Accommodation - The Rough Guide to Prague - page 243

Prague 10 Beware of Prague 10, which extends right into the countryside; areas like
Strašnice and Vršovice in the southeast of the city are slightly closer to the centre of things
and served, in part, by the metro.
ESSENTIALS
Costs If you're looking for a double and can pay around 4000Kč a night, then you'll find
plenty of choice. At the other end of the scale, there are numerous hostels charging as little
as 400Kč for a bed in a dorm. Rates are at their very highest over public holidays such as
New Year, but drop by as much as a third in July and August, and sometimes by half in the
low season between November and February. You can, however, get some very good deals -
and undercut the often exorbitant rack rates - by booking online, and given that Prague can
be busy all year round, it's not a bad idea to book ahead in any case. All prices quoted in the
Guide are for the cheapest double room available in high season, which may mean without
private bath or shower in the less expensive places - again, these rates may be slashed if you
book online in advance. For hostels we have quoted the cheapest dorm bed in high season.
Facilities The vast majority of rooms in hotels and pensions have en-suite bathrooms and
TVs, with continental breakfast either included in the price or offered as an optional extra.
Most have free wi-fi, but few have a/c. Even budget hotels out in the suburbs will offer free
city maps and some sell public transport tickets.
Neighbourhoods With plenty of centrally located hotels, the only reason you might want to
stay out in the suburbs is if you're on a tight budget. The quietest central areas to stay in are
on the hilly left bank in Malá Strana and Hradčany, though there's more choice, and more
nightlife, in Staré Město and Nové Město.
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ACCOMMODATION-BOOKING AGENCIES
Thereareseveral accommodationagencies thatcanbookyouintohotelsandpensions,some
of which can also help you find a hostel bed or a private room in an apartment. Before agree-
ing to part with any money, be sure you know exactly where you're staying and check about
transport to the centre - some places can be a long way out of town.
GENERAL AGENCIES
AVE 251 551 011, praguehotellocator.com. A choice of hotels, pensions, apartments
and hostel beds. You can book in advance online or on arrival at the airport (daily 7am-9pm)
and both international train stations.
PIS praguewelcome.cz . Youcanbookeverythingfromhotelstohostelsinadvanceonline,
or book through one of the city's PIS tourist offices when you arrive.