This is a city that is many thinks to many people and for good reason. A short break to Prague can be anything from a cultural getaway to a stag or hen weekend. The fact that the two seem incompatible is testament to the plethora of attractions that Prague has to offer.

Regardless of the reason for going there, holidays in Prague usually begin for all visitors at the Old Town Square which has been a market square and centre of the city since the 11th century. Aside from the beauty and history of the place, many hours are spent simply watching the world go by. Whilst the more refined visitor will be standing at the Prague Orloj (the astronomical clock at the Old Town Hall) eagerly awaiting the animated figures to pop out and mark the hour, the location of choice for the stag parties will most likely be one of the square’s many bars to watch the beautiful Czech girls go about their daily business. This is the beauty of a Prague holiday – that the coexistence of such different types of tourist experience can happen so seamlessly.

Young couples on a romantic Prague weekend break will probably not even notice the groups of history buffs heading across the iconic Karluv Most (Charles Bridge) heading for the magnificent Prague Castle on the other side. They are likely to be equally unaware of the hen parties heading for Lavka or one of the other “mega” clubs and bars that blend in so effortlessly with the rest of the city.

That the city is so accessible to so many is largely due to the cheap flights to Prague available from various UK airports and the large variety of Prague hotels available. From simple budget accommodation through to luxurious spa hotels and international chains, it is no exaggeration to say that there is a hotel in Prague to suit everyone’s taste and pocket.

If the main intention of your Prague mini break is to watch the sun rise over the mighty Vltava River after a good night out then you might wish to stay in one of the budget hotels scattered around the side streets of the Staré Mesto (old town) where you are always close to the action. Alternatively if you are a history lover (and perhaps prefer peace and quiet and nature’s “views”), you might want to choose from one of the international chain hotels located up by the castle. Wherever you choose to stay though, the compact nature of the city and its excellent public transport system means that you are never far from where you need to be.

Since the fall of communism, Prague has become a mainstay of the European “must-visit” circuit. Charming, quaint, historic (yet very modern), it is a city that has seen it all and lived to tell the tale. From Wenceslas Square to the Museum of Communism to the uber-modern sounding Matrix Club, it has broad and lasting appeal.

A city break in Prague is truly a Pandora’s Box of opportunity. This is a city that has it all – history, culture, bars and clubs, fantastic food, shopping galore and a warm welcoming people that will make you want to come back time and time again.