Contrary to what its name suggests, this is no half-timbered cottage with a flaxen-haired shepherdess tending the hearth. It's actually a bare-bones, institutional-looking...
Velehradská 25The Prague branch of this small German hostel chain offers dormitory, single and double rooms in a great location in the Holešovice area, with good tram and metro services to...
U vystavištê 1Still the city's most soulful venue, this 1927 art deco theatre and coffeehouse is alive and more than kicking in the heart of Žižkov. The Akropolis lives up to its official...
Kubelíkova 27Ariana is a comfortable little Afghan restaurant with excellent, tender, spiced lamb and sumptuous vegetarian chalous. Familial service goes with the straightback chairs, rugs...
Rámová 6On a curving little backstreet near Kampa Island, Bar Bar has been a local secret for years. The open sandwiches, salads and grill dishes will pass, but the savoury crêpes are...
Všehrdova 17With a newly expanded menu, this American-owned chain continues to grow. After bringing the first true bagel café to post-1989 Prague, it moved on to free coffee refills, fresh...
Lázeñská 19The Botel Admiral offers the joy of staying on the high waters of the Vltava, always a thrill during summer flood season. The boat-hotel offers excellent views across and down...
Hořejší nábřežíEssentially a floating prefab apartment, this boat-hotel is an unusual place to stay. It's not luxurious, but it has at least been recently renovated, and pretty successfully...
Nábřeží Ludvíka Svobody (adjacent to Štefáník Bridge)Cafeterapie offers fine Mediterranean fare, with a strong vegetarian showing on the menu. Highlights include big, crisp salads, tempeh and a selection of good-value specials...
Podskalská 3Actually a collection of rooms, suites and apartments in a group of nearby buildings, Castle Steps is part of a growing trend in great-value Prague accommodation that breaks...
Nerudova 7Budget travellers should check out the possibility of staying in the university's dormitories, which are open to visitors out of academic termtimes. However, some locations are...
Voršilská 1Still considered a substitute for home by the local Italian community, this hospitable, low-key cellar venue features the freshest weekly specials the owner can create or...
Žitná 43Set in the colourful Žižkov neighbourhood, the Clown & Bard certainly does its best to contribute to the local fun factor. Its popularity means that it's not really the place...
Bořivojova 102This Czech neo-hippie cafeteria specialises in dirt-cheap, wholesome, organically grown vegetarian fare. Menu highlights include massive DIY salads, fresh carrot juices,...
Melantrichova 15Best for salads, cakes and coffees, this calming, characterful caff just off the main drag from Charles Bridge is situated on a lovely, quiet corner of Maltézské námêstí. The...
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