (Hradcany), Small Side (Mala Strana), Old city(Stare Mesto), New City (Nove Mesto), Vysehrad (Vysehrad). Today these quarters are separate architectural and historical zones.

Prague really unique city. All kinds of architectural styles: Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau, Gothic and Romanesque, Renaissance, perfectly combined with amazing cubic houses. Wherever travelers go in Prague: along the cobbled streets on with and the Tyn Church, or on, which is one of the oldest in all of Europe, unique architecture will surround them everywhere.

The view of Prague, emphasized by the towers, is magnificent. A picturesque panorama opens from Petřín Hill, where the observation tower is located, which is a small copy. there at the time holidays in Prague tourists can reach cable car. One of the most unique places Central Europe - the Gothic Old-New Synagogue, built about 700 years ago. Also noteworthy is the old Jewish cemetery, where there are more than 12 thousand stone tombstones, the oldest of which date back to the 15th century.

Walking along, you should pay attention to the shop windows! Here you can buy branded goods and products at really low prices.

A huge selection will allow you to see all the most interesting things in the city, as well as beyond.

- this is legendary, corked in a variety of bottles and jars, glass souvenirs, puppets, guitars, soldiers, "Becherovka" with the aroma and taste of wild herbs, as well as 70 ° absinthe, banned in many countries. Tours to Prague are a unique opportunity to try all this and buy it for friends and acquaintances as souvenirs!

You can plan all year round. Prague hotels will welcome you at any time! also contributes to comfortable tourism all year round. The average daily temperature in January in Prague is 1°С, and in August +24°С. Our travelers love. At this time, the streets of the city are decorated with garlands, on central squares- Christmas trees, and in - hot mulled wine!

Prague Hotels

Prague hotels have European classification from 5 * to hostels, apartments and mini-boarding houses. The hotels are conveniently located: either in close proximity to the city center, or close to a bus stop or metro station. Prague hotels operate according to the B&B system, that is, on the basis of breakfast. Many hotels in Prague provide free Wi-Fi access.

The price of a weekly tour to Prague for Muscovites starts from 12 thousand rubles, - from 10 thousand rubles.

Every journey involves expenses, and travel to Europe even more so. Many are frightened by the prospect of obtaining a Schengen visa, self-booking a hotel, the unknown and ignorance of foreign languages. All these fears are successfully used by numerous travel companies that take care of organizing the trip, adding their own (very good) commission to the cost of the trip. Each travel company convinces a potential client that it exists solely to save tourists from the hassle and make their vacation carefree and enjoyable. In fact, it's not like that at all. Travel Company sells a product - tour. Each movement of the company's employees is paid by the client. And the cost of the trip doubles and even triples.

Anyone who can afford to shell out a round sum for a company employee to make a couple of phone calls and spend half an hour booking a hotel and ordering a guide can relax and go to another page on the World Wide Web. This article is for those who are not used to easily parting with their hard-earned money by sponsoring the salaries of not always excellent specialists in their field. Let's try to organize a trip to Prague on our own!

Czech Republic and Prague: is it worth going?

The Czech Republic attracts tourists from all over the world with low prices for holidays, on the one hand, and an abundance of historical and cultural monuments, on the other. Benefits include convenient geographical location the very center of Europe. Let's add here a mild and pleasant climate, tasty and hearty cuisine, Slavic hospitality, let's not forget about the developed transport system, excellent tourist infrastructure - it turns out a very attractive portrait.

Prague is not the whole of the Czech Republic, even in a sense not the Czech Republic at all. In this city for thousand years of history so many different cultural treasures have accumulated that not only Czechs, but also Germans, Austrians, Poles, Scandinavians, Jews feel at home here. Each quarter of the old city bears the imprint of a certain culture, in every corner you can find something amazing and unique.

For Russian tourists, Prague is also attractive because the Czech language, despite all the differences, has a very tangible similarity with Russian, and many citizens, especially those over 40, have not yet forgotten the Russian language, which they studied at school and university. No matter what anyone says, Czechs speak Russian with pleasure, because for them it is a return to their youth, when the grass was greener and the dumplings were tastier.

Planning a trip

If we want to save money, we need to plan our trip in advance. A self-guided travel plan might look something like this:

1. Determine the travel budget.
2. Choose the time and duration of the trip.
3. We are looking for a hotel.
4. We make a route.
5. We choose transport, book tickets.
6. We issue a visa.
7. We buy insurance.
8. Let's go on a trip.

Each of these eight points is important, although the order of preparation may be different. Each item requires a serious approach.

Budget

Travel expenses to Prague consist of:

• Schengen visa (35 euros - short-term for 5-10 days);
• Travel expenses (airplane, train, bus);
• Hotel expenses;
• Entrance tickets to museums, public transport;
• Nutrition;
• Insurance;
• Souvenirs.

