Things to do in Prague

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A fortified castle area with museum spaces, hidden passages and the remains of a medieval basilica. It suits visitors who want an outdoor history stop with plenty of space, and it is an easy half-day from the centre.

"Wear comfortable shoes for the large grounds."

A historical alchemist’s workshop with guided tours into medieval science. It suits visitors looking for a smaller, unusual museum stop, and the Old Town setting makes it easy to slot into a short visit.

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Check current opening hours before visiting.

Premonstratensian monastery & historical library offering ceiling frescoes, exhibits & guided tours.

Hotel

Former 15th-century brewery-turned hotel, offering a rustic restaurant & bar, plus free breakfast.

In Prague 9, this music-inspired hotel has contemporary rooms, a restaurant, and a bar. It suits travellers who want an overnight base with late-night facilities; it is farther from the historic centre.

In Prague, this relaxed guesthouse in Nusle has rooms with kitchenettes and a bar. It suits travellers who want a straightforward stay, and the practical tip is to consider whether a kitchenette helps on a longer visit.

In Prague, this upscale hotel sits in Malá Strana in a former monastery. It suits travellers who want a quieter, more characterful stay, and the practical tip is to note the on-site spa and dining when planning downtime.

In Prague, this relaxed guesthouse in Prague 9 offers rooms, most with balconies, plus a restaurant and bar. It suits travellers who prefer a quieter base, and the practical tip is to book with balcony rooms in mind if that matters to you.

In Prague, this is an informal hostel in Strašnice with dorms, rooms, a bar and a shared kitchen. It suits budget-minded travellers, and the practical tip is to use the shared kitchen if you want to keep things simple.

Founded in 993 A.D., this Benedictine monastery expanded in the 18th century, & includes a hotel.

In Prague, this is an international football stadium and concert venue with a hotel and offices. It suits visitors tied to events, and the practical tip is to check the schedule before choosing it as a base.

Restaurant

In Vinohrady, Srnky is a cafe for breakfast, lunch, cakes, coffee, and weekend brunch. It suits a slower start or a daytime stop; come for the baked goods and expect a neighbourhood feel.

Kebab shop

In Holešovice, Big Smokers is a barbecue restaurant that stays open late. It suits barbecue fans who do not mind heading a little farther from the centre; use the website for updates.

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In Prague 9, this music-inspired hotel has contemporary rooms, a restaurant, and a bar. It suits travellers who want an overnight base with late-night facilities; it is farther from the historic centre.

Lavishly updated version of Eastern Europe's traditional Baroque style, showcasing musical theater.

A fortified castle area with museum spaces, hidden passages and the remains of a medieval basilica. It suits visitors who want an outdoor history stop with plenty of space, and it is an easy half-day from the centre.

"Wear comfortable shoes for the large grounds."

An in-city park with playgrounds, picnic areas, jogging paths, ponds, fields, and shade trees.

Nature park with a gorge offering swimming areas & hiking trails, plus sports courts & a playground.

Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.

In central Prague 1, this late-opening pizza restaurant is an easy post-evening meal. It suits a low-key dinner with friends; check the website if you are aiming for a late table.

A museum of Czech army and resistance history with uniforms, weapons and banners. It suits visitors who want a focused history stop, and Žižkov is a good add-on to a wider city day.

"Allow time for a museum visit and the walk around Žižkov."

The main Orthodox church of former Czechoslovakia, with a war resistance museum downstairs. It suits visitors who like sacred buildings with layered history, and the central Prague 2 location is easy to fit into a walking route.

"Check the lower-level museum as part of the visit."

A fortified castle area with museum spaces, hidden passages and the remains of a medieval basilica. It suits visitors who want an outdoor history stop with plenty of space, and it is an easy half-day from the centre.

"Wear comfortable shoes for the large grounds."

A Baroque and Renaissance church completed in 1613, home to the famous child Jesus statue. It suits visitors interested in religious art and pilgrimage sites, and it is centrally placed in Malá Strana.

"Go in with time for a quiet visit rather than a quick photo stop."

An early 20th-century synagogue with art nouveau and Moorish design. It suits visitors interested in architecture and Jewish heritage, and it is in New Town for an easy city-centre visit.

Enduring 19th-century cultural venue with concert halls, an art gallery & exhibition spaces.

Exhibitions including vintage vehicles, old astronomical instruments & a coal mining section.

Art gallery

A historical alchemist’s workshop with guided tours into medieval science. It suits visitors looking for a smaller, unusual museum stop, and the Old Town setting makes it easy to slot into a short visit.

Riverside museum in former mill, housing private collection of modern Czech & central European art.

A Moorish-style synagogue that now hosts exhibits and concerts. It suits visitors interested in Jewish heritage and indoor cultural visits in the old town.

An art museum in Old Town. It suits visitors looking for an easy centre stop, and its location makes it simple to add to a day around Celetná.

"Works well as part of an Old Town walking route."

Classic and modern art in the Trade Fair Palace, part of the National Gallery. It suits visitors who want a substantial museum visit, and Holešovice is a good base for a culture-heavy day.

"Plan enough time; the collection is substantial."

An art museum in a Roman-style villa with frescoes, focused on 19th-century Czech painting. It suits visitors who want a culture stop with an estate feel, and it is a short trip from the centre.

"Best for a half-day rather than a quick stop."

Baroque palace containing the art collection of the Lobkowicz family, including many Old Masters.

A street-art themed tourist attraction in Old Town. It suits visitors who want a lighter museum stop, and the central location makes it easy to fit between other downtown sights.

"Good when you want a central, low-friction stop."

Synagogues, a 15th-century cemetery and specialist museums tell Prague's Jewish story. It suits visitors who want a focused heritage area, and Old Town makes it easy to visit on foot.

"Allow enough time for more than one stop."

Museum

130 00 Prague-Prague 3, Czechia

A 1929 hilltop memorial on a long stone platform ringed by woods, with a huge equestrian statue.

Petřínské sady 118 00, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia

An in-city hillside garden with roses, fruit trees, a funicular railway, and a viewing tower.

Pražský hrad Hrad III, nádvoří, 119 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia

An in-city street lined with small 16th-century houses built for the guards of Prague Castle.

Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.

Radlická 520/117, 158 00 Praha 5-Jinonice, Czechia

An in-city playground with outdoor space for a simple family stop.

1, 198 00 Praha 9, Czechia

An in-city picnic ground with a fire pit area.

Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

An in-city 14th-century tower with Gothic detailing, a wide arched gateway, and broad views.

Královská obora, Bubeneč, 170 00 Praha 7, Czechia

An in-city park with playgrounds, picnic areas, jogging paths, ponds, fields, and shade trees.

Petřínské sady 1, 118 00 Praha 1-Strahov, Czechia

An in-city park for an easy uphill walk and open views.

Michalská 20, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

An in-city laid-back breakfast spot with an outdoor terrace, serving all-day breakfasts, pancakes, and burgers.

116 00 Prague 6, Czechia

Nature park with a gorge offering swimming areas & hiking trails, plus sports courts & a playground.

Strahovské nádvoří, Strahov, 118 00 Praha 1-Hradčany-Praha 1, Czechia

An in-city scenic spot near Strahov with a vineyard setting and a wide view.

Dělnická 443, 252 41 Dolní Břežany, Czechia

Wooded river valley known for rare flowers, hiking & cycling routes in summer & sledding in winter.

57, Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

In the city, the Lesser Town Bridge Tower is a scenic spot on the route into Malá Strana. It suits anyone planning a walk over the bridge area, and it is best as part of a wider sightseeing loop.

198 00 Prague 14, Czechia

Modern lookout tower in a park, with a 3-legged wooden lattice design by architect Martin Rajnis.