Find The Perfect City Break With Prague Hotels

Prague is the both the capital and the largest city in the Czech Republic, it is rapidly becoming one of the most popular places for tourists to visit. It attracts such a vast number of holidaymakers due to its beauty and historical significance; Prague has represented the political, cultural and economical centre of the Czech State for over one thousand years. There are many Prague hotels to choose from so booking a mini city break has never been so easy.

Prague has lots to offer visitors, of particular interest are the numerous cultural iconic buildings that have remained intact despite the violence and destruction of twentieth century Europe. As well as historical architecture the Czech capital holds host to an array of theatres, opera houses, shops and markets. If you are after a good night out after the cultural endeavours of the day the nightlife in Prague is plentiful with a variety of pubs, bars and clubs on offer. The Prague hotels are situated all over the city so its is easy to choose whether you wish to be located nearer the thriving and sometimes noisy nightlife area or in a quieter part of town.

There are a significant number of famous writers associated with Prague who also have tourist sights connected to them. One such man is Franz Kafka who was born in Prague in 1883 and became one of the most influential German-language fiction writers of the twentieth century. His renowned works include the novels The Trial, The Castle and America, which were all published posthumously. There is a strong legacy to Kafka present in the Czech capital - he has a whole museum dedicated to his work unsurprisingly named the ‘Franz Kafka Museum’ which is a long-term exhibition of all his writings. On top of this there is a small square named after the author located in the Old Town and nearby stands an unconventional statue of Kafka inspired by his life and works. If you wish to be based close to the cultural embrace of such an prominent writer check out the variety of Prague hotels on offer.

Another celebrated literary master from Prague is Karel Capek, who also represents one of the most influential Czech writers of the twentieth century. He established himself as a leading journalist figure and achieved global recognition when he was nominated for a Nobel Prize in 1936. He is perhaps most famous for his coinage of the term ‘robot’ which he first used in a stage play in 1921. For those keen on a day trip just thirty minutes outside of Prague is the monument of Karel Capek, which holds special exhibitions of his worldwide success and is surrounded by picturesque grounds.