Do you have any experience of going to Krakow, Prague or Budapest? Is it easy to travel around there?

Question

I'm going to spend 5 nights in one of those cities. I'm from the UK. Which would you recommend and what are you experiences of those cities?

Also the website I will book through does flights and hotel stays for as little as £150 for the whole trip but does not arrange transfers from airport to hotel. Is it difficult to travel around foreign cities using their public transport if you cannot speak their language? I am very worried that I will not understand bus and train schedules and that taxi drivers will not understand me.

Answer 1

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Hi,

As I am living in Prague, I can say that the city has one of the most organized public transport systems.

If you want, for some small amount you can book the airport transfer on this link: http://kingwenceslas.co.uk/transfers.htm…

I would absolutely suggest an apartment in Prague, somewhere in the old town or in the Wenceslas square, here is a good website for apartments: http://www.apartmentplan.cz/

Good luck

Answer 2

I have been to Krakow and it's truly a lovely place.

I believe it was one of the very few places that didn't suffer too much bombing during WW2 and as such it has kept most of it's beauty.

You can take a trip out to visit the Auschwitz camps while there which is without doubt one of the most thought provoking and amazing places I have ever visited.

Poland has yet to switch from Zloty to Euro and as such it is a very inexpensive place visit.

The Polish people are wonderful, kind and welcoming too (but I'm 1/4 Polish so perhaps a little bias there)

Answer 3

I have been to both Prague and Krakow and in fact you will be surprised by the number of people that both speak and understand English especially since you are in two of the main cities in both the Czech State and Poland.

Both places have lots to see and the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Krakow has some great bars and clubs as well as lots to see.

The only thing that you might notice is that there are lots of British Stags going on in both cities and therefore some o the locals view the British with a bit of disdain due to this.. .

I would check any of the last minute type web sites as flying and staying in both cities can be achieved on a budget.. .

Answer 4

Budapest - Trams and buses simply to use and cheap. Travel from the airport to hotel can be prior arranged do a websearch or see if ryanair / easyjet dont offer refferal links.

English is not widely spoken but you will understood more if you have addresses / business cards from where you originate (hotels etc) and the places you want to go. Most of buda and pest is walkable and gives you a chance of seeing a lot of the city

Answer 5

I went to prague a couple of years ago with a few friends of mine and it is so easy to get around (whole city is within walking distance) and is great if you want to go to pubs/clubs etc or if you are going there for sightseeing then there is alot of history about Prague. I went during christmas when they had the christmas markets and the biggest christmas tree I have ever seen! Not been to Krakow or Budapest so not able to comment on them but thoroughly enjoyed Prague so I would recommend it to anyone!

Answer 6

well , if you don't speak other languages it will be very funny traveling in Europe ... since most europeans barely speak their native language.
I would suggest you try greece, cyprus or malta , at least there you would get around easier.
However , i did visit Prague this summer , and while trying to to get directions from peoples in city center in found out that 95% were tourists.
Hotels and airports will have peoples speaking passable english tho.
I strongly suggest you avoid Budapest , nobody there speaks a foreign language.

Answer 7

I would deffinately choose Krakow, very beautiful city and easy to move around.
There is one train from the city to Airport and is not hard to miss.
Everything in Krakow is in walking distance.

Answer 8

taking a bus or cab doesnt require much money there

Answer 9

I've been to all of them and, don't worry, you're fears are unfounded. I didn't buy any guide books because I was travelling round the whole of Europe. You can get brilliant maps with the sights, places to eat etc from train stations. In a nutshell:

- Krakow. Beautiful, really beautiful place. There's a massive castle which you have to visit. Also take a daytrip to Aushwitz - very sad but well worth it.

-Prague; huge cathedral, castle. Bridges. Stunning buildings. Also home to one of Europe's biggest clubs - loads of floors, smoke...I really liked it.

-Budapest: Famous for its baths. And there's a massive hill which gives you amazing views over the city.

I know that sounds very sketchy but it was a year and a half ago. If I could pick one; it would be Krakow. I think it wins on beauty and things to do. And you have to do Auschwitz at some point in your life.

Most people speak English in some capacity - always at train stations. You will not have a problem whatsoever. To be honest, I think you should do all of them - it's very cheap by train. If you only have five days, you should do Krakow for 3 days, Prague for 2. I think they're only a couple of hours apart. But depends on you.