Prague Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget mealCZK 180.00≈ $8.48
- Mid-range mealCZK 450.00≈ $21.20
- CappuccinoCZK 75.00≈ $3.53
- Domestic beerCZK 55.00≈ $2.59
- Taxi (per km)CZK 35.00≈ $1.65
- Public transport ticketCZK 30.00≈ $1.41
- Museum entryCZK 300.00≈ $14.13
- Mid-range hotel (night)CZK 2,800.00≈ $131.91
Food & Drink
- Lokál DlouháááCzech · $$
Popular modern-pub chain reviving classic Czech tavern fare and perfectly poured unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell in a bright, no-frills space near Old Town.
- U FlekůCzech · $$
Historic brewery-restaurant dating to 1499, brewing its own dark 13-degree lager on-site alongside classic goulash and roast pork.
- Café SavoyCafe / Central European · $$
Grand Neo-Renaissance cafe with an ornate painted ceiling, serving Vienna-style coffeehouse classics and Czech pastries since 1893.
- La Degustation Bohême BourgeoiseModern Czech · $$$$
Michelin-starred restaurant reinventing 19th-century Czech recipes as a modern tasting menu, in the Old Town near the river.
- Field RestaurantModern Czech · $$$$
Michelin-starred restaurant near the Rudolfinum focused on hyper-local Czech and Central European ingredients with a playful presentation.
- Náplavka riverside food stallsCzech street food · $
Weekend farmers market and food-stall strip along the Vltava embankment, popular for casual Czech street food and craft beer.
- Cross Club
Industrial-steampunk multi-level club in Holešovice built from scrap metal and gears, hosting electronic music and alternative events.
- Hemingway Bar
Award-winning cocktail bar near the Charles Bridge specializing in absinthe and rum, one of the most decorated bars in Central Europe.
- Vzorkovna
Underground alternative bar and club in Karlín known for indie and electronic music nights in a converted industrial space.
Culture & History
- Prague Castle
Sprawling castle complex (the largest ancient castle in the world) including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.
- National Gallery Prague (Trade Fair Palace)
Home to the National Gallery's modern and contemporary collection, including works by Klimt, Picasso and Czech Cubists.
- Jewish Museum in Prague
Complex of historic synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov documenting centuries of Prague's Jewish community.
- Museum of Communism
Museum near Wenceslas Square documenting daily life, propaganda and the fall of Czechoslovak communism.
- DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
Converted factory space in Holešovice showing contemporary art with a distinctive airship-shaped auditorium extension.
- Kino Aero
Beloved arthouse cinema in Žižkov screening classic, cult and international films, often in original language with Czech subtitles.
- Lucerna Kino
Historic cinema inside the Art Nouveau Lucerna Palace, one of Prague's oldest continuously operating movie theaters.
- Prague Spring International Music Festival
Prestigious classical music festival opening every year with Smetana's Má vlast, held in venues across the city.
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (nearby)
Major Central European film festival held in the spa town of Karlovy Vary, a short trip from Prague, drawing international stars.
Nature & Outdoors
- Bohemian Switzerland (České Švýcarsko)
Sandstone rock formations and forested gorges, including the Pravčická brána arch, a popular day-trip hiking area from Prague.
Active & Fun
- Fitness Factory
Large gym chain with multiple Prague locations offering weights, classes and cardio equipment.
- Podolí Swimming Stadium
Iconic outdoor and indoor pool complex along the Vltava with a 50m outdoor pool, popular with locals in summer.