Prague — A hundred spires and beer cheaper than water.
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Prague Travel Guide

A hundred spires and beer cheaper than water.

BEST TIME: April–May, September–October CURRENCY: CZK COORDINATES: 50.08°, 14.44°

A gothic-baroque fairy-tale city untouched by WWII — plus the world's best pilsner.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

PRACTICAL INFO

What to know before you go.

Tourist traps, SIM cards, cash vs card, taxis and safety — the city's reality in five questions.

Biggest tourist mistake

Never leaving the Charles Bridge–Old Town line and missing Vyšehrad, Letná and the local beer gardens.

SIM card & internet

O2/T-Mobile tourist packs are cheap in the centre; eSIMs are widely accepted.

Cash or card?

'0% commission' exchanges give Europe's worst rates; pay by card and decline DCC at ATMs.

Taxi & transport apps

Bolt or Liftago only; a street-hailed cab is a tourist trap, not a lottery.

Safety

A safe city; Wenceslas Square at night draws club touts and the 'plainclothes police' scam — nobody checks currency on the street.

CITY PULSE

The city's 24-hour rhythm.

Turn the dial to any hour and it tells you where you should be.

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BUDGET

What will it cost me?

Pull the day dial; the estimated per-person cost is calculated instantly.

Total Estimated Budget
$345
$115 / day · 3 gün
1 day7 days14 days

Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.

Prague budget in detail: daily costs & calculator →

TRAVEL GUIDE

Insider knowledge.

Things you won't find on the first page of a search engine.

Must Do

  • Take tram 22 up to the castle instead of walking; get off in Malá Strana on the way back.
  • Cross Charles Bridge once at dawn or midnight.
  • Drink Pilsner Urquell served 'hladinka' — with the proper foam.

Avoid These

  • '0% commission' exchange offices — Europe's worst rates.
  • Restaurants along the main Old Town–Castle route.
  • Hailing taxis on the street; only Bolt or Liftago.

Tips

  • Trdelník isn't a Czech tradition — it's a tourist invention; save your money.
  • Night trams (91-99) run until morning.
  • 'Prosím' means both please and you're welcome — the magic word.

Hidden Gems

  • Vrtbovská Garden: a hidden baroque terrace behind an anonymous door.
  • Cross Club: a nightclub built like a scrap-metal art installation.
  • Riegrovy Sady beer garden: the locals' sunset spot with a skyline view.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Prague: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Prague?
The best time for Prague is April–May, September–October. Weather and crowd levels are most favourable for travellers then.
How many days are enough in Prague?
2-3 days is a good start for Prague's highlights; extend to 4-5 to explore the surroundings and nearby routes. Our hour-by-hour City Pulse plan helps you organise each day.
Is Prague expensive? What is the daily budget?
For a mid-range traveller, the estimated daily cost in Prague is about $115 per person (food, local transport, accommodation and activities; flights excluded). Budget travellers can spend less; use the budget calculator in the guide to see your own figure.
Is Prague safe?
A safe city; Wenceslas Square at night draws club touts and the 'plainclothes police' scam — nobody checks currency on the street.
How is internet and SIM in Prague?
O2/T-Mobile tourist packs are cheap in the centre; eSIMs are widely accepted.
Cash or card in Prague?
'0% commission' exchanges give Europe's worst rates; pay by card and decline DCC at ATMs.
How is transport and taxi in Prague?
Bolt or Liftago only; a street-hailed cab is a tourist trap, not a lottery.

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