Experience in Prague, Czech Republic by Mary

What is it like to live in Prague? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Amazing architecture, cheap prizes, nice city to stay amd
Study. There is lot of good universities (like world known Charles University with long tradition), good places to spend your time, like cafes, restaurants (cheap good beer), galleries,theatres... Everybody younger speak english so don't worry

What is the student lifestyle like in Prague?

Since the prices are cheap you got plenty of choices. But as usually, prices in centre are higher then outside of centre( old town sq, venceslaw sq.)

How much does it cost to live in Prague?

For a room you pay around 6000czk , if you share it 3000-3500 czk. Depends on the location of course. Food cost 85-120czk, its best to have "lunch menu" 12-2PM. Beer (big one, 500ml) around 30czk (a little over 1€), coffee like 35czk, cappucino or late around 50czk. Cheapest way to shoP is in supermarket like tesco.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Prague? Is there any advice you can give?

Try expats.cz or spolubydlici.cz or spolubydleni.cz or couchsurfing.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Sirloin-svickova, knedlo-vepro-zelo, filled dumplings with strawberries,pickled cheese,goulash in bread,utopenci

What places would you recommend visiting in Prague?

Dox gallery, cross club,standard cafe,cafe nona, dhaba beas, gopal, kozlovna,vzorkovna, cafe rybka, technical library,library of AV, national theatre, metronom(letna park), bistro 8, kumbal (breakfast), palanda (burgers), dish
Burger
Bistro, ambiente (luxury brazilian
Food), vietnamese bistro(next to dancing house), prague beer museum(30 beers on tap,possibility of "tastings")

Is it good to eat out in Prague? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Mentioned above- i love vietnamese and burgers

Is the nightlife good in Prague? Where is good to go?

Not to go to karlovy lazne please (5floors of bullshit full of tourists) its better to go to lucena music bar,jam cafe(swing),rock cafe(cOncerts),acropolis(concerts), harleys and james dean for dancing, if you are into 80's go to Futurum

What advice would you give future students heading to Prague?

Prague is a great choice! Friendly place to live. You will have lot of fun i am sure:-)