Prague

• Hotels - Our Choice
  Our choice of Prague's best character hotels.
• Hotels - Instant Booking
  Dozens of Prague hotels, with instant online booking. Great for last minute availability.
  
• Essential Prague
  Quick guide to Czech Republic's capital.
  
• Prague Feature
  Helena Thompson visits Baroque Bohemia.
  

Hotels
Our choice of Prague's best character hotels.

Corinthia Towers *****
Plaz, Prague
A hotel that offers everything in the way of facilities, the Corinthia Towers is perhaps Prague's premier modern hotel. It's close to the centre and boasts some great views over the city to boot ... (more)

Grand Hotel Bohemia *****
Old Town, Prague
The Grand Hotel Bohemia is a distinguished hotel in the very heart of Prague. Located next to the Powder Tower at the beginning of the famous Royal Road, all major points of interest are within easy walking distance, with Wenceslas Square and the Old Town Hall just a step away. Each of the 78 en-suite bedrooms are air conditioned with safe, telephone, minibar, television, trouser press, hairdryer and bathrobes. There is also a restaurant, coffee shop and bar... (more)

Hotel Savoy *****
Hradshin, Prague
Re-opened in 1994 after massive refurbishment, the Hotel Savoy is now one of the best hotels in Prague, as befits a five-star member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World... (more)

Hotel Adria Prague ****
Prague
This entirely Czech-run hotel dates back to the fourteenth century. Lavishly decorated and expertly run, it's not hard to see why the hotel has won so many awards. The internet room and 24 hour parking service are added bonuses.... (more)

Corinthia Panorama ****
Prague
Set immediately outside the city centre, the Corinthia Panorama offers high levels of comfort and facilities plus some of the best views of Prague that can even be gazed apon from the whirlpool of the hotel's health and fitness centre... (more)

Hotel Hoffmeister *****
Mala Strana, Prague
It really is a one-off, capturing the imagination with its central location, pretty architecture, individual rooms and, not least, the caricatures by Adolf Hoffmeister which adorn many of the hotel's walls... (more)

Hotel Pariz Praha ****
U Obecniho Domo, Prague
Built in 1904 in an Art Nouveau style, the Hotel Pariz Praha is in the very centre of Prague next to the Municipal House and Powder Tower a few minutes walk from the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. All the bedrooms are air conditioned and en-suite with television, telephone and minibar. The hotel also has a classic Art Nouveau restaurant offering international cuisine, a café/bar and a fitness room with sauna... (more)

Hotels - Instant Booking
Dozens of Prague hotels, with instant online booking. Great for last minute availability.

Essential Prague
Quick guide to Czech Republic's capital.

Introduction
Spread across five medieval towns perched around the city's seven hills, Prague was once at the centre of the Holy Roman Empire, hence its distinctive gothic architecture. Its riverside location offers stunning views and a chance to digest some of the exquisite, dream-like buildings.

7 Top Sights
1. Stary Zidovsky Hrbitov (Old Jewish Cemetary) - Jewish cemetery with graves and ancient tombstones dating from the 14th to the 18th centuries.
2. Staromsetke Namesti (Old Town Square) - A traditional town centre, now ringed by bars (open air in the summer) and restaurants, while church towers loom menacingly overhead.
3. Dum U Cerne Matky Bozi (House Of The Black Madonna) - An astonishing example of Cubism-influenced architecture, The House Of The Black Madonna built in the 1920's, is an impressive sight.
4. Expozice Franze Kafky (Frank Kafka's Birthplace) - A museum displays photos, books and memorabilia of the oddball Jewish author.
5. Zidovske Muzeum (Jewish Museum) - Four synagogues, a Ceremonial Hall and a cemetery house objects, textiles and displays documenting the history of Bohemia's and Moravia's Jewish community.
6. Prazsky Hrad (Prague Castle) - Perched on a hilltop with stunning views over the city, this castle represents the changing fortunes of the city through its diverse architectural styles.
7. Karluv Most (Charles Bridge) - A gift to Prague from the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV, the modestly-titled Charles Bridge is an excellent point from which to admire Prague's scenic charm.

Shopping Selection
Staromestske Namesti (Old Town Square). Wooden Toys, elegant blue and white textiles and Christmas ornaments made from straw or pastry can be found in the shops crowding the Old Town as well as a variety of porcelain goods.

That's Entertainment
1. Theatre Of The Estates - Opera, ballet and theatre performances by the National Theatre Company.
2. Jazz Club U Stare Pani - Top jazz groups, and occasionally world-music ensembles, play at this packed club in the Old Town.
3. Rudolfinium - Concert Hall that is host to the highly regarded Czech Philharmonic orchestra.

Hotels
Many of Prague's hotels have undergone extensive refurbishment in the last decade, without spoiling their distinctive character. HotelGenie has a wide range of places to rest tired head, some located in the city centre, some just outside, often with great views.

Essential Info
Currency - The currency is the Koruna (Kc) There are approximately 40 Kc to the US dollar and the euro and 60 to the pound sterling.

Weather - Summers are generally warm and mild rather than scorching hot. On average, temperatures reach a modest 22C in June and July. Winters can be around 2C but not often below zero.

Airports - Ruzyne Airport - A minibus shuttle links the airport to the Namesti Republiky and runs every 30 to 60 minutes between 5.30am and 9.00pm. The journey takes approx 30 mins.

Useful Links

• Prague Information Service (PIS)
  http://www.pis.cz/c/index.html
  Tourist guide with information on popular attractions includes opening hours and Czech Republic's history and statistics.

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