| gue may be fast-establishing itself as one of | | | | Major attractions include the indoor swimming pool |
| Europe's trendier travel destinations, but there are | | | | and sauna in which visitors can work up an |
| still plenty of ways to enjoy the wonders of the | | | | appetite before sampling the culinary delights at |
| Czech capital on a budget. | | | | the hostel's Italian restaurant. Other features |
| But while working your way through the | | | | include a currency exchange, car parking, pool |
| city’s 15 districts and deciding what | | | | tables and a night club. |
| attractions should take priority can be tricky, with | | | | For female travelers keen on sprucing up before |
| such a great selection, selecting hostels in Prague | | | | rubbing shoulders with the Czech high-society |
| could hardly be easier. | | | | nighthawks, there’s even a Plus Girls Zone |
| Czech Inn | | | | on offer, with large mirrors, hairdryers and |
| Checking in to the Czech Inn is an introduction to | | | | cosmetic tables. |
| what much of a visit of Prague is about. A | | | | Hostel Marabou |
| well-restored 19th-century building, it’s | | | | When it comes to ‘chic for cheap’ |
| fitted out with every mod-con a footsore | | | | it’s hard to find a better location in Prague |
| traveler could hope to find in a Prague hostel. | | | | than the stylish Hostel Marabou. Situated in Zizkov |
| But while the bar, internet and lounge area may | | | | in Praha 3, arguably the city's liveliest district, the |
| provide temporary respite following a long spate | | | | 24-hour facilities at this Prague hostel include hot |
| on a plane or train, the home comforts provided | | | | showers, car parking, washing machines and a |
| should not distract from the wealth of attractions | | | | games room. |
| that lie beyond its doors. | | | | Of course, for any tourist staying in Zizkov, then |
| The hostel is centrally located and within close | | | | these are essential luxuries. The district is located |
| proximity of the tram service, allowing visitors to | | | | on the eastern side of the Vltava River, boasting |
| explore the ancient architectural delights of the | | | | a handsome selection of traditional pubs and |
| nearby city districts including one of the world's | | | | classy bars, as well as a substantial collection of |
| oldest castles: Prague Castle. Other must sees are | | | | nightclubs for night owl backpackers to dance |
| the Orloj clock and the Vltava River Charles | | | | away in. |
| Bridge dating back to the 14th century. | | | | One particular highlight is the garishly unattractive |
| Plus Prague Hostel | | | | Zizkov Television Tower, built by the communists |
| However, for the traveler with tastes more akin | | | | to scramble foreign radio signals. Although |
| to the lavish lifestyles of Prague residents of old, | | | | arguably one of the worst buildings in Prague, it |
| there’s no better place to lap up the best | | | | offers fantastic views of this otherwise |
| in hostel luxury than at the Plus Prague Hostel. | | | | picturesque city from its top floors. |