Guidebook for Prague 2

Maria & Tim
Maria & Tim
Guidebook for Prague 2

Sightseeing

Great park with amazing views of the sunset over Prague Castle. The Beer Garden in the middle of the park is a perfect place to cool down, watch the sports game and meet fellow travelers.
1237 locals recommend
Riegrovy sady
1237 locals recommend
Great park with amazing views of the sunset over Prague Castle. The Beer Garden in the middle of the park is a perfect place to cool down, watch the sports game and meet fellow travelers.
Historical 10th century fort. Also contains Prague's oldest surviving building, the Rotunda of St Martin from the 11th century. Built on a hill with splendid panoramic views of the Vltava and Prague.
1244 locals recommend
Vyšehrad
1244 locals recommend
Historical 10th century fort. Also contains Prague's oldest surviving building, the Rotunda of St Martin from the 11th century. Built on a hill with splendid panoramic views of the Vltava and Prague.
The largest ancient castle in the world which has been a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are hidden inside.
2060 locals recommend
Prague Castle
2060 locals recommend
The largest ancient castle in the world which has been a seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia. The Bohemian Crown Jewels are hidden inside.
Old town square. A historic square in the Old Town quarter. Adjacent to the famous Astronomical Clock and close to Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Plenty of restaurants in the immediate area.
1480 locals recommend
Old Town Square
Staroměstské náměstí
1480 locals recommend
Old town square. A historic square in the Old Town quarter. Adjacent to the famous Astronomical Clock and close to Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Plenty of restaurants in the immediate area.
The one and only Charles Bridge. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in 1402. Features 30 mostly baroque statues and statuaries.
1717 locals recommend
Charles Bridge
Karlův most
1717 locals recommend
The one and only Charles Bridge. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in 1402. Features 30 mostly baroque statues and statuaries.
Kampa modern art museum & Kampa park.
484 locals recommend
Kampa Island
484 locals recommend
Kampa modern art museum & Kampa park.
The Nationale-Nederlanden building in Prague, Czech Republic, at Rašínovo nábřeží (Rašín's riverbank). It was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić and the illustrious Frank Gehry.
749 locals recommend
Dancing House
6 Jiráskovo nám.
749 locals recommend
The Nationale-Nederlanden building in Prague, Czech Republic, at Rašínovo nábřeží (Rašín's riverbank). It was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić and the illustrious Frank Gehry.
The Petřín Lookout Tower (Czech: Petřínská rozhledna) is a 63.5 metre high steel framework tower in Prague, which strongly resembles the Eiffel Tower.
951 locals recommend
Petrin Tower
633 Petřínské sady
951 locals recommend
The Petřín Lookout Tower (Czech: Petřínská rozhledna) is a 63.5 metre high steel framework tower in Prague, which strongly resembles the Eiffel Tower.
A stunning example of high-tech architecture standing high above the city's traditional skyline in Žižkov.
646 locals recommend
Zizkov Television Tower
1 Mahlerovy sady
646 locals recommend
A stunning example of high-tech architecture standing high above the city's traditional skyline in Žižkov.
Prague's historic Jewish quarter.
113 locals recommend
Josefov
113 locals recommend
Prague's historic Jewish quarter.
Municipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) houses Smetana Hall, a beautifully ornate concert venue. The Czechoslovak declaration of independence was signed here. Right beside the Powder Tower.
360 locals recommend
Municipal House
5 Náměstí Republiky
360 locals recommend
Municipal House (Czech: Obecní dům) houses Smetana Hall, a beautifully ornate concert venue. The Czechoslovak declaration of independence was signed here. Right beside the Powder Tower.
The Powder Tower (or Powder Gate) is one of the original Gothic style city gates, dating back to the 11th century.
350 locals recommend
The Powder Tower
5 nám. Republiky
350 locals recommend
The Powder Tower (or Powder Gate) is one of the original Gothic style city gates, dating back to the 11th century.
After seeing the statue of St.Vaclav at the top of Wenceslav square, side step into the Lucerna Passage to see the upside horse statue by famous czech artist, David Cerny
9 locals recommend
Lucerna Great Hall
61 Štěpánská
9 locals recommend
After seeing the statue of St.Vaclav at the top of Wenceslav square, side step into the Lucerna Passage to see the upside horse statue by famous czech artist, David Cerny
Place were dissidents would post anti regime message in the past.
332 locals recommend
John Lennon Wall
Velkopřevorské náměstí
332 locals recommend
Place were dissidents would post anti regime message in the past.
The National Theater is a gorgeous neo-Renaissance landmark. Consisting of three artistic ensembles–opera, ballet and drama–which alternate in their performances.
542 locals recommend
Národní divadlo
542 locals recommend
The National Theater is a gorgeous neo-Renaissance landmark. Consisting of three artistic ensembles–opera, ballet and drama–which alternate in their performances.
The National Monument on Vitkov hill includes the world's third largest bronze equestrian statue (of Jan Žižka) as well as several exhibition halls and one of the best 360 degree views of the city.
174 locals recommend
National Monument on Vítkov
1900 U Památníku
174 locals recommend
The National Monument on Vitkov hill includes the world's third largest bronze equestrian statue (of Jan Žižka) as well as several exhibition halls and one of the best 360 degree views of the city.

