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Prague Travel Guide
Spires, castles and the prettiest old town in Europe.
Prague is a fairy-tale of Gothic spires, a hilltop castle and a medieval astronomical clock, threaded by the Vltava river and statue-lined Charles Bridge. The Czech capital is beautiful, walkable, famously good value for beer and food, and one of Central Europe’s most rewarding (and popular) city breaks.
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Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are ideal — mild and a little less crowded. Summer is busy; December’s Christmas markets are magical but cold.
💷 Daily budget
$70–120 mid-range; hostels and famously cheap beer let backpackers do it for much less.
🗓️ Ideal length
2–3 days for the city, plus an optional day trip to Český Krumlov or Kutná Hora.
💱 Currency
Czech Koruna (Kč) — not the euro, despite being in the EU.
🗣️ Language
Czech. English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Is Prague safe?
General safety
A very safe city with low violent crime. The main issues are pickpocketing in tourist crowds, taxi overcharging and tourist-trap pricing — petty, not dangerous.
Solo female travellers
Excellent for solo women — comfortable day and night in the central districts, with great transport. Standard city awareness around crowds and nightlife is enough.
LGBTQ+ travellers
Among Central Europe’s most LGBTQ-welcoming cities — same-sex relations are legal, partnerships are recognised (expanded from 2025), and Prague has a lively scene in Vinohrady.
Safety guidance is general and can change — always check your government’s latest travel advice before you go.
Top things to do in Prague
- Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral
- Charles Bridge at dawn
- The Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock
- The Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
- A Vltava river cruise and riverside beer gardens
Book experiences in Prague
Best areas to stay in Prague
Prague’s historic core is compact and walkable, with excellent trams and metro beyond it — stay central for the sights, or in Vinohrady for a stylish local feel.
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Getting around & essentials
The historic core is walkable, and the metro, trams and buses are cheap and excellent (get a travel pass). From the airport take the bus to the metro or a pre-booked transfer; avoid hailing street taxis, which overcharge.
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Is Prague safe for solo female travellers?
Yes — it’s one of Europe’s safer capitals for women, day and night. The main risk is pickpocketing in tourist crowds; use normal city sense and you’ll be fine.
Is Prague expensive?
No — it’s one of Europe’s better-value capitals, especially for food and beer, though the most touristy spots near the Old Town Square charge a premium.
How many days do you need in Prague?
Two to three for the city, plus an optional day trip to fairy-tale Český Krumlov or the bone church at Kutná Hora.
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