Guidebook for Prague
Sightseeing
Roughly 70,000 m², one of the largest squares in the world and was the largest town square of medieval Europe. Also, great to lie down and have a picnic in the summer!
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Karlovo nám. 2/22
2 Karlovo náměstíRoughly 70,000 m², one of the largest squares in the world and was the largest town square of medieval Europe. Also, great to lie down and have a picnic in the summer!
This is one of the main squares in Prague, lots going on, both during the day and night and it leads to lots of other cool parts of the city :)
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Metro A
1 Václavské náměstíThis is one of the main squares in Prague, lots going on, both during the day and night and it leads to lots of other cool parts of the city :)
The Charles Bridge is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished early 15th Century.
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Karlsbrücke
Karlův mostThe Charles Bridge is a famous historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished early 15th Century.
A tropical forest, vineyards, a Japanese garden and rare tree species. What more can I say - it is spectacular.
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Botanická zahrada
A tropical forest, vineyards, a Japanese garden and rare tree species. What more can I say - it is spectacular.
The very non-traditional design was controversial at the time because the house stands out among the Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings for which Prague is famous for. Check it out, it is cool!
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Tanzendes Haus
6 Jiráskovo nám.The very non-traditional design was controversial at the time because the house stands out among the Baroque, Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings for which Prague is famous for. Check it out, it is cool!
If you've traveled to London then this is Prague's version of Big Ben (not quite ha)...First installed in 1410, making it the 3rd-oldest astronomical clocks in the world + the oldest still working.
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Prager Astronomische Uhr
1 Staroměstské náměstíIf you've traveled to London then this is Prague's version of Big Ben (not quite ha)...First installed in 1410, making it the 3rd-oldest astronomical clocks in the world + the oldest still working.
(Old Town Sqaure) This is the oldest square in the historic center with 10th century origins, site of many Gothic buildings and loads of nice cafes and traditional Czech pubs & restaurants.
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Altstädter Ring
Staroměstské náměstí(Old Town Sqaure) This is the oldest square in the historic center with 10th century origins, site of many Gothic buildings and loads of nice cafes and traditional Czech pubs & restaurants.
Czech Eiffel Tower - Although it is much shorter than the Eiffel Tower, it stands atop a sizable hill, Petřín, so the top is at a higher elevation than that of the Eiffel Tower. The views are beaut
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Aussichtsturm Petřín
633 Petřínské sadyCzech Eiffel Tower - Although it is much shorter than the Eiffel Tower, it stands atop a sizable hill, Petřín, so the top is at a higher elevation than that of the Eiffel Tower. The views are beaut
It is among the largest castles in the world occupying an area of almost 70,000 m2, at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide. Home to Roman Emperors, Kings of Bohemia etc.
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Prager Burg
It is among the largest castles in the world occupying an area of almost 70,000 m2, at about 570 meters in length and an average of about 130 meters wide. Home to Roman Emperors, Kings of Bohemia etc.
The museum itself is not one of the best due to it's size, however it is located in a small historical building on an island, exhibits great modern art. I would see what's on before going.
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Museum Kampa
2 U Sovových mlýnůThe museum itself is not one of the best due to it's size, however it is located in a small historical building on an island, exhibits great modern art. I would see what's on before going.
This place is INCREDIBLE! an extraordinary library which you have to visit. First opened in 1722 and has been voted as one of the most beautiful and majestic libraries in the world.
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National Library of the Czech Republic
5 KlementinumThis place is INCREDIBLE! an extraordinary library which you have to visit. First opened in 1722 and has been voted as one of the most beautiful and majestic libraries in the world.
Voted one of the best Zoo's in the world, it is really amazing and a must do when in Prague.
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Zoo Prag
120/3 U Trojského zámkuVoted one of the best Zoo's in the world, it is really amazing and a must do when in Prague.
This is a bit of a comical attraction as you can imagine from it's name :) - good to have a laugh if you are in the area. The name says it all.
Pissing Fountain
CihelnáThis is a bit of a comical attraction as you can imagine from it's name :) - good to have a laugh if you are in the area. The name says it all.
This is only open in the summer but it is so pretty. A 17th century garden with peacocks roaming around. Great to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
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Palais Waldstein
4 Valdštejnské nám.This is only open in the summer but it is so pretty. A 17th century garden with peacocks roaming around. Great to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
Golden Lane dates from the 15th Century and has a beautiful, olden world quaintness about it. It comprises 11 historic houses, inside which period scenes have been created to show how people lived.
