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Hello Will, ejooy Prague it is a beautiful city and with Vienna makes up my two favourite cities in the whole world.    It is easy to find ones way around without any knowledge of the language. We visited Prague twice – once when it was under the Iron Curtain and so sad and then in 1992 when it had regained its freedom and its wonderful zest for life. For accommodation – very reasonable and spotlessly clean you cannot beat the B& Bs that are listed at the accommodation office at the railway station. They really spoil you – even the ladies we stayed with packed us a packed lunch to take on the train when we left !!!!   Good travelling Gwen — Gwen Kelly

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > The Salvator (coincidentally also recommended in another thread here) is > good, or at any rate was when I stayed there five(?) years ago. > www.hotels-of-prague.com/salvator

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Will, just back from Prague in September. Loved it! Stayed at the Hotel Golden Star (Zlata Hvezda) on Nerudova Street just below the castle. Ask for a front room and you will be treated to one of the best views in the city. Located in Marla Strana, you are less than 10 minute walk to the Charles Bridge. As for our favorite things to do and see – start with music – they say that every Czech is a musician and I believe them. The caliber of classical music in Prague is extremely high. On a lighter note, the accordian player at "U Fleku’s" wasn’t bad either. Do visit this famous beer hall and sample some of the best bratwurst anywhere! And for the homesick moment – go to the Bohemia Bagel shop over by the university for some great bagels! Most importantly, read as much as you can on Prague before going, to fully appreciate the city. That said…"don’t try and see everything"  - we are definitely going back. John

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi. > I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit > Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places for > a number of years. > I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. > Cheers > Will

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>I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great.

The Salvator (coincidentally also recommended in another thread here) is good, or at any rate was when I stayed there five(?) years ago. www.hotels-of-prague.com/salvator

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Big Al: 1 1/2 pages in Real Guide to Czechoslovakia, 1991. "It  doesn’t matter what you do in the bedroom as long as you don’t do it in the street and frighten the horses".      – Mrs. Patrick Campbell (English actress)

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Vysehrad is the site of one of the earliest settlements in Prague, older than the Castle.  The cemetery has graves of all the famous Czech statesmen, celebrities and artists. There is a magnificent Gothic church on the grounds and a very good restaurant just opposite the facade.  The area is very easy to reach by metro, just a few stops from Muzeum and a short walk to the fortress.  At the foot of the hill you will find the famous "cubist" apartment houses which are remarkable examples of early 20th century architecture.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’ve been there a couple of times. > One place I really liked which isn’t on the normal tourist trail is > Vysehrad.  There are some nice gardens there and a fascinating cemetery. > The only reason I mention it is because our guidebook didn’t really mention > it, we just stumbled across it by accident because it was so close to the > hotel we were staying in. > Hi. > I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit > Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places > for > a number of years. > I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. > Cheers > Will

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I’ve been there a couple of times. One place I really liked which isn’t on the normal tourist trail is Vysehrad.  There are some nice gardens there and a fascinating cemetery. The only reason I mention it is because our guidebook didn’t really mention it, we just stumbled across it by accident because it was so close to the hotel we were staying in.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi. > I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit > Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places for > a number of years. > I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. > Cheers > Will

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> I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear.

Fr answers to these and other F(requently)A(sked)Q(uestions) on Prague and the Czech Republic, you can visit The Czech Republic FAQ: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~sever/Czech.homepage.html Ivan

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Hi. I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places for a number of years. I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be really great. Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. Cheers Will

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Hi. I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places for a number of years. I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be really great. Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. Cheers Will

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> I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear.

Fr answers to these and other F(requently)A(sked)Q(uestions) on Prague and the Czech Republic, you can visit The Czech Republic FAQ: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~sever/Czech.homepage.html Ivan

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I’ve been there a couple of times. One place I really liked which isn’t on the normal tourist trail is Vysehrad.  There are some nice gardens there and a fascinating cemetery. The only reason I mention it is because our guidebook didn’t really mention it, we just stumbled across it by accident because it was so close to the hotel we were staying in.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi. > I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit > Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places for > a number of years. > I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. > Cheers > Will

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Big Al: 1 1/2 pages in Real Guide to Czechoslovakia, 1991. "It  doesn’t matter what you do in the bedroom as long as you don’t do it in the street and frighten the horses".      – Mrs. Patrick Campbell (English actress)

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Vysehrad is the site of one of the earliest settlements in Prague, older than the Castle.  The cemetery has graves of all the famous Czech statesmen, celebrities and artists. There is a magnificent Gothic church on the grounds and a very good restaurant just opposite the facade.  The area is very easy to reach by metro, just a few stops from Muzeum and a short walk to the fortress.  At the foot of the hill you will find the famous "cubist" apartment houses which are remarkable examples of early 20th century architecture.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’ve been there a couple of times. > One place I really liked which isn’t on the normal tourist trail is > Vysehrad.  There are some nice gardens there and a fascinating cemetery. > The only reason I mention it is because our guidebook didn’t really mention > it, we just stumbled across it by accident because it was so close to the > hotel we were staying in. > Hi. > I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit > Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places > for > a number of years. > I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. > Cheers > Will

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>I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great.

The Salvator (coincidentally also recommended in another thread here) is good, or at any rate was when I stayed there five(?) years ago. www.hotels-of-prague.com/salvator

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Hello Will, ejooy Prague it is a beautiful city and with Vienna makes up my two favourite cities in the whole world.    It is easy to find ones way around without any knowledge of the language. We visited Prague twice – once when it was under the Iron Curtain and so sad and then in 1992 when it had regained its freedom and its wonderful zest for life. For accommodation – very reasonable and spotlessly clean you cannot beat the B& Bs that are listed at the accommodation office at the railway station. They really spoil you – even the ladies we stayed with packed us a packed lunch to take on the train when we left !!!!   Good travelling Gwen — Gwen Kelly

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > The Salvator (coincidentally also recommended in another thread here) is > good, or at any rate was when I stayed there five(?) years ago. > www.hotels-of-prague.com/salvator

Response:

Will, just back from Prague in September. Loved it! Stayed at the Hotel Golden Star (Zlata Hvezda) on Nerudova Street just below the castle. Ask for a front room and you will be treated to one of the best views in the city. Located in Marla Strana, you are less than 10 minute walk to the Charles Bridge. As for our favorite things to do and see – start with music – they say that every Czech is a musician and I believe them. The caliber of classical music in Prague is extremely high. On a lighter note, the accordian player at "U Fleku’s" wasn’t bad either. Do visit this famous beer hall and sample some of the best bratwurst anywhere! And for the homesick moment – go to the Bohemia Bagel shop over by the university for some great bagels! Most importantly, read as much as you can on Prague before going, to fully appreciate the city. That said…"don’t try and see everything"  - we are definitely going back. John

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi. > I’ve finally got a week off from work in January, and am hoping to visit > Prague, somewhere that’s been on my list of "would love to go to" places for > a number of years. > I know a couple of friends who’ve raved about it having visited it about 6 > years ago, but was wondering if anyone here could give me any > recommendations or tips on the city.  I’ve stayed in a number of hotels > recommended by fellow travellers here in the past (in Florence & Rome in > particular), so any tips as to a comfortable hotel/pension would also be > really great. > Any or all advice, info, general wafflings would be great to hear. > Cheers > Will

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