Sherry's Take
Stay in Staré Město (Old Town) or Malá Strana (Lesser Town) — both are walkable to everything and beautiful. Avoid Wenceslas Square hotels — louder, less charming, same price.
Best For
CouplesArchitectureBeer loversBudget luxuryHistory
Go in
AprilMaySeptemberOctober
Avoid if possible
NovemberFebruary
Where to Stay
Old Town (Staré Město)
Cobblestone, astronomical clock, walkable to everything
Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
Castle-side, quieter, beautiful, restaurant-heavy
Vinohrady
Local, leafy, hipster cafés, cheap food
Žižkov
Edgy, bars, TV Tower, cheapest stays
Money-Saving Tips
- 1Pilsner Urquell on tap is cheaper than mineral water at most restaurants (~80 CZK / €3.20).
- 2Lunch menu (polední menu, 11:00–14:00) at proper restaurants: 180–250 CZK for soup + main.
- 3Avoid "tourist trap" restaurants on Old Town Square — walk one block to side streets, prices drop 40%.
Getting Around
- 172h transit pass 330 CZK (€13) covers all metro, tram, bus, funicular — the best deal for 3-day visits.
- 2Václav Havel airport → centre: Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín then Metro A, 60 CZK total, 35 min — taxi is 700 CZK.
- 3Walk between Old Town, Lesser Town, and the Castle — 30 min of pure postcard, the metro skips the best parts.
Most Common Mistake
Booking near the main train station (Hlavní Nádraží) to save €20/night. The area is rough at night and you save 15 min walk, lose the entire neighborhood charm.
Ideal Stay
3–4 nights
Combine with
- • Český Krumlov (3h by bus)
- • Kutná Hora (1h by train)
- • Vienna (4h by train)
