From Hentschel
/* Mala Strana ("Little Side") */
Or you can zig-zag through the old town. If you can keep your general bearing towards the west, you'll always eventually wind up at the river, turn left until you see the Charles bridge - you can't really get lost.
==== Mala Strana ("Little SideQuarter") ====This is one of my favourite places in Prague, and your hotel is right there. Just wander around the little alleyways that sometimes cross over side channels of the main river, and where you come across tiny squares, with small shops and restaurants. The area was at times inhabited by Italians (and Germans too), the architecture of the small houses glued to each other still shows this. Eventually, you'll run into the '''Lennon Wall'' (or just look for it), and have one of the famous '''TrdelnÃk''' (a cake on a stick that is available throughout the town, but best in Mala Strana). Towards the north is the embassy area of the Czech Republic, and you'll see many official vehicles and persons. ==== Prag Castle (Hrad) ====Right to the north from Mala Strana rises the '''Hradschin''' hill, which is topped by the '''Prag Castle''' ("Hrad"). It's the largest castle complex in the world. The areal includes '''St. Vitus Cathedral''' (Czech Monarchs are buried here), the '''Royal Palace''', '''St. George's Basilica''' and the '''Golden Lane'''. Unfortunately, the '''Golden Lane''' is now pay-access only, which cuts down on the masses of tourists going down the little alleyway, but it's pretty steep to go thru a alley with tourist shops. However, if you're there, I'd say go for it, it's one of the unique views of Prague.