My boyfriend and I (early 30s) are planning a trip to Prague in October from the US. We are planning about a 10 day trip, with 3 days in Prague, and 7 days in Vienna/Salzburg in Austria. Although we would certainly like to see the major sites, we are also hoping to experience true Czech culture in a short visit.
I would appreciate any help on the following questions:
1. Is there a certain time in October that is better to visit than others? Early Oct? Late Oct?
2. Where in Prague should we stay? Old town? Any hotel recommendations?
3. Is 3 days in Prague enough? Obviously more would be better, but we are limited on vacation time and would also like to go to Austria.
4. What is the best way to get from Prague to Vienna? Train? Are flights readily available, and if so, what is the approximate cost?
5. Are there any airlines that fly direct from New York to Prague? Seems like everything I’m finding has a connection.
6. Any other tips, must sees, or advice is appreciated.
Thank you!!
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Cant answer all your questions but here are the ones I can.
2. Depends on your budget. New town has a lot of nice reasonable hotels/hostels as well, is quieter, and its an easy walk or metro ride away.
3. There%26#39;s lots to do in Prague, 3 days is ok - better than 1 or 2 days. You can probably do more research and decide what time frame is best suited to your interestes.
5. I took Czech Airlines which flies nonstop from JFK. Daily flight leaves 1610pm and arrives in Prague around 6am.
Other tips - sample all the local beers that you can! Also, learning a few basic phrases in Czech will come in handy.
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early october is warmer than late october. as said above, let us know what kind of hotel, facilities, price you want and then we can give you recommendations. we could recommend the four seasons with its wonderful location, but the price for one night may be more than your budget for 3 days.
3 days you can see a lot of prague. the best way from prague to vienna is by train. there is also one direct train per day from prague to salzburg. consider spending one night in cesky krumlov between prague and salzburg. it is a magical place and worth it
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I found (lasy September) that 3/4 days is enough in Prauge, it%26#39;s a beautiful city and you can catch reasonable rated walking tours under the famous clock! Just beware alot of them overlap information wise, I think the one with half walking/half boatride was good. Go trek up to the Castle!
We stayed in apartments on the main street/square and it was a bit noisy (Prauge is FULL of stag parties) as we overlooked the street. Don%26#39;t be too alarmed by things you%26#39;ll see, I found it very safe and it has two different sides. The food is great and very affordable.
We got a flight with Smartwings from Paris, they were small but perfectly good, they even fed us on the plane, a rare thing on lowcost european carriers!
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Thanks everyone for the advice so far. Our planning was put on hold for a little while, but everything is now back on track!
What is the best place to stay for a budget of under $125/night? ($100/night is even better).
We%26#39;d like our own bathroom, and would like to be in a location with easy access to the sights.
Thanks in advance!
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you do not say when you are coming to prague as prices vary considerably between busy and off seasons. $125 or $100 does not buy you too much with the dollar exchange rate these days, especially for hotels in the centre
the ibis prague wenceslas square and ibis smichov are modern hotels but are next to metro / tram stations which can take you into the city centre in 15 minutes
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We are looking to go in October.. sometime between October 4th and Oct 23rd. We are open to Bed %26amp; Breakfasts as well as hotels..
Prefer quaint/charming over institutional..(although who doesn%26#39;t I suppose!). I stayed at an IBIS in Paris a few years ago and didn%26#39;t like it - not sure if they%26#39;re all the same?
Thanks!
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try something like the red chair pension which is in the centre and has fairly decent reviews on this site.
or go to sites like www.pragueexperience.com or to www.travelcook.com who have large hotel selections
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