Fun Time Fridays – Prague
Welcome to Fun Time Fridays – a new weekly city review article. Here, we’ll share tips on budget things to do, go, see and stay in a variety of European cities. We also hope to kick off your weekend with a new destination to dream about. First up: Prague!
While not as cheap as it was in the ‘90’s, Prague can still be an affordable destination. The city is compact and if you are staying in a centrally located hotel and like to walk, you could avoid city transportation costs. From the airport, get to the city center by taking bus #119 to the metro station Dejvická. Either the Muzeum. Můstek or Staroměstká metro stops will put you in the center.
A number of museums and galleries have a monthly free admission day. Check out the National Museum which has free entry the first Monday of the month, while the Prague Castle Picture Gallery is free EVERY Monday from 4-6pm. The Prague Castle grounds are free to wander as is entry to St. Vitus Cathedral. Vyšehrad, one of the most overlooked attractions in the city is free – explore the beautiful park, photograph the gorgeous view and pay your respects to Prague’s cultural elite in the cemetery. The first Wednesday of the month is a good day to be in Prague; Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle has free entry from 4-6pm, the Kampa Museum is free on this day as is entry to all eight sites of the National Gallery, from 3-8pm. Tuesdays see no charge at the Museum of Decorative Arts from 5-7pm. And for a true taste of the city, don’t forget about the Free Prague Tours we wrote about here.
For cheaper food and lodging, check out the neighborhoods of Holešovice and Karlín in Prague 7 and 8 respectively. Still walking distance to the center, you’ll find much less tourists and more local prices. As is true in most cities, even in the tourists zones you will have a slight drop in prices by slipping off the main route onto side streets. For more information on Prague and the Czech Republic visit CzechTourism or the Prague Information Service.
Please share your thoughts on this new feature, suggestions for upcoming cities and additional tips! Next week join us in Vienna.
Photo Credit: The Tyn Church in Old Town Square, Prague by Jacy Meyer
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