Prague is fairy-tale Europe at half the price. The trick is to get up early — by 9am the Charles Bridge is a slow-moving wall of tour groups.
Where to stay
Vinohrady or Karlín for a quieter, local base 15 minutes from Old Town. Avoid Wenceslas Square hotels — loud, charmless, overpriced.
How to get there
Flights from London, Manchester, Edinburgh from £40 return. Airport to centre is a 30-minute bus + metro for under £3.
Don't miss
Sunrise on Charles Bridge (it's empty until 8am), a beer at Lokál Dlouhááá, and the view from Letná park at sunset.
Highlights
- Charles Bridge dawn
- Prague Castle
- Vyšehrad views
- Kafka Museum
What to pack for Prague
Tried-and-tested kit. Links go to Amazon UK.
- Compact travel adapter
- Anti-theft crossbody bag
- Packing cubes (set of 6)
- Comfortable walking trainers
- Compact umbrella
- Slim travel wallet (RFID)
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