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5 Day Prague Budget Itinerary

Stretch five days in Prague with free viewpoints, tram-friendly neighborhoods, low-cost beer halls, and one affordable day trip. This budget plan avoids overpaying around Old Town Square while still covering the castle, Charles Bridge, Mala Strana, Letna, Vysehrad, and local food stops. Built for backpackers and value-conscious couples, the itinerary uses public transport, free-entry timing, and smart neighborhood choices. Fork it to swap paid interiors, hostel locations, and Cesky Krumlov versus Kutna Hora costs.

5 days

Budget Breakdown

Per person, excluding flights

Budget

CZK 9,500โ€“14,000

$420โ€“$620

Comfort

CZK 19,000โ€“28,000

$840โ€“$1,240

Splurge

CZK 45,000โ€“70,000

$1,990โ€“$3,100

Per person ยท excludes flight ยท 5 days ยท varies by season

Where to Stay

Nove Mesto

Recommended

Central, practical, better value than Old Town

Walkable to main sights while keeping food and lodging costs lower.

Zizkov

Backpacker-friendly, local pubs, tram connected

Good for cheap stays and casual nightlife.

Vinohrady

Leafy, cafe-heavy, relaxed

Better for couples wanting value without hostel energy.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Check in near Nove Mesto or Zizkov

14:00

Choose a hostel or pension with tram/metro access rather than paying Old Town premiums.

๐ŸšŒ10 min tram

Old Town Square orientation

16:00

See the Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, and lanes, but save money by eating outside the square.

๐Ÿšถ15 min walk

Budget Czech dinner off the main drag

18:30

Find goulash, svickova, or fried cheese at a local pub in Nove Mesto or Vinohrady.

Daily Costs

Per person ยท per day

Budget

Comfort

Splurge

Accommodation

CZK 600โ€“1,100

Hostel dorm or budget pension

CZK 2,000โ€“3,200

Central 3-star hotel

CZK 6,000+

Boutique Old Town hotel

Food

CZK 500โ€“800

Bakeries, pub lunches, groceries

CZK 1,200โ€“1,800

Restaurants and cafes

CZK 3,500+

Tasting menus and cocktail bars

Activities/transport

CZK 250โ€“500

Transit pass and select entries

CZK 800โ€“1,300

Castle interiors and day trip

CZK 3,000+

Private guide

One-Time Costs

Not included in per-day figures above

  • 72-hour transit pass

    CZK 330

    Add single tickets or another pass for days 4โ€“5.

  • Kutna Hora train and entries

    CZK 700โ€“1,200

    Cheaper than many guided tours.

Flight Estimates

Return flights ยท economy ยท varies by booking time

  • London

    $80โ€“$240

    GBP 65โ€“190

  • New York

    $520โ€“$950

    USD 520โ€“950