Prague Travel Guide & Map: The Best 320 Places to See, Eat and Stay
Prague · 320 best places in Prague
Our best guide to Prague on one travel map: every place we recommend to see, eat, drink, shop and stay. Filter by what you want to do.
By Amit KerenLooking for the best Prague travel guide on a map? This map puts all 320 places we recommend in Prague in one place: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town, plus Czech pubs, cafés, beer halls, viewpoints, museums and hotels.
Use the filters beside the map to show only what you need right now: sights, museums, restaurants, cafés and sweets, bars, shopping, parks or hotels. Tap any spot to see what it is known for and open it in Google Maps.
Day trips are on the map too, from Karlštejn and Konopiště castles to Kutná Hora's Sedlec Ossuary and St Barbara's Church, Terezín and the Pravčická Gate in Bohemian Switzerland.
Palace & castle · Castle complex
The largest ancient castle complex in the world, with St. Vitus Cathedral at its heart, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane. The courtyards and gardens are free to walk around; the cathedral beyond the entrance area, the palace and Golden Lane need a ticket. The changing of the guard happens at the main gate every hour.
Landmark & square · Medieval astronomical clock
The astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall, first installed in 1410 and still working. Every hour during the day the twelve apostles appear in the windows above the dial. Arrive a few minutes early to get a spot, then climb the Old Town Hall tower next to it for the view over the square.
Church & religious site · Baroque church
The green-domed Baroque church on Malostranské náměstí, with a huge painted ceiling inside and a bell tower you can climb for a view over the Lesser Town roofs. Classical concerts are held here most evenings.
Landmark & square · Graffiti wall
A long wall in Malá Strana covered in John Lennon graffiti and peace messages since the 1980s. It is painted over all the time, so it looks different on every visit. It sits on a quiet square a short walk from Charles Bridge.
Viewpoint · Lookout tower
A 63.5 metre steel tower from 1891, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, at the top of Petřín Hill. Climb the 299 steps or take the lift for one of the best views of Prague. Walk up through the orchards and gardens from Malá Strana or along the hill from Strahov Monastery.
Landmark & square · Art Nouveau landmark
Prague's Art Nouveau showpiece next to the Powder Tower, opened in 1912, with interiors decorated by Alfons Mucha and other Czech artists. See it on a guided tour, at a concert in Smetana Hall or over coffee in the café on the ground floor.
Landmark & square · Modern architecture
Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić's curving 1996 building on the riverbank, nicknamed Fred and Ginger. There is a gallery inside and a rooftop bar with views over the Vltava to the castle.
Palace & castle · Fortress and park
A hilltop fortress above the Vltava, south of the centre, with the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, the Vyšehrad Cemetery where Dvořák and Mucha are buried, and ramparts with wide river views. The grounds are free and much quieter than Prague Castle.
Viewpoint · TV tower and observation deck
The tallest building in Prague at 216 metres, with an observation deck at 93 metres and David Černý's crawling babies climbing its legs. Ride up for a 360-degree view of the city.
Area · Riverside promenade
The embankment below Rašínovo nábřeží, lined with boat bars and cafés. On Saturday mornings it hosts a popular farmers' market, and on summer evenings it is one of the liveliest places to sit by the river.
Palace & castle · Gothic castle
This 14th-century Gothic castle offers guided tours to explore its royal history, wall paintings and portraits.
Church & religious site · Bone chapel
This small Gothic chapel in Kutná Hora is decorated with human bones, including skull garlands, a chandelier and chalices.
Church & religious site · Gothic church
Gothic church in Kutná Hora known for its soaring spires, flying buttresses and frescoes decorating the interior.
Palace & castle · Historic castle
Once home to Archduke Franz Ferdinand, this Baroque palace incorporates a medieval and Renaissance castle.
Palace & castle · Royal castle
Former castle of Bohemian kings, rebuilt in the nineteenth century, with a chapel, dungeon and museum displaying sleighs.
Palace & castle · Historic chateau
Hilltop chateau with grand rooms, seventeenth-century maps and a winery, plus a restaurant with scenic views.
Landmark & square · War memorial
Memorial to the village destroyed in 1942, with a museum, rose garden and bronze statues honoring its victims.
Palace & castle · Palace art collection
A Baroque palace housing the Lobkowicz family's art collection, with Old Master paintings to explore within the Prague Castle complex.
Landmark & square · Historic courtyard
A historic merchants' courtyard behind Týn Church, where old buildings, restaurants and shops offer a quieter Old Town stroll.
Landmark & square · Historic arcade
This historic shopping arcade houses David Černý’s upside-down horse sculpture, alongside cafés, a cinema and concert venues.
Palace & castle · Concert palace
This Neo-Renaissance palace on Slovanský Island hosts concerts and exhibitions in a historic building dating to 1837.
Landmark & square · Historic square
Established in 1348, this expansive square combines green spaces, sculptures and a fountain beside Prague’s New Town Hall.
Church & religious site · Neo-Gothic basilica
This Neo-Gothic basilica at Vyšehrad rewards a visit with elaborate interior frescoes, decorative carvings and mosaics.
Church & religious site · Historic chapel
Rebuilt in the 1950s, this chapel marks the site where Czech religious reformer Jan Hus preached in Prague.
Church & religious site · Medieval monastery
This medieval monastery pairs historic architecture with a distinctive modern roof added after damage from Second World War bombing.
Landmark & square · Castle square
This palace-lined square outside Prague Castle’s main entrance offers a grand approach to the castle and views across the city.
Landmark & square · Historic square
Malá Strana’s main square surrounds St Nicholas Church, making it a useful starting point for exploring the neighbourhood.
Landmark & square · War memorial
This hilltop national war memorial combines Czech history exhibits with panoramic views across Prague.
Transport · Funicular railway
This hillside railway links Újezd with Petřín Hill, providing access to its gardens and lookout tower.
