Hi! Just got back from my Europe trip! Wanted to share a few tips and comments for Prague
It's true what they say, Prague has amazing view especially at night! Go to Charles Bridge during the day and at night, and you will see the difference. It's as if you are truly living in a fairy tale world. And may kasama pang background music that will truly make the experience better
Sadly, there were a lot of beggars lining up the streets.
For accommodations, we stayed in Hotel Perla. There was an ongoing promo that if you stay for 3 nights or more, you will get free one way airport pick up. Other benefits also include free sauna entry and free tea and coffee facility (I think this costs 5euros). We also had good wifi access and breakfast. There were free postcards available and you can also buy stamps from the reception. You will need to request weighing scale (for luggages) if you need it. No complimentary bottled water. Airport pick up (private service) costs 29 Euros or 680KC. You will have to pay directly to the driver.
Charles Bridge separates the Old Town and Lesser Town. We were at the Old Town section which includes the following:
Astronomical Clock: Go up the tower. You will see the panoramic view of the city. Don't worry, there is a lift available. Also, as has been mentioned before, every end of hour, you will see the 12 apostles peep out from the clock tower. Death strikes the time.
Wenceslas Square - There are a lot of shops and hotels here. It's known to have a lot of prostitute but I'm not sure if I saw any. It was quite safe in my opinion.
Watch opera at Strani Opera. This is the oldest opera in Prague. I actually fell asleep mid act 1 but it was fun to attend one. It was actually cheap. 460KC for 2 already. You can also watch orchestras which are available in a lot of churches. Buy the tickets right before the show because you can totally negotiate the price. From 700KC per adult, we were able to bargain for 2 tickets at 500KC.
Lesser Town has the St. Nicholas church which closes at 5PM (during winter). It costs 70KC per person. But honestly, no need to go inside and pay. Go to Infant Jesus church instead. It closes at 530PM and it's free. Plus, there is a Filipino store in front of it and there are a lot of Filipinos visiting this place. Buy stop Nino figurines and have them blest by a priest. Go up to their museum. It showcases a lot of Sto. Nino robes and we have one from the Philippines.
There are 2 towers connecting the Charles Bridge. We opted to go up on the Lesser Town tower side. It costs 90KC each and there are 140 steps. There are 2 gold statues there that you may touch. Prayed that I will still be able to come back. And just bring wine/beer and just lounge on the corner at night.
You can also go around the Mala Strana area, Kafka museum and Prague castles when you visit the Lesser Town party. Go first to the Castle. It will take you 2-3 hours to go around it. More, if you want to read all the descriptions. To go to the castle from Old Town, just take tram 22. Then just walk downhill to Lesser Town.
If you want to get a guide for the castle, the meeting point is just in the middle at every hour. I don't think there's a private guide. Don't forget to pay for the castle tickets and photo permit. We paid 350 KC each which includes most of the entrances.
Wear comfortable shoes!!!!! Cobbled stones everywhere!!!
Anyway, I think 3 days would be enough. We had a lot of free time because we stayed for 4 days (and our flight was at night during the 4th day).
Tips are usually 10-15% everywhere.
Big services so we just usually ordered one dish. Then buy on the go food elsewhere.
Have coffee and beer anytime, anywhere. Beer here really tastes good. Try Pilsner Urquell and Gambians!!! Don't forget to try weed as well (haha!). There are a lot of chips and chocolates and whatnots available in souvenir shops. I was able to bring home some souvenirs (lollipops and chocolates) with cannabis in them
I also saw a condom with cannabis, haha!
You can also check out the Jewish quarters. There are different pricing depending on which places you want to go in and check out.
Sun sets really early!! At 430PM.
There was a church just by the Charles Bridge. We heard mass and they were playing the organ. It was really nice even though we didn't understand the whole thing.
Try these: sausages with the cabbage, chicken skewers, old Prague ham, trdelnik with ice cream in Good Food resto, goulash (but this tastes like kaldereta imo), absinthe!!! roasted pork, roasted duck (although Paris has better duck), dumpling (but this is actually similar to mashed potatoes), mulled or hot wine (Yuck! But try it for experience!).
Buy wine from supermarket!!!! So cheap!!! We were able to buy 90KC for sparkling wine!!!
Check C&A and Gate stores. They have very cheap clothes and jackets. We were able to buy a leather jacket for 580KC.
I'll add more if I can remember anything