Everything Else

Beautiful church in the middle of the square, which has seasonal markets and cool exhibits. Also where you can catch the green metro directly to the airport express bus. PRG's best hot dog stand here!
191 locals recommend
Náměstí Míru
191 locals recommend
Beautiful church in the middle of the square, which has seasonal markets and cool exhibits. Also where you can catch the green metro directly to the airport express bus. PRG's best hot dog stand here!
Self and full-service laundromat including ironing services. Free internet and drinks (coffee and tea). Open 360 days a year.
50 locals recommend
Prague Andy's Laundromat
723/14 Korunní
50 locals recommend
Self and full-service laundromat including ironing services. Free internet and drinks (coffee and tea). Open 360 days a year.
Havlíček's Orchards. Beautiful large (Prague's 2nd largest) park with recently restored buildings and sprawling vineyards. In fact, the last remaining vineyards which gave the area its name: Vinohrady
495 locals recommend
Havlicek Gardens
Havlíčkovy sady
495 locals recommend
Havlíček's Orchards. Beautiful large (Prague's 2nd largest) park with recently restored buildings and sprawling vineyards. In fact, the last remaining vineyards which gave the area its name: Vinohrady
Large mall open late 7 days a week. Located at Náměstí Republiky transit hub so quite accessible via yellow line metro, trams: (5, 8, 24, 26, 52, 55, 58) Buses: (207, 505, 511, H2) and of course taxi.
1521 locals recommend
A|X Praha Palladium
1078/1 Nám. Republiky
1521 locals recommend
Large mall open late 7 days a week. Located at Náměstí Republiky transit hub so quite accessible via yellow line metro, trams: (5, 8, 24, 26, 52, 55, 58) Buses: (207, 505, 511, H2) and of course taxi.
Animals!
706 locals recommend
Prague Zoo
120/3 U Trojského zámku
706 locals recommend
Animals!
Transportation hub.
145 locals recommend
Václav Havel Airport Prague airport
Aviatická
145 locals recommend
Transportation hub.
Main train station.
236 locals recommend
Hlavní nádraží
236 locals recommend
Main train station.
Letná Park is a large park on Letná hill, built on a plateau above steep embankments along the Vltava River. Sweeping panoramic views of the Old Town.
776 locals recommend
Letna Park
776 locals recommend
Letná Park is a large park on Letná hill, built on a plateau above steep embankments along the Vltava River. Sweeping panoramic views of the Old Town.
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a Neo-Romanesque basilica is one of the largest religious buildings in the Czech Republic.
36 locals recommend
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
Karlínské náměstí
36 locals recommend
Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius is a Neo-Romanesque basilica is one of the largest religious buildings in the Czech Republic.
Local coffee shop where they roast their own beans. Right at the 16/10 tram stops, which makes it the perfect stop for coffee to go
13 locals recommend
Dos Mundos Coffee Roastery
968 Korunní
13 locals recommend
Local coffee shop where they roast their own beans. Right at the 16/10 tram stops, which makes it the perfect stop for coffee to go
Gelato.
14 locals recommend
vanille.cz
342 Náměstí Míru
14 locals recommend
Gelato.