Landmark & square · Historic complex
Guided tours showcase the Baroque library hall and astronomical tower, with rooftop views over Prague's Old Town.
Church & religious site · Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral at the heart of Prague Castle, with its stained-glass windows and the tombs of Czech kings. The castle courtyards around it are free to walk through.
Church & religious site · Historic basilica
Founded in the tenth century within Prague Castle, this basilica pairs a Romanesque interior with a Baroque facade.
Palace & castle · Royal palace
Part of Prague Castle, this Gothic palace features Renaissance elements and Vladislav Hall, historically used for royal events.
Church & religious site · Pilgrimage site
This historic pilgrimage complex combines a church, cloister and clock tower with a collection of rare liturgical objects.
Church & religious site · Gothic church
This fourteenth-century church overlooks Old Town Square with twin 80-metre towers, carved exterior details and a Baroque altarpiece.
Landmark & square · Historic complex
This historic complex houses the Baroque Library and Mirror Chapel, with a statue of Atlas crowning its Astronomical Tower.
Church & religious site · Historic synagogue
Completed in 1270, this Gothic synagogue remains a place of Jewish worship and is associated with Prague’s Golem legend.
Church & religious site · Historic synagogue
Part of Prague’s Jewish Museum, this Moorish-style synagogue hosts exhibitions and concerts in an elaborately decorated interior.
Church & religious site · Holocaust memorial synagogue
Built in 1535, this Gothic-style synagogue houses a Holocaust memorial commemorating nearly 80,000 Jewish victims.
Landmark & square · Gothic bridge tower
This fourteenth-century Gothic tower marks the Old Town entrance to Charles Bridge, offering ornate stonework and sweeping views.
Landmark & square · Gothic bridge tower
This Gothic tower guards the Lesser Town end of Charles Bridge, offering views over the bridge and surrounding rooftops.
Landmark & square · Kinetic sculpture
A giant working metronome overlooks Prague from Letná, where visitors gather for panoramic city views.
Church & religious site · Baroque basilica
This large basilica features an art-filled Baroque interior and an unusual mummified hand suspended from a chain.
Church & religious site · Historic church
Completed in 1613, this Renaissance and Baroque church houses the revered Infant Jesus of Prague statue.
Church & religious site · Benedictine monastery
Founded in 993, this Benedictine monastery offers a glimpse of monastic history and architecture expanded in the 18th century.
Church & religious site · Catholic church
Completed in 1932, this Catholic church in Vinohrady features gilded statues and a white marble altar.
Landmark & square · Moving sculpture
David Černý's giant mirrored head of Franz Kafka, outside the Quadrio shopping centre. Its 42 steel layers turn on their own and line up into Kafka's face.
Landmark & square · Public sculpture
David Černý's lifelike sculpture depicts Sigmund Freud hanging from a pole above Husova Street; look up to spot it.
Transport · Bus stop
This bus stop in Milovice serves Park Mirakulum, providing a public transport arrival point for park visitors.
Church & religious site · Historic monastery
Medieval hilltop monastery known for its vast library, ornate Theological Hall and Baroque church, rewarding visitors interested in historic interiors.
Landmark & square · Gothic gate tower
A 15th-century Gothic tower and one of the original gates of the Old Town, next to the Municipal House on Republic Square. It marks the start of the Royal Route, the old coronation path to Prague Castle. You can climb to the gallery for views over the Old Town rooftops.
Area · Historic lane
Cobbled uphill lane in Prague’s castle district, lined with eighteenth-century cottages and decorative doorways worth exploring on foot.
Landmark & square · Architectural tunnel
Brick-lined pedestrian tunnel designed by Josef Pleskot, connecting sections of the Deer Moat beneath Prague Castle.
Landmark & square · Historic stairway
These historic steps connect Malá Strana with Prague Castle, offering city views along a scenic but steep walking route.
Landmark & square · Outdoor sculpture
David Černý’s giant crawling baby sculptures on Kampa feature barcode faces, making an unusual stop for photographs.
Landmark & square · Historic square
Busy New Town square known for monuments, public gatherings and historic events, with plenty to see on foot.
Landmark & square · Historic town hall
Gothic town hall dating to the 14th century, known for its astronomical clock and observation tower overlooking Prague.
Landmark & square · Narrow passageway
A skinny stairway squeezed between two buildings in Malá Strana, with pedestrian traffic lights controlling passage at each end.
Landmark & square · Sculpture fountain
David Černý’s unusual fountain depicts two urinating men with moving pelvises, making an unconventional sculpture stop in Malá Strana.
Landmark & square · Historic watermill
This historic mill’s waterwheel on the Čertovka canal makes a picturesque stop while exploring Malá Strana.
Landmark & square · Historic bridge
Prague’s historic stone bridge crosses the Vltava, offering river views, rows of statues, and street artists.
Landmark & square · Historic square
Prague’s historic central square brings together Gothic architecture, the Astronomical Clock, and centuries of city history.
Area · Historic street
Small, colorful houses line this Prague Castle street, created in the 16th century to accommodate castle guards.
Transport · Chairlift station
Lower boarding station for Prague Zoo's chairlift, connecting the zoo's lower and upper sections with an open-air ride.
Museum · Monastery library
The library of Strahov Monastery, with two painted Baroque halls, the Theological Hall and the Philosophical Hall. Visitors look into the halls from the doorway rather than walking through them. It is a short walk uphill from Prague Castle, and the monastery brewery next door is a good lunch stop.
Museum · Memorial museum
Former Gestapo prison in Terezín, now a memorial documenting Nazi persecution through preserved prison spaces and historical exhibits.
Museum · Medieval art museum
Part of the National Gallery Prague, this 13th-century Gothic convent displays medieval paintings and sculptures in historic monastic rooms.
Museum · Art museum
A former riverside mill houses a private collection of modern Czech and Central European art.
