Guide · 1 Places

Prague

Czechia

Before You Go

When to Visit

April to June and September to October offer ideal weather (12-23°C/54-73°F) with fewer crowds than summer. Christmas markets in December are magical.

Visa

Check requirements

EU/EEA citizens enter freely. US, Canadian, Australian citizens get 90-day visa-free stays in Schengen Area.

Getting There

Transportation

By Air: Václav Havel Airport (PRG) 17km from center.

By Train: Excellent connections to Vienna, Berlin, Munich, Budapest.

Language

Communication

Czech is official. English widely spoken in tourist areas, less so with older generations.

Currency

Money matters

Czech Koruna (CZK). Rate: ~22 CZK per USD. Cards accepted widely, cash for markets and smaller pubs.

Getting Around

Local transport

Metro: 3 lines covering city efficiently (24 CZK/~$1).

Trams: Extensive network, very useful (same tickets).

Walking: Old Town and Lesser Town very walkable.

From the Airport

Arrival info

Airport Express Bus: To center (35 min, 100 CZK).

Public Bus + Metro: Cheaper (45 min, 40 CZK).

Taxi/Uber: 400-600 CZK (30 min).

Coffee and Tea

Coffee and Tea

EMA Espresso Bar

Third-wave coffee bar in city center. Award-winning baristas and specialty roasts.