Question by Rapunzel: How hard will it be to travel alone from the USA to the Czech Republic?
I’ll be flying from Atlanta to Prague, with most likely a layover in London. Obviously Atlanta and London won’t be too difficult because everyone speaks English, but I’m wondering how it’ll be once I land in Prague. I’ll need to get from the airport to the hotel I’m staying at. I’m meeting people I know there, who speak English, but I’m not sure whether or not they’ll meet me at the airport or I’ll just be meeting them at the hotel. How can I prepare for this?
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Answer by PeteRose
I lived there. half the population are from English speaking countries, working there, and most Czechs speak English. Beware of the customer service, and the leary young drunks at night!
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It’s very easy to get around in Prague using English. The airport isn’t a problem if you’re not met at the airport.
There are transfer services that will take you into the city or to your hotel from the airport, but they’re pretty expensive.
I always just take the number 119 bus to the Dejvickà metro station and the metro into the old town. Dejvickà is at the end of the Green line. You can get tickets at the public transport information desk in the airport (they speak English) or from the driver (costs slightly more; may not speak English). There are also ticket machines if you have coins. The same ticket is good for both the bus and the metro. The bus stop is right in front of the terminal.
You might find these useful:
http://www.myczechrepublic.com/prague/prague_metro.html
http://www.prague.net/metro