Prague is a great starting point for travelling to many beautiful and affordable cities. Whether you are looking for nature, culture, food, or adventure, here are five destinations for students on a budget.

has the advantage of being just a train-ride away with unique castles, caves, hot springs, folk architecture, and beautiful wilderness. There are many direct trains only 5 hours long to Bratislava from Prague, making it a good starting point to explore Slovakia.

Enjoy Bratislava’s old center, castle, and great food. Then, hop on another train north to one of Slovakia’s the national park Veľká Fatra—passing through Trencín located in a valley with the third most fortified castle in Slovakia and Žilina where three rivers converge along the way.

If you are looking for adventure and affordable places off the beaten path, Slovakia is for you.

Looking for culture and history? Also just a short train ride away from Prague, Vienna has got you covered with tens of museums highlighting everything from famous composers to art and even . It will give you the feeling that you can get lost and disappear into the art and architecture—in a good way.

Austria boasts more than big cities, though. Take a round-about way back to Prague through cities like Linz with breathtaking mountain and monument views. While not as affordable as Slovakia, Austria offers collections of art and culture not seen elsewhere.

Looking for a place that blends the modern and the old seamlessly, Austria is for you.

For food, nightlife, and architecture, Hungary takes the cake. Known to be affordable and fun, Budapest is named in the in the world. It boasts 7 restaurants. Not looking for a fancy meal? Budapest is famous for its ruin bars and food trucks in the Jewish Quarter. The Central Market Hall offers an array of fresh produce, meats, and traditional Hungarian foods.

Want to get out of the city and explore? is a preserved Palóc settlement and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While a little more difficult to get to—transfering a few buses—it is like traveling back in time to a medieval village. Easier to get to (even by bike) though a bit more touristy is Szentendre, an aesthetic city with galleries and cobblestone streets.

If you want affordable, beautiful, and versatile, Hungary is for you.

Poland is a must see for all students studying in Prague. It is not only close, but has a vibrant cultural scene full of important history. is especially important for students to see first hand the history at Wawel Castle and the nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

Poland is another country where many cities are akin to Prague with ancient squares, cobblestone streets, and beautiful churches. Visit Warsaw for interactive museums, a diverse culinary scene, the UNESCO-listed old town square, the safety and walkability. Interested in architecture, travel a bit further to Poznań for Renaissance-style buildings in pastel colours.

If you are interested in learning about recent history and ancient history as well as enjoy beautiful architecture, Poland is for you.

Last but not least, stay close to home for the most affordable trip and learn more about Czech culture, history, and heritage. Travel to Southern Bohemia to visit the stunning cities of České Budějovice and Český Krumlov with their ancient churches, castles, and squares. On the other hand, go east to Moravia for some nature in the Protected Landscape Area.

Interested in the history of Czech business and industry, visit Ostrava known as the “steel heart” of Czechoslovakia with its former mines, industrial structures, and museums. Dive into Czech culture by exploring more small towns in , enjoy castles, monuments, and mountains.

If you would like to keep it cheap and learn more about the place you call home now, exploring the Czech Republic is for you.

Prague received a score of 99.35 out of 100, with average costs of student accommodation at €500 or 12,000czk per month and public transportation at €22.76 for 550czk for a monthly pass.  The Czech Republic has also been ranked as the 6th safest country in the world with a low crime rate, political stability, good healthcare, and low risk of natural disaster.

This is not the first time Prague has been in the spotlight as a student-friendly city. It was ranked number one student city by EDUopinions with Anglo-American University ranked first out of the top 10 universities of 2026 and second out of the top 10 universities across Europe, according to an analysis of 3,475 real student reviews.

With studying abroad becoming more popular among university students to learn a new language and be exposed to new cultures, moving to a new city can also be a financial strategy. With the cost of living and education rising across Europe, finding a beautiful, cultural, international, safe, and affordable city with good educational options can sound like an impossible task. 

Discovering Prague is almost like uncovering a hidden gem with everything a student could want: affordable rent, walkability and good public transportation, English-friendly events, top higher education, lively nightlife, and study-cafe culture.

Interested in exploring what Prague has to offer? Here are winter and early spring activities that students enjoy. Looking to see what cutting-edge programs you could study? �������� announced three new concentrations starting in  Fall 2026. Start your exploration today.

Tato oslava spojuje to, co všichni Češi milují: jídlo, pití a společně strávený čas. Restaurace po celé zemi budou mít na svém jídelním lístku husu jako hvězdu svatomartinské show. Jak ale tato tradice vznikla?

Svatý Martin z Tours byl římský voják z dnešního Maďarska. Byl kanonizován a proslul svým soucitem a štědrostí - proslul tím, že rozřízl svůj plášť napůl, aby se podělil s mrznoucím žebrákem. Den, kdy se slaví, tradičně připadá na dobu po žních, kdy se slaví svátky a začínají přípravy na Vánoce.

A teď k té huse: ta pochází ze staré legendy, kdy se Martin, ukrytý mezi hejnem hus, chtěl vyhnout tomu, aby se stal novým biskupem. Jejich hlasité troubení však cizince prozradilo a upevnilo jeho spojení s husami. Kromě toho, protože se jednalo o období, kdy si zemědělci díky úrodě odnášeli domů více peněz, bylo pojídání masa - v tehdejším typickém jídelníčku vzácného - způsobem oslavy.

V každé restauraci vás čeká pomalu pečená husa s knedlíky a zelím, ale každý podnik má něco svého. K jídlu se podává také vlastní svatomartinské víno, první víno z poslední sklizně.

Přesně v 11:11 11 11. listopadu vinaři a nadšenci po celé zemi odšpuntují první láhev vína, takže se připravte na láhev, kterou v tomto období najdete ve většině obchodů s potravinami. Můžete očekávat svěží a lehce perlivou chuť s nižším obsahem alkoholu.

Ochutnejte poprvé český svátek a užijte si hostinu!

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Nehledejte nic jiného, zde najdete obsáhlý seznam aktivit, které vám zpříjemní studentský život v Praze - ať už dáváte přednost noci plné deskových her, poznávání památek, sledování her nebo nočnímu životu.

Deskové hry jsou skvělou aktivitou pro setkání se starými přáteli nebo prolomení ledů s novými přáteli. Pokud doma nemáte zásobu her, existují místa, kde si můžete vybrat z klasických her, jako jsou Uno a Monopoly, nebo strategických her a her na budování světa, jako je Katan.

Sledování sportu s atmosférou a živou náladou je ideálním způsobem, jak se seznámit s novými lidmi. Vyzkoušejte některý z mnoha barů se sportovními aktivitami: od fotbalu po box a šipky.

Bowling, laser tag a minigolf jsou dobrou alternativou k ubytování velké skupiny v restauraci nebo kavárně, i když se stále doporučuje rezervace.

Noční život v Praze má co nabídnout těm, kteří rádi tancují celou noc, ale může být těžké se rozhodnout, kam vyrazit. Ať už hledáte techno, pop, oldies-but-goodies nebo reggaeton, zde je několik doporučení:

Chcete si užít čerstvý vzduch za slunečného, ale chladného dne? Zde je několik jídel, nápojů a aktivit, které můžete vyzkoušet!

Pivní zahrady jsou kulturním fenoménem a zima se nezalekne ani pití studeného, i když se přenášejí dovnitř nebo pod tepelnou lampu.