Museum · Decorative arts museum
Explore jewelry, clocks, ceramics, glass and textiles in a grand historic building dedicated to decorative arts.
Museum · Cubist art museum
This five-story Cubist building displays Czech Cubist works and houses a cafe with distinctive period interiors.
Museum · Military history museum
Uniforms, weapons and banners trace the history of the Czech army and resistance movement in this military museum.
Museum · Composer museum
An eighteenth-century building displays Dvořák's historic instruments and correspondence, with recitals celebrating the composer's musical legacy.
Museum · Composer museum
Documents and personal belongings illuminate Smetana's life in a former waterworks building dating from the 1880s.
Museum · Historic house museum
Adolf Loos designed this modernist villa in 1930; guided tours reveal its carefully restored interiors.
Museum · Art gallery
A former electrical substation hosts changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art by Czech and international artists.
Museum · History and science
Founded in 1818, this grand museum offers natural science and history exhibits at the top of Wenceslas Square.
Museum · Art museum
This Renaissance palace houses Czech Baroque paintings, decorative arts and historic weapons as part of Prague’s National Gallery.
Museum · Jewish history museum
Founded in 1906, this museum explores Prague’s Jewish history through a collection of historic buildings and Jewish cultural treasures.
Museum · Transport museum
A former tram depot displays vintage public transport vehicles alongside models, photographs and maps documenting Prague’s transport history.
Museum · Alchemy museum
This small museum explores the history of alchemy in Prague, with guided tours and an onsite cafe.
Museum · Art museum
This palace museum displays ancient Greek and Roman works alongside paintings from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century.
Museum · Contemporary art gallery
A contemporary art gallery in a Neo-Renaissance building, presenting visual art exhibitions and an accompanying cultural program.
Museum · Resistance memorial museum
This church crypt memorial tells the story of seven Czechoslovak paratroopers who died resisting Nazi forces in 1942.
Museum · Art gallery
This castle gallery displays paintings from the 15th to 18th centuries by Italian, German, Dutch and Flemish masters.
Museum · Art museum
This museum explores Alphonse Mucha's life and art, offering an introduction to his distinctive Art Nouveau style.
Museum · History museum
Multimedia displays and historical objects explain everyday life in Prague under Communist rule and the regime's impact.
Museum · Literary museum
Letters, diaries, photographs, and three-dimensional installations explore Franz Kafka's life and his relationship with Prague.
Museum · Contemporary art museum
This contemporary art centre hosts temporary exhibitions and includes a library, design shop, and cafe with an outdoor terrace.
Museum · Art museum
This branch of Prague’s National Gallery displays classic and modern art within the spacious Trade Fair Palace.
Museum · Toy museum
A museum of historic toys in Prague's castle district, offering families a look at playthings from earlier generations.
Museum · Digital art gallery
A digital art gallery in Prague's Old Town, presenting immersive installations that bring art and technology together.
Museum · Interactive museum
An interactive museum with colourful installations and playful settings, designed for visitors to explore and take creative photos.
Museum · History museum
An interactive history museum near Charles Bridge, introducing Prague's past through multimedia displays and historical storytelling.
Museum · Arcade museum
This interactive arcade museum in Unhošť lets visitors play vintage arcade machines rather than simply view them.
Museum · Fantasy art gallery
Artist Reon Argondian’s gallery on Petřín Hill displays fantastical paintings in rooms designed to resemble a magical cavern.
Museum · Street art exhibition
This exhibition presents recreations of Banksy’s street art, bringing his widely recognised imagery together in Prague’s Old Town.
Museum · Beer museum
Self-guided exhibits explore Czech beer history and brewing, followed by a tasting in cellars dating to the 13th century.
Museum · Alchemy museum
A historic alchemist’s workshop offering guided tours that introduce visitors to alchemy and the science of the Middle Ages.
Museum · Chocolate museum
This chocolate museum in Prague’s Old Town explores cacao and chocolate history, offering a food-focused alternative to traditional sightseeing.
Museum · Optical illusion museum
A small interactive museum with dozens of optical illusions, where visitors pose within exhibits for playful photographs.
Museum · Interactive museum
An interactive museum exploring sensory perception through playful exhibits that provide photo opportunities for children and adults.
Museum · Wax museum
A wax museum on Celetná in Prague's Old Town, where visitors can pose beside figures of famous personalities.
Museum · LEGO museum
A museum displaying more than 2,500 LEGO models and vintage sets, with a children's corner for younger visitors.
Museum · Technology museum
Technology museum displaying vintage vehicles, historic astronomical instruments and a coal mining section, offering a broad look at engineering history.
Museum · Model railway museum
Family-friendly model railway museum with extensive interactive layouts and digitally operated trains, ideal for exploring miniature worlds.
Museum · Film museum
Small interactive museum exploring the special effects in filmmaker Karel Zeman's twentieth-century films through hands-on exhibits.
Attraction · Natural rock arch
Large natural sandstone arch near Hřensko, drawing visitors for its striking rock formation and surrounding scenery.
Attraction · Limestone caves
Extensive cave system in Bohemia's limestone region, offering an underground excursion amid a landscape of cliffs and canyons.
Attraction · Observatory
This 1920s observatory on Petřín Hill offers daytime and nighttime telescope observations alongside an astronomy exhibition.
Attraction · Concert hall
This 19th-century cultural venue combines concert halls and an art gallery, offering classical music performances and exhibitions.
Attraction · Performing arts theatre
Prague’s National Theatre stages classical and contemporary opera, ballet and drama in a grand riverside building.
Attraction · Historic theatre
Operating since 1783, this elegant theatre presents opera, ballet and drama in a historic performance space.
Attraction · Opera house
Prague’s State Opera presents opera and ballet in an ornate historic auditorium with gilded decoration.
Attraction · Theme park
An indoor theme park near Prague Airport, featuring Maya the Bee characters and rides designed for family outings.