It will seem to someone that it would be more logical to calculate the budget at the end of preparation. But it is precisely at the beginning of the process of organizing a holiday that we need to know approximately the order of the amount that we can spend on a visit to Prague.

Any traveler who has visited Prague more than once on his own will say that a five-day vacation in the Czech capital will cost no less than 500 euros. This is a super economical option. The optimal budget for 5 days in Prague is 750-900 euros per person.

Let's try to understand all the items of expenditure.

How to get to Prague

From the Airport to the center of Prague

Airplane

Daily from Moscow and St. Petersburg and others major cities Russian planes fly to the capital of the Czech Republic. A direct flight takes 2.5 – 4 hours, but a direct flight is not always the cheapest way to get to Prague.

An air ticket to Prague from Moscow costs from 230 to 300 euros round trip. The cheapest tickets are offered by Czech Airlines. Tickets are best booked on the company's website. You can save money if you reserve a ticket two to three months before the flight. Promotions and discounts are most often on the night of Monday to Tuesday weekly.

The cheapest tickets to Prague are sold for flights in October-November and February-March. The most expensive are in the summer and on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

A train

From Moscow you can get to Prague by train. The trip will take approximately 30 hours. Compartment ticket - from 300 euros round trip. Paradoxically, the trip will cost more than the flight.

Bus

Every day from the Rizhsky railway station in Moscow departs the bus company "ECOLINES" to Prague. The bus journey takes 30 hours. Transfer in Riga. Round trip ticket - 183 euros. Buses are equipped with a modern toilet, coffee machine, buffet (hot and cold snacks, breakfast), blankets, individual screen (movies, games, internet). This type of transport is the most budgetary, but also the most tiring.

Where to stay in Prague

Like every European capital, Prague offers tourists hotels of the most different levels. Luxurious five-star hotels, comfortable "fours", democratic "three rubles", and budget boarding houses and hostels.

Accommodation is very important for any tourist. But if you don't need to use a limousine, caviar for breakfast, or a TV the size of a small stadium, is it worth it to overpay for a room in which you are only going to spend the night, spending the whole day in the most beautiful city in central Europe?

It will cost no more than 10-12 euros per night. The undoubted advantage of the hostel is that all city attractions will be within walking distance.

But there are also disadvantages:

• Most likely, you will have to share a room with unknown people, rooms in this type of establishments are designed for 3, 4, 5, 8 people;
• Breakfast in such establishments is either completely absent or very modest;
• Noisy companies of students are often settled in such institutions, sleepless nights are guaranteed to you;
• In the morning and evening in the general shower turn;
• Often in hostels, the smell of fumes so eats into the walls that this aroma will haunt you for quite some time.

Most three-star hotels will charge from 30 to 50 euros per day. But you will have several advantages at once:

• Private room with shower and TV;
• Hearty and delicious breakfast (included in the room price), which you can have enough for the whole day;
• Free tourist map cities, detailed information about all cultural events Prague, coupons for discounts in restaurants and cafes;
• Possibility to order a city tour at a discount.

These are just the main "joys" of staying in a hotel, but there are many others. You can use booking systems to search for a hotel, but it is better to find budget hotel websites in a search engine and book an overnight stay directly.

How much does it cost to see?

Walking around Prague guarantees the most vivid impressions of the city. Charles Bridge, autonomous clock, St. Vitus Cathedral - all these masterpieces are available absolutely free of charge. The only expense is the purchase of a guidebook in Russian - 5 euros. It is necessary to visit both the oldest city and the Jewish quarter, go to the most beautiful churches in Prague (the best option is to listen to mass on Sunday morning), visit Petryshyn Park, gardens and courtyards of numerous castles.

Prague has a huge number of museums that do not charge visitors. Unfortunately, most of these establishments will be of interest only to specialists, but here you can also find a couple of interesting places:

• Museum of the Prague Infant Jesus is a small but interesting institution. The exposition includes clothes and accessories of sacral sculptures of baby Jesus, which decorate many churches of the city;
• The Pechkov Palace is a terrible place. The exposition is located in the premises of the torture chambers of the Prague Gestapo. In the period from 39 to 45 years, the entire building was occupied by the secret police. Now one of the ministries is located here, the museum works by prior request (phone 224 262 874, [email protected]).

