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[QUOTE=Helena Moscow]Thank you. I got through another forum this link [url]http://czech-properties.cz/?lang=en[/url] . They have some nice-looking options for 12000-20000 per month for 40-60sq meters. I am just not very good in Prague geography yet. There are some attractive apartments in Troya, Liben and Vinohrady - is it center or not? The map is still too complicated for me :(.[/QUOTE]Vinohrady is right next to the centre. Main expat area and somewhere with a bit of money. Not a bad place to live. You have the centre 5-10 minutes away but aren't around tourists and have access to local amenities.

[QUOTE=Helena Moscow]Thank you. I got through another forum this link [url]http://czech-properties.cz/?lang=en[/url] . They have some nice-looking options for 12000-20000 per month for 40-60sq meters. I am just not very good in Prague geography yet. There are some attractive apartments in Troya, Liben and Vinohrady - is it center or not? The map is still too complicated for me :(.[/QUOTE]

Vinohrady is in Prague 2 - 15-20 mins from the center by metro/tram.

Liben is in Prague 8 and quite a way from the center, maybe 30+ mins

Troya is in Prague 7 and maybe 20-30 mins from the center.

Of course the times above all depend on how close the apartment is to a tram or metro stop.

From a personal point of view I would not want to live right in the center, everything is more expensive, there are too many people and hardly a Czech person in sight!!

[QUOTE=Helena Moscow]Thank you. I got through another forum this link [url]http://czech-properties.cz/?lang=en[/url] . They have some nice-looking options for 12000-20000 per month for 40-60sq meters. I am just not very good in Prague geography yet. There are some attractive apartments in Troya, Liben and Vinohrady - is it center or not? The map is still too complicated for me :(.[/QUOTE] Helena,

I had a short Term rental apartment in Líben last March and it is 5 stops in a Metro from Mustek and and 4 stops from Náméstí Republiky I would say about 20 minutes:-)

It´s a big plus point that there are number of Trams and Metro´s which run by there:-)

I agree to BMF that living in Prague it is better not to be in the Centrum, it is getting far overcrowded with Tourists:-)

I'd recommend checking out a couple of other areas. One is Karlin which used to be a dive but is being regenerated since the floods and now has some nice property. It's only 3-4 metro stops from the centre on the yellow line or a 10 minute walk. Another is the side of Smichov near the river. Deeper into the area it's a dump and very backward, however the area around Andel is very nice and has seen a lot of investment recently. That's 10 minutes from the centre by tram or on the yellow line it's 2 stops to Narodni Trida or 3 stops to Mustek. Vinohrady is fine but is quite expensive for a residential area. I lived in the part of Vrsovice nearest to Prague 10 and 2 just in Prague 13. That's nice too. 10-15 minutes to the centre on the 22 or 23 tram. 5 minutes by tram to Namesti Miru (green line) or IP Pavolva (red line) and 10 to Karlovo Namesti (yellow line). The trams there are excellent going right through the centre to the old town and castle and in the other direction 5 minutes to Slavia and the huge Tesco.

Can anyone translate what is quoted on this page of kamilas?

[url]http://www.sexyhratky.com/ceny.htm[/url]

[QUOTE=WooDog]Can anyone translate what is quoted on this page of kamilas?

[url]http://www.sexyhratky.com/ceny.htm[/url][/QUOTE]

First prices are for services with condom and the second prices are for services without

Thanks a lot to all for advice about property. Did I understand correctly: center is not the only beautiful and safe area in Prague? And what about Zizkov? It's also offered for reasonable prices.

Hi Helena,

It might also help if you could give some indication of your lifestyle preferences.

For example, are you going to Prague for a holiday or work? If work, I might suggest somewhere near Metro station Flora (Southern part of Zizkov) or Peace Square (Namesti Miru) as there are quite a few places there and therefore potential customers in the area. It also has quite a few stores and restaurants, hotels, gyms etc etc that cater for locals.

If holiday then do you like the cafe/restaurant lifestyle? Mala Strana area might be nice then. Do you want to be away from tourists in a more residential fashionable area - then maybe Branik. (But the neighbours might complain if you worked there :)

If you go to escort.cz website, they have a map function which also shows the sites of privates and clubs which gives you a good idea of where the work action is if that is your preference.

Most areas of Prague are pretty safe in my view, and so is the public transport system. It is more the question of your lifestyle/work requirements. Being near a metro station would be an advantage because you can get round much faster than by taxi.

