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TIPS FOR TOURIST

Tips on staying safe in Prague

First the unpleasant part about Prague. Since the early 1990s, Prague has been reborn as a place that welcomes millions of travellers from all over the world every year.

Do not let anyone ruin your vacation!

- Pickpockets
- Money Exchange
- Taking a Taxi

Tips on having a good time in Prague

In addition to walking around and enjoying the historic architecture and buildings in Prague, enjoy all that Prague has to offer. Our apartments are located in the centre of it all. If you follow our tips on staying safe in Prague, we promise you a fantastic holiday at our apartments which are just walking distance from:

- Bars and restaurants
- Theatres
- Shopping

Pickpockets

Pickpocketing is one of Prague’s most common crimes. We are very sad every time we hear stories about someone getting their money, documents, camera or cell phone stolen.

An advertising campaign run by the City of Prague
in 2005 to try and reduce the incidence of petty theft

- Do not carry large amounts of cash with you. Carry only one credit card in case you need it. Cash machines are plentiful in Prague and their screens always have an English/German language version

- Leave important documents in a safe deposit box at your room. You should carry your passport with you, but leave a copy of it at your hotel in case the original gets lost. Taking copies of your important documents is always a good idea when traveling.

- Be careful on crowded trams and subways, especially in the historical center of Prague. Know what's happening around you, try not to find yourself squeezed in a crowd between other passengers.

- Wear a money belt instead of a handbag. If you are carrying a handbag, always be aware of it. Keep it closed up and hold on to it in busy areas. Don’t take out your wallet or money in busy areas.

Money Exchange

What is the best way how to exchange your money:

1) There are plenty of Money Exchange Bureaus all over the town. We highly recommend check a couple of them, before changing money. There are some differences between the rates. All publish "0 % COMMISSION" but most of them refer this only to "SELL" and not to "BUY" transactions. So before exchanging your money always ask how much you really get for your currency. It is worth it ... NEVER change your money on the street, as these people usually cheat you with other foreign currencies (e.g. Bulgarian money).

2) The other way to get money is use an ATM. Banks will usually give you the best exchange rate of the day.

Taking a Taxi

Some Taxi drivers in Prague are crooks. Avoid stopping a taxi on the street. Always try to call directly to a taxi company – operators speak English:
AAA taxi - tel: 602331133
Profi taxi - tel: 844700800

Bars and restaurants

‚Dobrou chut‘ is what Czech say to each other before they begin a meal. It means ‚Bon appetit‘ or ‚Hope it taste good!‘ There are so many good restaurants that you won’t know which one to go first. There is also something for everyone in Prague’s numerous pubs and bars. Take a look at our tips:

Czech Restaurant & Bar Guide - The Most Comprehensive Guide
Prague Bars and Cocktail Lounges - A guide to the best bars in Prague
Prague Directory - Nightlife - Bars
Restaurants Prague Info AllPraha.com

We can highly recommend these restaurants which are just in the same street!

CARTOUCHE
Bílkova 14,
Prague 1, Stare Mesto
Cuisine: French, Medieval, Old Czech
Reservation tel.: 224 819 597
Office: 224 819 597
Fax: 224 819 598
Email: info@cartouche.cz
www.cartouche.cz

U MAXIMA
Bílkova 4
Prague 1 - Josefov
Open: Mon-Sun 09:00-1:00
Tel: 2 2237-7761
Cuisines: Czech, International
More information on www.mexicana.cz/restaurace/praha-bilkova.asp

POTREFENÁ HUSA
Bílkova 5/123,
Prague 1 - Stare Mesto
Open: Mon-Sun 11:30-01:00
Tel: 267 310 360
Cuisines: Czech, International
www.potrefenahusa.com

LA CASA BLU
Kozí 15 (corner of Bílkova)
Prague 1 – Stare Mesto
Tel: 224818270
Cuisine: Czech, Mexican
www.lacasablu.cz

Theatres

Prague is a dramatic looking city, with a dramatic history and a deep love of the theatre. Czechs dress in the most elegant clothes to attend the theatre and enjoy a play etc.

Our tips:

Independent Traveler Message Boards - Theatres in Prague
PRAGUE Heart of Europe Theatres
Ticketpro

Shopping

Shopping in Prague is an adventure, and you can find great deals. The Czech Republic has long been a leading producer of glassware, because of it's brilliant colours the quality of the craftmanship, and the purity of the materials. The Outdoor Markets are also very popular in Prague as well as department stores in the city of Prague.

These are a few tips from us where to go:

Prague shopping malls, stores, antique shops and Czech souvenirs
Shopping in Prague