Attraction · Indoor amusement park
An indoor family amusement park in Jinonice, offering children's play attractions for an active outing away from the weather.
Attraction · Exhibition grounds
Sprawling exhibition grounds combine event halls with an aquarium, sports facilities and a museum for varied outings.
Attraction · Indoor water park
An indoor water park with slides, a lazy river, children's splash area and a 50-metre pool for swimming laps.
Attraction · River cruises
This boat operator offers Vltava River cruises, giving visitors views of Prague's bridges and riverside landmarks from the water.
Attraction · Beer spa
A beer spa inside Hotel Metamorphis in Prague's Old Town, pairing beer-ingredient baths with Bernard beer for a relaxation experience.
Attraction · Virtual reality arena
A free-roaming virtual reality arena where players move through a shared physical space while tackling immersive multiplayer games.
Attraction · Escape rooms
Themed escape rooms in Vinohrady challenge groups to solve puzzles together, offering an indoor activity focused on teamwork.
Attraction · Beer experience
An immersive exhibition explores Pilsner Urquell’s origins and brewing traditions, with beer tastings bringing the story into the glass.
Attraction · Arcade and games
A big entertainment centre in the Máj building on Národní with arcade games, simulators and other games for kids and adults.
Attraction · Book art installation
Matej Krén’s book tower inside Prague’s Municipal Library uses mirrors to create the illusion of an endless tunnel of books.
Attraction · Beer spa
Beer spa inside Spa Carolline offering baths with brewing ingredients and Bernard beer for an unusual relaxation experience.
Attraction · Beer spa
This beer spa in Prague’s New Town offers beer-themed bathing sessions for a different kind of sightseeing break.
Attraction · Entertainment complex
A multilevel entertainment complex in Prague’s former Máj department store, combining games, dining, and shopping under one roof.
Attraction · Baking workshop
This hands-on baking workshop teaches visitors to make chimney cakes, offering a food-focused activity in Prague’s New Town.
Attraction · Dinosaur park
A dinosaur park on the roof of Galerie Harfa shopping centre, featuring life-size models for a family outing.
Attraction · Black light theatre
A black light theatre show using fluorescent effects and visual illusions, offering entertainment without a language barrier.
Attraction · Water park
A sprawling water park in Čestlice outside Prague, with slides, pools and an adjoining hotel for longer stays.
Attraction · Miniature golf
A miniature golf venue on Saská in Malá Strana, offering a playful break from sightseeing near Charles Bridge.
Attraction · Mirror maze
Built for Prague's 1891 Exhibition, this wooden mirror maze also displays a mural depicting the city in 1648.
Attraction · Horror attraction
A haunted house attraction featuring costumed actors, an escape room and virtual reality zombie shooting for visitors seeking scares.
Attraction · Trampoline park
Indoor trampoline park in Prague's Jarov district, offering an active break from sightseeing with jumping sessions.
Attraction · Planetarium
Planetarium presenting night sky and space shows alongside astronomy exhibitions, offering an introduction to the universe.
Park & garden · Riverside park
A small island right under Charles Bridge, separated from Malá Strana by the Čertovka stream. It has a riverside park, old water wheels, the Museum Kampa of modern art and David Černý's crawling babies sculptures.
Park & garden · Baroque garden
A free walled Baroque garden in Malá Strana, part of the Wallenstein Palace where the Czech Senate sits. Look for the peacocks, the grotesque dripstone wall and the big open loggia. It opens from spring to autumn and is closed in winter.
Park & garden · Landscape park
Established in 1885, this landscaped park offers walks among ponds, streams and a varied collection of native and exotic trees.
Park & garden · Urban park
This park beneath Nusle Bridge offers walking paths, playgrounds and green space for a break from Prague’s busy streets.
Park & garden · Historic cemetery
Around 12,000 tightly packed tombstones mark this historic Jewish cemetery, including the grave of Rabbi Judah Loew, the Maharal.
Park & garden · Castle garden
This English-style garden at Prague Castle offers leafy walking paths and fountains for a quiet break from sightseeing.
Park & garden · Terraced gardens
Connected terraced gardens below Prague Castle offer peaceful walks, a pavilion and sweeping views across the city.
Park & garden · Historic cemetery
This cemetery commemorates renowned artists and musicians, with the 19th-century Slavín tomb among its notable memorials.
Park & garden · Children's playground
A playground on Children's Island in the Vltava, offering families an outdoor play break beside the river.
Park & garden · Botanical greenhouse
The greenhouse at Charles University’s Na Slupi botanical garden displays tropical and subtropical plants for an indoor botanical visit.
Park & garden · Island park
Leafy island park in the Vltava beneath Legion Bridge, offering riverside walks and views toward Charles Bridge.
Park & garden · Botanical greenhouse
S-shaped botanical greenhouse with three climate zones, displaying colorful plants from Australia, Mexico and Africa along an indoor route.
Park & garden · Village pond
This pond in Vestec, south of Prague, offers a waterside setting for a break outside the city.
Park & garden · Rose garden
This rose garden on Petřín Hill features planted flower beds for a garden stroll during the blooming season.
Park & garden · Historic ravine park
Once part of Prague Castle’s defences, this natural ravine offers walking paths and a pedestrian tunnel beneath the castle grounds.
Park & garden · Renaissance-style park
This Italian Renaissance-style park combines a pond, fountain and statues with an artificial grotto for varied garden walks.
Park & garden · City gardens
Peaceful gardens in Malá Strana with peacocks, fruit trees and walking paths for a break from sightseeing.
Park & garden · Botanical garden
Explore outdoor gardens, a vineyard and a greenhouse filled with orchids and exotic plants at this botanical garden in Troja.
Park & garden · City park
This established Prague park combines sweeping city views with historic landmarks and restaurants, offering space for walks and relaxed breaks.
