Practical Information

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Currency

The Czech crown (Koruna česká, or Kč) is divided into 100 hellers. It uses the identifier CZK. Bank notes are issued in 100/200/500/2000/5000 denominations. The exchange rate is £1 = 34.16 CZK (as of April 2016)

Tourist Information

The main Prague tourist information centres are located in the Old Town. Old Town Hall, Old Town Square, Old Town Prague 1 Open daily 09.00-19.00

Prague City Tourism have branches around Prague centre and at the airport. Please visit their website for more information.

Telephone

International dialling code for the Czech Republic is +420

Emergency numbers

• General emergency – 112
• Medical emergency (Ambulance / First Aid) – 155
• Prague City Police – 156 / Police - 158
• Pharmacy – 141 24
• Dental – 141 22

Cash Machine/ATM 

ATM Machines are located in the Old Town, and around Wenceslas Square in the New Town. In the Lesser Town there is an ATM at Česká spořitelna bank at the top of Mostecké Street.

Electricity

230V, 50Hz AC is used in Prague

Plugs - Standard European socket with two-pin plugs

Restaurants

There are cafeterias (which will be serving hot and cold food) in the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Arts buildings, there are also vending machines available in all University buildings.

Please click here to view restaurant tips by the Lonely Planet.

Below are some recommendations from the Local Organisers. Please note that this is not, of course, an exhaustive list of restaurants in Prague; for more suggestions ask a student helper or one of the Local Organisers.  

Expensive (starting from around 1500 CZK, approximately €56)

• U Zlaté Studně - offering not only exquisite cuisine but also a wonderful view of Prague
• Kalina Restaurant - they offer what they call 'the Prague new cuisine' meaning that they serve modern Czech food with a twist; they also have a good selection of wine (including Moravian)
• Spices Restaurant and Bar - authentic Asian cuisine, located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel
• La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise - among the most expensive choices. They offer (only) a degustation menu for a set price. One Michelin Guide star.

Good Value for Money

• Cafe Imperial - a beautiful Art Deco interior, home to the Czech chef Zdenek Pohlreich, available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Mistral Café - a restaurant and a cafe, located just behind the Faculty of Arts, serving Czech and international cuisine along with their own homemade desserts
• Lehká Hlava - serving delicious vegetarian and vegan food. Perfect spot for those on a gluten-free diet.
• Cafe Louvre - a cultural melting point since the beginning of the 20th century, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
• U Pinkasů - one of the oldest breweries in Prague, serving traditional Czech food in five halls on three floors; they also have a nice summer terrace
• Brewery U Tří Růží - located in the centre of the Old Town, offers traditional Czech and Moravian cuisine and have a variety of beers on tap
• Cafe Savoy - a restaurant and a cafe, evoking the atmosphere of coffee houses in the beginning of the 20th century, serving homemade pastries and a great selection of wine
• Hostivar Brewery - they brew their own beer and offer traditional Austro-Hungarian cuisine

For more information regarding Restaurants in Prague, please look at The Grand Restaurant Guide

Tipping

Restaurants expect around 5-10% if the service has been good.

For further information, please refer to the official web portal of Prague here.