#pragueguide

Getting around:

Prague’s exchange offices are really bad, the most credible one is this one (Praha Exchange)

there’s a really good public transport system, you can take the metro, buses or trams, a lot of the places are in walking distance (I would recommend you walk, it’s really beautiful getting lost and discovering new places).

This or this app is really good, they show you the timetable + map (stops, where you are going etc.)

Tickets: you can buy them at the main station or in newsstands (not all though, they will have a sign or sticker). The tickets are for 30min, 90min, 24h or 72h, the price varies accordingly. I think the 24h one is the best.

You can also get around on special pink bikes called Rekola, although I was always scared of the trafic, so I never used them. (You will need an app for that).

What to see:

there’s a lot of touristy things you can do, see the Wenceslas square, see the Charles’ bridge (which is super crowded all the time), Prague Astronomical Clock, Prague Castle - just pick what you like the most, everything is really beautiful and depends on what you want to see. Just know that Prague is always very crowded...

Faculty of Arts of the Charles’ University - you can walk here from the Old town square and in front of you will be a great view of the Malá strana and Prague castle. I loved this view during my studies there.

Náplavka - this is the bank of the river Vltava. If you are going to be in Prague over the weekend, there’s a great farmer’s market, they sell locally grown fruits and veggies, but also coffee, soups, sweets, soaps, wooden dishes etc. You need to get a fried bread with pesto, it’s the best! And you will need cash for this.

Vítkov - this is a hill in the district Žižkov and if you walk through the park all the way up to the monument, you will have (almost) the entire Prague in front of you. It’s very close to the main station and there’s a cycle track that leads there, so you can walk there.

Malá strana - this is a very beautiful (and my favourite) district on the side of the river where there’s the Prague castle. Cross the river by walking on the Most legií and go right - you will find little streets, colourful houses and a lot of cafés, greenery and little shops.

Valdštejnská zahrada - in the middle of Malá strana, there’s a beautiful hidden garden, with peacocks, flowers and benches. One of my favourites.

Vojanovy sady - right next to it is another garden, a little oasis of peace.

Coffee/snacks/breakfast/quick lunch

don’t get the trdelník from the stands you will see everywhere. it’s overpriced and not really worth it

my fav cafés: Kampus Hybernská (very cute, a lot of plants, you will need cash), Urban Café (really good chai latté + a lot of plants), Prádelna café (you can sit outside, look around + they have really good soups), Super Tramp Coffee (really good coffee + place), Café Neustadt, Café tout va bien (I’ve never been but it should be great), Kavárna Slavia (maybe a little pricey, but you should stop for tea because it’s beautiful + all the writers and politicians used to meet there in 20th century) and a lot more, just walk around :)

the best ice cream EVER (I swear!): Créme de la Créme, Zmrzlinář, Angelato - you can’t go wrong with these ones

snacks: Antonínovo pekařství (just GO there, they have the best bread with their homemade spread, Czech buchta filled with curd or plum butter (doesn’t sound good but it’s super delicious) or Czech koláček. Also a good breakfast spot.

breakfast/brunch: Spižírna 1902, Coffee Room (they have the best banana bread and avo on toast), CafeFin, Eska, Café Jen (they have the best Míša řezy)

lunch: Burrito Loco (a nice mexican fast food, I love their quesadillas), Dhaba Beas (Indian and vegan food), Wokin (noodles, you can create your own meal), Moment (vegan) and a great option (Wed-Sat) is farmer’s market at the Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad - they have vegan options too.

Museums:

definitely check the website of the National Gallery before you come - they have a lot of locations and lot of great exhibitions!

Gallery of Prague on the Old town square, there’s a Warhol, Dalí and Mucha exhibition.

Leica gallery (check website beforehand) - this is a tiny photography gallery, really good.

Shops:

Shakespeare and Sons - a really nice bookstore with English books (also second-hand books).

Koh-i-noor - Czech stationery brand, they have a lot of coloured pencils and just a lot of beautiful stationery in general.

Papelote - my fav stationery shop ever! Everything is from recycled paper and handmade - they sell notebooks, stickers, journals, diaries, photo albums. You should definitely check this out!

BezObalu - literally translates to WithoutPackaging, a zero waste shop. They have the traditional stuff (chickpeas, rice, flour etc.) but also zero waste bathroom products like soaps and bamboo toothbrushes etc.

Analogue - a film photography shop - they sell old cameras, film, instax cameras and have a cute dog Arina as a part of staff.

Vnitroblock - a café + design shop, a cool place to hang out.

If you have time to spare:

Kino Aero or Kino Světozor - little cinemas with good films, English with Czech subtitles.

YogaMovement - my favourite and the most beautiful yoga studio. Most classes are in english, you can have tea there and just chill + you just have to bring your clothes, yoga mat, shower gel and towels are provided.