Prague and Euros

Maybe the apartment is priced in euros on the website for ease of shoppers' comparison, but you actually pay the owner in crowns . . . . Best to ask specifically (you sound like you're not sure).

Kim and Ralph, Thank you! We will contact the owner and clarify the situation. I'll let you know. Bill

When I stayed in an apartment in Croatia, it was quoted in euros- the owner was happy to accept either euros or Croatian kuna. I suspect it's the same case here. It would be entirely unreasonable to demand only euros from non-Eurozone visitors.

It's common for non-Eurozone hotels in Europe to quote their rates online in euros. Some will even give you a quote in USD or GBP. But once you're there, you'll always pay in the local currency. In fact, if they offer to accept euros or any currency other than their own, you should always decline. If you accept, you're letting the hotel set the exchange rate - which will always be skewed in their favor. ATM's in any particular country will always dispense local currency. I've heard of ATM's that will allow a choice of currency, but I've never encountered one.

We did not find any dual currency ATMs in Prague last year. The only time we have seen dual currency ATMs was in Ireland and Scotland where you had a choice of local pounds or British pounds.

Thanks for all your great responses! We emailed the owner, and, as you all predicted, he will be happy to take Czech Kronas. Thank you all. Bill