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Prague & the
Best of the
Czech Republic
7th Edition
by Hana Mastrini
Here’s what the critics say about Frommer’s:
“Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.”
—Booklist
“Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges.”
—Glamour Magazine
“Hotel information is close to encyclopedic.”
—Des Moines Sunday Register
“Frommer’s Guides have a way of giving you a real feel for a place.”
—Knight Ridder Newspapers
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About the Author
Hana Mastrini is a native of the western Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary who became a
veteran of the “Velvet Revolution” as a student in Prague in 1989. She is a co-author of
Frommer’s Europe, Frommer’s Eastern Europe and Frommer’s Europe by Rail.
Published by:
Wiley Publishing, Inc.
111 River St.
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
Copyright © 2008 Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. All rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or
otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States
Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authoriza-
tion through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center,
222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, 978/750-8400, fax 978/646-8600. Requests
to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Legal Department, Wiley Pub-
lishing, Inc., 10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, 317/572-3447, fax 317/
572-4355, or online at http://www.wiley.com/go/permissions.
Wiley and the Wiley Publishing logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of John
Wiley & Sons, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Frommer’s is a trademark or registered trademark
of Arthur Frommer. Used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Wiley Publishing, Inc. is not associated with any product or vendor
mentioned in this book.
ISBN: 978-0-470-18190-4
Editor: Jamie Ehrlich
Production Editor: Jonathan Scott
Cartographer: Tim Lohnes
Photo Editor: Richard Fox
Production by Wiley Indianapolis Composition Services
Front cover photo: Christian church and spires on the city skyline, Prague
Back cover photo: Old Town Square, horse and carriage, Prague
For information on our other products and services or to obtain technical support, please
contact our Customer Care Department within the U.S. at 800/762-2974, outside the
U.S. at 317/572-3993 or fax 317/572-4002.
Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that
appears in print may not be available in electronic formats.
Manufactured in the United States of America
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Prague & the
Best of the
Czech Republic
7th Edition
by Hana Mastrini
Here’s what the critics say about Frommer’s:
“Amazingly easy to use. Very portable, very complete.”
—Booklist
“Detailed, accurate, and easy-to-read information for all price ranges.”
—Glamour Magazine
“Hotel information is close to encyclopedic.”
—Des Moines Sunday Register
“Frommer’s Guides have a way of giving you a real feel for a place.”
—Knight Ridder Newspapers
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About the Author
Hana Mastrini is a native of the western Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary who became a
veteran of the “Velvet Revolution” as a student in Prague in 1989. She is a co-author of
Frommer’s Europe, Frommer’s Eastern Europe and Frommer’s Europe by Rail.
Published by:
Wiley Publishing, Inc.
111 River St.
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
Copyright © 2008 Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. All rights reserved. No
part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or
otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States
Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authoriza-
tion through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center,
222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, 978/750-8400, fax 978/646-8600. Requests
to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Legal Department, Wiley Pub-
lishing, Inc., 10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, 317/572-3447, fax 317/
Wiley and the Wiley Publishing logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of John
Wiley & Sons, Inc. and/or its affiliates. Frommer’s is a trademark or registered trademark
of Arthur Frommer. Used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. Wiley Publishing, Inc. is not associated with any product or vendor
mentioned in this book.
ISBN: 978-0-470-18190-4
Editor: Jamie Ehrlich
Production Editor: Jonathan Scott
Cartographer: Tim Lohnes
Photo Editor: Richard Fox
Production by Wiley Indianapolis Composition Services
Front cover photo: Christian church and spires on the city skyline, Prague
Back cover photo: Old Town Square, horse and carriage, Prague
For information on our other products and services or to obtain technical support, please
contact our Customer Care Department within the U.S. at 800/762-2974, outside the
U.S. at 317/572-3993 or fax 317/572-4002.
Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that
appears in print may not be available in electronic formats.
Manufactured in the United States of America
54321
 
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Contents
List of Maps
vi
What’s New in Prague & the Czech Republic
1
The Best of Prague
3
1
1 The Most Unforgettable Travel
Experiences in Prague &
the Czech Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 The Best Splurge Hotels . . . . . . . . . . .6
3 The Best Moderately Priced Hotels . . . .6
4 The Most Unforgettable Dining
Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
5 The Best Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
6 The Best Things to Do for Free
(or Almost) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
7 The Best Activities for Families . . . . . .8
8 The Best Neighborhoods for
Getting Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
9 The Most Romantic Moment . . . . . . . .8
10 The Best Memorable Experiences . . . .8
2
Planning Your Trip to Prague & the Czech Republic
10
1 Visitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2 Entry Requirements & Customs . . . . .11
3 Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The Czech Koruna . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
What Things Cost in Prague . . . . . . .16
4 When to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Czech Republic Calendar
of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5 Travel Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6 Health & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7 Specialized Travel Resources . . . . . . .22
8 Planning Your Trip Online . . . . . . . . .25
Frommers.com: The Complete
Travel Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
9 Getting There . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
10 Packages for the Independent
Traveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Suggested Itineraries
33
3
1 The Best of Prague in 1 Day . . . . . . .33
2 The Best of Prague in 2 Days . . . . . .37
3 The Best of Prague in 3 Days . . . . . .38
4 The Best of the Czech Republic in
1 Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Getting to Know Prague
42
4
1 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Neighborhoods in Brief . . . . . . . . . . .48
What’s All the U-ing About? . . . . . .49
2 Getting Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Fast Facts: Prague . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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