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Golden Lane
Zlatá ulička u DaliborkyGolden Lane dates from the 15th Century and has a beautiful, olden world quaintness about it. It comprises 11 historic houses, inside which period scenes have been created to show how people lived.
This is a little hidden gem, tucked away from the busy streets and very often missed. A quaint garden :)
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Franziskanergarten
VodičkovaThis is a little hidden gem, tucked away from the busy streets and very often missed. A quaint garden :)
Arts & Culture
This building is INCREDIBLE, so grand. Constructed in 1883, it's generally considered the prime stage in the Czech Republic. It is worth seeing in the day and night. Oh and the shows are great too :)
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Nationaltheater
2 NárodníThis building is INCREDIBLE, so grand. Constructed in 1883, it's generally considered the prime stage in the Czech Republic. It is worth seeing in the day and night. Oh and the shows are great too :)
Food Scene
A great wine cafe, really cute homely feel with a french bakery attached to it and they make really yummy cakes and snacks.
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Boulangerie Le Caveau
9 nám. J. z PoděbradA great wine cafe, really cute homely feel with a french bakery attached to it and they make really yummy cakes and snacks.
This is a great Italian place to eat with a beautiful view of the castle and the service is impeccable.
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Grosseto
79/2 FrancouzskáThis is a great Italian place to eat with a beautiful view of the castle and the service is impeccable.
This is a combination of a restaurant and nightclub. So set up for the night, have some great food and then dance the night away. They also have a terrace where you can take in the ambiance of Prague
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DUPLEX
21 Václavské nám.This is a combination of a restaurant and nightclub. So set up for the night, have some great food and then dance the night away. They also have a terrace where you can take in the ambiance of Prague
A medieval feel with stone floors, stone walls, large wooden tables and the stench of good food, wine and beer. This is a great place to experience a Bohemian watering hole.
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Hostinec U Sádlů
2 KlimentskáA medieval feel with stone floors, stone walls, large wooden tables and the stench of good food, wine and beer. This is a great place to experience a Bohemian watering hole.
This is one of the best Italian restaurants in Prague, voted #2 on Trip Adviser and it is really a great spot to eat. 10 mins walk from home.
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Sempre Pagana
16 SpálenáThis is one of the best Italian restaurants in Prague, voted #2 on Trip Adviser and it is really a great spot to eat. 10 mins walk from home.
This is a really fun night where you will be served by primitive waiters/waitresses in a prehistoric cave. They have a great range of food & drink to choose from and very cheap!
Restaurant Pravěk
1788 SokolskáThis is a really fun night where you will be served by primitive waiters/waitresses in a prehistoric cave. They have a great range of food & drink to choose from and very cheap!
This is a great when you are looking for a healthy fix, all the produce is from local farms, great vegetarian choice and very famous for SOUPs. Really you must go have some!
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Polévkárna
86 SokolovskáThis is a great when you are looking for a healthy fix, all the produce is from local farms, great vegetarian choice and very famous for SOUPs. Really you must go have some!
If you are in need for a bit of love then this place is great / really funny. Kocka means cat in Czech. So basically there are lots of cute cats to play with or cuddle whilst you have a coffee.
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Freya Kočkafé
1102 BořivojovaIf you are in need for a bit of love then this place is great / really funny. Kocka means cat in Czech. So basically there are lots of cute cats to play with or cuddle whilst you have a coffee.
Just round the corner from our apartment, serving a range of authentic Mexican food, even local Mexicans come here to hang out. Their Margaritas are top! Also a nice terrace if its warm outside
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Las Adelitas
684/8 AmerickáJust round the corner from our apartment, serving a range of authentic Mexican food, even local Mexicans come here to hang out. Their Margaritas are top! Also a nice terrace if its warm outside
I must be honest, the service is not great here, however the views are beautiful. I would recommend going here for coffee or a glass of wine.
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Marina
110 00 Alšovo nábř.I must be honest, the service is not great here, however the views are beautiful. I would recommend going here for coffee or a glass of wine.
An authentic Italian home feel restaurant in a beautiful historic building just over the bridge from the national theatre.
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Pastař
1 Malostranské nábř.An authentic Italian home feel restaurant in a beautiful historic building just over the bridge from the national theatre.
This is very close to Michelin star dining, with simple presentation, strong tastes and exquisite food design. A really fun evening whether a romantic date or a group of friends & family going out.
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Field Restaurant
12 U MilosrdnýchThis is very close to Michelin star dining, with simple presentation, strong tastes and exquisite food design. A really fun evening whether a romantic date or a group of friends & family going out.
If you are like me and love a good burger then this place is a must visit. It serves a range of fine burgers and drinks at an affordable price.