Park & garden · Nature park
This nature park features a rocky gorge, hiking trails and swimming areas, alongside sports courts and a playground.
Park & garden · Flower garden
Flower garden on Petřín Hill, offering planted beds and walking paths for a break from the city streets.
Park & garden · Riverside spot
A riverside spot in Malá Strana where visitors can watch waterbirds along the banks of the Vltava.
Park & garden · Public garden
This public garden offers flower beds, benches and a small playground for a break in Prague’s New Town.
Park & garden · Baroque garden
This Italian-style Baroque garden features sculpted terraces, statues and a pool, offering a landscaped retreat in Malá Strana.
Park & garden · City park
This expansive park combines ponds, shady trees, playgrounds and jogging paths, with plenty of space for picnics and walks.
Park & garden · Hilltop park
This hilltop park offers city views, children’s playgrounds and a Baroque-style pavilion, making it a scenic place to walk.
Park & garden · Park-covered hill
This historic hill in central Prague is covered with parks, offering green space for walks and outdoor relaxation.
Park & garden · Landscape garden
This English-style hillside garden offers landscaped walking paths and views over Prague, away from the busy city streets.
Park & garden · Zoo
Founded in 1931, Prague Zoo features orangutans, Komodo dragons, and an elephant compound for a wildlife-focused day out.
Park & garden · Japanese garden
This Japanese garden within Prague Botanical Garden in Troja offers landscaped paths and plantings for a quiet walk.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
Traditional Czech restaurant on Old Town Square, serving local cuisine beneath vaulted ceilings alongside an extensive wine list.
Restaurant · Fine dining
Modern European restaurant with a stylish contemporary dining room and views of Prague Castle across the river.
Restaurant · Czech pub restaurant
Lively Czech pub restaurant known for pilsner beer, straightforward local cooking and a cellar full of character.
Restaurant · Asian tasting menu
Contemporary Asian restaurant serving tasting menus, with counter seating that puts diners close to the chefs at work.
Restaurant · Sandwich bistro
Small bistro known for modern takes on Czech open-faced sandwiches, ideal for a quick lunch on Dlouhá Street.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
Traditional Bohemian restaurant made famous by Jaroslav Hašek’s writing, combining Czech food with a literary connection.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
Traditional Czech restaurant serving classic local dishes in a relaxed setting, with outdoor seating for warmer days.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
Traditionally styled restaurant serving classic Czech dishes and local beers, a straightforward choice for a hearty meal.
Restaurant · Czech pub restaurant
Traditional Czech pub and restaurant with wood-paneled walls, a live music stage and a relaxed setting for dinner and drinks.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
This Czech restaurant pairs industrial decor with dishes cooked to order using local ingredients, ideal for a traditional meal.
Restaurant · Czech brewpub
This historic brewery restaurant serves traditional Czech dishes and beer across eight separate dining halls.
Restaurant · Fine dining restaurant
Field serves creative fine dining with a broad wine selection in a polished setting in Prague’s Old Town.
Restaurant · Fine dining restaurant
This upscale restaurant reinterprets nineteenth-century Czech recipes through a modern menu, offering a different perspective on local cuisine.
Restaurant · Czech meat restaurant
This casual, airy restaurant specializes in locally sourced meats, with sweets, wine and draft beer also on the menu.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
An elegant Czech restaurant known for its elaborate carved walls and Art Nouveau interiors, pairing dining with striking historic decor.
Restaurant · Contemporary Czech restaurant
A contemporary Czech restaurant with large windows and stylish interiors, offering modern local cooking and live jazz evenings.
Restaurant · Fine dining
An upscale restaurant serving globally inspired fine dining, with striking decor suited to a special evening meal.
Restaurant · Fine dining
An elegant restaurant serving gourmet French-style dishes, with three summer terraces and a winter garden for seasonal dining.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
A quiet Czech restaurant serving hearty traditional dishes in medieval-style surroundings, ideal for a relaxed meal in Malá Strana.
Restaurant · Bakery bistro
A bakery and bistro in Karlín known for its bread, offering casual meals and coffee in an industrial setting.
Restaurant · Modern Asian restaurant
A stylish restaurant serving modern Asian dishes made with ethically sourced ingredients, offering an alternative to traditional Czech dining.
Restaurant · Steak restaurant
A sprawling restaurant in a stately setting, serving steaks, sharing plates and snacks for both full meals and lighter bites.
Restaurant · Butcher bistro
A butcher shop and small bistro known for Czech meat, serving burgers and freshly prepared meat dishes on Dlouhá Street.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
Founded in 1895, this Czech restaurant and bar offers traditional dining amid brick walls, with a streetside terrace in summer.
Restaurant · Scenic restaurant
An ornate pavilion in Letná Park houses a restaurant overlooking the Vltava River and Prague's bridges.
Restaurant · Rooftop restaurant
This rooftop restaurant on Pařížská Street pairs fine dining with elevated views across Prague's historic centre.
Restaurant · Rooftop restaurant
A rooftop restaurant above Hotel U Prince, offering meals and drinks with views over Prague's Old Town Square.
Restaurant · Italian restaurant
This Vinohrady pizzeria serves classic Italian dishes and wine, offering plenty of choices beyond pizza.
Restaurant · American restaurant
This rock-themed restaurant serves burgers and American classics in Prague's Old Town, with a lively atmosphere and music memorabilia.
Restaurant · American diner
A 1950s-style diner with red leather booths and celebrity decor, serving burgers, steaks and sandwiches in the Old Town.
Restaurant · Immersive dining
A dining experience using tabletop projections of a tiny animated chef to turn a meal into a visual show.
Restaurant · Asian fusion restaurant
An Asian fusion restaurant on Bratří Synků Square, offering a meal stop in Prague’s Nusle neighbourhood outside the historic centre.
Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
A Vietnamese restaurant on Štefánikova Street in Smíchov, offering a Vietnamese meal while exploring this part of Prague.
