CZECH REPUBLIC
OVERVIEW
Capital: Prague
Currency: Koruna (CZK)
Language: Czech; English speakers easy to find
ATM Networks: Plentiful and recommended.
Credit cards widely accepted
Electricity: Local current is 220 volts. Outlets take plugs with two round prongs. (Type C)
Internet: 11% faster than in U.S.
WiFi: WiFi coverage is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Water: Tap water may be safe to drink but bottled water is recommended.
Tipping: Not compulsory but recommended, usually between 5 -
Taxi: Taxis in Prague are a problem, not as far as safety, but there are a lot of rip-
Best Time to Visit: Between April and September is the most popular time but Spring is the best time of the year to enjoy the country.
© 2020
AIRPORT INFO
Arrange for transportation before arrival. Prague has an unfortunate (but accurate) reputation for unscrupulous taxi drivers at the airport and the main train station (Hlavni Nadrazi). There’s no need to splurge on a private driver—just book a transfer in advance on AAA Taxi’s website.
BULGARIA l CROATIA l CZECH REPUBLIC l HUNGARY l IRELAND l POLAND l ROMANIA l SERBIA l SLOVAKIA l SLOVENIA
TIP
No bus can get through the twisting and winding streets of the gorgeous Old Town and Mala Strana areas, so you’ll only see the less interesting surrounding neighborhoods on a bus tour. If you’re on a budget, join a group walking tour instead.
WHERE TO GO -
When in Prague -
Sandeman’s New Europe Free Prague Tours
Tourist Traps to Avoid, What to Do and Where to Eat
WHERE TO STAY
- PRAGUE MINOS GUIDE is a comprehensive guide to the city’s main sites.
- CZECH TOURISM’S TOP 100 SITES gives you a rough idea of what you could see, with decent (not robust) information.
APPS FOR USE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA