Prague for Indian Travellers: Castle, Old Town, Low Prices
Description
A fairy-tale old town, the castle above the river and some of the lowest prices on the classic Europe route, with scenes from Jab Harry Met Sejal along the way.
Prague is the budget-friendly star of the Central Europe circuit, usually combined with Vienna and Budapest. Hotels, meals and transport cost noticeably less than in Paris or Switzerland, which lets Indian families upgrade their hotel or stay an extra night. Plan three nights: Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, the Charles Bridge at sunrise, the Old Town Square with its Astronomical Clock, and a Vltava river cruise in the evening.
Hindi film fans will recognise the city from Jab Harry Met Sejal, which filmed several scenes here. A day trip to Český Krumlov, a medieval town in a river bend, is the most popular excursion.
Czech food is meat-heavy, so vegetarians plan a little. Fried cheese (smažený sýr) with potatoes, potato pancakes and fruit dumplings are traditional vegetarian dishes, and the centre has many vegetarian, vegan and Indian restaurants. The Czech Republic uses the koruna (CZK), not the euro: pay by card, and always choose to be charged in koruna, not rupees or euros.
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What others say
“I'd probably choose Prague and Vienna if your goal is cozy cafés, museums, and a classic European atmosphere.”
“enjoying museums and cafes and going out when you feel like it is the right call.”
“Prague and Vienna would be a great vibe this time of year.”
Where to eat
Mid-range Lehká Hlava
A vegetarian restaurant in a 500-year-old building with themed rooms, near the Old Town.
Fully vegetarian- 420 m from Charles Bridge
- 590 m from Old Town Square
Mid-range Vegan's Prague
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Prague, rated 4.7 on Google by 4,326 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 300 m from Prague Castle
- 880 m from Charles Bridge
Mid-range Maitrea
The sister restaurant of Lehká Hlava, on a quiet side street minutes from Old Town Square, with gluten-free dishes.
Fully vegetarian- 150 m from Old Town Square
- 900 m from Charles Bridge
Mid-range Střecha
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Prague, rated 4.6 on Google by 2,643 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 1.0 km from Old Town Square
- 1.0 km from Charles Bridge
Mid-range CHUTNEJ
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Prague, rated 4.8 on Google by 1,535 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 1.2 km from Old Town Square
- 1.6 km from Charles Bridge
Mid-range Dhaba Beas
A chain of vegetarian Indian buffets: load a tray with rice, sabzi, dal and salads and pay by weight.
Fully vegetarian- 1.0 km from Old Town Square
- 1.7 km from Charles Bridge
Mid-range Koko organic
Vegetarian-friendly restaurant in Prague, rated 4.9 on Google by 606 guests.
Fully vegetarian- 1.0 km from Old Town Square
- 1.8 km from Charles Bridge
Mid-range Govinda
Hare Krishna restaurant serving Indian food since 1993, with a daily set lunch of sabzi, rice, soup, raita and chutney.
Fully vegetarian- 870 m from Old Town Square
- 1.6 km from Charles Bridge
Where to stay
Luma Terra Prague
Simple dorms, private rooms & apartments in a relaxed hostel offering a shared kitchen & a bar.
Sir Toby's Hostel
Rustic rooms & dorms with free Wi-Fi, plus a guest kitchen, a bar & a garden BBQ area.
Czech Inn, Prague
Stylish dorms & rooms in a comfortable hostel offering a shared kitchen & a cool basement bar.
Hermitage Hotel Prague
Modern rooms & suites in a 1907 art deco hotel offering a polished grill restaurant & a rooftop gym.
Hilton Prague Old Town
Modern rooms & suites in a polished lodging with an art deco-style restaurant & an indoor pool.
Grand Majestic Hotel Prague
Modern rooms & suites in a luxe hotel with breakfast, a refined restaurant & a chic bar.
Four Seasons Hotel Prague
Elegant quarters in a refined hotel with a chic Italian restaurant/bar, plus a spa & a gym.
Prague Marriott Hotel
Polished hotel featuring a modern Czech restaurant, plus a fitness center & 24/7 room service.
Hotel NH Collection Prague Carlo IV
Regal hotel in a 19th-century palace offering a spa, a cafe & a lounge, plus 2 restaurants.