Before and during
Prague essentials
The practical answers, written out properly: money and cards, transport tickets, tipping, the scams that genuinely exist, how the baths work, and what to do when something goes wrong.
Money, cards and exchangeCzechia uses the koruna, not the euro. Cards work almost everywhere — and the exchange offices are Prague's best-known trap.PID tickets and passesOne time-based ticket covers the metro, trams, buses and ferries. For a short stay, a 24- or 72-hour ticket almost always wins.Tipping and the billRound up or add about ten percent — and say the total to the waiter rather than leaving coins on the table.Safety and scamsPrague is a very safe city. The risks are small, specific and almost all about money.How a Czech pub worksThe slip on the table, the beer that arrives unasked, and the coaster that makes it stop.When to visitMay, June and September are the comfortable months. December is magical and busy; January is empty and cheap.Prague with childrenFree public transport under 15, one of Europe's best zoos — and cobbles that make a light stroller essential.Emergencies and health112 for everything, pharmacies on every high street, and tap water that is fine to drink.
Where to stay nearby
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