Travel to Prague

After the break down of the Iron Curtain Prague became one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. There’s no other city where the atmosphere is so romantic and the city boasts architectural and historical highlights. Without a doubt this city will steal your heart and even before you leave you most likely will be planning your next visit to the ‘City of a Thousand Spires’.

Prague hotels

Prague offers excellent hotels and often these hotels are beautifully constructed historical buildings. Since the fall down of the communistic government hotel accommodation in Prague significantly increased. Please have a click through DirectRooms.com, our recommended hotel booking site, for the latest deals on Prague hotels in an easy to use web site.

To get economic deals on hotel rates in Prague it is recommended to book hotels in Prague in advance on-line. Prague welcomes crowds of visitors throughout the year but especially during high season it can get very crowded. Reserving your Prague hotel on-line will avoid not finding suitable hotel accommodation by the time you arrive.

Highlights

• The centerpiece of this fascinating city is Prague Castle. Arguably it is the biggest castle on the globe.
• The suburb of Hradcany is a living museum with unchanged elements going back 5 centuries in time.
• The enormous Old Town Square is one of the city’s most vibrant squares and meeting point. The square has remained it’s typical character for nearly thousand years.
• Old Town Hall is to be found on the Old Town Square and is famous for it’s 600 year old Astronomical Clock.
• The Charles Bridge (Karluv most) is the liveliest and most historic of the bridges build to cross the charming Vltava river.
• The State Opera and National Theatre offer a fabulous cultural scene and jazz jaunts can be found dotted all over the city.

Day trips by hire car

Enchanting castles and picturesque villages can be found in the surrounding hilly countryside of Bohemia. It is the perfect area to escape the bustle from the city and all attractions are easy accessible by hire car. Prague car hire can be arranged online.

The World Heritage site of Kutna Hora is an enchanting site, visiting it is a must. Karlstejn castle is perhaps the most photogenic of the many castles found in this region and only a short drive by hire car. Konopiste is a 14th century, French-style château situated in the village of Benesov, where visitors come to see the legacy of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Hiring a car in Prague is really worthwhile and a practical way to explore the beautiful region of Bohemia. For some essential Prague travel safety tips click on the link.