| As the global economic slowdown continues and | | | | its beer and Prague has some of the best brews |
| recession starts to bite, many travelers are | | | | around. The food is also typically excellent and, |
| choosing to stay at home and put off their plans | | | | luckily for the budget traveler, the local specialties |
| until a later date. | | | | are also a great way to save cash. Czech |
| But Prague is one city where it is easy to get by | | | | restaurants offer hearty, tasty fare which is |
| on a shoestring and still have a great night out! | | | | often cheaper than imported cuisine. |
| Hostels | | | | When it comes to staying up late, Prague's |
| Firstly, travelers can often find great deals on | | | | nightclubs have something for everyone. Most |
| Prague hostels rather than luxury hotels. Prices for | | | | charge more for entry the later it gets, so |
| accommodation in the city are rising and it makes | | | | consider arriving a little earlier than you might back |
| sense to avoid spending too much on a place that | | | | at home to avoid long lines and higher door |
| will only be used for a few hours to sleep... | | | | charges. |
| Travelers could also save some pennies by | | | | Where to Head |
| partying in the bar or lounge area of their hostel. | | | | The city has an excellent, reliable and cheap |
| Whilst these bars are typically great value, food | | | | metro system. It might seem a little daunting at |
| and drink can often also be bought very cheaply | | | | first but is actually very easy to use and will save |
| from local stores and enjoyed in the hostel's | | | | on taxi fares! |
| shared living areas. | | | | The area surrounding Wenceslas Square and the |
| Research | | | | Old Town is the heartbeat of the city but it's also |
| There are numerous bars and clubs in the city | | | | a tourist hotspot. Travelers on a budget should |
| but, as the Czech capital is an increasingly popular | | | | head for the nearby Zizkov district for cheaper |
| destination for stag and hen weekends, some | | | | drinks and good times, as well as a pick of the |
| night spots can get expensive. It might be a good | | | | city's hostels and great value group |
| idea to research the current average price of a | | | | accommodation. |
| drink in the city before heading off on your trip in | | | | Finally, remember to take advantage of |
| order to make sure you're not paying too much. | | | | something Prague can offer for free: the views! |
| Once in Prague, there are a number of free | | | | Admittedly, it costs a little to make your way up |
| information points in and around the city center if | | | | to the top of the Petrin Tower but the |
| you find yourself a little stuck for ideas of where | | | | spectacular sights are worth every koruny; |
| to go or what to do. These are signed by a man | | | | there's no better way to get yourself in the |
| dressed as an oversized letter 'I'. | | | | mood for awesome night's partying than watching |
| Food, Drink and Clubs | | | | the sunset over the city! |
| The Czech Republic is known across the world for | | | | |