Transport in Prague

Using pragueairport-shuttle.com,... they arrived late to collect us and took our money for the return journey and failed to turn up! leaving us at the mercy of the notorius street firms, (Who turned out to be slightly cheaper!). Various excuses re non collection. of a burglary and a cheque in the post, that was lost by the post office twice regarding compensation resulted in never being refunded. Advise to avoid this company. I visited in Sep 2002 do not be fooled like me. Enjoy prague though a must is karlov lazny a five floor night club by charles bridge. ********** Since writing this review*******, I have today been REFUNDED and COMPENSATED. So i would now recommend ...  Read the complete review

To be honest I don't have that much to add to what the other opinions in this category say, but I feel they missed a couple of points so I decided to write my own op. The Airport If your arriving in the Czech Republic this is where you are likely to be entering so I feel a special mention is worthwhile. The airport is actually quite near the center of the city with the bus taking probably less than half an hour. Depending on your amount of luggage, the time of day and how much you like getting lost in a new city with you luggage, will effect your choice of how you get to your hotel/hostel. The cheapest way is without a doubt by bus and tube, which ...  Read the complete review

Prague is a magical place and a cheap place to visit. In getting around Prague it really couldn’t be easier. First of all when you get there ‘do not!’ buy the tickets that last you an hour they are a waste of your money and time. Go straight for the daylong travel passes. I bought one the would have lasted me 15 days on any transport when I’m in or around Prague and that cost me 280Kc = about £5. That gave me the full use of the Trams, Buses, and the Metro I also heard that this could also be used for a type of river transport that I never managed to try. As well as being cheap it’s very easy to use. Directions and signs are ...  Read the complete review

There is so much to do and see in Prague and it is unarguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world - I've visited a lot of places and it certainly ranks in the top 3. There was a bit of a heat wave when I was there last Easter, so consequently I never got round the many museums and galleries that Prague has which was a shame, but it's a good excuse to go back! There's something for everyone really. Shopping, from designer to touristy tat, nightlife with cheap bars, beer and clubs, history dating back many centuries as well as cultures and religions. With so much to see and do across the city, you obviously need to get around quickly, ...  Read the complete review

As far as I can tell, general security for tourists in Prague has improved substantially over the last few years. I first visited the Czech capital in the spring of 1997, and when I returned in July 2000, there were markedly less hawkers around the main attractions, and the city itself simply feels safer. The Charles Bridge in particular is now mercifully free of people pushing and jostling you, and the traders on the bridge all now appear to be licensed. Whether this makes any difference to the quality of goods being sold is a moot point, but it's definitely an improvement! As others have pointed out, the underground service and trams are an absolute ...  Read the complete review