Weekend in Prague

Prague had long been on our list of must-visits, so we cashed in some frequent flyer miles to get there in May for two nights. It was the ideal city break with a Mini-Yazz – everywhere was easily walkable, the food was cheap and tasty and often eaten in beer gardens with play equipment for little ones, and most of the sights were free and outdoors.

 

In two days, we covered pretty thoroughly the old town and related sites, including the famous clock tower, the Charles bridge, and castle. Top tip: You can actually access much of the castle without paying entry, you still need to join the queue for a bag search, then you’re in the castle grounds where you can admire the outside of buildings and get into both church foyers. It’s only once you’re in that you have the option of buying a ticket to access some of the areas, so don’t be put off by the queue.

Lots of steps to the castle

 We also took the funicular to the top of Petrin Hill for an explore and enjoyed the walk back down through lovely gardens.

View from the Castle

Stay: Royal PragueCity Apartments – spacious with a kitchenette and supermarket down the road

Eat: Trdelník or Chimney cake – you see these everywhere roadside, cylinders of pastry rolled in cinnamon and stuffed with cream or icecream.