Restaurant · Asian fusion restaurant
An Asian fusion restaurant and cocktail bar in Prague’s Old Town, combining dinner and drinks in a Buddha-themed interior.
Restaurant · Steakhouse
Upscale steakhouse in Prague’s Old Town specializing in American prime beef, with wines and cocktails to accompany dinner.
Restaurant · Brunch bistro
Bistro in Vinohrady serving breakfast and brunch, a convenient stop for a meal while exploring the neighbourhood.
Restaurant · Bistro
Bistro on Vinohradská in Prague’s Vinohrady neighbourhood, offering a place to stop for a meal while exploring the area.
Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Mexican restaurant on U Průhonu in Holešovice, offering an option for a meal while exploring this Prague neighbourhood.
Restaurant · Bistro
This bistro in Vyšehrad offers a convenient meal stop when visiting the fortress and its surrounding historic neighbourhood.
Restaurant · Asian fusion restaurant
Asian fusion restaurant in Prague’s New Town, offering Japanese and other Asian dishes alongside cocktails.
Restaurant · Asian fusion restaurant
Asian fusion restaurant on Wenceslas Square, offering a central option for a meal while exploring Prague’s New Town.
Restaurant · Pizzeria
An Italian pizzeria on Maltese Square in Malá Strana, offering a meal stop while exploring the neighborhood.
Restaurant · Italian restaurant
An Italian restaurant with vaulted interiors, serving classic dishes including fresh fish and cured meats in Prague’s Old Town.
Restaurant · Korean barbecue
A Korean barbecue restaurant in Čestlice outside Prague, offering a dining option away from the city center.
Restaurant · Italian restaurant
An Italian restaurant on Nosticova Street in Malá Strana, offering a convenient meal stop while exploring the neighborhood.
Restaurant · Italian restaurant
This Italian restaurant serves traditional thin-crust pizzas in a contemporary dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Restaurant · Indian restaurant
This stylish Indian restaurant offers classic curries and tandoori dishes, with outdoor tables for an open-air meal.
Restaurant · Medieval tavern
This medieval-themed tavern pairs dinner with live entertainment, offering an evening experience in Prague’s Old Town.
Restaurant · Indian restaurant
An Indian restaurant in Prague’s New Town, offering a convenient meal stop while exploring the central neighbourhood.
Restaurant · Belgian restaurant
A Belgian restaurant on Náměstí Míru, known for mussels, fries, and Belgian beers in Prague’s Vinohrady neighbourhood.
Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
A Japanese restaurant on Myslíkova in Prague's New Town, offering a meal stop while exploring the surrounding central streets.
Restaurant · Indian restaurant
An Indian restaurant on Jenštejnská in Prague's New Town, offering an alternative to Czech cuisine while exploring the area.
Restaurant · Asian fusion restaurant
Asian fusion restaurant in Prague's Old Town, offering a meal stop near the Jewish Quarter.
Restaurant · International restaurant
Stylish Old Town restaurant serving international dishes, cocktails and wine, with weekend brunch for a leisurely daytime meal.
Restaurant · Czech restaurant
Airy Vinohrady restaurant and bar serving modern interpretations of classic Czech dishes alongside beer and craft beverages.
Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Indian restaurant in Prague’s Bubeneč neighbourhood, offering a place for an Indian meal away from the Old Town.
Restaurant · Train-themed restaurant
Daily 11:00 to 24:00
A restaurant on Wenceslas Square where model trains run along tracks between the tables and deliver orders to your table.
Café & dessert · Grand café
Refined café and restaurant with an ornate wooden interior recalling the First Czechoslovak Republic, serving meals and pastries.
Café & dessert · Historic café
Elegant century-old café with large windows and separate Czech breakfast, lunch and dinner menus for meals throughout the day.
Café & dessert · Historic café
Café serving Czech and international dishes in a mirrored dining room, with live piano music each evening.
Café & dessert · Cubist café
Café known for its Cubist interior and large windows, serving light snacks and familiar international dishes.
Café & dessert · Café and bistro
Riverside café and bistro on Smetana Embankment, offering coffee and breakfast with views toward the Vltava.
Café & dessert · Coffee shop
This Smíchov café serves coffee and breakfast in an industrial setting, with a courtyard for outdoor seating.
Café & dessert · Specialty coffee shop
This specialty coffee bar on Na Florenci pairs carefully prepared espresso with pastries and sandwiches for a quick stop.
Café & dessert · Specialty coffee shop
This urban café in Karlín combines a serious approach to coffee with freshly baked treats in a relaxed setting.
Café & dessert · Pastry shop
Established in 1911, this elegant pastry shop serves coffee, breakfast and sweet treats on Vodičkova Street.
Café & dessert · Coffee shop
This Old Town coffee shop on Kaprova offers coffee and sweet treats for a break while exploring central Prague.
Café & dessert · Bakery café
This Old Town bakery on Kozí offers breads, cakes and pastries for breakfast or a sweet break between sights.
Café & dessert · Artisan bakery
This Icelandic-founded bakery on Myslíkova specializes in sourdough bread and buttery pastries, ideal for a takeaway breakfast.
Café & dessert · Station café
This café in Prague’s main railway station offers a coffee break amid the historic building’s Art Nouveau architecture.
Café & dessert · Family café
A family café and bistro in Karlín's Karolina Plazza courtyard, with space for children's celebrations and events.
Café & dessert · Family café
A family café on Podskalská in Prague's New Town, combining a coffee break with playtime for children.
Café & dessert · Family café
A family café at Náměstí Republiky, pairing children's play with a coffee stop during a central Prague outing.
Café & dessert · Play café
A children's play café in Vinohrady with a salt therapy playroom, combining indoor activities with a café visit.
Café & dessert · Coffee shop
A coffee shop on Benediktská Street in Prague's Old Town, convenient for a coffee break while exploring the neighbourhood.
