Prague & the Czech Republic Guidebook
Guidebook corrections:
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Nick Melillo in Carlsbad, CA USA 11/04/2011
Franz Kafka cafe Jewish town is closed
Jim in Nutt, Fl USA 10/23/2011
Franz Kafka cafe Jewish town is closed
Jim in Nutt, Fl USA 10/23/2011
The National Museum is now closed for renovation for 5 years
Joan in Fort Worth, TX USA 10/23/2011
In Prague, we stayed at the Green Garland B&B from your book. Although our room was clean, it was on the third floor walk up. Stairs were very steeped, not for seniors. This should be mentioned in your book.
Helen Kluck in Gloucester, MA USA 10/10/2011
We used the Prague & The Czech Republic 6th edition book and found it full of great information. A few things we did find that had changed from the book:
Prague Castle (page 117) - the Short Tour now includes the Golden Lane instead of the Rosenberg Palace.
Prague Castle (page 123) - the WC just outside the cathedral is no longer free!!
Spanish Synagogue (page 77) - there is a free WC on the second floor!
Kris in Parker, CO USA 09/30/2011
Prague - the Anagram book store in the Old Town has closed.
Carole in Edmonton, Canada 09/07/2011
p210 (of the 2010 version)
Bikes can SOMETIMES be rented in Nova Pec -- if they have them, which they rarely do. Even with my Czech-speaking friend calling ahead, it was difficult to get a clear sense of how the bike rental system works. (Which is why an adventure in the rain ensured). Bikes can be returned in Nova Pec at the station, however. If I (a single woman traveling alone, with hardly a breath of German or Czech in me) were to do it again, I would've rented a bike at the Cesky Krumlov train station -- then returned it at Nova Pec. You'll get (probably) a better bike, a helmet, and an english speaker. That doesn't me that my cab ride, non-verbal communication, and bike ride from the next couple towns over weren't a great adventure.
Julie Kurtz in Minneapolis, MN USA 07/05/2011
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Bob and Sue in Clovis, CA USA 07/05/2011
1) I suspect the Prague Hlavni Nadrazl train station has been modernized since RS' last book. We never could find the Wasteels travel office. Although we did get a 1:15,000 city map from TouristPoint, I found them written in Czech, i.e., the maps in RS's book got me around OK. 2) I suggest revising the Kuntna Hora section something like the following:
"Catch the 09:17 train to Kutna Hora, which arrives @ 10:26. Walk the the Sedlec Bone Church (with your back to the train station, go right a block or two, then left until you see a large church on your left. At that point, go up the small street on your right for @ two blocks to the Bone Church). After touring the Bone Church, take the tourist minivan to St. Barbara's Cathedral. Then walk down to the Museum of Silver (for the English tour that has been pre-arranged by you by phone). After that tour, then walk down to the Kutna Hora Mestro shuttle 14:48 train that will take you back to the Main Station for the trip back to Prague. Since the trains back to Prague leave the Main Station @ 15:00 & 17:00, if you start any later in the morning, then you will end up with a couple of hours to kill in a very quite town & not get back until @ 18:00". I also suggest adding a map of the area between the main Kutna Hora station and the Bone Church. Kutna Hora's three main attractions are worth a day trip, but there is not much for strolling, so start early and get back to Prague!
Larry Iversen in Bremerton, WA USA 07/04/2011
We visited the Prague Castle on June 28, 2011. The St. Vitus Cahedral is no longer free of charge. You can enter the back portion, see the nave and get a glimpse at the Alfon Mucha window without paying. However, the front half of the church is now only accessible with a tickets (both the short and long tours). We wanted to see it for free, but were disappointed. When we asked about the new fee at the ticket office, the lady explained that it has been this way for over a year. (Helpful Hint: we visited at 14:30 and, although there were quite a few people in the cathedral, there was no line).
Ben Taylor in Elk Grove, CA USA 06/28/2011
Hi Just wanted to inform you that Masna Residence, Prague did not give the discount on accomodation pricing as indicated in your guidebook
Quek Lee Ngoh in Singapore, xx Singapore 06/12/2011
It looks like the movies on the Strelecky Ostrov island are no longer running, at least according to the referenced website. I have the 2010 Prague & Czech Republic book, p. 87.
Jon Paladino in Omaha, NE USA 06/12/2011
There is no longer a train ticket off in downtown Prague as per the guidebook. We looked for a long time, asked locals and at the TI and everyone looked at us quite blankly and said the only ticket office was at the train station. Finally we discovered a very small notice in the mall where the downtown ticket office used to be saying they had closed.
