What’s New - Prague and Czech Republic - page 23

Florenc bus station International buses arrive at Florenc bus station, just east of
the city centre, with metro and tram links to the rest of the city. Some domestic bus
services leave from Florenc; others depart from Holešovice bus station in the north
(eg to Mělník) and Smíchov in the southwest.
For much more on arrival CLICK HERE
Getting Around
Prague has an integrated metro, tram and bus network - tickets are valid on all types
of transport, and for transfers between them. A basic ticket (32Kč) is valid for 90
minutes - validate tickets once in yellow machines on trams and buses, and at en-
trances to metro stations.
» Walking Central Prague is fairly compact, and individual neighbourhoods are eas-
ily explored on foot.
» Tram Extensive network of routes, and the best way for getting around shorter dis-
tances between neighbourhoods.
» Metro Fast and frequent, good for visiting outlying areas or covering longer dis-
tances.
» Bus Not much use in city centre, except for airport and part of Žižkov; operates in
areas not covered by tram or metro.
» Bicycle Increasingly popular, especially among the younger generation. New cycle
routes are being opened up all the time.
» Taxi Relatively expensive, and prone to rip-off drivers in tourist areas, especially
late at night.
For much more on getting around CLICK
HERE
Sleeping
Gone are the days when Prague was a cheap holiday destination. The Czech capital
now ranks alongside most western European cities when it comes to the quality and
range - and price - of hotels. Book as far in advance as possible (especially during