HELP: Amsterdam and Prague
May 22nd, 2005, 04:42 PM
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HELP: Amsterdam and Prague
I'm starting to plan a 10 day trip to Amsterdam and Prague for 5 women (early 30's) - September/October. I'd like to keep the price of accomodations down, but want to stay in interesting locations (b&b's, apartments, etc.). We will be in Amsterdam for 3 or 4 days and then train to Prague (is this possible?). Any suggestions would be great! I received wonderful help from my "Fodor's friends" on our last trip to Italy!! 
May 22nd, 2005, 05:14 PM
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It's certaily possible to train from Amsterdam to Prague - but could be a very long trip. We did it from Frankfurt several years ago and it took forever. With such a short trip I would look into cheap flights instead.
May 22nd, 2005, 05:24 PM
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I agree with NY about the flights. Try www.whichbudget.com to see who flies from Amsterdam, I think quite a few do as it is a hub of sorts.
I can recommend the hotel I stayed at in Amsterdam, Hotel Brouwer (www.hotelbrouwer.nl). Quaint, inexpensive, on a canal, centrally located.
The place I stayed in Prague was cheap, too cheap actually so I won't recommend it. But Prague is wonderful (so is Amsterdam). Have a great trip.
I can recommend the hotel I stayed at in Amsterdam, Hotel Brouwer (www.hotelbrouwer.nl). Quaint, inexpensive, on a canal, centrally located.
The place I stayed in Prague was cheap, too cheap actually so I won't recommend it. But Prague is wonderful (so is Amsterdam). Have a great trip.
May 22nd, 2005, 05:27 PM
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May 22nd, 2005, 05:35 PM
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It's a funny coincidence, but I have spent the last 5 summers in Prague & Amsterdam! I travel between the two cities all the time, but have never taken a train. Seems FAR too far! Smartwings, the low cost carrier, has had me as a passenger several times, as well as Czech Air. Smartwings may be in or near bankruptcy, though, according to some other Fodorites..
As far as accomodations, I can't help you with Amsterdam, since I stay with friends, but Prague has many options.
Some websites: www.travel.cz www.athos.cz www.marys.cz www.pragueaccommodations.com www.hotelsprague.cz etc, etc
Some sites have 3 bedroom apartments, so you could really save $, if you want to all stay in the same place.
As far as accomodations, I can't help you with Amsterdam, since I stay with friends, but Prague has many options.
Some websites: www.travel.cz www.athos.cz www.marys.cz www.pragueaccommodations.com www.hotelsprague.cz etc, etc
Some sites have 3 bedroom apartments, so you could really save $, if you want to all stay in the same place.
May 22nd, 2005, 07:48 PM
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If you would like to travel by train, Berlin is in the middle of the route, around 5 hours direct train each way; or perhaps you could try night train.
But Berlin is one of the most vibrant, happening cities in Europe, takes more than few days to explore.
But Berlin is one of the most vibrant, happening cities in Europe, takes more than few days to explore.
May 23rd, 2005, 07:42 AM
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Hi
I have a long file on Prague; if you'd like to see it, email me at
[email protected]
Love Prague!
I have a long file on Prague; if you'd like to see it, email me at
[email protected]
Love Prague!