There are places in Prague where you need to go, not sparing the money spent for a second:

• Prague Castle Fortress and the oldest part of the city. Presidential palace, Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, exhibition halls, museums. Here you can spend the whole day. Entrance to the territory is free, the cathedral is also. To see the collections of museums, to visit the state apartments, you need to buy a ticket - 13 euros;
• Vysehrad is an ancient fortress, the old capital of the Czech Republic. Fortifications, chapels, the princely residence - everything is interesting here. To see all the most interesting, you will have to spend about 10 euros, but there will be a lot of impressions;
• The Kafka Museum - without this modern and ambiguous institution, the impressions of Prague will be incomplete. The most mystical and mysterious writer of Europe deserved the most mystical museum. Special attention a high-tech fountain in the courtyard of the museum - these pissing "boys" have long caused controversy among the townspeople. Entrance ticket - 7.5 euros.

Prague is known for its many festivals, carnivals and celebrations. At this time, despite the fact that the cost of hotels is increasing, tourists have much more opportunities.

Public transport in Prague is convenient and varied. In order not to tire yourself with the constant purchase of tickets for trams, buses, metro, it makes sense to purchase a ticket for 24 hours (4 euros) or for three days (11.5 euros). This will allow you to seriously save money and see all the sights without any problems.

Tasty Prague

It is simply impossible to stay hungry in Prague. The number of cafes, beer cellars, restaurants is incalculable. Czech cuisine is delicious, hearty, and the beer is very tasty. It remains to figure out how to eat without overpaying.

Breakfasts

If you live in a hotel and breakfast is included, you have no problems. Most likely, you will be offered a cold buffet (sausage, ham, cheese, fruit, wait, cereal, yogurt, etc.), as well as a choice of scrambled eggs or sausages. Have a hearty breakfast. Ahead of long walks and a lot of impressions.

If you dared to live in a hostel and in the morning you only managed to drink coffee, then the best option for breakfast is a bistro-sandwich-pastry shop. There are plenty of similar establishments in the center. Baguette with ham - 2 euros, coffee - 1.5 euros. Prices are almost the same everywhere. Breakfast in fast food will cost the same amount, but the pleasure is not the same.

Dinners

For lunch, self-service canteens are perfect. Such establishments are often located outside the old city, but there are several canteens in the very center.

An establishment called Havelska Koruna is located near the Mustek metro station and the Museum of Communism. A person determines the serving size himself and pays “per plate”. The choice of dishes is good, the cuisine is Czech. Dumplings and goulash, chicken chop and meatballs - all these dishes can hardly be classified as haute culinary, but hearty, home-style tasty and sound. Lunch at this establishment will cost up to 10 euros per person.

All cafes and restaurants offer complex lunches during the day. Depending on the level of the institution, such a lunch will cost 7-10 euros. This is the most budget lunch option in Prague.

Dinners

No matter how varied Prague's restaurants are, you can dine in almost all of them for 20 euros (bill for 1 person, including 2-3 glasses of beer). The exception is attractions for tourists. In the famous U Schweik restaurant, dinner will cost 40 euros and more, despite the fact that the cuisine is not much different from the cuisines of other restaurants.

On average, food in Prague (breakfast + lunch + dinner) will have to spend 25-30 euros per day.

And about insurance

That's really what you should not spare money, so it's for insurance. Life is so often unpredictable, and Prague's pavements aren't always perfect. Medical care for foreigners in the Czech Republic is expensive.

When buying insurance, make sure that the total sum insured is at least 60,000 euros. Ask to add “civil liability” to the insurance, this will allow you to count on the services of a lawyer in case of going to court. It's good to insure luggage.

Weekly insurance to the Czech Republic will cost no more than 10-12 euros per person.

Souvenirs, shopping

Here the rules are very simple: no shopping in the historic center. Exactly the same souvenirs in large shopping centers will cost 50 percent less.

Clothing in the Czech Republic is inexpensive, but of high quality. If you get at the time of sales or discounts (January, the eve of Catholic Easter), then hundreds of euros will be enough to fully dress.

In the Czech Republic, the currency is the crown. 1 euro is approximately 27 crowns. Currency can be changed at banks, money changers, etc. Under no circumstances should you change money at the airport (a very unfavorable exchange rate) and with private "changers" - there is a high probability of fraud.

The Czech Republic is a cozy and hospitable country. And its capital is Prague - beautiful city Europe. Traveling to Prague is one of the best options for a short vacation. Have a nice experience.

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A delightful city with unique architecture is located on the banks of the Vltava. The city is unforgettable, a city with an interesting history and beautifully preserved ancient architecture.

Any person who has ever visited the Old Town Square in Prague will not be able to forget its unique architectural ensemble. And whoever sees this square and the pile of red roofs of Prague houses from the height of the Powder or Town Hall Tower will definitely want to come back here to enjoy this unforgettable spectacle again. Needless to say, a vacation in Prague is primarily a sightseeing, educational vacation.

On Celetnaya Street, which leads from the Powder Tower towards the Prague Castle, Bohemian kings passed during the coronation.

