Best Spots in Prague for The City Conquerors
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From the classic St. Vitus Cathedral and Staroměstská radnice, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.8 · 96,705 reviews
Enter St Vitus Cathedral, the jewel of Prague Castle. Walk beneath Gothic vaults, study the stained-glass windows and see the chapels of Prague's patron saints.
★ 4.8 · 4,865 reviews
Visit the Old Town Hall on Prague's Old Town Square. Climb the tower for a rooftop panorama and see the astronomical clock up close.
★ 4.6 · 24,698 reviews
Wander through Petřín Gardens, the sprawling green hillside rising above Malá Strana. Stroll past rose gardens and fruit trees, ride the funicular or climb the tower, and take in sweeping views of Prague.
Climb the hill above Prague to palaces, a great cathedral and sweeping views of the city. A first-visit essential that is best explored slowly.
Lose yourself in cobbled lanes, baroque palaces and hidden gardens below the castle. A first-visit essential and one of the most beautiful quarters of Prague.
★ 4.8 · 201,393 reviews
Walk Charles Bridge, the stone span that has tied Old Town to Malá Strana for centuries. Cross between statues and street performers while the river, the castle and the Old Town rooftops unfold around you.
★ 4.6 · 50,041 reviews
Explore Prague's grand National Museum and its natural science and history collections. Climb the monumental staircase and browse the exhibitions at your own pace.
★ 4.7 · 203,666 reviews
Spend a few hours exploring Prague Castle, the sprawling hilltop complex that has anchored the city for centuries. Walk through its courtyards and historic buildings, which span architecture from Romanesque to the 20th century.
Get lost in medieval streets around the astronomical clock in Prague's historic heart. A first-visit essential that is magical in the early morning.
★ 4.7 · 8,428 reviews
Find the hidden entrance to the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the twin-towered Gothic landmark on Old Town Square. Step inside to see the baroque altarpiece and hear the organ if you arrive near mass.
Stand in the middle of Old Town Square, the historic centre of Prague's Staré Město. Take in the surrounding facades and use the square as your base for the narrow streets nearby.
★ 4.0 · 36,843 reviews
Discover U Fleků, the sprawling Nové Město beer hall that has been pouring for centuries. Share pork knuckle and house beer in one of its eight atmospheric halls.
★ 4.6 · 16,077 reviews
Step into Café Imperial in Nové Město, where carved walls and art nouveau details frame every table. Order the Imperial Breakfast, or return later for beef tartare, chicken broth or veal cheeks.
★ 4.8 · 14,939 reviews
Catch an evening at the National Theatre, the Neo-Renaissance landmark on the Vltava embankment. Take your seat in its ornate auditorium for opera, ballet or drama, and stroll the riverside before the curtain rises.
★ 4.5 · 24,185 reviews
Climb the stairs at Café Louvre and enter a century-old room with tall windows and graceful decor. Order from the Czech breakfast menu, then linger over coffee and a dessert.
★ 4.7 · 4,447 reviews
Meet your guide by Maisel Synagogue for a close look at Prague's Jewish history. Step inside four synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery while learning about the community's life, notable figures and persecution.
★ 4.4 · 7,057 reviews
Board this open-top glass boat for an evening dinner cruise on the Vltava. Fill your plate at the buffet, listen to live music and watch Prague's illuminated monuments pass by.
★ 4.3 · 7,433 reviews
Step aboard this Vltava evening cruise for dinner on the water as Prague lights up. Help yourself to the buffet, enjoy the live music and watch the riverbanks glide past from the deck.
★ 4.4 · 24,062 reviews
Pull up a seat at Lokál Dlouhááá, the Old Town's go-to for honest Czech cooking and well-poured beer. Work through traditional dishes like beef tartare with a fresh Pilsner Urquell in a lively, industrial-styled hall.
★ 4.3 · 9,514 reviews
Step into Cafe Slavia, the grand historic cafe overlooking the Vltava. Sit by the window for river views, order a coffee or the famous Liquor Cone, and take in the mirrored room and evening piano.
★ 4.3 · 70,928 reviews
See the Dancing House, Frank Gehry's twisting riverside landmark in Nové Město. Photograph its curving facade from the embankment, then head to the rooftop for a drink and views across the city.
★ 4.5 · 2,675 reviews
Dine at Kampa Park, the Malá Strana restaurant that looks straight across the Vltava to Charles Bridge. Linger over French-style courses on a riverside terrace or in the winter garden.
Walk streets where centuries of Jewish history left their mark on Prague. A thoughtful neighbourhood for culture lovers and first-time visitors.
★ 4.8 · 15,573 reviews
Wander into the Waldstein Garden, the formal baroque grounds of the Senate palace in Malá Strana. Follow green alleys past statues and fountains, circle the pond, and look out for the resident peacocks.
★ 4.6 · 14,136 reviews
Walk into Kantýna, the Nové Město meat hall where you collect a card and order from the stations yourself. Choose cuts from locally sourced meat, add a draft beer and share a long table.
★ 4.2 · 16,321 reviews
Take a seat at Restaurace U Pinkasů, a classic Czech restaurant with a historic courtyard in Nové Město. Dig into generous plates of local dishes with a cold beer in a relaxed setting.
★ 4.3 · 4,419 reviews
Pull up a seat at Pivovar U Tří růží, a historic Old Town brewery restaurant. Pair a house-brewed beer with schnitzel, sausage or other Czech comfort dishes in a centuries-old setting.
★ 4.7 · 1,135 reviews
Step off Charles Bridge onto a quiet island of lawns, riverside benches and mill streams. A peaceful break for couples in the heart of Prague.
★ 4.6 · 6,922 reviews
Pop into Naše maso, the Old Town butcher shop turned sandwich counter that has Prague talking. Order the pastrami sandwich or a medium-rare cheeseburger and enjoy meat treated with real craft.
★ 4.7 · 5,027 reviews
Settle into The Estates Theatre, Prague's elegant neoclassical stage in the Old Town. Take your seat beneath the painted ceiling for an opera, ballet or drama performance in a building that has hosted shows since 1783.
Prague · 🏛️ Landmark
St. Vitus Cathedral
1h
Staroměstská radnice
45 min
Prague · 🌳 Nature
Petřín Gardens
1h30
Prague · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Hradčany
Malá Strana
2h
Charles Bridge
20 min
Prague · 🎨 Museum
National Museum
Prague Castle
3h
Old Town
Church of Our Lady before Týn
30 min
Old Town Square
Prague · 🍽️ Food
U Fleků
Prague · 🥐 Breakfast
Café Imperial
Prague · 🎭 Entertainment
National Theatre
2h30
Café Louvre
Prague · 🧭 Tours
Jewish Quarter Walking Tour with Admission Tickets
Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat
Evening Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Music
Lokál Dlouhááá
1h15
Prague · ☕ Coffeebreak
Cafe Slavia
Dancing House
Kampa Park Restaurant
Josefov
Waldstein Garden
Kantýna
Restaurace U Pinkasů
Pivovar U Tří růží
Kampa Island
Naše maso
The Estates Theatre