Prague is a small centralized city, with all of its attractions clumped together in the center part of the city. Because of this there are many hotels available in central Prague for you to stay in. If you stay in a hotel already in the central part of the city you will no longer need to use the public transportation to get to where you want to go. As soon as you step out of your hotel all of the activities and sights are already there.

However, with the convenience comes a price to pay. The hotels in central Prague are usually much more expensive than those in the outer part of the city.

Staying in a Central Hotel

With the small size of Prague you generally do not need to pay the extra money to stay in the central part of the city. The hotels in the outskirts of town are only a few minutes away using the very reliable public transportation. The time to travel from your hotel to the tourist spots are not too time consuming if you are worried about spending your entire vacation on a bus or train.

However, if you do not wish to use the public transportation while in Prague, and do not care about the extra costs, then it is not a bad idea to book accommodations in a hotel that is more centralized.

Booking Early

The hotels in the central part of Prague are generally the ones that fill up the fastest. They tend to be the more popular places to stay among tourists. Therefore, if you intend on staying in these hotels you should book early, at least a few weeks in advance, especially if you plan to visit Prague during April to October, or during the holiday season, which are Prague's high tourism season. During this time, it would be nearly impossible to find a hotel in central Prague in the last minute. You will probably need to arrange your reservations at least three to four weeks in advance if you intend on staying in one of these hotels during the high season.