Café & dessert · Donut shop
This doughnut shop in Prague’s Vršovice neighbourhood serves sweet treats and coffee for a casual snack stop.
Café & dessert · Coffee shop
This Vinohrady coffeehouse serves espresso drinks, tea and pastries, with breakfast and lunch options for a convenient stop.
Café & dessert · Riverside cafe
A cafe and bar on Prague’s Rašínovo riverfront, offering a stop for coffee or drinks beside the Vltava.
Café & dessert · Ice cream shop
This dessert shop on Maiselova in Prague’s Old Town offers ice cream for a sweet break while sightseeing.
Café & dessert · Coffee shop
Contemporary café on Jiřího z Poděbrad Square serving coffee, breakfasts and international dishes in Prague’s Vinohrady neighbourhood.
Café & dessert · Coffee and desserts
Coffee shop in Prague’s New Town offering ice cream and pastries alongside coffee for a sweet sightseeing break.
Café & dessert · Bakery café
This bakery café in Karlín offers pastries and coffee, making a convenient stop while exploring the neighbourhood.
Café & dessert · Japanese bakery
This Japanese bakery in Smíchov offers Japanese-style baked goods, providing an alternative to Prague’s traditional Czech bakeries.
Café & dessert · Czech bakery
This bakery on Celetná specialises in Czech koláče pastries, offering a traditional sweet stop in Prague’s Old Town.
Café & dessert · Café
This café on Terronská in Prague 6 offers a coffee stop away from the city centre’s main sightseeing routes.
Café & dessert · Coffee shop
This coffee spot on Moskevská provides a place to pause while exploring Prague’s Vršovice neighbourhood beyond the historic centre.
Café & dessert · Café
This café on Vratislavova offers a convenient coffee break before or after exploring the nearby Vyšehrad fortress grounds.
Café & dessert · Bakery
Bakery and confectionery in Malá Strana, offering a sweet stop while exploring Prague’s Lesser Town on foot.
Café & dessert · Tea house
This tea house near Wenceslas Square serves teas from around the world, offering a relaxed alternative to coffee stops.
Café & dessert · Donut shop
A doughnut shop in Prague’s Old Town, offering a convenient sweet stop while exploring the historic streets.
Café & dessert · Café
Café on Pohořelec in the Hradčany district, conveniently placed for a coffee break near Strahov Monastery.
Café & dessert · Chocolate café
Old Town chocolate café known for thick hot chocolate, with sweet treats for a break while exploring central Prague.
Café & dessert · Coffee shop
Coffee shop on Sokolská in Prague's New Town, offering a convenient pause while exploring the neighbourhood.
Bar · Cocktail bar
This sociable Holešovice bar pairs craft cocktails with international dishes, making it a convenient stop for drinks and a meal.
Bar · Cocktail bar
An industrial-style bar serving cocktails and wines from around the world, with live music adding to the evening atmosphere.
Bar · Jazz club
A long-established Prague jazz club on Národní, offering live performances for an evening centered on music.
Bar · Jazz club
A jazz club in a 14th-century basement, pairing performances by international artists with local beers in Prague’s Old Town.
Bar · Live music club
This long-running Prague venue hosts live performances by local and international artists, making it a destination for concert evenings.
Bar · Brewpub
Restored 17th-century brewery reopened in 2000, offering craft beer, a restaurant and courtyard within the Strahov monastery complex.
Bar · Traditional pub
This bustling Old Town pub serves pilsner beer and counts Bill Clinton among its famous past visitors.
Bar · Traditional pub
This small traditional pub in Malá Strana is known for draught Pilsner Urquell and a lively local crowd.
Bar · Wine bar
This New Town wine bar offers Czech and international wines alongside food, making it a stop for exploring regional bottles.
Bar · Cocktail bar
This Old Town cocktail bar pairs an Anonymous-inspired theme with theatrical drinks and masked bartenders.
Bar · Cocktail bar
A cellar cocktail bar beneath Hotel U Prince, offering elaborate drinks just off Old Town Square.
Bar · Cocktail bar
Skilled bartenders mix cocktails beneath a vaulted ceiling at this stylish bar with upholstered bench seating.
Bar · Beer garden
This leafy beer garden in Letná offers outdoor seating, a small beer selection, and broad river and city views.
Bar · Rooftop bar
A stylish rooftop bar at Hilton Prague serving cocktails and international small plates in an elaborately decorated setting.
Bar · Ice bar
A subzero bar near Charles Bridge where ice interiors and drinks served in ice glasses create an unusual drinking experience.
Bar · Retro nightclub
This retro bar and nightclub in Prague’s Old Town pairs cocktails with dancing and music from the 1980s.
Bar · Cocktail bar
Classic cocktails are served in an elegant setting with a carved wooden bar and plush seating in Prague’s Old Town.
Bar · Arcade bar
This central Prague bar combines drinks with retro arcade games, making it a stop for gaming alongside a night out.
Bar · Nightclub
Large nightclub in Prague’s Holešovice district hosting DJ nights and live events for visitors seeking a lively night out.
Bar · Robotic cocktail bar
Bar at Karlovy Lázně where robotic arms mix cocktails, making the drink preparation part of the entertainment.
Bar · Themed cocktail bar
Alchemy-themed cocktail bar in Malá Strana serving inventive drinks in surroundings inspired by Prague’s alchemical legends.
Bar · Riverside bar
Bar and café in a riverside vault on Náplavka, combining drinks and coffee with an art gallery.
Bar · Cocktail bar
A lounge bar inspired by Ernest Hemingway, specializing in freshly mixed cocktails in a relaxed setting.
Bar · Jazz club
This riverside lounge bar hosts live jazz in a modern glass building, pairing evening music with views of the water.
Bar · Bar and café
A bar and café on Slezská in Vinohrady, offering a neighborhood stop for coffee or drinks outside Prague's Old Town.
