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part‑time jobs for students in prague? here’s the lowdown

@Maya Stone2/8/2026blog
part‑time jobs for students in prague? here’s the lowdown

hey, if you’re a student in prague scrambling for a part‑time gig, you’ve landed in the right (slightly messy) spot.

people walking on bridge

gray concrete bridge near buildings

## *Charles Bridge gigs
- safety: the city’s pretty safe after dark, but keep your wallet tight near the tourist crowds.
- rent: a room in a shared flat averages around 12,000 czk per month, which is roughly $550.
- job market: cafés, museums, and call‑centers are the usual hunters; they often post on local boards.

Vltava River hacks


- weather right now is drizzling like someone spilled tea over the city, but a short bus ride to the krk or the Šumava foothills gives you sunshine in 45 minutes.
- neighbors: austria and germany are just a short drive away, perfect for a weekend escape if you’re into cheap beer.

Žižkov vibes


- drunk advice: i once heard a local whisper “the bar on Národní that says they pay in cash? they actually pay in cheap lager if you’re lucky.”
- overheard rumor: a friend swears the old student housing on Vinohrady has a secret laundry room that’s always free, but you gotta know the code.
- something a local warned me about: avoid the “summer job” scams on Wenceslas Square that promise 500 euros a week - they’re mostly empty promises.
some quick links i’ve bookmarked:
TripAdvisor: Student Jobs in Prague
Yelp: Part‑time cafés hiring in praugh
r/prague - student life thread
Glassdoor: Student salaries in Prague
tldr: dig into the
Old Town Square hustle, check out the John Lennon Wall* for flyer drops, and always ask for cash before you start flipping burgers. good luck, and may your rent be low and your coffee be strong.


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