along a leafy-cobbled street a 6-minute walk from hradcanska subway station, this no-frills hostel is 2 km from the 9th-century prague castle and 3 km by foot from old town square and a 14th-century astronomical clock. theres a common lounge with satellite tv and wi-fi access, and a computer workstation with internet. the 2 nonsmoking, straightforward dorms offer bunk beds and shared shower-only bathrooms. towels are provided. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Letiště Václava Havla Praha 20 min
Národní muzeum (11 min) Grand museum established in 1818 with a range of natural science & history exhibits, plus events. Charles Bridge (11 min) Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers. Prague Astronomical Clock (18 min) Medieval timepiece on the facade of city hall displaying the twelve apostles as the clock strikes. Old Town Square (11 min) Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings. Staroměstská radnice (11 min) 14th-century old town hall, renowned for its observation tower and intricate astronomical clock. Petrin Tower (10 min) Built in 1892, 378m cast-iron tower (taller than the Eiffel Tower) with deck for city views. Wenceslas Square (12 min) City plaza with lots of pedestrian traffic, site of monuments, public gatherings & historic events. The Powder Tower (10 min) City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague. Petřín (9 min) Covered with parks, this historic, rocky hill in the city center is a popular recreational area. St. Vitus Cathedral (7 min) Gothic resting place of saints including Vitus, Wenceslas & Adalbert as well as the state treasury. Old Jewish Cemetery (10 min) Home to 12,000 tombstones but many more burials, including scholar & teacher Judah Loew ben Bezalel. Prague Castle (9 min) Vast castle complex with buildings revealing architecture from Roman-style to Gothic & 20th century. Dancing House (15 min) Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views. Strahov Monastery (9 min) Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church. Lennon Wall (14 min) Wall that, since Communist days, has been covered in graffiti, often politically focused messages. |