Food Scene

Cool neighborhood cafe to have a coffee or a quick bite to eat.
67 locals recommend
Monolok cafe
1540/18 Moravská
67 locals recommend
Cool neighborhood cafe to have a coffee or a quick bite to eat.
Super friendly and welcoming staff. Amazing espressos, lattes & teas. Great daily selection of artisanal sandwiches and quiches. Fresh and decadent cakes, torts and desserts. They speak English :)
45 locals recommend
Mezi Srnky
19 Sázavská
45 locals recommend
Super friendly and welcoming staff. Amazing espressos, lattes & teas. Great daily selection of artisanal sandwiches and quiches. Fresh and decadent cakes, torts and desserts. They speak English :)
Smart & modest dining room with a mezzanine floor and a classic Italian trattoria menu. Excellent authentic wood fired oven pizza. Moderate pricing.
133 locals recommend
Grosseto
79/2 Francouzská
133 locals recommend
Smart & modest dining room with a mezzanine floor and a classic Italian trattoria menu. Excellent authentic wood fired oven pizza. Moderate pricing.
Remarkable interior. Worth a visit just to see the historic Neo-Renaissance ceiling, but would be a shame not to sample the food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner the French way. Have never been let down.
483 locals recommend
Café Savoy
5 Vítězná
483 locals recommend
Remarkable interior. Worth a visit just to see the historic Neo-Renaissance ceiling, but would be a shame not to sample the food. Breakfast, lunch and dinner the French way. Have never been let down.
Terrific vegan bistro & cafe. Breakfast, lunch and late afternoon snacks.
50 locals recommend
Moment
62 Slezská
50 locals recommend
Terrific vegan bistro & cafe. Breakfast, lunch and late afternoon snacks.
The best Mexican restaurant in town is just steps away from the studio!
214 locals recommend
Las Adelitas
684/8 Americká
214 locals recommend
The best Mexican restaurant in town is just steps away from the studio!
Very popular Czech pub. Authentic, so it can be smoky and usually quite busy. Same building as Roxy nightclub.
691 locals recommend
Lokál
33 Dlouhá
691 locals recommend
Very popular Czech pub. Authentic, so it can be smoky and usually quite busy. Same building as Roxy nightclub.
Awesome French bistro inspired breakfasts and lunches. Fresh homemade fruit smoothies.
84 locals recommend
Marthy's Kitchen
13 Francouzská
84 locals recommend
Awesome French bistro inspired breakfasts and lunches. Fresh homemade fruit smoothies.
Great little czech restaurant just down the street with a patio during the warmer months.
RESTAURACE U POŠTY
893/10 Moravská
Great little czech restaurant just down the street with a patio during the warmer months.
Small but amazing place in the city center where you can grab a home made lunch for an exceptional price while touring around the sights in the city
Karoliny Světlé 318/19
19 Karoliny Světlé
Small but amazing place in the city center where you can grab a home made lunch for an exceptional price while touring around the sights in the city
Insanely good southern American BBQ. Easily the best in the city/country. Award winning chef-owner Jeff Cohen does not mess around. Probably best to make a reservation, and wear stretchy pants.
36 locals recommend
Bad Jeff's Barbeque
78 Americká
36 locals recommend
Insanely good southern American BBQ. Easily the best in the city/country. Award winning chef-owner Jeff Cohen does not mess around. Probably best to make a reservation, and wear stretchy pants.
"Coffee Quality, Commitment to Excellence, Sustainability & Environmental Consciousness."
88 locals recommend
La Bohème Café
2031/32 Sázavská
88 locals recommend
"Coffee Quality, Commitment to Excellence, Sustainability & Environmental Consciousness."
Awesome indie cafe with superb coffee. Just around the corner from the apartment.
Version Coffee
Awesome indie cafe with superb coffee. Just around the corner from the apartment.

