Prague Travel Guide

• Prague at a glance

There are plenty of hotels in Prague to choose from. From the ones that don’t burn a hole in your pocket, to the swanky abodes that will leave you awestruck with their architectural style and grandeur, Prague caters to a wide spectrum of travellers and varying budget choices. While it might be difficult to pick one out of a host of options, here listed are some of the hotels which you can consider, before visiting this charming European city.

• Chase royal living at the luxury hotels in Prague

  A grand and picturesque city with unmistakable old world charm, Prague is a place where you would love to extend your stay until your heart is content.

• 10 budget hotels that make Prague a highly affordable destination

• Prague hotels at surprisingly low tariffs: the best of budget stays

• Prague hotels for every kind of traveller

• Boutique

  Moods Design and Boutique Hotel

Commonly perceived as one of the most diverse and exciting cities in Europe, the restaurants in Prague have done a good job of keeping up with the city’s reputation. There’s no dearth of places to eat at, the food is an amalgamation of countless global influences—expect to see a lot of fusion food including the likes of Indo-Czech and Boho-French cuisine—and restaurant interiors are as creative as their menus. Venture out and sample the flavour at the cafes and street stalls to complete your culinary experience.

• No-to-be-missed Indian restaurants in Prague

• Vegetarian restaurants in Prague that’ll leave you asking for more

• 8 restaurants you must visit in Prague

• Top 10 historic cafes in Prague

• Prague restaurants for local and global fare

• Food and flavour in Prague

• Best cafes in Prague

• Mediterranean

  Bellevue

Cathedrals that are built magnificently, ancient squares that now form a large part of the city, and cobblestone streets that engulf you in myriad charming experiences—the list of places to visit in Prague is amusing and endless. Often termed as the most beautiful of all European cities, the city is home to the historic boulevard of Wenceslas Square, the fairy-tale-like Prague Castle, and the famous Charles Bridge. Other attractions like the St Vitus Cathedral, the Jewish Museum and Cemetery, and the baroque St.Nicholas Cathedral are not only the important structures of the city, but are great specimens of the city’s royal past and ornate sense of architecture. Head to Charles Bridge at dawn to take in the magnificent views of the sunset when the majestic city creates a stunning backdrop with spectacular silhouettes. The art enthusiasts can visit sites such as Convent of St. Agnes and Alfons Mucha. With its idyllic riverside setting and renaissance palaces, a trip to Prague is nothing short of stepping in a fairytale.

• Along the Kafka trail: 10 places in Prague associated with Franz Kafka

  I wouldn’t be mistaken when I say that Franz Kafka is the soul of Prague and Prague is the soul of Kafka. While he never directly referred to the city in any of his works, the political turmoil that the Czech capital was once surrounded by forms a large feature of his literary productions. The author’s life was, as known to many, perpetually shrouded in mystery. Considering the mystique constantly associated with Bohemia, it is difficult not to draw parallels between the two.

• Hidden romantic spots in Prague

• 15 religious places to see in Prague

• Prague attractions for the culturally inclined

• Top attractions in Prague

Wander through its maze of cobbled streets and you’ll never run short of things to do in Prague. Stroll across the Charles Bridge, travel back in time at the Prague Castle, take in the charms of the old town, or take a slow boat down the Vltava—Prague effortlessly packs in eclectic experiences that will enthral you in every way. Often called the city of thousand spires, Prague is a delight for art-lovers, history-buffs and the culturally inclined. Here is all you must do while you’re there.

• Things to do in Prague when you’re tired of sightseeing

• Wander off the tourist trail in and around Prague

• Prague Castle - Pražský Hrad

• 6 things you should stop doing in Prague

While the city is most widely known for its food, culture and nightlife, don’t miss out on the shopping in Prague. Style lovers will be dazzled by the wide array of fashionable stores to browse through—from high-end international labels to local boutiques—and those with a relatively modest budget can spend hours walking through the atmospheric markets scattered around the city. From flea markets selling vintage clothing and antiques at throw-away prices, to stalls packed with a range of delicious food items and local delicacies; we tell you where to go to exhaust your shopping list, and stock up on souvenirs for everyone back home.

• Prague for the shopaholic

  f splurging is on your agenda, you’ll have a whale of a time shopping in Prague. These stores and retail spaces are a great place to spend—from big names in global fashion and high-end designer labels, to lesser known albeit equally impressive local talent—and can take you hours to explore. Shop your heart out at one of the glitzy, multi-storeyed malls, or step into one of the quaint street-side boutiques.

• Prague’s best shopping hubs

• Cute boutiques shops to explore in Prague

• Fashion

  Boheme

• Local Market

  Havelské Tržiště - Havel's Market

The nightlife in Prague is amongst the best in Europe. Once you’re done sightseeing and taking in the city’s myriad attractions by day, reserve your energy for nights that will last until the early hours of the morning. From clubs playing tribute to tunes from the 80s, to multi-level venues belting out music played by the hottest international DJs—Prague is known to have the most legendary nightlife. The best way to make the most of your visit, is by hopping from one place to the next till it’s finally time to call it a night.

• Prague in the afterhours

• Cloud 9 Sky Bar and Lounge

• NightClub

  Karlovy Lázně

• Pivovarský dům

• 36 hours in Prague

  For people who haven’t traveled to Prague recently, the Czech capital might seem like a known quantity: a city with 1,000 years of architecture, cheap beer and often boring restaurants where the most unusual ingredients are the doughy dumplings. But Prague is developing so quickly that many locals still haven’t heard of all the next big things: flashy new art galleries, dynamically developing old neighborhoods, great bars - beyond and including beer - and new restaurants with flavorful offerings from classic steaks and chops to Asian spice.