Prague for the First Timer

This is your first time in Prague, correct? We've put together this guide to Prague, the Czech Republic's capital city, to ensure you know all there is to know. We've put together this guide to help you get the most out of your time in Prague, Czechia.

Prague, a historic city in central Europe that we take great pride in, is one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations.

Due to Prague's abundance of architectural and cultural treasures, tourists from all over the world plan their Europe itineraries around a trip to the City of Hundred Spires.

VOCABULARY INCLUDES NOUNS AND TERMINALS Due to its physical location in the center of Europe, Prague has several distinct names. The City of Hundred Spires is another well-known moniker (although the most recent count says Prague has over thousands of spires).

The Golden City doesn't appear very often in the news, but no one knows where the name came from.

Prag is also known as the "City of a Hundred Spires" because to the abundance of its numerous towering spires.

LANGUAGE

We in the Czech Republic speak Czech, which means you will have a difficult time understanding us.

Although our language has been likened to Russian and Polish, we are unable to converse despite the closeness in tonality and pronunciation. Because we utilize diacritics, our alphabet has more letters than the English alphabet. Because we speak it so often, learning the Czech language is a challenge.

English and German are the most commonly spoken and understood languages in Germany, especially among the younger generations.

In Prague's tourism industry, there isn't much of a language barrier; nevertheless, this isn't always the case.

CURRENCY

In spite of the Czech Republic being a member of the EU, we continue to utilize the Czech Koruna (Crown).

Most tourist attractions accept dollars or euros as payment, although the exchange rate is sometimes unfavorable, so it's better to withdraw cash, convert money, or pay with a credit card instead. In today's world, almost everything takes credit cards as payment, yet tiny businesses may still need cash payments.

Czech korunas (1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 korunas) are split into coins and notes (100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000).

As a result of the discontinuation of using pennies, prices are now rounded up or down.

INVESTMENT TRANSFER

Every European city, including Prague, has issues with tourism. If you need to exchange money, we advise going to a bank.

There are many exchange offices in the city center, and many of them are notorious for their unscrupulous business practices, and we are often humiliated by the exchange rates they provide to unsuspecting visitors.

For those who find they were duped by a clerk at the exchange office or that a better bargain can be obtained elsewhere, Czech law now enables them to terminate their contracts. You've got three hours to make it back, and don't forget to bring your receipt.

DOS AND DON'Ts in Prague, as well as places to stay

If you're staying outside of the historic core, the city's superb public transit system makes that possible. If it's your first time in the city, you probably want to be right in the middle of everything so you don't have to worry about finding parking or figuring out how to get about.

We've chosen three of the best hotels in the city, one for each budget category, all within easy walking distance of the city center.

In terms of value for money, Hostel Boudnik is a great option for travelers on a tight budget who want to be close to the action of the city.

Nyx Hotel Prague on a Budget | There are so many hotels in the low-cost range that picking just one may be tough. However, this city center hotel stands out from the others because to its unique design.

Augustine Prague is a luxury hotel located in a former monastery near Prague Castle. It offers beautifully decorated rooms and apartments with stunning views of the city.

You may save up to 80% by booking directly through Hotels-scanner.com and taking advantage of exclusive deals.

WHERE CAN I GET SNACKS?

Prague is a great location to try Czech cuisine if you've never eaten it before. Many elements of our traditional cuisine show German and Hungarian origins.

Mutton dishes with dumplings and gravy are the most common. Czech cuisine, despite its unappealing image, is really very excellent. You shouldn't eat it every day, though, unless you're trying to gain weight.

For example, traditional fare in Hungary includes goulash, roast pig with dumplings and cabbage, and a marinated sirloin in cream served with dumplings or in a dill creamy sauce, which Martin and I just made. Goulash with dumplings and cabbage is another popular dish in our house.

Extra Tip: Czech hard-core dish of fried cheese with fries and mayonnaise is loved and hated by different individuals (smazeny syr). Let us know if you give it a go and what you think once you do.