Karen Lee in Calgary, AB Canada 06/10/2011
corrections: The TIs actually DO NOT sell phone cards OR book rooms in private homes. Also there is a new TI across from the Estates Theatre at the corner of Zelezna and Rytirska
Stefan Ferraro in Gatineau, QC Canada 03/09/2011
Yes.
Page 135 "Molly Malone's Irish Pub" is now called "James Joyce Pub"
Page 133 Ceska Kuchyne ("Czech Kitchen") does not have a small English menu in the window as stated in the guide but it's still worth going to.
Ann Clifford in Hoboken, NJ USA 12/04/2010
My husband and I just got back from Prague and here are some things we found. 1. We went to the Anagram bookstore (the english book store listed in the guidebook) and the owner informed us that he is bankrupt and within a month they are closing. 2. We did the Tram 22 route and found it very confusing. While it went by historical places, the stops didn't seem to align with the stops listed in the book. Since this was what we did upon initially arriving in Prague, we weren't sure of what we were seeing. 3. A lot of the prices of museums and tours and such have increased.
Anna Packard in Salt Lake City, UT USA 08/27/2010
Golden Lane in Prague Castle is closed for renovation for one year! However, if you pay 60Kc to go through the exhibition, you can at least glimpse a couple of the houses from windows (Kafka's included). Also, the Toy Museum (80Kc) allows views up and down the lane from on high. However, no "romantic walks" on Golden Lane for the next several months.
Chris in Rochester, NY USA 08/23/2010
Yes. Guest House Lida pp. 125-126
1. Besides Jan, Jiri and Jitka Prouza, there is Jana Prouza. Jan and Jitka Prouza are one couple who manage the Guesthouse. Jiri is the brother of Jan who also manages the Guesthouse with his wife Jana. She should be included. Each couple works a 2 week shift and share in all responsibilities together.
2. Contrary to what your book says, the sign DOES say Lida, Lopatecka #26. I have a photo of it if you would like to see it.
3. There are 2 apartments not 4 for rent. The prices are Db 1400 Kc; Tb 1700 Kc; Qb 2000 Kc.
You can contact them directly to verify this information. They did not think anyone checked with them for this edition.
I would also say that it is an UNDERSTATEMENT to say they are a wealth of information and know how to make people feel at home. These people are hospitality personified. Look at their reviews on Trip Advisor. They are outstanding in every way. You could not go wrong staying at Guest House Lida. I was there for 10 days in June and July.
Kathy Bednark in Woodbury, MN USA 08/04/2010
Regarding the prior post, European dates are Day/month/year.
Margaret Plotkin in Elkins Park, PA USA 08/03/2010
Concerning the Charles Bridge palindrome on page 66 of the 6th edition: Written out numerically as the year, month, day, hour and minute, shouldn't 135797531 be the 7th day of September at 5:31 ? The book states the month and day as July the 9th. Am I missing something ?
James Garnett in Charlottesville, VA USA 07/31/2010
Make sure you watch for tram line shifts--lot of maintenance on tracks being done. Schedules show this, easy to follow, posted at each stop. Also--for Kutna Hora--the confusion for the train line is that although the Bone Church is in Sedlec, the Sedlec Train Station is actually between the hl.n. station that you come in on and back towards Kutna Hora Mesto. If the shuttle train is stopping there--and on weekends I don't think it does - that is the shorter walk to the Bone Church.
Margaret Plotkin in Elkins Park, PA USA 07/15/2010
Just returned from Prague and Budapest. Here are a few corrections to the Prague guidebook:
PP100-101 MAP shows 2 streets near the US Embassy that meet up with Nerudova - they do not instead dead-ending prior the junctions shown.
P70 Pinkas Synagogue - the photo is actually the Maisel Synagogue
P100 Strahov Monastery and Library - it would be good to note that the main hall (Philosophy) is undergoing a complete restoration until the end of 2010, yet they are still charging full price for admission.
Blaise Nauyokas in San Diego, CA USA 07/04/2010
It now costs 100 crowns to climb the Petrin tower.
Michael Sherwood in Prescott Valley, AZ USA 06/30/2010
Sorry to hear the previous folks weren't able to get the audioguide discount at the Prague Castle. We just got back, showed them the book and they honored the 200 kc rate for as long as we wanted. I guess you need to keep asking for it and some of them are aware.Thanks!!
