GOOD TO KNOW
Currency
The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown = Česká koruna (CZK = Kč) which is subdivided into 100 hellers (h). International credit cards are accepted for payment in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Exchange offices and ATM machines are easily available throughout the city and at the Prague International Airport. Payment in cash in EUR is also available in some restaurants and shops, please ask for details on-site. You can find the official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank.Important Telephone Numbers
112 - General Emergency (The European Standard number)150 - Fire Department
155 - Ambulance
158 - Police
AC Power Plugs and Sockets
The Czech Republic uses a 220 volt 50Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.Czech Language
Even though at all the hotels, shops and restaurants in Prague are English spoken, we include a few basic Czech words and sentences that can be useful during your stay in Prague.- Ahoj
- Hi
- Dobrý den
- Hello
- Dobrý večer
- Good evening
- Dobrou noc
- Good night
- Jak se máte?
- How are you?
- Mám se dobře.
- I am fine.
- Děkuji
- Thank you.
- Kolik to stojí?
- How much is it?
- Nechceš jít na pivo?
- Would you like to go for a beer?
- Pivo
- Beer
- Jeden
- One
- Dva
- Two
- Tři
- Three
- Deset
- Ten