Market · Year-round market
A small, historic street market between Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square that's open all year and gets a festive feel in December. Good for wooden toys, puppets and small gifts.
Shop · Shopping street
This historic shopping street offers wide walkways lined with palaces and upscale shops, linking busy central Prague squares.
Shop · Outlet mall
An outlet shopping centre near Prague Airport, bringing fashion brands together for travellers looking for discounted clothing and accessories.
Shop · Jewelry shop
This jewelry shop on Havelská in Prague’s Old Town offers a shopping stop while exploring the historic centre.
Market · Farmers' market
Saturday market on Prague’s riverside offering local produce, baked goods, pottery and crafts for browsing beside the Vltava.
Market · Food market
Food market in Anděl bringing together international food vendors and cocktails, useful for groups wanting different cuisines.
Shop · Shopping mall
Glass-fronted shopping mall above a metro station, with over 60 stores and casual restaurants for shopping and meal breaks.
Shop · Shopping mall
Large contemporary shopping mall with popular retail brands, a food court and sit-down restaurants for an extended shopping trip.
Shop · Candy store
A candy shop on Na Můstku in Prague’s Old Town, offering a sweet shopping stop during central sightseeing.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
A refined hotel occupying medieval buildings in Malá Strana, with elegant rooms, a European restaurant and a spa.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
A luxury hotel in a former 14th-century monastery, offering a spa and a historic setting in Malá Strana.
Hotel · Boutique hotel
A stylish boutique hotel in Malá Strana, offering fine dining, elegant lounges and a rooftop terrace for relaxing above the streets.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
An elegant Malá Strana hotel with traditionally styled rooms, lavish suites and a restaurant featuring three terraces.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
A refined Prague hotel combining a garden and spa with an elegant restaurant, cocktail lounge and gym.
Hotel · Design hotel
A modern hotel in Prague’s Old Town with stylish rooms, an on-site bakery, a bar and a restaurant.
Hotel · Design hotel
A design-focused Prague hotel with stylish rooms and suites, a contemporary restaurant, a sleek bar and a spa.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
This luxury hotel occupies a 16th-century building in Malá Strana, with two restaurants, an indoor pool and a spa.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
Set in a grand Belle Époque building, this elegant hotel offers refined dining, a bar, a spa and a gym.
Hotel · Design hotel
This upscale hotel on Nerudova Street offers stylish rooms, a spa and a restaurant for a stay in Malá Strana.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
This refined hotel in Prague's New Town pairs polished rooms and suites with an elegant fusion restaurant and cocktail bar.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
Located on Wenceslas Square, this luxury hotel provides a central base for exploring Prague's New Town on foot.
Hotel
Near Charles Bridge in Malá Strana, this elegant hotel offers warmly decorated rooms, an upscale restaurant and a café.
Hotel · Design hotel
Stay inside Prague's Dancing House for contemporary rooms, river views and dining on the building's upper floor.
Hotel · Spa hotel
This upscale hotel in Malá Strana combines relaxed rooms with a refined restaurant, a café and a spa with saunas.
Hotel · Design hotel
This contemporary hotel in Prague's New Town offers colorful rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi and a stylish lounge bar.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
This elegant hotel in Hradčany offers upscale rooms, an Art Deco style restaurant, a spa and a gym.
Hotel · Brewery hotel
Set in a former brewery, this Old Town hotel offers breakfast, dining and a beer garden alongside its rooms.
Hotel · Luxury hotel
Luxury hotel beside the Vltava with elegant rooms, an Italian restaurant and bar, plus a spa and gym.
Hotel · Historic hotel
Art Nouveau hotel offering elegant rooms, an upscale restaurant and a full-service spa, with city views from selected rooms.
Hotel · Boutique hotel
Stylish Old Town hotel with refined rooms, an upscale restaurant and a rooftop spa for relaxing after sightseeing.
Hotel
Hotel offering traditionally styled rooms, two eateries and a lobby bar, plus a spa area with a gym.
Hotel · Upscale hotel
Upscale hotel offering modern rooms and suites, an Art Deco-style restaurant and an indoor pool for a relaxing stay.
Hotel · Music-themed hotel
Music-inspired hotel offering contemporary rooms, an airy restaurant and a stylish bar, conveniently located beside Prague’s O2 Arena.
Hotel
Relaxed Prague hotel with a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, offering a comfortable base with leisure facilities.
Hotel · Art deco hotel
An art deco style hotel in Prague’s Old Town, offering rooms and suites, a restaurant, breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel · Water park hotel
A contemporary hotel connected to a water park and spa, with dining and a bar for convenient family stays.
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Best for: Castle views
A five-star hotel on the Vltava next to Charles Bridge, with views of Prague Castle, a spa and an indoor pool.
New Town
Best for: Luxury
A five-star hotel in a 17th-century palace on Hybernská, with a private garden, spa and large rooms, steps from the Powder Tower.
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Best for: Pool and spa
A five-star hotel at the river end of Pařížská, with an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa and a rooftop bar.
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Best for: Charles Bridge
A small four-star hotel in two historic houses at the Malá Strana end of Charles Bridge, with an easy walk up to Prague Castle.
New Town
Best for: Spacious suites
Five-star rooms, studios and suites on Senovážné Square, a 5-minute walk to the Municipal House and about 9 minutes to Old Town Square.
New Town
Best for: Couples
A modern boutique hotel on Senovážná with a spa, gym and library, about 600 m from Old Town Square and 500 m from Wenceslas Square.
Old Town
Best for: Boutique stay
A small boutique hotel with 21 rooms on Haštalská, about 8 minutes on foot from Old Town Square. Breakfast is included.
Old Town
Best for: Quiet and central
A quiet hotel in a former convent on Bartolomějská, about 250 m from Charles Bridge and a short walk from Národní třída metro.
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Best for: Families
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Best for: Value
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