Discover Hradčany’s 14 best spots for your trip in Prague

St. Vitus Cathedral

★ 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.

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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.

Kuchyň

★ 4.6 · 4,664 reviews

Take a seat at Kuchyň, the Hradčany restaurant just beside Prague Castle. Order carefully cooked Czech dishes and enjoy them with views of the castle quarter.

Terasa U Zlaté studně

★ 4.7 · 1,055 reviews

Discover Terasa U Zlaté studně, a fine-dining address tucked below Prague Castle. Dine on elegant French-style dishes on the rooftop terrace with Prague's rooftops spread out below you.

Lobkowicz Palace

★ 4.6 · 6,980 reviews

Climb to Lobkowicz Palace in Hradčany and step into a family's private art collection. Tour the baroque rooms with the audio guide, admire the Old Masters and finish on the balcony.

Strahov Monastery Brewery

★ 4.5 · 6,800 reviews

Discover Strahov Monastery Brewery, a restored 17th-century brewhouse in Hradčany. Taste its own craft beers in the courtyard and pair them with goulash or pork ribs after exploring the monastery.

Old Royal Palace

★ 4.2 · 2,139 reviews

Explore the Old Royal Palace, where Bohemian rulers lived and held court within Prague Castle. Walk through its historic chambers and into Vladislav Hall, the grand space used for royal events.

Loreto

★ 4.6 · 5,221 reviews

Explore Loreto, a Baroque pilgrimage site steps from Prague Castle. Walk the cloister and its chapels, admire the painted ceilings, and see the collection of liturgical objects.

Kavárna Nový Svět

★ 4.7 · 1,723 reviews

Walk down the quiet Nový Svět street to Kavárna Nový Svět, a cosy cafe in Hradčany. Enjoy coffee, an omelette or hummus outside in a peaceful corner of the city.

Queen Anne's Summer Palace

★ 4.6 · 777 reviews

Slip away from the castle crowds to Queen Anne's Summer Palace. Walk the terraced garden paths past the royal fountain and take in the Renaissance building facing Prague Castle.

Strahov Library

★ 3.4 · 1,728 reviews

Peek into Strahov Library, the frescoed book halls crowning Prague's Hradčany hill. Admire the painted ceilings and historic shelves from the doorway, or arrange a private tour for a closer look.

Daliborka

★ 4.4 · 381 reviews

Climb into Daliborka, the round tower on Prague Castle's northern edge that once held prisoners. Walk through its small interior and examine the displayed relics, including medieval torture instruments, in a compact 15-minute stop.

Prague Castle and Lobkowicz Palace Entry Tickets

★ 4.4 · 5,382 reviews

Spend a morning inside Prague Castle and Lobkowicz Palace, two very different sides of Hradčany. Wander the cathedral, Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane, then browse the palace's private collection of paintings and musical manuscripts.

Prague Castle: Midday Classical Concert at Lobkowicz Palace

★ 4.6 · 1,237 reviews

Catch the Midday Classical Concert at Lobkowicz Palace, set within Prague Castle in Hradčany. Listen to a chamber programme of Baroque and Czech music in a stucco-ceilinged music room, lasting about an hour.