Prague City Break on the cheap

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, a fascinating mix meld of Eastern and Western architeture, blending minarets and church steeples of various shapes and styles. Located in the heart of Europe, on the axis of ancient trading roads, Prague has been at the centre of historical events and that has contributed to its divers attractions and cuisine

If you arrive at Prague Airport hungry, head staright for the bus station as airport food and drink prices will frighten your wallet so much that you lose your appetite.

Stay in the Residence Lundborg, a four-star hotel converted from a 700-year-old house to luxurious and fairly inexpensive suites. Located in the heart of historic Prague, it’s a short walk to the Charles Bridge and the castle in Old Town. The neighborhood around the Lundborg is replete with cozy, home-style restaurants. Choose from high-calorie entrees like potato soup, or main courses like roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut. Eat apple strudel for dessert; you’re on vacation. Walk off your dinner by visiting Saint Vitus Cathedral, or tour the square in Old Town.

The Hotel U Tri Capu (three storks) sits in a quiet street in Mala Strana, close enough to The Augustine for easy sightseeing. This small stylish hotel has twenty rooms, some with a view of the castle. Decor makes the most of original features and matches them with modern design – bathrooms are located behind sliding glass doors leading off the bedroom, for example. The hotel has a bar but no lounge, but it is a good base for exploring the city of Prague. Prices – doubles from E180 including breakfast: utricapu.cz

If youneed somewhere very cheap to stay in Prague, the Sax Hotel could be right for you. Classic architecture with a unique inner atrium and vistas that encompass Lesser Town, the Strahov Monastery, the castle and the Church of St. Nicholas. The Sax is in one of the oldest parts of Prague but well kept and modernized to accommodate the discerning traveler. The prices will appeal to budget-conscious travelers. Because of its age and relative seclusion, the Sax offers a sort of personalised service rarely found at larger, better-rated hotels.

While you’re in Prague, don’t miss the medieval Astronomical Clock. Located on the south-facing wall of the Old Town City Hall, this clock – built originally in 1410 – chimes on the hour. Simultaneously, wooden figures representing the 12 apostles pass by a window above the astronomical dial (the calendar dial is underneath). Other figures include Death, holding an hourglass, Vanity, a man holding a mirror, and Greed, a man carrying a money bag. Other nonmoving statues include an astronomer, a time-keeper, a philosopher and an angel. If you like cuckoo clocks, you will be amazed by this medieval timepiece!

Don’t forget to tour the Black Tower. Built in 1135, it was originally a prison, and people kept there left their inscriptions on the walls for history to see. Most of these date from the 16th century. The name Black derives not from the tower’s use but from a fire at the castle in 1541; the walls of the castle remained black for decades. The tower has not been altered since 1538, and is currently used to store various Czech archeological discoveries.

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