Where to base yourself for the first nights: Prague 1 for walking to the sights at a price and over cobbles, Vinohrady for calm with good metro links, Žižkov for budget and nightlife.
- Prague 1 puts you within walking distance of everything at CZK 3,500 to 10,000+ a night - and cobbles that are hard work with a wheeled suitcase, plus more noise.
- Vinohrady is the calm choice at CZK 2,000 to 4,500, with metro A and C and plenty of good restaurants.
- Žižkov is the budget and nightlife option at CZK 1,200 to 3,000, with trams 9, 15 and 26 into the centre.
- Smíchov and Dejvice suit families and early flights - Dejvice has the direct trolleybus 59 to the airport and metro A into town.
- Prague charges CZK 50 per person per night in tourist fees for guests over 18, usually billed separately at reception.
Accommodation
Recommended neighbourhoods for your first nights in Prague:
- Prague 1 (Old Town, Lesser Town, New Town) - for visitors who want to walk to the main sights. CZK 3,500–10,000+ per night for luxury hotels. Cobbled streets are hard work with a wheeled suitcase, and it is noisier at night.
- Prague 2 (Vinohrady, Vyšehrad) - for digital nomads, couples, café-goers and anyone wanting somewhere calmer. CZK 2,000–4,500 per night. Excellent metro A and C connections and plenty of good restaurants.
- Prague 3 (Žižkov) - for younger travellers, backpackers and budget trips. CZK 1,200–3,000 per night. Lively nightlife, good tram links to the centre on 9, 15 and 26.
- Prague 5 (Smíchov / Anděl) and Prague 6 (Dejvice) - for families, business travellers and quick airport access. CZK 1,800–3,500 per night. Smíchov is a major interchange for metro B and trams; Dejvice has the direct trolleybus 59 to the airport and metro A into the centre.
Accommodation practices and the legal side:
- Documents - present a valid passport or ID card at check-in; the provider records your details in the guest register.
- Local accommodation fee - cities levy a tourist charge, in Prague CZK 50 per person per night for guests over 18, often billed separately at reception on arrival.
- Deposit - higher-category hotels pre-authorise a credit or debit card at check-in to cover the minibar.
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