Looking for inexpensive lodging in Prague out of tourist area, but with easy access to the center

eating out in Prague is very cheap, I am in Prague several times a year and live very cheaply when there,I have frineds that live in Prague and eat out several times a week as it is often cheaper for them to buy food in a Bar/restaurant (Hospoda) than it is to eat at home.
Travelcook have a lot of apartments though I do find them to be a bit more expensive and I have never tried airbnb,I prefer staying in the Dejvicka (Prague 6) area of the city, centre walkable in about 30 minutes but trams and metro will get you there in 10 minutes https://livingprague.com/prague-accommodation/prague-apartments/or less. have a look at this link, I am good friends with Jason who runs the website (he also does tours) and his info is excellent.

If booking anywhere out of the centre make sure you are within an easy walk of a tram or Metro,the public transport system is cheap and very efficient.

If you can make a little shortlist I can try and help with my opinion on the location.I am of a similar vintage to you (62 a few days ago) and I have been travelling to Prague for 25 years now often solo but usually with friends.I am back there in less than 3 weeks time and meeting a friend from Kansas City and having a bit of fun for a few days .

Hi Unclegus,

Thought it seems strange calling you "Uncle" when I am a few years older than you. (-: Haha!

Thanks for sending the link. I haven't had a chance to look yet, but will check it out.

It's interesting that eating out is often cheaper than cooking at home. Still, it's nice to have the option or at least a fridge inside the room.

A short list - I'm not sure I know enough to have created one, but as far as what I'd like in a neighborhood, I do have a list of several characteristics:

• I am a walker, so staying someplace that's a 20-30 minute walk to the center is no problem. I do tend to be in out a bit, so would like to have a tram close by that runs at least until midnight.

• With that said, a safe neighborhood is on the list (of course), as well as wanting to be in a quiet location (in terms of noise levels from clubs, etc.), but in an area that's vibrant with local restaurants, cafe's, etc. It seems like a bit of an oxymoron, but know it's possible, from experience (-:

Thanks so much for your help!

Last spring, we stayed in VRBO #887159, in the 7th district, very close to grocery store and tram stop. You wouldn't need a place this large, but the owners have several apartments so you might send an inquiry to them. (And the price of this one was very reasonable on a weekly rate.)

Thanks Janet! I hadn't thought of VRBO. I will check it out.

Have a great day!

https://art-hotel-meda.hotel.cz/accommodation/
http://www.daphotel.cz/index.php?/english
these are the hotels I used most often when in the city, very close to Dejvicka metro/tram/bus interchange. Both these hotels have fridges in the rooms and in the case of Hotel meda has a kettle too. I prefer the Dap as the standard is higher but the rooms more Spartan, both places do a pretty decent free breakfast

BTW there is a beer festival on in May, might be on when you are there.
http://www.ceskypivnifestival.cz/en

Theresa

I’ve stayed in several Airbnb places in Prague and had positive experiences. Last May I was here

https://abnb.me/Zh6U4yCCxL

It’s a little outside the centre but 5 minutes from a tram stop and trams were every 5 minutes.

Having said that Uncle Gus’s suggestion of Dejvicka is a good one. It’s a nice area. I also second his comments about eating out. I generally use the apartment for breakfast and lunch but eat out in the evening. Prague really is ridiculously cheap.

As one 65 year old to another I’m sure you’ll have a great trip.

Alan

Thanks All!

It's amazing how fast rentals are getting sold out, so I'm feeling a bit of pressure, especially trying to stay within an affordable price range. Curious to hear your thoughts about this rental. It's in the Nusle neighborhood. It's on reserve until about 2:30 this afternoon.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15742069?wl_source=list&wl_id=283729917&role=wishlist_owner&check_in=2018-05-16&check_out=2018-05-23&adults=1&children=0&infants=0

This is another apartment I'm considering. It's $420 for the week ($75 more than the one I posted earlier ). I'm trying to be cost conscious, but also be in a good, fun neighborhood that's conveniently located, close to restaurants, transportation etc. Thoughts?

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/10150824

I don’t know either area well. The second looks the better bet for me in terms of how central it is.

Public transport is really good, and cheap, in Prague though and the first is fine as long as you’re happy with a few minutes team ride to get more central.

Alan

both these look good , the first one seems very reasonable in price and as long as you don't have far to a tram stop you will be fine.I can't see the exact location but the general area is fine.
The second place in the Smichov area seems good to and I know that area better than the other.greta transport link around Andel and numerous bars an restaurants in the area.

Thanks so much for your feedback about the apartments I listed, Alan and Unclegus. I really appreciate it.

I would have loved being closer to Andel, but decided to go with the first one as the 24-hour hold was getting ready to expire, as I wasn't sure I wanted to spend the extra money on the other one. Bah. Sort of wishing I would have waited, but so many of the others I was contemplating were already unavailable.

According to reviewers, there are three trams that are three to five minutes away - the 11, 14, and 18, and the #11 takes 10-15 minutes to get to the center and it's about a 30 walk. Also read that the area isn't so pretty - which is a bit disappointing - but there are some cafes and restaurants nearby. So, with three trams close by, it sounds like I should be able to get around fairly easily. I'll let you know how it goes!

Now, on to exploring what see and do!

Thanks again!
Theresa

if you are able to give me the full address I am back in Prague on the 10th April for a week and can scope out the area for you. I am meeting up with a friend from Kansas city and we love the challenge of finding different places for a meal but especially for a beer ,so would relish having a project for an afternoon.

Awesome Unclegus! I will send you a PM!

got it, will reply to you soon

If they have you convinced that you don't need a kitchen, consider Guest House Lida. It's outside the tourist area, but a few blocks from a metro station, from which you can quickly get into town. It's mentioned in Rick's book. In fact I've never seen so many of Rick's guidebooks as I did at breakfast at Lida. Jan, on of the two brothers who run it, is great (I didn't meet the other brother). He loves Prague and gives everybody a 15 minute orientation when they arrive.

I've used Mary's Apartments before and they are about a 10 minute walk from Wenceclas Square and the other way, the train station. I've stayed at their Green Oasis apartment building but it can be expensive. They have properties all over. Last year, we switched to Sophie's and they have apartments with kitchens in them too plus a very nice breakfast for 8 euro if you want to have someone else fix it. they are off the Wenz Square too. I'd be curious to find out Uncle Gus' recommendations for restaurants for my July visit!