Last year, the Czech Republic celebrated its 100th birthday, and Prague — the country's capital city — was named one of 2018's top destinations by the New York Times.
Bisected by the Vltava River, “the City of a Hundred Spires" is known for its Old Town Square, colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and its medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Besides the stunning architecture, there are also enough local libations and delightful dishes to appease any traveler.
Fortunately, there are plenty of relatively inexpensive flights between San Jose and Prague on travel site Skyscanner.
Here’s a list of flights, hotels, restaurants and local attractions in Prague to get you excited about your next excursion.
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Flight deals to Prague
Currently, the cheapest flights between San Jose and Prague are if you leave on Sept. 16 and return from the Czech Republic on Sept. 24. British Airways currently has tickets for $640, roundtrip.
There are also deals to be had in May. If you fly out of San Jose on May 19 and return from Prague on May 29, British Airways can get you there and back for $664 roundtrip.
Top Prague hotels
To plan your stay, here are two of Prague’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.
The Sophie's Hostel (Melounova 2)
Here's the 4.8-star rated The Sophie's Hostel, which has rooms for $16/night.
This hostel is near the Czech National Museum, Czech Technical University and Wenceslas Square. Additional attractions include the Prague National Theatre.
The Louren Hotel (Slezska 55 Slezska 832/55)
Another option is The Louren Hotel. With a five-star rating on Skyscanner, the hotel is one of the most luxurious in the city. Rooms are currently listed for $92/night.
Local restaurant picks
If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Prague's many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.
Nase Maso (Dlouha 39)
One of Prague's most popular restaurants is Nase Maso, which has an average of five stars out of five reviews on Skyscanner.
"This place uses only the best quality meats," wrote visitor Petr.
Pivovarsky dum (Lipova 15)
Another popular dining destination is the Pivovarsky dum, with 4.4 stars from seven reviews.
"Beer lovers, take note: Pivovarský dům has eight house-brewed beers on tap every day," wrote reviewer Aeroplane.
Villa Richter (Stare Zamecke Schody, 6/251)
Finally, there's Villa Richter. It has five stars from seven reviews.
"Set among vineyards on a hill beneath the Prague Castle, the atmosphere at this renovated villa is really magical," wrote Clare.
Featured Prague attractions
Prague is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are two popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings.
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most, 100 00)
First up is The Charles Bridge. It has 4.7 stars from 238 reviews.
The Charles Bridge is the best spot for viewing the Prague Castle. Thousands of people traverse this cobbled bridge every year in search of magic, bohemia and possibly the good-luck plaque at the 16th statue.
Old Town Square (Staroměstské nám.)
The Old Town Square is another popular destination. It has 4.6 stars from 205 reviews.
Aptly named for its location in the Old Town quarter of Prague, Old Town Square is the oldest and most populated square in the city.
"This is a must-see spot in Prague," wrote visitor Schel.
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