Be safe, be fruggle, and bon voyage!

If you want to have an affordable weekend getaway in Prague, here's the best way to do it to make sure you see the best sites at the best cost!

First, why go to Prague? It's one of the most beautiful European countries, rich in culture and must-see sites (such as the Astronomical Clock and the Lennon Wall). The architecture is beautifully preserved for modern visitors to experience castles and Cathedrals that are hundreds of years old. Prague is also an incredibly affordable location for tourists, with the rate of one US dollar to 24 czech crowns.

So you've decided to visit Prague. The first question is where to stay? Sir Toby's Hostel, just ten minutes north of the city by tram is a beautiful Hostel that costs a meager $4 a night. While you may be sharing communal bathrooms and staying in a room with other people, you can choose from co-ed or all-female/male rooms, linens are provided for you, a kitchen and common room is available to all guests, and the Hostel itself is beautiful and highly rated by guests.

As for transportation, since this is a weekend trip, you should get a three-day Prague card, which is a card good for all public metros and even free or discounted admissions to most attractions in the city! As for getting there, a plane ticket will be your most expensive investment on this trip. However, shopping around different sights can get you a cheaper plane ticket from an international American airport like the Atlanta Airport directly to the Vaclav Havel Airport for around $1100-1400. Also check out travel agencies for deals for students!

While in Prague, there are plenty of places to eat (and drink!) Some of the most affordable and desirable restaurants in the city are U Sadlu Restaurant, U Medviki Bar Hall, Cafe Radost FX restaurant (which is vegetarian!), Red Hot and Blues (for Tex-Mex), U Zavesenyho Kafe, and Harley's Bar. There are, of course, others, but these are some affordable restaurants and bars near each other.

The sights you must see while in Prague are the Old Towne Square (where you will see sights such as the Church of Lady before Tynn and the Powder Tower), Charles Bridge, Petrin Hill, and The Castle (which is just the largest of many, many cathedrals and churches worth visiting in Prague). All these sites are free to see, but you might want to pay for tours through some of them or to enter some of the churches. Which ones you prefer to see more of, though, is up to you!

If you find yourself lost on what to do first, you might decide to begin your trip with a vintage car tour. Beginning in Old Town Square, a driver will take you on a tour of the city in a vintage European car. It's definitely worth hearing about the city from a native.

During the night time, check out the night life at local clubs and theatres. The Czech Republic is famous for its black light theatre which is unlike theatrical forms anywhere else. A show typically costs 720czk or 30 US dollars.

While there is plenty to do in Prague, hopefully these tips help you through your weekend trip. The best thing about Prague is that because everything is so close, you can choose what you want to see most and spend however much time you'd like at each site. Be safe, be fruggle, and bon voyage!