Beena Parekh in Midlothian, VA USA 06/29/2010
Yes...the sixth edition of the Prague guidebook is missing the #s of the sights to see in on map of Terezin (page 174/175). We got a little lost there and weren't able to get to the Small Fortress from the way it was described in the book. Maybe updating this on your website so it can be downloaded?
Beena Parekh in Midlothian, VA USA 06/29/2010
Regarding the audioguide rental for Prague Castle, in June 2010 I attempted to get the 200 Kc rate listed in the February 2010 edition of the guidebook (p. 108). However, even after showing the book, I was told the 200 Kc rate was "no longer valid" and was charged 400 Kc for the audioguide. The guidebook currently states that the 200 Kc rate was promised through 2011. In addition, the guidebook states that the audioguide rental is "good all day" but we were told to return the audioguide within 2 hours (although this seemed somewhat flexible).
Jennifer in Las Vegas, NV USA 06/27/2010
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DONALD DUNPHY in LANDSTUHL, GERMANY 06/07/2010
As of May 18, 2010 the John & George Cafe by the John Lennon wall is now named Campunulla. Same owners, many of the same menu items, still has a very nice garden cafe area. The owners said that day was their 5th Year Anniversary in business. They also said they changed the name because "John & George Cafe was not good." I have pictures of banners with both names if you're interested.
Marty J. in Cincinnati, OH USA 05/31/2010
I just purchases Prague and the Czech Republic because of the good section on Olomouc. However page 231 is missing and/or misprinted and replaced by page 287. I would like to have the information intended for page 231. Thank you for your help.
[Editor's Note: A few copies of the fifth edition of this book, originally printed in January 2009, were shipped with a printer defect (page 287 appears in place of page 231). Readers can return the book to the bookstore where they bought it, or print out this page: http://www.ricksteves.com/books/update/documents/RSPrague_p231.pdf. The error has since been corrected. We apologize for the inconvenience.]
Maryanne Seher in Columbus, OH USA 09/02/2009
We took a train to Kutna Hora from the Main Station. Trains left about every 2 hours. Your guidebook says that there is a train change needed in Kolin. This is incorrect and almost landed us without tickets in Kolin. We got off the train and nobody else did. Luckily, we asked the attendant and she waved us back on the train. There's no need to change trains. They go direct from Main Station to Kutna Hora. I can't confirm the trains from Masaryk are direct. Is it possible those trains are the ones needing a change in Kolin?
derek in crimmel, ca USA 08/28/2009
Contrary to what your book says, Antonin Dvorak never lived in the Dvorak Museum in Prague. There is not any known connection with the building and Dvorak. It became a museum dedicated to him rather recently.
Nova Fraser in San Diego, CA USA 08/14/2009
Page 64: The tour of the Klementinum is now 220 Kc but well worth it Page 135: Cafe Montremarte in Prague only offers only drinks, no food. Taxi rates in Prague: The rates for taxis are higher that 200 Kc for a ride across town. We took a taxi from the Nadrazi Holesovice train station to the Hertz Rental car office. The driver agreed to use the meter which started at 40 Kc. I sat in the front seat and observed the meter closely. The entire ride was 650 Kc.
Chris Peter in El Cajon, CA USA 07/29/2009
Dahab on Dlouha 35 has been gone for a few years. In searching for another restaurant, I found a fabulous wine restaurant on the same street that I recommend you check out. It's U Krkavcu at Dlouha 25. Despite having been hit by the economy, the decor was charming and the food delicious. I returned 3 nights, ignoring very tired feet, to have the mushroom soup and chicken ragout. Down an alley, the interior has vaulted stone ceilings with antique-looking paintings on the wall, soft background music, classy tablecloths and table settings, timely service, reasonable prices and a very very nice owner. website is www.u-krkavcu.cz
Mary E. Ford in Cambridge, MA USA 07/27/2009
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Robert Patterson in Philadelphia, PA USA 07/26/2009
The hourly bus to Terezin leaves from the Holesovice station.
Neil USA 07/16/2009
The cost of the Baroque Theater tour in Cesky Krumlov is now 380Kc not 180.
Sara in Farmington, MI USA 06/01/2009
In the shopping section, there are not 2 but 3 main shopping galleries or malls on Na Prikope street. The third one is called Myslbek Shopping Gallery. Behind its striking modern gate facade, it is relaxing and easy to get around. The shops are medium to high class, with examples like Gant, Guess, Calvin Klein, but also a very big Intersport, H&M and the only Korres shop in the Czech Republic. There is a food court at the top with an amazing sushi place!
Suzanne Gardent in Prague 8, Czech Republic 05/11/2009