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Dish {fine burger bistro}
1196/29 ŘímskáIf you are like me and love a good burger then this place is a must visit. It serves a range of fine burgers and drinks at an affordable price.
U Parlamentu
52 ValentinskáNice Czech food, easygoing and never disappointing.
Recepies dating back centuries and they have Czech food mastered. You can get the best DUCK in Prague here, straight from the oven served with dumplings and red cabbage. They also do takeaway food.
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Restaurace U Bansethů
389/49 TáborskáRecepies dating back centuries and they have Czech food mastered. You can get the best DUCK in Prague here, straight from the oven served with dumplings and red cabbage. They also do takeaway food.
Locally sourced produce, quite pricey for Prague but still normal western prices but they serve up amazing food, some of the best we've tasted in Prague.
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La Veranda
2/10 Elišky KrásnohorskéLocally sourced produce, quite pricey for Prague but still normal western prices but they serve up amazing food, some of the best we've tasted in Prague.
Close to the Petrin tower, so you are elevated over the city so you can eat whilst enjoying the beautiful views. They serve really nice food and have a great wine menu.
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Restaurant Nebozízek and Hotel
411/14 Petřínské sadyClose to the Petrin tower, so you are elevated over the city so you can eat whilst enjoying the beautiful views. They serve really nice food and have a great wine menu.
A friend had her 30th birthday here and we had a great time. Czech and international cuisine with a great atmosphere.
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Hergetova Cihelna
2b CihelnáA friend had her 30th birthday here and we had a great time. Czech and international cuisine with a great atmosphere.
Converted 1920s traditional stamp printing works into a really cool bar, with a classic Czech food menu.
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V Kolkovně
V KolkovněConverted 1920s traditional stamp printing works into a really cool bar, with a classic Czech food menu.
A short walk or quick tram from us, this is a great wine bar where you can buy a range of Czech wines and a few international wines. I like to sit outside here with a blanket and enjoy their snacks,
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Vinárna Vínečko
5 LondýnskáA short walk or quick tram from us, this is a great wine bar where you can buy a range of Czech wines and a few international wines. I like to sit outside here with a blanket and enjoy their snacks,
Focus on oriental and Mediterranean recipes set in a beautiful building: http://www.saharacafe.com/en/gallery/
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Sahara Café
6 Náměstí MíruFocus on oriental and Mediterranean recipes set in a beautiful building: http://www.saharacafe.com/en/gallery/
Nice traditional Czech food and a great range of beers
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Vinohradsky Parlament
1 KorunníNice traditional Czech food and a great range of beers
This is a nice place to grab food before or after the theatre. Small, friendly and great food. They offer French and Italian cuisine.
Renommé Restaurant
227 Na StruzeThis is a nice place to grab food before or after the theatre. Small, friendly and great food. They offer French and Italian cuisine.
Drinks & Nightlife
A really fun night out, Cuban live music, dancing and a great range of tasty cocktails to drink the night away with,
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La Bodeguita del Medio
5 KaprovaA really fun night out, Cuban live music, dancing and a great range of tasty cocktails to drink the night away with,
A very famous nightclub in Prague, one of the best (not full of people on stag nights) that the locals would choose to go to.
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COCO Café Disco Bar Restaurant
49/8 KaprovaA very famous nightclub in Prague, one of the best (not full of people on stag nights) that the locals would choose to go to.
Another great nightclub that is rated highly by locals and the more illustrious people visiting the city.
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James Dean Prag
922 V KolkovněAnother great nightclub that is rated highly by locals and the more illustrious people visiting the city.
Really nice, easy going bar with a great atmosphere. If you are out as a couple, family or group of friends it will suit everyone.
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Aloha
8 DušníReally nice, easy going bar with a great atmosphere. If you are out as a couple, family or group of friends it will suit everyone.
About a 20min taxi ride or similar time on the tube but this place is great if you are into music or just want to experience a crazy night. Loads of live music & weird things to play wit
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Cross Club
1096 PlynárníAbout a 20min taxi ride or similar time on the tube but this place is great if you are into music or just want to experience a crazy night. Loads of live music & weird things to play wit
A Belgian Gastro pub serving traditional foods such as: Belgian cheeses, Boudin sausage, Arden ham or Callebaut chocolate and much more. Also have 8 Belgian draft beers
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Bruxx
9 Náměstí MíruA Belgian Gastro pub serving traditional foods such as: Belgian cheeses, Boudin sausage, Arden ham or Callebaut chocolate and much more. Also have 8 Belgian draft beers
A classic Cuban Cocktail bar, set in 30s style with a modern twist. If you are a fan of Rum or love Rum based cocktails then their range is extensive.
