General Information about Prague
Currency: Czech Crown (CZK)
Language: Czech (English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, and tourist areas)
Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and one of Europe’s most picturesque historic cities. Often referred to as the “City of a Hundred Spires,” it is renowned for its well-preserved Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture.
The historic city center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a unique blend of culture, history, and vibrant urban life.
Transportation
Taxi / Uber
From: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Distance: approx. 20 km
Travel time: 25–40 minutes depending on traffic
Estimated cost: 700–1,000 CZK (approx. 28–40 EUR)
Official taxis are available outside both airport terminals. Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Bolt operate normally in Prague.
Public Transport
Route #1:
From the Airport:
- Trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín (Metro Line A – green line)
- Metro Line A to Můstek (6 stops - 10 min)
- Exit via E10
- Take the tram 14 (going in the direction of Spořilov) or 24 (going in the direction of Náměstí Bratří Synků) (Ride 6 stops - 8 min)
- Exit tram at stop Albertov
- Walk approximately 3-4 minutes to hotel (160m)
Total travel time: 45 - 55 minutes
Route #2:
From the airport:
- (From Terminal 2) Bus 191 to Anděl (29 stops - 47 min)
- Exit bus at stop Anděl
- Walk to the tram stop (2 min) (120 m)
- Take tram 7 (going in the direction of Lehovec) (ride 4 stops - 6 min)
- Exit tram at stop Albertov
- Walk approximately 3-4 minutes to hotel (160m)
Total travel time: 1 hr and 5 min
