Prague, Czech Republic

Best Places to Stay

• **Luxury**: Four Seasons Hotel Prague, Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hotel Kings Court
• **Mid-range**: Hotel Golden Angel, Mosaic House Design Hotel, Hotel Pod Věží
• **Budget**: Czech Inn, Hostel One Prague, Sir Toby's Hostel

Best Places to Eat

• **Fine Dining**: La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, Field, Alkohol
• **Traditional Czech**: Lokál Dlouhááá, U Modré Kachničky, Restaurace Mlejnice
• **Beer**: Pivnice U Swan, U Fleků (historic brewery), Pivovarský klub
• **Street Food**: Trdelník (chimney cake), klobása (sausage), smažený sýr (fried cheese)

Best Sites to Visit

• **Castle Complex**: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Old Royal Palace
• **Charles Bridge**: Iconic bridge with statues, best at sunrise/sunset
• **Old Town Square**: Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, St. Nicholas Church
• **Jewish Quarter**: Josefov (synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery, Jewish Museum)
• **Petřín Hill**: Petřín Tower (mini Eiffel), mirror maze, gardens
• **Vyšehrad**: Historic fort with stunning views over the Vltava

Sample 2-3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Castle & Lesser Town

• Morning: Prague Castle complex (allow 3+ hours), St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace
• Afternoon: Golden Lane, Nerudova Street (picturesque), Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
• Evening: Charles Bridge at sunset, dinner in Lesser Town with river views

Day 2: Old Town & Jewish Quarter

• Morning: Old Town Square (Astronomical Clock show on the hour), Týn Church, St. Nicholas Church
• Afternoon: Jewish Quarter (Jewish Museum, synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery), Paris Street shopping
• Evening: Wenceslas Square, dinner in a traditional Czech restaurant, try Pilsner Urquell

Day 3: Beyond the Center

• Morning: Vyšehrad fort, Basilica of St. Peter and Paul, Vyšehrad Cemetery
• Alternative: Petřín Hill (Petřín Tower, mirror maze, rose garden), or Letná Park for views
• Afternoon: Relax in a beer garden (Letná, Riegrovy Sady), or explore Holešovice (DOX Centre for Modern Art)
• Evening: Jazz club (Reduta) or black light theatre show

*Note: Purchase a Prague Card for public transport and museum discounts. Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets. Try the local beer (Pilsner, dark lager).*