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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Poděbrady
Day‑trip from Prague (1 h train), 4–5 h to see the spa fountains, King George statue, castle and crystal shop – no overnight needed.
Poděbrady is a small spa town 1 h north‑east of Prague. Trains run hourly; a single fare is about 78 Kč. The town’s main attractions are the historic spa promenade, a statue of King George, a castle‑hotel school and a crystal shop near the station. It works well as a half‑day or full‑day side‑trip from Prague.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CZK
- Money
- Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč). Cards are widely accepted, including for small sums.
- Daily spend
- Budget 300–500 Kč excl. bed · Mid 500–800 Kč excl. bed · High 800–1200 Kč excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 158 · Ambulance 155
- Plugs
- Types C, E, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Type E sockets have a pin; German type F plugs fit with the hybrid E/F plug found on most chargers.
- Tipping
- Pub or café: Round up to the next ten or twenty koruna.; Restaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').; Taxi: Round up.; Tour guide: CZK 100–200 per person for a half-day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants sell bottled water by default; ask for tap water if you want it.
- Toilets
- Station and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20; restaurants reserve theirs for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | 30–50 Kč |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | 35–55 Kč |
| Sandwich | 45–80 Kč |
| Fast train ticket (single) | ≈78 Kč |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- Direct train to Prague, then fast train to Poděbrady (~1 h total)
Typical fares
- Prague → Poděbrady, fast train
- ≈78 Kč, 1 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is walkable; the spa promenade, statue and crystal shop are within 10 min of the station. Buses run a few times per hour to nearby villages.
See and do
Known for
- spa fountains
- King George statue
- Poděbrady Castle
- crystal shop
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Karlova Koruna | Fast train to Hradec Králové, alight at Chlumec nad Cidlinou (30 min total), then 1 km (0.6 mi) walkFast train to Hradec Králové, alight at Chlumec nad Cidlinou (30 min total), then 0.6 mi (1 km) walk | ≈45 min |
| Libice nad Cidlinou | Local train to Kolín (5 min), then walk 4 km (2.5 mi) or busLocal train to Kolín (5 min), then walk 2.5 mi (4 km) or bus | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- No central hotels
- Most visitors stay in Prague; a few guesthouses exist near the train station (check availability).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepro-mint-ye |
| Thank you | Děkujidyeh-koo-yi |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?koh-lik to stoh-yee |
| Where is the bathroom? | Kde je toaleta?gdeh yeh toh-ah-leh-tah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dobrý den on entering shops; handshake with eye contact; avoid: Walking in and out without a word
- Names and titles: Use academic titles if given (pan inženýr, paní doktorka); avoid: First names with older people until invited
- Pubs: Share tables, put a coaster on the glass when you have had enough; avoid: Waving for the waiter; they will come
- Homes: Shoes off at the door; slippers are offered; avoid: Arriving empty-handed; bring flowers (odd numbers) or wine
- Conversation: Dry humour, understatement; avoid: Calling it 'Eastern Europe' or confusing it with Slovakia
- Queues and trams: Give seats to older people; let people out first; avoid: Loud phone calls on public transport
Scams and watch-outs
- Train fares are from 2010; check current price.
- Some attractions (castle interior) may have limited opening hours – verify before visiting.
Poděbrady is safe for tourists; standard city precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Poděbrady yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- spa fountains
- King George statue
- Poděbrady Castle
- crystal shop
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Poděbrady official website: www.mesto-podebrady.cz/
- Wikivoyage: Poděbrady, revision 5287878 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5287878
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/podebrady). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.