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3 days in Prague for two on about €590

The castle, the old town and the river, with beer halls instead of restaurants and a budget that still leaves room for a concert.

Travellers who want a beautiful old city and money left over at the end of it.

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Where to sleep

A mid-range hotel in Vinohrady or Malá Strana — Vinohrady is cheaper and full of locals; Malá Strana puts the castle on your doorstep. Budget around €85 per night for two.

Day by day

  1. Day 1 — Old Town and the bridge

    ~€200
    Morning.
    Old Town Square and the astronomical clock before the tour groups settle in.
    Afternoon.
    The Jewish Quarter, then across Charles Bridge in the late afternoon light.
    Evening.
    Beer hall dinner in the Old Town backstreets, away from the square itself.

  2. Day 2 — Castle day

    ~€210
    Morning.
    Tram up to Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral, entering as it opens.
    Afternoon.
    Down through Malá Strana, stopping at the Lennon Wall and Kampa island.
    Evening.
    A classical concert in a church or the Rudolfinum, then a late dinner.

  3. Day 3 — Vyšehrad and the riverbank

    ~€180
    Morning.
    Vyšehrad fortress for the quiet version of the city view.
    Afternoon.
    Náplavka riverbank, the farmers' market if it is a weekend, and Vinohrady cafés.
    Evening.
    Final dinner in Vinohrady before the flight.

What it costs

Accommodation (3 nights)
€255
Food and drink
€170
Sights and concerts
€110
Local transport
€30
Buffer
€25
Total for 2 travellers
€590

Estimates for 3 nights in Prague, excluding flights. Always confirm live prices and opening hours before you book.

Best time to visit Prague

May, June and September: warm, long evenings on the riverbank and gardens open. December is beautiful for the markets but cold and packed. January to March is the cheapest and the castle is almost empty.

Getting in from the airport

Cheapest.
Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín then metro A to the centre, 40 CZK (about €1.60), 35 minutes.
Fastest.
Airport Express bus to the main station, 100 CZK, or a pre-booked transfer for about €25, 30 minutes.

Where to stay in Prague

Old Town.
everything on foot, noisy at night — around €85–120 a night for two.
Vinohrady.
cafés, calm streets, two metro stops out — around €70–100 a night for two.
Malá Strana.
castle side, quiet after dark — around €90–130 a night for two.

Getting around

A 72-hour transport pass is 330 CZK (about €13) and covers metro, trams and buses. The centre is small enough that you may barely use it.

What to skip

  • Skip the currency exchange booths in the tourist streets — withdraw koruna from a bank ATM and decline conversion.
  • Skip the Astronomical Clock show at the top of the hour; look at the clock face and the Old Town Hall tower view instead.

Staying longer?

With 5 days add Kutná Hora and its bone chapel by train, and a day in Český Krumlov if you are happy with a three-hour bus.

Worth knowing

  • Prices are in Czech koruna — pay by card where you can and refuse dynamic currency conversion at the terminal.
  • Never change money at the exchange booths in the tourist streets; the rates are dreadful.
  • The castle complex is free to walk through; you only pay for the interiors and the cathedral.

Prague questions, answered

How much does 3 days in Prague cost for two people?
Around €590 excluding flights: €255 on three nights, €170 on food and beer, €110 on sights and a concert, €30 on transport and €25 kept back.
Is 3 days enough for Prague?
Yes. The centre is compact and three days covers the castle, the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, Vyšehrad and the riverbank without hurrying.
What currency does Prague use?
The Czech koruna, not the euro. The costs here are converted to euros for comparison; pay by card and decline conversion at the terminal for the best rate.
When is the best time to visit Prague?
May, June and September for warm days and long light, or December for the Christmas markets if you can handle the cold and the crowds.
Is Prague good value?
Very. Food, drink and tickets cost far less than in western European capitals, which is why this plan lands under €600 for two.
How do I get from the airport into Prague?
Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín then metro A to the centre, 40 CZK (about €1.60), 35 minutes. If you would rather not carry bags on public transport: airport express bus to the main station, 100 czk, or a pre-booked transfer for about €25, 30 minutes.
Is Prague walkable?
Largely, yes — this plan is built so each day is walkable with at most a couple of short transport hops. A 72-hour transport pass is 330 CZK (about €13) and covers metro, trams and buses. The centre is small enough that you may barely use it.
Where should I stay in Prague?
Old Town for everything on foot, noisy at night (€85–120 a night); Vinohrady for cafés, calm streets, two metro stops out (€70–100 a night); Malá Strana for castle side, quiet after dark (€90–130 a night). This plan budgets €85 a night for two.

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