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The conversion of a building with a history going back 500 years has been carried out tastefully, providing unique bedrooms – ours was more like a suite – very different to the standard chain hotel rooms.
The small coffee shop on the ground floor was a real bonus – we stayed in winter and the hot chocolate was a warming treat on returning the hotel.
The location is ideal for exploring Prague – the Golden Wheel is situated in the Lesser Quarter, squeezed between the cobbled Nerudova Street and the castle walls. It’s also only a short walk to Charles Bridge and then across to the Old Town.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25590 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25584 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25584 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25530 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25530 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24497
A huge sprawling outdoor market, you'll find broken electronics, piles of clothes, paintings, communist items, furniture, jugs, quirky souvenirs, jewellery, and the odd amazing antique find for a Czech price.

It's 20 czk you pay in at the turnstile (under a euro) and well worth the finds.

Get there early (7am-2pm) and bring a phrase book so you can haggle with Czech prices. Don't expect English.

There's also plenty of sausage stalls and trailer-bars when you want to stop for a beer (pivo).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24497 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24465
In retaliation for Heydrich's death the Nazis killed the entire male population of Lidice while the women and children were all sent to concentration camps.

Seven parachutists, including two of the assassins, hid in the crypt of the Prague church but were betrayed. 800 Gestapo and SS soldiers tried to storm the church and flood them out and were held off for 14 hours. Three died and the remaining four shot themselves. Holes from the bullets can still be seen in the crypt wall. The crypt now serves as the National Memorial Of The Heroes of the Heydrich Terror.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24465 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24400 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24400 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24200 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24200 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24068
The hotel has friendly helpful staff. The rooms are great. And it's easy to get to and from.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24068 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24043
The room we got at the hotel was spacious and got a great deal of light, whereby we got a wonderful view of the little quarter. It was lovely and peaceful at night and hard to imagine the throngs of tourists that were in the city during the day.

The room was spotless and well decorated and the young staff were willing to bend over backwards to make our stay as comfortable as possible.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24043 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23878 Prague-Stay.com when visitors come to Prague. The agents are really professional and friendly, the apartments are cool, located in the center and are much more reasonable than a hotel. One friend of mine stayed at the Franciscan Garden Apartments and his apartment was just amazing-it was all windows and had awesome views of Old Town and this massive Gothic church. I really suggest you have a look at their selection of apartments.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23878 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23860 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23860 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23846
It was everything we needed, with friendly English speaking staff, comfy beds, fantastic modern bathroom and a communal kitchen and lounge in the basement where you could chat and eat with other guests.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23846 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23509
We originally booked one of their cheapest rooms. The pictures looked great and we got free internet and breakfast. When we turned up the hotel wasn't full and they automatically upgraded us - we got a bedroom, living room and small kitchen!

Best thing was we had a small balcony overlooking a park and to say we were in the centre near the castle it was so peaceful. Wonderful.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23509