Essentials

Fully stocked mini-supermarket. Open 24 hours.
44 locals recommend
Potraviny Vávra
77 Francouzská
44 locals recommend
Fully stocked mini-supermarket. Open 24 hours.

Drinks & Nightlife

Because prosecco.
61 locals recommend
Prosekárna Slezská
48 Slezská
61 locals recommend
Because prosecco.
Cafe V Lese is a popular spot in Prague's hip Krymska street
15 locals recommend
Krymská 273/12
12 Krymská
15 locals recommend
Cafe V Lese is a popular spot in Prague's hip Krymska street
Trendy dance place in Krymska area
Donská 168/19
Trendy dance place in Krymska area
Great place to start off the night on the town. While it is in Prague 1, it is more frequented by locals than tourists.
253 locals recommend
Gecko Bar
6 Voršilská
253 locals recommend
Great place to start off the night on the town. While it is in Prague 1, it is more frequented by locals than tourists.
A vibrant & fun bar/cafe just steps from the apartment.
10 locals recommend
Boudoir - U Sta rán
765 Francouzská
10 locals recommend
A vibrant & fun bar/cafe just steps from the apartment.

Shopping

A very long pedestrian shopping promenade. Stretching from Náměstí Republiky to beyond Wenceslas Square/Můstek - A&B metros.
40 locals recommend
Na Příkopě
Na Příkopě
40 locals recommend
A very long pedestrian shopping promenade. Stretching from Náměstí Republiky to beyond Wenceslas Square/Můstek - A&B metros.
Prague's luxury shopping district. All high end brands represented. Located just to the north of Old Town Square.
260 locals recommend
rue de Paris
Pařížská
260 locals recommend
Prague's luxury shopping district. All high end brands represented. Located just to the north of Old Town Square.
Large shopping mall with movie theaters including several IMAX screens. 2 stops east on the green metro "A" line.
76 locals recommend
Bubbleology
151 Vinohradská
76 locals recommend
Large shopping mall with movie theaters including several IMAX screens. 2 stops east on the green metro "A" line.
The open air Prague Market is full of a wide array of colorful stands and merchandise. Some stands will definitely bargain! In addition to goods and souvenirs you will find plenty of food as well.
96 locals recommend
The Prague Market
306 Bubenské nábř.
96 locals recommend
The open air Prague Market is full of a wide array of colorful stands and merchandise. Some stands will definitely bargain! In addition to goods and souvenirs you will find plenty of food as well.
Certainly the most dynamic part of Prague, Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is equal parts sightseeing, shopping, restaurants and bars. Stretches from Na Příkopě (Můstek) all the way to Muzeum.
111 locals recommend
Metro A
1 Václavské náměstí
111 locals recommend
Certainly the most dynamic part of Prague, Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) is equal parts sightseeing, shopping, restaurants and bars. Stretches from Na Příkopě (Můstek) all the way to Muzeum.
Great shopping center. Not in the tourist areas so tends to be less crowded and sometimes better pricing. Less English spoken however, so practice your Czech! Take red metro "C" line right to Chodov.
130 locals recommend
Westfield Chodov
2321 /19 Roztylská
130 locals recommend
Great shopping center. Not in the tourist areas so tends to be less crowded and sometimes better pricing. Less English spoken however, so practice your Czech! Take red metro "C" line right to Chodov.
Serious outlet center. Up to 70% off big name labels. Take the green "A" metro line to Depo Hostivař and from there take the Fashion Arena Outlet bus. Departures every 30 minutes from Depo Hostivař.
166 locals recommend
Fashion Arena Prague Outlet
440 Zamenhofova
166 locals recommend
Serious outlet center. Up to 70% off big name labels. Take the green "A" metro line to Depo Hostivař and from there take the Fashion Arena Outlet bus. Departures every 30 minutes from Depo Hostivař.
American and British imported confectioneries and treats.
Candy Store
309/81 Londýnská
American and British imported confectioneries and treats.

Arts & Culture

Concerts, sports and events.
165 locals recommend
O2 Arena
2345/17a Českomoravská
165 locals recommend
Concerts, sports and events.
Great modern exhibits.
464 locals recommend
DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
1 Poupětova
464 locals recommend
Great modern exhibits.