Prague Travel Guide

Prague is genuinely easy — once someone who actually lives here gives you the honest version first.

Prague is compact, walkable, and brilliantly connected by public transport. The beer is world-class and cheaper than water in most European capitals — yes, really. The food scene has quietly become one of the best in Central Europe. And the architecture will stop you in your tracks. The tourist traps are real — but easy to avoid when you know where to look. That's exactly what we're here for.

Travelling light or on a budget? You have two great options. The standard trolleybus 59 connects directly to Metro Line A — a 90-minute transit ticket costs 46 CZK if bought inside the digital PID Lítačka app, or 50 CZK for a physical paper terminal ticket. Alternatively, the direct AE (Airport Express) bus runs straight to the Main Railway Station for a separate direct fare of 200 CZK (about €8). Both get you into the city center in around 45 minutes.

Prefer not to figure anything out after your flight? Book a private transfer — your driver's waiting, your name's on a sign, and your hotel is the next stop.

Prague is very card-friendly. But a few traps catch tourists every single day.

Old Town looks great on the map. It's expensive, noisy, and not where the real Prague is. Here's where we'd actually stay.