Prague Hotels
Central Prague Hotels
Prague has fifteen numbered districts, called Praha one through Praha fifteen. One is the oldest part of the city, the first town of Prague, and has the most sights for a typical tourist. It may be good to stay in central Prague in this region so that you can walk to all the relevant areas.
Prague can be subdivided into smaller regions, each with many different options. The first are is called Castle, the historic nexus of the city, and the highest point on the left bank. Central Prague hotels abound in this region of the city, and it is a great place to overlook all the sites.
Next is Lesser Town, called Mala Strana, which is around the castle. The Czech parliament is also located here, along with many government buildings that are worth seeing for their interesting architecture.
Old Town is also one of the oldest parts of Prague, and New Town is adjacent to Old Town, established in the 14th century.
Jewish Town is the former Jewish ghetto, and is now a thriving area full of discount hotel options.
Now that you have a general sense of the central areas of Prague, you can choose accommodation that suits your needs. If you want to see the most of the city, and be near all the important landmarks and attractions, Mala Strana or the Castle is great areas in which to find central Prague hotels.
