On visiting Prague, it is best to choose luxury hotels that are located in close proximity to several tourist attractions and the business centre of the city. Prague hotels can be booked online, and chosen according to the rating or location of the hotel; whichever suits the traveller most.
The Czech Republic is one of the most exciting and picturesque countries located in the region of central Europe. This country is highly popular among tourists who flock to this nation from all over the world. The Czech Republic captures the old-world charm and successfully infuses it with modern luxuries and facilities, which is well-reflected in its metropolitan cities, such as Prague.
Prague is the largest and most important city of the Czech Republic both in cultural and social terms. This city is reported to be one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Europe and is renowned for its number of historical sites scattered all over the city.
In order to cater to the large number of tourists who visit this city every year, there is a large number of hotels, lodges and other accommodation options available which can suit the preferences and budget of any traveller. The hotels in Prague range from providing five-star facilities to basic bed and breakfast guest houses.
Top end hotels in Prague Five star hotels in Prague provide their guests with the most luxurious facilities, such as Jacuzzi baths, modern electrical appliances and Wi-Fi connection in their suites, luxury double and single bedrooms along with in-house restaurants serving delectable world cuisines. Other facilities in five star Prague hotels include lounge bars and some of the city's best nightclubs, located inside the hotel premises.
If you want the comforts of a luxury hotel, but at slightly lower rates, you can try the four and three star hotels which are located all over the city. On visiting Prague, it is best to choose luxury hotels that lie in close proximity to several tourist attractions and the business centre of the city, as this will allow you to explore the city more easily and without having to spend too much time travelling from the hotel to the attractions.
Most of the four or three star hotels provide their guests with an excellent selection of modern facilities and comforts, allowing the guest to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
When you need to save some pennies There are of course tourists who are on a shoe-string budget, but still want to explore this beautiful city and visit its historical attractions, museums and so forth. They are also well catered for in Prague and there is a number of options to choose from, as there are several 2 star hotels and lodging houses that provide bed and breakfast facilities at a very reasonable price.
Prague hotels can even be booked online; there are several online reservation companies providing services such as comprehensive hotel information with photos, location maps, and a separate page for travellers' queries regarding the accommodation. Other details provided by online reservation companies are the rates, facilities, best prices guarantee and the distance of the accommodation from the major places of interest. Also, the tourist can choose a hotel depending on its rating or location, whichever best suits the traveller.
Tourists generally prefer to book hotels which are situated around Wenceslas Square, Nove Mesto or Stare Mesto which is better known as the Old Town of Prague and is centre to most of the historical buildings and monuments. Some people also choose to stay in vacation apartments, which allow them to be fully independent and can be considerably cheaper compared to luxury hotels, but provide the guest with all the necessary facilities.
There are plenty of other articles that will tell you where to visit, what to see, where to get cheap beer and how not to be ripped off by taxi drivers. This article is about the holiday letting market in Prague and how to get the most from it.
When booking a city break or vacation in Prague most people immediately consider hotels with a recognisable brand. This is fine and you will no doubt have a great time staying there - but at a price! If 3 couples are travelling together and staying in 3 hotel rooms you could typically pay up to $600 plus taxes for the group - PER NIGHT! The same quality of accommodation in a Prague holiday apartment will normally cost $120 per night. Just think how much more beer, or wooden toys or boat trips down the Vltava you can buy with that!
Where to Stay? For obvious reasons many people are attracted to the Old Town Square or the immediate vicinity to the Charles Bridge. If you are thinking about this then consider the following:
Two outstanding new developments have recently been built in Vinohrady and there are many holiday apartments available. These are the Zvonarka and Korunni Dvur developments. The apartments are generally furnished to a 4 star standard with swimming pools and fitness facilities available either for free or a small charge. These are well worth considering over and above a small, drafty, noisy Old Town apartment.
Other pitfalls
There are thousands of apartments available for short term holiday and vacation rental. But choose your apartment carefully!
Following entry to the Czech Republic there has been a great deal of investment into this market from outside of the Czech Republic. It is easier than ever before to buy and mortgages have become available to non-Czech nationals for the first time - and at reasonable rates. These are normally furnished to a high standard and in good, safe locations and add to the stock of quality Czech owned apartments.
There are also a large number of 'protected rent' apartments that are sublet illegally. These are much older and the 'owners' spend much less on furnishings and maintenance because they are letting the flats illegally. Protected rents were intended to provide affordable accommodation to Czechs during the communist period and in the future these are expected to be phased out. But how can you tell what the apartment will really be like from a few thumbnail pictures?
The best way is use a reputable website such as praguerental.com to choose your property. These apartments are all vetted and are in well furnished properties in safe, central locations. You can reserve the apartment with a small deposit and be sure of local English speaking support on arrival in Prague.
Holiday Rental Checklist
Know the TOTAL price of the booking at the time of booking an insist on email confirmation Agree Check in and Check out times in advance. You will normally be asked to check out earlier than a hotel so that the apartment can be cleaned in advance of the next guests arriving. It is always worth asking for a late check out. Most owners will agree to this if they have no guests arriving that day. Make sure you discuss this in advance though as the cleaner will need to be notified. Extras. Normally airport transfer can be added to the cost of the booking for reasonable rates. Owners prefer to know exactly where you are once you arrive rather than have you show up on the door step at a random time somewhere near to when you said you show up. Taking advantage of airport transfers will normally save you money and get you to your apartment faster. Ask about security arrangements.
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