For a Guide to Enjoying Prague, click here https://idyllicprague.smugmug.com/Prague
Our personal approach is
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Take only small amounts of cash from an ATM
(Cash Machine, Bankomat) |
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Pay for as much as possible by credit/debit
card |
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When you pay by credit card, if offered the choice, choose the "pay in local Czech currency" option |
Please AVOID:-
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Do not purchase much Czech cash before you arrive in Prague. Preferably don't purchase any Czech cash before arrival. You will not get a good rate, and it is not sensible to carry a large amount of cash unnecessarily |
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Do not try to pay for anything in Prague with Euro Cash (Euro paper money bank notes). Euro Cash will probably be accepted, but you will get a poor rate of exchange (which is not unreasonable in our opinion, as you are asking a big favour). But in the worst case, you might be ripped off |
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Do not use Prague money exchange shops, they will overcharge you horribly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHNzBvFXmf4 |
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Use only ATMs of regular Czech Banks, KB Komerční banka, CSOB Československá obchodní banka, Česká spořitelna, Raiffeisenbank, Citibank, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic etc. Do not use the non-bank ATMs, they may give you a poor rate of exchange |
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Do not, do not ever, not ever, do not change money in the street |
The nearest ATM to IdyllicPrague is in Lidl https://idyllicprague.smugmug.com/Shops/Lidl/
Personal safety
It is not easy to rationalise impressions of
personal safety, but we feel safer in
Sadly although possibly no worse
than many European Cities, Prague City Centre has acquired a bad reputation from the activities of a few
professional international pickpockets. These
expert pickpockets may comprise foreign family gangs of multiple generations,
who find
For
helpful safety tips, click
here. We recommend that you
minimise
the cash you carry into Prague City Centre by taking cash out of ATM cash
machines every few days. Keep valuables securely and discreetly inside
clothing rather than in easily accessible bags and pockets.
Local knowledge
If you need help, just phone IdyllicPrague and our English speaking Czech staff, who have an excellent knowledge of Prague, will be pleased to offer assistance.
Money
The Czech currency is the crown (korun českých, abbrev. Kč).
Obtaining local cash from an ATM cash machine is simple, safe, and usually far better value than any alternative. Avoid using "foreign exchange offices" in Prague City Centre, they have a very poor reputation (click here for more details). Never change money on the street. Click here for other suggestions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyK8dQH-Vh0&feature=youtu.be
Emergencies
Telephone 112 for All Emergency Services, 150 for Fire, 155 for Ambulance and 158 for Police. Click here
City Restaurants
For details of Prague City Centre Restaurants, click here and here
For a different view of Czech food, click here
City Shopping
For details of Prague City Centre Shopping, click here and here
For a guide to exploring Prague click here
Czech Language
For helpful tips for understanding and speaking Czech, click here and here
Driving
For helpful tips for driving in the Czech Republic, click here
Virtual Tour of Prague
For a virtual tour of Prague, click here
WebCam Tour of Prague
For a webcam tour of Prague, click here and here and here
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