About middle of Zizkov, I went there once to the Army Museum. The area struck me as being a bit run down, but not threatening and I felt safe walking. It seemed to be a bit of a working light industrial area, plenty of bars where workers could drink at lunch or after work, but not where they would go with their girlfriends or wives for entertainment.

[QUOTE=Helena Moscow]May be even move for good ;)[/QUOTE]:D

That would be fun I hope? As I will be visiting Prague a lot more often and for longer in the future.

Prague is not a lot of fun just for 2 or 3 days!

Ian

I also think living close to the city center is a good option and not only because of higher prices in the Old and New Town (Prague 1 and 2).

Vinohrady area (Prague 2 and 3) is very attractive because quiet, green (parks) and close to Wenceslas square by trams and metro (line A) as well as by feet if you live near Namesti Miru.

Look for Namesti Miru, Jiriho z Podebrad and Flora (with his shopping mall including shops, restaurants, cinemas, parking lots, offices)

In the recent years three others areas are developping quiet well :

- Smichov area (Prague 5) with central point "Andel" (several trams and metro line B to the center) : new shopping centers, offices buildings, cinemas, restaurants, bars, hotels, parking lots...

- Karlin area (Prague 8 - trams and metro line B to the center) under reconstruction after the 2002 flood. New flats, shops, restaurants, bars are coming up... As well as the project called Prague Marina (if I remember well) connected to Holesovice and including new offices, housing, shops, entertainement...

- Zizkov area (Prague 3 - trams to the center) is improving slowly with new bars and restaurants, renovated flats...

In future Holesovice area (Prague 7) will face a lifting and may become interesting as well (trams and metro line C to the center).

Helena,

Would that be to rent or to buy the aparment?

Here is a good web-site that has search criteria to get you started by Prague area in prague, size of apatments etc. to give you a feel for the current market.

[url]www.reality.cz[/url]

[QUOTE=Helena Moscow]Thanks a lot to all for advice about property. Did I understand correctly: center is not the only beautiful and safe area in Prague? And what about Zizkov? It's also offered for reasonable prices.[/QUOTE] One my friend is currently renting in Prague and got an apartment through this agency [url]http://maxima.cz/en/default.aspx[/url] they also demand one months deposit:-)

I agree to Mark ABC that Vinohrady is a very nice Area especially around Náméstí Míru and not far to go to the Centrum, but property is getting quite expensive there also to buy and rent:-)

The only problem I would say with Zizkov is that there run only trams it is a good walk to the nearest Metro Station, I think you can go with Tram 9 to Vaclavské Námestí

BD

[QUOTE=Helena Moscow]Thanks a lot to all for advice about property. Did I understand correctly: center is not the only beautiful and safe area in Prague? And what about Zizkov? It's also offered for reasonable prices.[/QUOTE]Zizkov is very working class and has a rep of being a bit dodgy at night. Prague is a very safe city so generally speaking any nice street will be fine regardless of area.

[QUOTE=Bigdan]One my friend is currently renting in Prague and got an apartment through this agency [url]http://maxima.cz/en/default.aspx[/url] they also demand one months deposit:-)

I agree to Mark ABC that Vinohrady is a very nice Area especially around Náméstí Míru and not far to go to the Centrum, but property is getting quite expensive there also to buy and rent:-)

The only problem I would say with Zizkov is that there run only trams it is a good walk to the nearest Metro Station, I think you can go with Tram 9 to Vaclavské Námestí

BD[/QUOTE]Wouldn't use that site. The agents generally want 1 months deposit and also expect a month upfront and a month deposit. Your best bet is searching the property section on expats.cz where you can get a good flat without paying agents fees and with smaller deposits.

Hi all,

After reading so many pages in this forum and spent 5 night searching the web.

I finally tried email some of those. Just want to know whether you guys have any idea about below?

[url]http://chl-nightclub.com/en/prices.html[/url]

[url]http://www.praguecallgirls.com/prague-callgirl-pavlinka/czech-callgirl.html[/url]

[url]http://www.sexescort-prague.com/[/url]

Actually, I'm not those big player who have plenty of money to spend off. I just want a night with GFE girl and not so expensive. One good enough girl who can bring me the momery of forever.

just be honest as i have not tried european girls before because I'm a chinese from asia. Europian girls in our region is very expensive.

Also, I'm will arrive prague on 12-may. Any of you who are local have any idea about the hotel below(company book for me). Whether or not allow to bring escort in. Also hoping to meet some czech friends here who willing to tour me around and help me to have a memory of forever because I believe this may be the only chance I visit to this country for free.

[url]http://www.hotelpankrac.cz/[/url]

Sorry for my poor english.