Tips for Your First Visit to Prague: 7 Practical Travel Hacks
Your first trip to Prague can be magical – but also a little overwhelming. These 7 practical tips will help you enjoy the city to the fullest, without unnecessary stress.
1. Use Apps for Navigation and Public Transport
For getting around easily, Google Maps or Mapy.cz are your best friends (Mapy.cz is especially accurate for the Czech Republic). For public transport, download PID Lítačka – it lets you buy tickets and check connections directly in the app.
2. How to Get from the Airport to the City Centre
The easiest option is a combination of bus + metro (bus 119 from the airport to Nádraží Veleslavín metro station). If you have heavy luggage, use Bolt or Uber – both have transparent pricing and are safe.
3. Where to Stay
If you want to be in the heart of the action, choose Old Town, Malá Strana, or the Wenceslas Square area. For a quieter stay with good connections to the centre, Vinohrady or Karlín are great picks.
4. Aquapalace Prague – Buying Online Pays Off
When visiting Aquapalace Prague, buy your ticket online for a better price. This is one of those experiences you shouldn’t miss in Prague – perfect for family fun in the Water World or relaxation for couples in the Sauna World. Enjoy 24 water slides, a wild river, wave pool, whirlpools, and 19 saunas with themed ceremonies.
5. Payments and Currency
Most places accept credit cards, but it’s smart to carry some cash in Czech crowns for small shops or street food stalls. Exchange only at reputable exchange offices and avoid those with poor rates in tourist hotspots.
6. Food and Restaurants
To try authentic Czech cuisine, go for svíčková or guláš in local pubs away from the main tourist routes. Reservations are recommended at popular spots, especially in the evenings or on weekends.
7. Avoiding Tourist Traps
Skip overpriced food stands near major attractions. Buy tickets for cultural events only through official sites like GoOut.net or directly from the venues to avoid reseller markups.
Ὂ1 Final Tip: Prague is best explored on foot – but make sure to give yourself time to rest.