Planning first trip to General Information. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
General Information — hotel recommendations near the action
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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4 Mar 2026 at 13:48
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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8 Mar 2026 at 07:48
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 23:01
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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10 Mar 2026 at 02:03
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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10 Mar 2026 at 07:20
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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11 Mar 2026 at 08:21
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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13 Mar 2026 at 06:57
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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15 Mar 2026 at 11:58
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:37
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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17 Mar 2026 at 05:31
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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18 Mar 2026 at 05:23
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 02:56
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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20 Mar 2026 at 10:14
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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23 Mar 2026 at 07:23
I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $59/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $59/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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