Photos showing why we keep falling in love with Prague
This was our 3rd time in Prague. The first time we spent 3 months here. Last year we came back and spent a week. This time we came back for a month, getting some dental work done and falling in love with the city all over again.
Here are a whole bunch of photos taken over the month of March, including a few photos of Prague covered in snow and some Easter preparations.
Yes, there are lots of tourists (depending on where you are) and it can get tiring – but we actually left the city appreciating it even more that we have previously. Prague’s an incredible city.
Accommodation: Where to stay in Prague (including our favorite neighbourhood)
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Practical information
Accommodation. I´ve written about where to stay in Prague. You’ll see a lot of options there. But a couple of suggestions: Dolce Vita Suites on the Old Town side of the river is a really good value option. If you’re on a tight budget, have a look at the Czech Inn Hostel.
Flying in: I wrote a detailed post on Prague Airport and how to get into the city. Prague’s Airport is officially Václav Havel Airport Prague (code: PRG).
Tours: I’d recommend this 3 hour walking tour to get orientated with the city.
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I’ve been reading your helpful and beautiful posts about Prague. My mom and I are visiting in October. The both of us want and need to get in strong physical shape for the trip as I can see there is a lot of walking. I’m thankful we have the time to start exercising but I’m still a little concerned for my mom. If we are out walking and she feels too tired to continue are there taxi companies we can call. I read, maybe on your site, not to get a taxi on the road as they over charge.
Are there bicycle rentals? Or is it too hilly? Too crowded? And too many cobblestone streets?
Scooters?
Also, what’s your advice about finding restrooms along the way.
Thinking about practicalities.
Thank you!
Sue
Thanks for the comment Sue.
Prague is mostly pretty flat except going up to the castle…but you can always take a tram or taxi up. I wouldn’t recommend a bike because it is both cobblestoned and crowded. But public transport is great (have a look at this and print out the map with the tram lines). If you are anywhere central you don’t have to take a taxi. Restrooms: prague is pretty good about that and you’ll find them in the subways, just pay a little and they’re very clean. Otherwise just go to a cafe or bar. In an emergency you can call a cab, it’s just the ones parked and waiting in the main tourist squares where you can be overcharged. Outside the old town you would be fine.
And October should be a nice time.
Hope that helps 🙂
As you know we’ve been to Prague and we fell in love with the city. We rented an apartment for 7 nights that was a perfect fit for us, not only in size and comfort, but in the fact that the entire building was smoke free. Anyway. We were there for 7 nights but unfortunately, both of us got taken down by some nasty bug – probably picked up on the plane – and it knocked me out for 2 days, Abi for about 1 1/2 days. We felt so short-changed from missing a couple of days in the city, although we did see the highlights and we took a day trip out to see the bone church. I loved scrolling through your photos because we have so many similar shots and because it reminded me of how much we loved the city. There is just something magical about the city. I would love to see it decked out for Christmas or Easter, those eggs were so pretty! I think I could easily stay in Prague for 1 – 3 months and just “be” in Prague.
That sounds amazing Patti. That’s a lot of snow, must have been beautiful.
I don’t know what normal snowfall in Europe is like but we were surprised how warm it was from end Jan to end March this year.