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La Casa de La Havana vieja
1901/28 OpatovickáA classic Cuban Cocktail bar, set in 30s style with a modern twist. If you are a fan of Rum or love Rum based cocktails then their range is extensive.
One of my favourite cocktail bars in Prague because of its incredible cocktail menu and flavour of drinks + it's awesome atmosphere. It was also in NY Times as one of the worlds best cocktail bars.
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Public Interest
12 U MilosrdnýchOne of my favourite cocktail bars in Prague because of its incredible cocktail menu and flavour of drinks + it's awesome atmosphere. It was also in NY Times as one of the worlds best cocktail bars.
This is also a fantastic cocktail bar, with a master cocktail maker being the brains behind all the recipes and offering a nice environment to drink.
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Hemingway Bar
26 Karoliny SvětléThis is also a fantastic cocktail bar, with a master cocktail maker being the brains behind all the recipes and offering a nice environment to drink.
Great bar next to old town square with a New York 1930s feel. A great place to grab a drink after exploring Old Town Square.
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Tretter's Bar
3 V KolkovněGreat bar next to old town square with a New York 1930s feel. A great place to grab a drink after exploring Old Town Square.
One of the top four hotel/bars in the world. In 2012 this was in the Sunday Times as one of the top 50 bars in the WORLD. Also voted best bar in Czech year after year.
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Black Angel's Bar
29 Staroměstské nám.One of the top four hotel/bars in the world. In 2012 this was in the Sunday Times as one of the top 50 bars in the WORLD. Also voted best bar in Czech year after year.
This is a beautiful place to drink or eat in both winter and summer as they have a heated outdoor area where you overlook Old Town and all the history of Prague. A really magical place (Romantic)
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Hotel U Prince
460/29 Staroměstské nám.This is a beautiful place to drink or eat in both winter and summer as they have a heated outdoor area where you overlook Old Town and all the history of Prague. A really magical place (Romantic)
This a good bar but also a place to club that plays electo music.
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Popocafepetl
19 ÚjezdThis a good bar but also a place to club that plays electo music.
This is about 2 mins from our apartment and serves some of the BEST cocktails in Prague. Owned by a very popular cocktail maker.
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RODEO music club prague
509 JečnáThis is about 2 mins from our apartment and serves some of the BEST cocktails in Prague. Owned by a very popular cocktail maker.
Entertainment & Activities
Rock Climbing (indoor) If you or the kids get a bit board of walking around historical sites then this is a great afternoon out. There is also a really nice place to eat here too.
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Lokal Blok
2173/10 nám. 14. říjnaRock Climbing (indoor) If you or the kids get a bit board of walking around historical sites then this is a great afternoon out. There is also a really nice place to eat here too.
Rock Climbing - rated as one of the best bouldering walls in Prague. It is really fun, especially if the weather isn't great and you want some indoor fun.
Boulder bar
230/11 U VýstavištěRock Climbing - rated as one of the best bouldering walls in Prague. It is really fun, especially if the weather isn't great and you want some indoor fun.
This is a really interesting thing to go and do...1920's observatory with 3 domes day & nighttime stargazing, plus an astronomy exhibition
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The Štefánik Observatory
205 StrahovskáThis is a really interesting thing to go and do...1920's observatory with 3 domes day & nighttime stargazing, plus an astronomy exhibition
Everything Else
An authentic Thai massage place with very friendly staff and a range of traditional Asian massages.
THAJSKÁ MASÁŽ - LANNA K
1571/6 SlavíkovaAn authentic Thai massage place with very friendly staff and a range of traditional Asian massages.
Praha Exchange - as I regularly travel between London and Prague, this by far offers the best rates in Prague and is only 7 mins from our house.
Jindřišská 901/5
5 JindřišskáPraha Exchange - as I regularly travel between London and Prague, this by far offers the best rates in Prague and is only 7 mins from our house.
A 10 min walk from home this is a cute farmers market where you can buy nice vegetables and other locally sourced produce.
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Tylovo Náměstí
Tylovo NáměstíA 10 min walk from home this is a cute farmers market where you can buy nice vegetables and other locally sourced produce.
Petřín funicular
118 00 U Lanové dráhyCable car that takes you to the looking tower.
Essentials
This is on from Tuesday to Saturday. A cool market to get food, wine and lots of other amazing things to eat and drink.
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Farmers' Market
1659 nám. J. z PoděbradThis is on from Tuesday to Saturday. A cool market to get food, wine and lots of other amazing things to eat and drink.