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I am planing a 3 day trip to Prague ,end of Oct. What is a must see in 3 days ?
Choice of hotels 1.Clarion hotel
2.Century old town, which is better ?

I can't comment on the hotels but would say the Century hotel is slightly better located and is very close to tram and Metro stops.
http://www.prague.net/attractions
this website should give you lots of info on what to see and do.Prague is a fairly compact city and easy to walk around though you may need to jump on a tram to get up to the castle area.Info on the transport system is all on that website too.
If staying at the Centry then you will be pretty close to the manificent Municiple house,you can do a tour of this or just go into one of the many bars or resturants in the place,it is just stunning.

in terms of location both are good, Clarion Old Town is in a quieter street.
http://www.prague-guide.co.uk/catego...in-prague.html

1) get a tram ticket it will save the legs
2) go to all the art deco stuff
3) Brasseries only eat in the ones that brew their own beer it is so good
4) do not waste anytime seeing the 2nd largest bible in the world, dullest 20 minutes of my life after seeing the first 20 minutes of "the cello"

More travel information on Prague. www.inyourpocket.com/czech-republic/prague

More travel information on Prague. www.inyourpocket.com/czech-republic/prague

Thank you all for all the good information !!!!

do a search on dark beer and you will find a trip report I did awhile back with lots of info. (I've never learned how to post a link - sorry)

Here is seafox's trip report:

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...o---part-1.cfm

http://www.xs4all.nl/~patto1ro/czecintr.htm#stylesnow
this website gives detail of many of the Czech republics woonderful beers and also explains the terminology used,very useful when trying to work out dark beers from light beers and bottom fermenting one from top fermenting ones.
The Klasterini Pivovar that Seafox mentions is a favourite place of mine when I am in Prague,the food there is very goos but the beer is devine.
I was there a few weeks ago and they have a new beer available an IPA 6.3% that is quite superb ok 64czk for 400ml but worth it.

If you're visiting Prague, consider these two things:

-in restaurants, check the bill carefully to make sure prices are correct, with no overcharging or funny extra add-ins. Don't eat anywhere where the menu doesn't list prices. And if you see snacks on the table when you sit down, note well that they are *not* free, and the charge will be sky-high if you indulge.

-don't take a taxi if you can avoid it. Most taxi drivers are flagrant rip-off artists and will shamelessly overcharge you. That especially goes for anyone you hail on the street or who may try to "drum up business" by corralling you in an airport or train station.

There are several "must sees" in Prague, depending on your interests. A guidebook search is recommended.

Definitely walk to the top of the hill and tour the castle and grounds. Gorgeous views of Prague and the river from there. The Hotel Neruda, right below the castle on the main road, has a lovely rooftop patio cafe. Walk one block over on your way down, and you will see much less touristy streets.

To give you an idea of what Czech food is like, have a look at : http://www.jeremytaylor.eu/Czech_main_courses.htm

Be sure to watch for zelniky on the menu - they are great crackers made with Saurkraut - terrific with beer!