Prague Weekend Diary – one Krakow Animals guide vs The Drunken Monkey

Afro11 months ago · updated May 22, 2026

So I escaped Kraków for two nights, marched off the FlixBus and straight into The Drunken Monkey. Spoiler: Prague won.

Where I slept (and occasionally napped)

I booked a bunk at the brand-new Drunken Monkey Experience Hostel. It sits by Florenc bus station, an easy stroll from the Forum Karlín music venue, so my map skills were not tested at all. Rooms are fresh, air-conditioned, and the Wi-Fi hits 200 Mb-ish which was perfect for my late-night meme dump. Extra perks that came with the bed:

Outdoor courtyard bar for “just one more”
24-hour reception (useful when you forget the door code)
Social lounge plus foosball and billiards
Luggage store big enough for my over-packed party shirts
Shared kitchen that actually has pans without mystery crust

The crawl that started the carnage

Night one I signed up for the legendary Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl. First stop is their own bar where the staff run an opening drinks session with beer, wine, plus vodka, rum, and gin mixes. Five custom beer-pong tables, flip-cup kits, and a giant Jenga tower keep everybody busy while the bartenders hand out party shades if you ask nicely. After the bar session the hosts walk the group to two or three partner venues, each with its own door policy, and the ticket covers the final club entry when the group meets venue rules. Prague pub crawl

Tiny wins I clocked

Party hosts actually remind you to drink water, lifesavers.
No stag gangs in borat costumes, house rules ban them.
Smart-casual dress gets you past Prague door staff stress.

Boat party on the Vltava

Day two my brave brain booked the Sunset Boat Party. Think included drinks, a live DJ on the roof, and a moving floor that rewards sensible shoes. When the boat docks everyone marches to Duplex rooftop club, with entry handled if the group meets the venue rules. Check the current product page for exact inclusions before you book. Sunset boat party

Beer Pong session – proof I can’t aim

Back on dry land the bar runs a Beer Pong booking: custom tables, balls ready, Czech lager and wine options, and seven big screens playing any sport you beg for. The staff set the cups, settle rule disputes, and can even suggest food delivery if you need carbs. Beer pong

Craft beer tour for the “culture”

I tried to look sophisticated on their Czech Craft Beer Tour. A local guide walks you through eight different microbrews – real craft stuff you won’t find in the supermarket. Highlights include a stop at Sibeeria Tap Room with a hundred-plus beers on offer, then a wander to Letná Beer Garden for skyline views. Hot snacks exist if you need them. Even as a vodka loyalist I learned loads about 11° pilsners and fruity sours. Craft-beer-tour

Brunch buffet

Last morning I shuffled onto their moored brunch boat. For a fixed ticket you get a buffet of eggs, bacon, pancakes, fruit, hash browns, cereal, coffee, and juice, with cocktail options depending on the current package. A DJ spins chill tracks and there’s an open mic if you feel extra. I did not feel extra. Brunch buffet

Quick cheat sheet

Pub crawl: check the current product page for price, inclusions, route rules, and final club entry conditions.
Boat party: confirm the current day, start time, drink package, and Duplex entry details before you book.
Beer pong session: useful for groups, but confirm the current package and any drinks limits directly.
Hostel beds vary, check their Cloudbeds calendar for the latest deal. hosteldrunkenmonkey.cz

Prices and inclusions move, so always peek before you pay.

Rookie errors you can dodge

Currency brain-fart – Czech crowns are sneaky. Use a card or Revolut and skip the airport exchange shops that mug tourists.
Forgetting ID for Duplex – the club wants physical passport or licence, phone photos get bounced.
Packing slippery shoes – cobbles plus boat deck equals surprise split.
Skipping the water jugs – the bar hands them out. Take them. Your Monday self will thank you.

Why the Monkey combo rules

Having the hostel, the bar, and the activity desk under the same umbrella means zero taxi costs and max friend-making. The staff juggle safety with party vibes, the events run every week, and if one activity sells out they’ll slide you onto another. It’s basically plug-and-play nightlife with a pillow included.