Guide to Prague Hotels and Attractions

Prague is situated in the central part of the Czech Republic, 95 miles South East of Dresden ( Germany) and only 10 miles from Ruzyne international airport. When you travel to Prague, there really is something to suit all tastes in this beautiful city, particularly those interested in architecture and culture. There are several Prague hotels all around the area that we can offer discount hotel rates on.

It is truly a stunning and romantic city divided into two by the River Vltava. The hilly left bank contains a castle, and the imposing St Vitus Cathedral, and is full of elegant 18th-century mansions, baroque gardens and narrow cobbled streets. The right bank houses the Jewish Quarter and the Old Town, the complex web of streets which fan out from the graceful Old Town Square with its famous town-hall clock and Jan Hus monument. The New Town borders Wenceslas Square, with its numerous Prague hotels, shops, bars and restaurants. Wenceslas Square is centrally located, so it is in walking distance from most Prague hotels and attractions. Let Cheap Hotels make your Prague hotel reservations today.

Most of the tourist attractions lie within a mile's radius of the famous Charles Bridge. This is where visitors will also find the best views of Prague's almost completely unspoilt skyline. Its architectural legacy remains intact: medieval, baroque and rococo. Its squares and riverfront streets have many lively street performers and markets selling anything from fresh produce to jewellery. The city is filled to bursting with book shops, galleries, classical concert venues and hotels. The best discount on hotel rates can found in this exciting area.

This Gothic Cathedral is the country's largest church. Opulently decorated both inside and out, the cathedral's most outstanding feature is the 96m-high Great Tower. Topped by a baroque three-tiered dome that holds the largest bell in Bohemia the Tower's 297 steps afford for exceptional views of the city during the summer, while to the right, the South Porch, or Golden Portal, incorporates a lavishly decorated mosaic of Venetian glass depicting the Last Judgment (circa 1380).

Prague's opera house was originally built to be a German theatre but in 1992, it became the State Opera House, adopting a wide-ranging repertoire that includes Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Dukas and J. Strauss. Richly decorated in a neo-rococo style, it is an impressive, historic venue whilst still being reasonably priced.

When you travel to Prague, a must stop is the Old Town Square. Once the main marketplace of Prague, the Old Town Square is a large, immaculately preserved space surrounded by a number of architectural treasures. The Square, which dates back to the 11th century, has featured prominently in the city's history. It is a pleasant spot in which to stop off for refreshments, particularly in summer when outdoor seating is widely available; so you can relax and watch the world go by. Cafés and restaurants nestle amongst the inspired neo-Renaissance and Baroque façades, whilst horse-drawn carriages slowly make their way past on sightseeing trips around the Old Town.