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Accommodation - more in this category > Apartments > Luxury Hotels > Duo > Hilton > Josef > Cheap HotelsTourist traffic to Prague soared after the Velvet Revolution ended Communist rule in 1989. Add to that famously good beer, relatively cheap prices and centuries of culture-drenched history, and you can see why accommodation in Prague fills up quickly.
Booking affordable accommodation in Prague can be difficult during certain times of the year; the high season starts at the end of March and lasts through October. Prices also increase on bank holiday weekends. Rates decrease during the low season from January to mid-March, then again from November through to the end of December.
When choosing accommodation, be aware that hotels, hostels and pensions are self-ranking and the system of assigning rating stars is not regulated by a governing body, which often leads to slightly generous rankings. On the other hand, higher-ranking hotels can be less expensive than lower rating ones. One popular option is to rent a self-catering short-stay flat for the weekend; visitors find it more convenient and cost-effective than formal accommodation.
Where to Stay in Prague - 4 main parts:
- Lesser Town (Malá Strana) is on the western bank of the Vltava River below Prague Castle (Pražský hrad or Hradcanské námêstí). Virtually untouched by time, this neighbourhood is one of the most picturesque and historic. Stay here for antiquated alleys, small pubs and intimate evenings.
- The Jewish Quarter (Josefov) was the city's original Jewish ghetto. Although close to the city centre, this area is less popular with formal accommodation; hotels, hostels and pensions here are often small and quiet. However, it is relatively easy to find an apartment here.
- Old Town (Staré Mêsto) is full of shops, cafes and tourists. Accommodation here can be expensive; especially when located close to Old Town Square.
- New Town can appear somewhat without charm when compared to the other neighbourhoods. Designed and built in 1348 AD, New Town is twice the size of the quaint Old Town. Packed with modern clothing stores, bustling restaurants and souvenir stands, most major hotels are in this area.
The least expensive accommodation can be found outside the city centre. Prague's public transportation is relatively standard and convenient, so catching a bus or tram presents a cost-effective solution. For extremely inexpensive accommodation, campsites with basic facilities are located in areas three to six kilometers outside the centre.
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