Hi -

I'm hoping to plan a trip for next spring to Prague and Budapest. Please let me know what you can out of the following.....

The top 5-10 things to do and see in Prague.

How easy is it get around both Prague and Budapest.

I was planning about 4-5 days in Prague and 2 in Budapest...is this about right based on your trip?

Is communication difficult? Do you know any words in either language?

Was the food good? Was it cheap?

Where did you stay? How was it?

These are just off the top of my head. Any other little tidbits would be much appreciated.

We're planning on going to Prague, Budapest, and Vienna in the Spring. First things first, we need recommendations for accommodations. Any help would be great.
Thanks.

Lynn: What I can tell you is that you have a lot of time to read up on those cities before you go. To me, Prague is the most naturally beautiful city in Europe (the castle, Charles Bridge and especially the old town square). Budapest is also a fascinating city. I've been to Prague twice, 5 days may be a little heavy for Prague, but you can decide for yourself when you go. As far as some of the other questions, things are dirt cheap in both cities (the beer is great in Prague), the food I found only OK; there is enough english spoken by people to get by (especially in Prague now). Couple suggestion on other places you may want to consider: visit CEsky Krumlov (about 3 hours from Prague) and visit Eger (about 2 hours from Budapest) and drink wine in caves all night for ridiculously low prices.

Lara: When in Prague and Vienna, we really budgeted when it came to hotels; and really took the first thing we found that fit our budget. But, we did stay in good areas (which I think is most important). In Vienna, we stayed on the Mariahilferstrasse (near the Ring) and there are quite a few hotels in that large street. In Budapest, we were hounded by people who had flats for rent. We took someone up and checked her place out. Again, a decent place but it was in a great location--near Vaci Utca on the Pest Side.

I have also had good success finding decent rooms in Budapest. There will be plenty of people at the train station advertising their apartment. The popular hostels seem to be a little bit of a hike from the center.

A friend and I are headed for Prague, Vienna and Budapest in early May.

I would like to know if anyone has experience/ideas on travelling between the cities... air, train, bus, car... what works, what doesn't?

I will be going to warsaw and krakow in may. Any suggestions re accomadations.
thanks

Rob:

Just need to know if you can help me giving me some directions of flea markets in Krakow , Warsaw , Prague.I'm looking for russion stuffs like any kind of battle gear (uniforms , knifes etc..)and easter block curios , Are great bargain for dollars? What bus or train I need to take, It's in the center of a town or are so far.

Boy, I return to Fodor's for the first time in a few months and see one of my September posts brought back to life...amazing!

Dave: as far as travelling b/w Prague, Vienna and Budapest, they are conveninenly lined...train from Prague to Vienna is about 4 hours, and from Vienna to Budapest, another 4 hours. We took an overnight from Budapest to Krakow, a really amazing place! One more thing, Eger is a great day/night trip from Budapest, about 2 hours away, and don't miss the Valley of the Beautiful Women and the wine caves!!

Milos: in Krakow, there is a series of modest hotels that are right next to the train station and line the old square...can't remember the names off-hand but I believe they are in LP of Lets Go...great location.