I worked with At the Golden Pear during this stay. The opinions and the photographs are my own.
Prague was the last stop of my Interrail journey, after Vienna and a few hours in Bratislava. We stayed three nights.
I will be honest: my first feeling, arriving at the train station, was a strong sense of insecurity.
Prague overview
How we got there: by train from Vienna, with a stop in Bratislava, with our Interrail pass.
How long we stayed: three nights.
How long I would stay: three days, like we did, is enough to see what there is to see.
Where to stay in Prague
At the Golden Pear, in the castle district
We stayed in the castle district, a five minute walk from the castle, at At the Golden Pear.
Fun fact: it is also a beer spa, and beer is unlimited for the whole stay.
Good to know: the hotel is in Nový Svět, the old Hradčany quarter just a few minutes' walk from Prague Castle, the Loreto and Strahov Monastery. It is a listed 17th century house, from the time of Emperor Rudolf II.
Best things to do in Prague
Walk the castle district very early
Very early in the morning, we walked through the castle district and up on the heights of the city. It was also my hunt for nuns to photograph.
Walk through the historic centre
After a break at the hotel, we went down to the city by Uber and walked around the historic centre.
Where to eat and drink in Prague
Mandlárna
A great café, in the castle district too. Really delicious. It was the first place in Prague with excellent service, and the prices are more than fair.
Good to know: Mandlárna, on Loretánská street, is a café and shop where everything revolves around almonds.
Restaurace V Domově
U Uranie 21, in Holešovice, Prague 7. A typical Czech restaurant, with only locals. Count around 200 to 300 Czech crowns per person. I had fried Czech cheese, and it was delicious.
But this is also the restaurant that added a 10 percent tip to our bill without telling us.
What to watch out for in Prague
Tips
Really watch out for tips. Some places add them to your bill sneakily, or practically demand them. Read your bill before you pay.
What is normal: rounding up, or around 10 percent in a restaurant when you are happy. Anything already printed on the bill as a service charge means you owe nothing more.
Public transport
We walked almost everywhere, but the network is good and cheap.
Good to know: one ticket covers the metro, trams, buses and the river ferries. Since 1 January 2026, a 30 minute ticket is 36 CZK in the PID Lítačka app or 39 CZK on paper, a 90 minute ticket 46 or 50 CZK, a 24 hour pass 140 or 150 CZK, and 72 hours 340 CZK. Tickets are cheaper in the app, and they must be validated before you travel, every time. The Petřín funicular needs its own ticket.
Ride apps
Our Uber driver left without us, and we were still charged for the ride as if we had been in the car. Check your trip in the app before you pay.
Money: card or cash
The Czech Republic has its own currency, so we paid with a Revolut card. Many places are still cash only. We did not bother: we simply did not go to those places.
How many days in Prague?
Three days, like we did.
Prague FAQ
How many days in Prague?
Three days is enough to see what there is to see.
Is Prague safe?
I felt a strong sense of insecurity arriving at the train station. Stay alert, especially with tips and ride apps.
Do I need cash in Prague?
Many places are still cash only. We paid everywhere else with a Revolut card.
Do you have to tip in Prague?
Watch out: some restaurants add a tip to the bill without asking. Always read your bill.
Where to stay in Prague?
We stayed in the castle district, five minutes from the castle, at At the Golden Pear.
Where to have coffee near Prague Castle?
At Mandlárna, in the castle district.
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