I am going to Prague for five days in mid March. I was going to stay at K K Central after reading the reviews, but I am beginning to realize that may not be what I am looking for.
First thing first, I%26#39;m looking to spend around $150 per night ($200 max, but that%26#39;s really pushing it). Since I am traveling alone, I want to be in a hotel that%26#39;s centrally located and safe, and it would be an added bonus if the hotel%26#39;s got some character or charm to it. I am not into night life, so I won%26#39;t be going out at night except for opera and ballet, but I may want to walk around a little at night to soak in the atmosphere. After that, I plan to have a long and restful night of sleep, so I am also looking for a quiet hotel.
I also have a quesiton about dining alone for a woman in Prague. I suppose I would like to try a couple of nice restaurants, but would I have a trouble making a reservation? Also, once I get there, would it be awkward or uncomfortable in any way? I am almost 30, but I am small with a typical Asian face, so I don%26#39;t look like 30 unless I dress up.
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Please try www.bohemiaplaza.com. This hotel is really good and comfortable for solo travellers. Morover on march there are some discounts, but better to ask them directly.
Restaurants. Certainly try Zahrada v opere, U modre kachnicky, Il Conte. I%26#39;m sure that they will take your reservation for a table for one.
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Althoiugh Hybernska where the K%26amp;K Central is located is not the prettiest street in Prague, it should not be any less safe than the rest of the centre. It is also relatively quiet, and devoid of stag parties which is important if you are travelling alone.
Restaurants 10 minutes walk away where you should not need reservations and which are pretty good are Escape on Tynska, Le Patio on Rybna, Chez Marcel on Hastalska and Pasta Cafe on Vezenska. If you really want to make a reservation for a restaurant, have the concierge at the hotel make it for you and make it for 2 people and just apologise for one when you turn up (then you don%26#39;t get stuck away in the corner).
Why do you need to look like 30? Wish I could
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I%26#39;ll look into the hotel and recommendations- thank you both!
Though I%26#39;ve travelled around a bit, this is my first time travling alone. Naturally, I%26#39;m a little nervous, and I don%26#39;t want to look like a small, young Asian girl people think they can take advantage of- hence, I want to look older? Guess that wouldn%26#39;t make a difference...
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most Americans who have visited would say they feel more nervous walking round New York by themselves rather than Prague. Take the usual precautions with your valuables, but crime other than petty pickpocketing involving tourists here is rare
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We have just returned from The Certovka Hotel in the very beautiful MALA STRANA area of Prague.
Only 5 mins walk over the bridge to the Old Town too.
Try U Prince one evening for a nice meal (loads of choice) accompanied by live jazz.
Just avoid the Wenscelas Square area in the evenings if you are alone.
Pickpockets are the biggest problem in Prague.
JUST BE VERY CAREFUL!
Don%26#39;t carry all your cash and cards around with you.
The Hotel has a safe in the room.
This Hotel is right by Charles bridge.
The perfect location in Prague.
We visited with family and chose the Certovka partly because it had a couple of single rooms.
If you do book here ask for room 18 if you want a nice view of The Charles Bridge and The River and dont mind a shower rather than a bath.
It is a small independently owned Hotel and would be ideal for a single traveller.
They have a special rate at the moment.
Take a look on their website www.certovka.cz and email for their latest best prices
Tram stops are only 5 mins away, although you can easily walk everywhere fro The Certovka.
It was spotless and surrounded by lots of little bars and cafes, but uncommercialised.
This part of Prague is really safe.
We have stayed in lots of different areas of Prague, but love MALA STRANA best.
You will have no problem with lone dining.
Take a look inside of places first to get the feel of them.
You wont need to book restaurants at this time of year, unless you choose to relly splash out on The Kampa Park Hotel where the service ambience views and food are to die for!!!
Have a wonderful trip
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You should be fine everywhere within the central Prague. Be careful with pickpocketers as they%26#39;ve mastered any trick you can imagine to get to your wallet. Other than that, Prague is safe when you use common sense.
You can try Jarmark for casual lunch, there is one at Na Prikopy, it%26#39;s casual buffet style restaurant with choice of salads, meat, fish etc.
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I was debating between the riverside hotel and K K Central, but chose the central ultimately, primarily because of the location. Mala Strana sounds like a really nice area, so maybe I%26#39;ll stay over there next time. After reading all these messages on this forum, I am already beginning to feel that I%26#39;d probably make a second trip to Prague even before actually seeing the city!
As for dining, my understanding is that the quality of food and service is great compared to the price you pay, so I am thinking about trying an upscale restaurant. I%26#39;ve been to some nice restaurants in New York and Paris - are the upscale restaurants in Prague pretty much the same, or do they offer something different from the Paris or New York restaurants? If there%26#39;s nothing unique about the experience, I guess there is no point in trying them especially since I%26#39;d be travelling alone. Any thoughts?
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Here are some good restaurants:
Kogo at Slovansky Dum (near Hybernska) Mediterranian.
Le Cafe Colonial (Near Jewish Cemetery)
Marco Polo IV (next door)
Mozaika (on Nitranska)
Kampa Park (by Charles Bridge $$$$$)
Mlynec (by Charles Bridge $$$$$)
Bellevue (near Charles Bridge $$$$$)
La Perle de Prague (in the Dancer building $$$$$)
Hotel Intercontinental for Sunday Brunch (must book ahead)
Aromi (on Manesova)
They also have a short but nice menu in the bar at the Radisson SAS off Wenceslas Square.
HOT (in Hotel Jalta on Wenceslas Square) is supposed to be good but I never ate there.
La Bodeguita del Medio has GREAT food (across from Starometska metro). Get the shrimp with black pasta -- the shrimp are huge. But if you are alone, go early and try to get one of the four bar tables and people watch as the place fills up. They also do live Cuban music downstairs, but usually have to book now.
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