The Best of Prague
Romantic, enchanting and whimsical, Prague stole a piece of my heart and is easily one of
my favorite cities in Europe. I can not say enough good things about Prague. For this
reason, I will sum up the activities that left me with such an amazing impression of
this spellbinding city.
WHAT TO DO
1. Old Town - This is where you will find the
fairy-tale like architecture, superb restaurants
and charming shops.
2. Letna Beer Garden - Two dollar beers
with a gorgeous view, what more could you
want? ​The one downside is that it’s about a
five minute inclined walk to make it to
the top.
3. Prague Castle and Vitus Cathedral - The grounds of this
castle are huge and can take up hours of your time; if desired. I
do recommend getting a tour guide because we were walking
aimlessly around for an hour. On your way out of the castle
grounds there is an amazing view (see title picture).
4. Cross St. Charle’s Bridge -
We crossed over this bridge multiple times
and every time it was just as lively and
entertaining as the last. This bridge is filled
with street artists drawing caricatures,
musicians playing, jewelers sharing their
original work and crowds of people from all
over the world.
5. John Lennon Wall - Was a little
underwhelming, but it is a must if you are in
Prague.
6. Day trip to Vienna - Through GoEuro
you can purchase tickets for either a train
or a bus to Vienna. It is about a
four ​hour journey from Prague to Vienna.
The travel time may seem long for some,
but leaving early in the morning and
arriving lateevening can leave you tired
and ready for a nap.
7. Get lazy at Střelecký Ostrov -
Střelecký Ostrov is a small island located
under the Legion’s Bridge. It was nice to
lay down on the grass, soak up the sun
and take ​in the views. We saw a lot of
people paddle ​boating and wished we
would’ve done that ​as well.
PERSONAL PUB CRAWL
1. The Ice Bar definitely didn’t meet my expectations. Be that as is it may, I am still glad I
went and experienced it.
2. Hemingway Bar is a speakeasy and requires a reservation. The bartenders create
exquisite drinks that are then served in fun and unique glasses. This is my all-time favorite
bar that I have ever been to. The atmosphere, the people and the drinks left me
astonished and wanting to come back for more.
3. Anonymous Bar was a great way to end the night. I did not order a drink here, but
they all looked delicious. The big attraction with this bar is the atmosphere and theme.
Based on the Anonymous hacking group and their well-known masks, Anonymous bar will
entice you with its unparalleled drinks and Guy Fawkes themed art. This bar is well hidden
and it can be tricky to find. Just look for a heavy, wooden door that should be open ever
so slightly. You will enter into a small courtyard, which will lead you into the bar. You may
want to make reservations as we waited 15 minutes to be seated.
WHERE TO EAT
1. Las Adelitas - Amazing tacos! We got the chicken tacos and
split the prickly pear tacos. The spicy margaritas are also delicious.
2. Good Food - This is the best place to get a chimney cake
(trdnik). They offer a variety of different flavors and it definitely
did ​not disappoint. I got The King.
3. Kotleta - The food at this restaurant was
to die for. It is located in Old Town and is a great
escape from the crowds of people. They
have outdoor seating in their backyard patio
during spring and summer time. They have
genuine Czech dishes along with other
typical options such as salad and hamburgers. You can’t go wrong with anything you
order here so get adventurous.
4. Cafe Savoy - This place had outstanding brunch. It was packed
so make sure you make a reservation. The food was made with the
freshest of ingredients that made even the simplest of dishes taste
mouthwatering.
WHERE TO STAY
Hostel Santini Prague - Beautiful interior, welcoming staff, spacious rooms and
so many more positive attributes. The only complaint I have is the bathroom. The
bathroom itself is clean and modernly decorated, however, there was only one bathroom
for ten people. As you can imagine this caused some problems. Overall, I would
recommend this hostel to anyone and truly enjoyed my time here.