Prague bridges are magnificent, and Charles Bridge, built in the 14th century, is known throughout the world. Many tourists from different countries peace.

Walk around Prague

The modern architecture of Prague unexpectedly fits well into the overall urban ensemble. A well-deserved place in the list of attractions was taken by the famous dancing house on the Vltava embankment. This office building caused a lot of controversy at one time, but now it has become an integral part of the city and one of its cultural centers. Among other things, on the roof of the building there is a restaurant with magnificent views of the city. Worthy of attention is the Zizkov TV Tower with babies crawling on it, the author of which is David Cerny, a famous Czech sculptor. By 2013, the tower will be reconstructed and, in addition to observation platforms and a restaurant with a panoramic view, guests of the city will be offered exclusive hotel rooms, which are planned to be opened in the premises of the tower.

However, Prague is not only a memorable "excursion" and architecture, it is also the world famous Czech beer. The number of its varieties is great, the number of pubs where you can try it is even greater. They will also offer tourists classic dishes of Czech cuisine: dumplings, baked boar knee, ribs in honey. A separate and very numerous category of tourists travel to Prague solely for its delicious medieval cuisine. And you know what? they can be understood!

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Prague is amazing city, admiring the old houses of the historical center, its narrow streets, cozy squares, many attractions and a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. The outskirts of Prague are reminiscent of Moscow landscapes: the same five-story houses, long deserted streets and abandoned buildings. However, there is also a difference. Small cozy cafes and bars are open almost everywhere, where you will be offered hearty Czech food. Sports-loving Czechs go skiing in the nearby parks and forests. Prague is good at any time of the year. In winter, its center resembles a fabulous town. The roofs of the low houses are covered with snow, the soft light from the lanterns illuminates the streets, and on main square Prague opens a fair where they sell delicious gingerbread, beautiful Christmas decorations, souvenirs and much more. In summer, the red tiled roofs of Prague's houses become visible, giving the capital a festive atmosphere. The whole city is immersed in greenery. Many tourists and citizens love to sit in the city center in open-air cafes and eat amazing desserts or drink the famous Czech beer.

Attractions

Prague is one of the most beautiful cities Europe. historical part Prague is a complex of the Prague Kremlin, Old and New town. It is worth visiting Prague Castle - the largest fortress in the Czech Republic. Here is the famous Cathedral St. Vitus, impressive for its size and architectural decoration. It is also worth visiting the Visegrad Fortress, next to which is the Slavia Cemetery. In the suburbs of Prague rises the beautiful Troyan Castle, made in the early Baroque style. It exhibits a collection of Czech art from the 19th century. Opposite the castle is a zoo with open enclosures. Some zoo animals are listed in the Red Book.

Entertainment

Prague is cultural capital Czech Republic. There are many theatres, museums, exhibitions and concert halls. Popular theaters are the National Theatre, the State Opera, the Puppet Theater and many others. In the cathedrals of St. Havel, St. Martin and in the Cathedral of Clementium, organ concerts are held every evening. A popular club in the city is Karlovy Lazne - a four-story establishment with five dance floors. On each dance floor, certain music is played in such a way that from the incendiary rhythms heard on the first floor, the audience gradually moves up to the relaxing melodies of the last floor. Another popular club in the capital is Klub Lavka, divided into two dance floors. In it you can meet the audience of different ages and nationalities.

Hotels

Prague is divided into districts, indicated by numbers. Prague 1,2,3 and 7 are historical Center cities. Here are located mainly four and five-star hotels, differing both in prestige and in price. They will offer you a room with all the necessary amenities. Also, most hotels have a gym, beauty salon, swimming pool, bar, restaurant and much more. Hotels located in remote areas of Prague differ in quality and services. However, they are located in quiet cozy places where you can relax, enjoying nature. Hotels often have restaurants where you can have a cheap and tasty lunch with real Czech food.

Restaurants

Prague is famous for its numerous restaurants and pubs that have preserved the historical spirit of the capital. It is worth visiting the oldest and most famous beer hall U Fleku, where you can taste the national dark beer. With a beautiful, elegant design in cream tones, La Table Restaurant serves a local cuisine. U Prince Hotel has a rooftop restaurant with great city views from its terrace. In the Bohemia Bagel internet cafe you can surf the Internet and taste delicious Czech food. You will be offered to order dishes of international cuisine at the Credo restaurant.

The shops

In the center of Prague there are many shops where you can buy clothes, shoes, jewelry and souvenirs. Blue Rabbit is a popular jewelry store, designed in bright yellows, oranges and purples. In the Kreibich store you can buy fur products. In areas far from the center, there are large shopping malls where everything is for sale.