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Cheap Places to Stay in Prague

Hotel rates in Prague are more expensive than in other parts of the Czech Republic, but you can still find inexpensive places to stay. Here are a few suggestions for affordable hotels in Prague Lida Guest House The Lida Guest House offers small rooms with TV, free internet, private bathroom and full breakfast included. A small room for one is just $45, while double rooms are $80 per night. Dahlia Inn With bright colors and modern design, the Dahlia Inn calls itself a “design boutique hotel.”... [Read the full story]

Dining on a Budget in Prague

Dining in Prague is not as cheap as it used to be. Gone are the days of 25 cent beers and $2 dinners (for foreigners anyways) but you can still find cheap, filling, and delicious food, without having to look too hard. Here are some reliable places to get a good meal. Beas Beas offers vegetarian Indian food at low prices. It’s cafeteria style with an ever changing menu.  The food is priced by weight but for $5 you can get quite a bit. Load up on curries, salad, soup and samosas.   Bohemia... [Read the full story]

Cheap Day Trips from Prague

The city of Prague is the largest city and capital of the Czech Republic, but there is so much more to see in the country. And thanks to an inexpensive train system, it’s easy and cheap to explore the many small towns outside of Prague. Cesky Krumlov Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the second largest castle complex in the country. The complex is made of 40 buildings. Outside of the complex, you can also explore the historic town center, the Regional Museums, Town Hall, monasteries,... [Read the full story]

Our Expert Review of Hotels in Prague, Czech Republic

The Icon Hotel The Icon Hotel can be found at V Jame 6. This boutique hotel offers great location for further exploration of Prague due to it’s close proximity to Wenceslas square and the Old Town. The Icon Hotel is located in a 19th century building, however the décor is far cry from fuddy duddy of the old, in fact it is all hip, cool and modern. Rooms are spacious, tastefully decorated and clean, the food is tasty and you can always lounge around in the Jet Set bar if you do not feel like... [Read the full story]

Exploring Prague on a Budget

The bohemian city of Prague, the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, is filled with cobbled lanes, majestic castles, and ornate churches. Much of the joy of Prague is just wandering around and marveling at the historic city, the center of which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic Old Town is home to the Prague Castle, the “largest ancient castle in the world” according to the Guinness Book of World Records. There are several areas of the castle... [Read the full story]