Hip Guide to Prague

An alternative view of Prague.

    1 January – Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State
    variable date: Easter Monday – Easter is celebrated for two days (Sunday and Monday)
    1 May – Labour Day
    8 May – Liberation Day
    5 July – Saints Cyril and Methodius Day
    6 July – Jan Hus Day
    28 September – St. Wenceslas Day (Czech Statehood Day)
    28 October – Independent Czechoslovak State Day
    17 November – Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day
    24 December – Christmas Eve; Christmas is celebrated during the evening of the 24th.
    25 December – Christmas Day
    26 December – St. Stephen's Day

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By Air: Prague is not yet part of the European Union, so there are not as many connections to the city as most Western European capitals enjoy. But you still have a wide range of choices. The best deals on flying to Prague are through the UK with direct flights from London, Manchester and other UK cities. See EasyJet, Czech Airlines and others for special deals that can cost as little as 100 Euros round trip including taxes.

From other destinations, there are often deals on Czech Airlines, but they change all the time, so you must check their site often for the deals that match your itinerary. Expect to pay around 150 Euros for a discounted flight from Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam, which is about half the normal price. Czech Airlines also has deals from the US to Prague, often with a stopover.

There's so much to see and do in Prague, you should plan on at least three to four days to cover the main sites and perhaps explore some of the lesser know attractions.

As the center of art and culture in Bohemia for hundreds of years, Prague is bursting at the seams with wonderful places to explore. The first place people head to is Old Town, with it's huge square surrounded by colorfully painted buildings. This is the center of the tourist district and pedestrian malls radiate in several directions from the square enticing you to stroll and shop.

Central Prague is very compact and walkable. If your hotel is in the Old Town, or almost anywhere in Prague 1, you can probably walk wherever you want to go. If you need transportation, Prague offers a multitude of options.

Metro: Prague's metro is fast and reliable. There are several metro lines and all come thru the center of the city, with the main stops at Staremeska (Old Town) and Mustek (Wenceslas Square). It costs only 12 crowns per trip (about 40 Eurocents). There are discount cards for 3 or more days, but you are unlikely to need public transport that much to realize any savings.