Prague is the capital of Czechoslovakia and one of the hottest tourist destinations around the world. The city has much to offer to all tourists in terms of natural beauty and historic sites. Prague has a very strong nightlife that attracts tourists from all over Europe. There are dozens of art galleries and museums apart from many other places of tourist attraction. Despite a huge influx of tourists, Prague has started to hurt people financially as the cost of living has gone up drastically to make authorities wonder if the city will be able to sustain these high numbers of tourists in near future or not. Right from the tariffs of hotels to cost of food and tour prices, everything has become costlier in the last 3-4 years. In this scenario, it is prudent for tourists to book an apartments in Prague like an apartment in Krakow in Poland. This is not only necessary to save on money but also to get a closer look at the place and its culture. The principle is applicable to even France where Paris apartments are today more popular than hotel rooms.
To combat rising prices, there are many steps that tourists can take to make do in a limited budget. The first and foremost tip in this regard is to book tickets though a cheap airline once you have secured a deal with a tour operator. Remember, prices in the city fluctuate depending upon tourist season and if you have a tight budget, it is better to arrive during off season. Another thing to remember is not to stay in the city in weekends as prices are higher on weekends. If you follow these tips, you can save around one third of the average cost that a tourist pays for a small trip to Prague.
There are many who say that Prague is still cheaper in comparison to other European tourist destinations. The prices have gone up no doubt, but they are still manageable. The most glaring example is the price of a beer inside Prague that costs 40 CZK while a tourist can get a beer on the outskirts for as little as 21 CZK. Dining in city restaurants can be quite expensive but if a tourist remains alert, he can get to eating places where the food is not only tasty but also inexpensive. While dinner in a mid priced restaurant can set you back by more than 500 CZK, lunch is comparatively inexpensive but still makes you shell out 150 CZK.
Another way to save on your money is to avoid night clubs and expensive restaurants like the ones you will find near your apartment in Berlin. Visiting museums and art galleries is a good way to save money while moving around the city on foot or rented bikes can save a lot of money. Keep your thirst under control until you get a chance to go to outskirts where you can gulp down lots of beer at cheap rates.
With some planning and following of these useful tips, a tourist can save money enough to spend some time in neighboring Poland, which would be a bonus to anyone along with his family and kids.