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BLOGThe MadHouse Guide to Local(ish) Festivals
May 24, 2017 | by JennyFestival season is upon us! There are (more or less) a million music festivals to choose from, but we’re going to (mostly) stick to the Czech ones, along with a few other European favourites. Metronome Festival (June 23-24) Prague, Czech Republic Why go? For some reason it’s Prague’s only city festival. Headliners: Sting, Kasabian, GusGus […]
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BLOGThe MadHouse Guide to Czech Holidays
February 10, 2017 | by JennyHave you ever turned up to a new city only to find the entire thing basically shut down for a holiday you never you existed? You can probably guess that normal affairs will stop in Europe on Christmas or New Year’s, but July 5th? Or October 28th? Really!? The Czech Republic (ahem, Czechia..) has 13 stat […]
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BLOGAnd The Winner Is….!!
January 29, 2017 | by JennyThe results are in! Hostelworld has just announced that we have been ranked #4 Small Hostel Worldwide and #1 Hostel in Czech Republic for 2016. Wowzaaa!! This seems like the perfect time to thank all of our amazing, fun-loving guests who came to party with us this year. It might sound a tad cliche, […]
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BLOGThe MadHouse Pro Travel Tips – Best Pick Up Lines
December 8, 2016 | by JennyWe’ve all been there – eyeing a cute guy or gal across the kitchen or dorm, and then finding yourself speechless when you finally manage to finagle a spot beside them in the lounge or bar. Never fear! We are here to help! Straight from the mouths of our guests and staff, here are some […]
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BLOGThe MadHouse Guide to Day Trips from Prague
August 10, 2016 | by JennyNeed some justification for returning or extending your stay at The MadHouse? Are you looking to try something a bit off the regular tourist trail? Never fear, we’ve got you covered with one of these great day trips! Contact our lovely receptionists at info@themadhouseprague.com for more information about them (or anything else you want to […]
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The MadHouse Pro Travel Tips – Packing
March 19, 2016 | by JennyHow many times have you looked through your bag halfway through your trip and just shook your head thinking, “Really? This was the best I could do!?” If you find the seemingly simple task of packing overwhelmingly difficult (like we often do), peruse these super helpful tips from our well-travelled staff and guests. – […]
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BLOGThe MadHouse Guide to Making the Most of Winter (in Central Europe)
January 16, 2016 | by JennyDespite all the bellyaching we sometimes hear about how chilly central Europe can get in the winter (I’m looking at you, Southern Hemisphere), you can’t deny that traveling in the winter months has its advantages: no dealing with the pesky summer crowds, sweaty train rides and having to plan your trip months in advance for […]
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BLOGThe MadHouse Guide to Drinking Like a Czech
November 13, 2015 | by JennyCzech cuisine might be delicious, but it’s only half the story when it comes to experiencing new tastes in Prague. After lining your stomach with a yummy traditional meal, it’s time to get down to business: Beer In a less dedicated blog, you might find the list start and end with beer. Czechs drink more […]
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BLOGThe MadHouse Guide To Eating Like a Czech
October 12, 2015 | by JennyOne of the best and tastiest ways to submerse yourself into a new culture is to eat and drink like a local. In this two-part blog, we’ll show you what it means to eat and drink like a Czech. Soups: Most Czech meals begin with soup. Keep the vampires or a cold away with […]
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The MadHouse Pro Travel Tips – Getting Around Central Europe
August 4, 2015 | by JennyMost backpackers pick up little pearls of wisdom along their travels, (like the importance of making seat reservations on trains during peak season), but wouldn’t it be great not to have to learn these things the hard way!? We think so too, so we’re starting a series of travel tips to learn from other’s brilliance/mistakes […]