Czechia
Travel to Czechia for a holiday or city break
Step off the train at Prague main station, and you might catch a local eating pickled cheese at 7am, which tells you everything and nothing about this travel destination popular for things to do. Some say the Charles Bridge is best crossed at dawn, but my cousin claims he saw a ghost there after midnight—people debate these things. Public trams squeak and rattle, carrying visitors past cubist lampposts and into bakeries where the word 'koláč' can tie your tongue in knots. Climbing up Petrin Hill, you may spot couples laughing at statues that don’t seem funny at all. The best hotel in Czechia? Hard to say, not hard to find—just follow the scent of fresh coffee, or ask the night porter who speaks six languages except yours (probably).
Local weather in Czechia
Spring
mild & temperate
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
mild & temperate
Winter
cold & snowy
Best places to visit in Czechia
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Travel destination popular things to do or visit: best hotel in Czechia
In Czechia, the maze of cobblestone streets leads you to places you didn’t expect, like a puppet museum where the marionettes look more alive than some tourists after too many dumplings. Try to order ‘svíčková’ in a small-town pub, and you might receive a plate of something with sauce, meat, and a look from the waiter that says, 'good luck, friend.' Beer flows like the Vltava, which is to say, sometimes with a bit of foam and sometimes with a bit of mystery.
Popular things to do include getting lost (on purpose or not), visiting castles where the guides sometimes tell stories of kings who forgot their own names, and sitting in parks where chess games last longer than some marriages. The best hotel in Czechia depends on your shoes—if they’re muddy from a hike in Bohemian Switzerland, you might choose one with a forgiving staff and a place to dry your socks. I once tried to tip a bellhop with a handful of coins and a tram ticket by mistake; he just winked and said, 'Happens more than you think.'
Accommodations in Czechia
Discover the best accommodations for Czechia and start planning your holiday.
