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Insights & Guides for Living in Prague
Practical advice, neighborhood guides, and market insights for renters, landlords, students, and expats.
★ FeaturedCzech Apartment Layout Notation Explained: 1+kk, 2+1, Garsonka, and Everything Between
When you start searching for a flat in Prague, you'll see listings like '2+kk' or '3+1'. Here's exactly what every number, letter, and symbol means, and which type fits your needs.
Lease vs Sublease in the Czech Republic: What's the Difference
Renting a room in Prague usually makes you a subtenant, not a tenant. What najem vs podnajem really means for your rights, and what to check before you sign.
How to Split Rent and Bills With Roommates (Fairly)
Sharing a flat is the best way to cut Prague rent, but a lopsided split sours it fast. Three fair ways to divide rent and bills, plus how to handle the deposit.
Renting an Apartment in Prague as a Foreigner: The Documents You Need
Renting in Prague as a foreigner is completely normal; what trips people up is the paperwork. Here are the documents you need to be the landlord's easy yes.
How to Get Your Rental Deposit Back in the Czech Republic
Your kauce can be up to three months' rent, and Czech law says you should get it back within a month of moving out. Here's how to make sure you actually do.
The Science of Roommate Compatibility: What the Research Says (and Why It Works in Prague)
Most people in Prague share a flat out of necessity, not choice. Here's what research says predicts living well together, and why it beats a dating app.
How to Actually Find a Roommate in Prague (Without Losing Your Mind)
You'll find a flat in Prague in a week. You'll spend a month finding the right person to live in it with. Here's why the platforms most people use are making it worse, and what actually works.
How to Spot a Scam Listing in Prague (Before You Lose Your Deposit)
Prague's rental market moves fast, and scammers know it. Here are the patterns that should stop you mid-application, the questions that filter them out in 30 seconds.
Vinohrady vs Žižkov: Which Prague Neighborhood Is Right for You?
Both are 15 minutes from Wenceslas Square. Both are full of expats. The vibe couldn't be more different. Here's how to pick.
The Real Cost of Renting in Prague (Beyond the Listed Rent)
The number on the listing is rarely the number you'll pay. Here's the actual budget breakdown for renting in Prague, with current 2026 numbers.