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Prague Castle
Hradčany
The world’s largest ancient castle complex, with St Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers · Photographers
Daily, roughly 9:00–17:00 (later in summer)
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Overview
Why go to Prague
Prague’s medieval streets, Charles Bridge and hilltop castle form one of Europe’s most photogenic cities. It is also great for beer, music and value for money.
- Where
- Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Recommended stay
- 3–4 nights
- Best time to go
- April–June and September–October; December has atmospheric Christmas markets.
- Approx. daily budget
- £55–110 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
What does Prague cost?
Full cost guide- Budget traveller£50–70a day
- Mid-range traveller£100–145a day
- Luxury traveller£200+a day
Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.
Things To Do
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Must SeeFree
Charles Bridge
Malá Strana
A 14th-century stone bridge lined with statues, best at sunrise or dusk.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Photographers
Open-air; always accessible
Must SeeFree
Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
Staré Město
A grand square with a medieval astronomical clock that chimes on the hour.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; clock show each hour, 9:00–21:00
Culture~£15
Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Josefov
A compact quarter of synagogues, an old cemetery and museums covering centuries of history.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Sunday–Friday; closed Saturdays
Hidden Gems
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Hidden GemsFree
Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad
A quieter hilltop fortress with a cemetery, basilica and a river panorama.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open daily; buildings have set hours
Hidden GemsFree
Lennon Wall
Malá Strana
A wall covered in graffiti and lyrics that has become a symbol of peace.
- Suggested time: 20 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open-air; always accessible
Day Trips~£15
Kutná Hora Day Trip
Kutná Hora (70 km)
A UNESCO silver-mining town with a grand cathedral and a chapel decorated with bones.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Trains run frequently from Prague
Hidden Gems~£12
Klementinum Baroque Library
Old Town
A breathtaking baroque library and an astronomical tower, reached only on a guided tour.
- Suggested time: 50 min
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Daily; guided tours only
Hotels
All 3 hotels Best-value hotels in Prague
Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.
Best ValueBest Mid-Range Hotel
Example listingVinohrady Garden Hotel
Vinohrady, Prague
Excellent valueValue score 86 out of 100
Rated 8.6/10, about 15% below typical 4★ prices in Prague, in a central location.
From £85 per night · check current availability
Best Location
Example listingCharles Bridge Hotel
Malá Strana, Prague
Excellent valueValue score 81 out of 100
Rated 8.9/10, priced in line with similar 4★ hotels in Prague, in a central location.
From £100 per night · check current availability
Best Budget Choice
Example listingOld Town Square Inn
Staré Město, Prague
Very good valueValue score 74 out of 100
Rated 8.7/10, priced in line with similar 3★ hotels in Prague, in a central location.
From £65 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants
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Lokál Dlouhááá
A lively Czech pub where beer is served fresh from tanks and the menu offers classic Czech dishes.
Known for: Svíčková, beer
About £10–20 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Sisters Bistro
A tiny bistro known for chlebíčky, traditional Czech open-faced sandwiches.
Known for: Open sandwiches
Under about £10 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Café Louvre
A grand café from 1902 that Kafka and Einstein are said to have frequented, with tall windows and billiards.
Known for: Coffee and cake, Czech breakfast
About £10–20 per person
Good for Couples · Families
Café Slavia
A beautiful Art Deco café opposite the National Theatre, with a river view.
Known for: Coffee, strudel
About £10–20 per person
Good for Couples · Families
A suggested Prague itinerary
3 nights Couple
Prague · Highlights
Prague in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Prague picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock, Letná Beer Garden
- Day 2 · Kutná Hora Day Trip, Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower
- Day 3 · Jewish Quarter (Josefov), Vyšehrad, Wenceslas Square, Traditional Beer Hall Dinner
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