Coffee / Breakfast

• Cafe 11 – perfect cappuccinos and tasty breakfasts
• Miners Coffee Old Town – best batch brew off the Old Town Square
• Venue – fantastic brunch and coffee spot in the center
• Kafe Damu – local spot on a touristy street, great coffee/drinks
• Cerná Madona – great breakfast in a unique cubist building

Czech Food / Beer

• Mincovna – good prices on the Old Town Square
• Lokál – renowned local beer hall for retro feel and high-quality food 
• Střídačka – excellent food/beer for a fair price; make reservations!
• Mlejnice – great goulash and other traditional Czech choices

Bars

• Tretter’s Cocktail Bar – top-notch service, decor, and drinks
• Anonymous Bar – higher price for a totally fun and unique experience
• Popocafepetl – younger, cheaper, and more lively/casual

Coffee / Breakfast

• Mamacoffee – tasty coffee, good food vegan and otherwise
• Café Neustadt – tucked away with full English breakfast
• Café Slavia – Art Deco café where intellectuals and dissidents met throughout the 20th century
• Café Louvre – historic café, frequented by the likes of Einstein, Kafka, T. G. Masaryk, and many 20th-century philosophers.

Czech Food / Beer

• Kantýna – great food and beer near the center in an old bank building, specializes in meat dishes, works like a cafeteria
• Restaurace Tiskárna – local lunch favorite, great dinners as well
• Restaurant Zvonice – delicious, upscale, tucked away in a gothic tower
• U Fleků – huge historic brewery, touristy but worth the spectacle; try the dark beer and watch out for waiters sneaking drinks on your tab

Bars

• Bar No. 7 – Casual bar with Unetice on tap, one of the best small breweries in CZ
• Joystick Bar – a “barcade” off of Wenceslas square
• Hemingway Bar – elegant cocktail bar, reservation recommended

Coffee / Breakfast

• KAFÉRNA – Indoor / Outdoor seating, great coffee, right by castle
• Cafe Savoy – Classy historic cafe from the early 20th-century
• Kavárna V Sedmém Nebi – Great bar and cafe for starting or ending your day.

Czech Food / Beer

• Vikárka – Fantastic food, drink, price, and service right next to the cathedral.
• St. Martin – Nice food for good prices, Czech and non-Czech cuisine
• Pork’s – If you like pork, here’s an essential spot. Casual and quality.
• Krčma U Krále Brabantského – medieval tavern with a candle-lit cellar and live performances. Great food and excellent homemade beer as well – no cutlery!
• Lokál U Bílé kuželky – Local favorite with atmospheric cellar, perfect food and Pilsner.

Bars

• NAPA bar and gallery – Local hangout, casual and cool
• Mlýnská Kavárna – Hidden off of Kampa Park, an excellent friendly social space
• Kellyxír – Alchemy-themed bar with great vibe and creative drink menu
• BarOn Újezd – Late night youthful spot for dancing, live music, and karaoke.

Coffee / Breakfast

Bistro Palačinka – Breakfast and crepes

Plečnik – Coffee in a cool café

Antonínovo Pekařství – One of the best bakeries in town

Food

Tigelleria Mille Lire – Excellent Italian food and wine

Rice Field – Top-drawer Vietnamese food, cocktails

KRO Vinohrady Bistro – Rotissery chicken with fresh ingredients, vegetables, and amazing flavor for a good price

U Tellerů – Upscale Czech food done to perfection with perfect pilsner on tap

Mikrofarma Praha – Steak, burgers, and other meaty delights at this deli/butchershop gem

Bars

Fermé – Fantastic cocktails and burgers

U Sadu – Very local, casual, and with a kitchen open late.

The Saints – LGBT-friendly and fun spot right near one of the best sunset spots in town, Riegrovy Sady park.

• Smaltum – near Old Town Square
• Smalterie Workshop – paint your own mug near Prague Castle
• Tradičně a česky – toys, ceramics, puppets, and more
• Dana Bohemia Crystal for great Czech crystal at a good price
• Czech Cosmetics
  • Manufactura
  • Botanicus
• Foods
  • Kolonáda (Karlovy Vary Spa Wafers)
  • Studentská Pečeť
• Drinks
  • Becherovka
  • Slivovice
• Second-Hand Clothing
  • Textile House

Try 3 classic Czech spots with us: appetizers at a beer hall, main courses at a pub, and dessert at a bakery, accompanied by a charming guide like myself to provide the story behind it all. Starts at 2:45, works as lunch and dinner. Book it here.

Swimming

• Swimming Spot on the Vltava
• Article on Natural Swimming Areas
• Recreation Center with Swimming and Sun Bathing

Hiking

• Máj Viewpoint
• Lom Velká Ameriká
• Svaty Jan Pod Skalou

See my article on day trips for recommendations on where to go.

• Museum of Senses – A great place for fun photos featuring optical illusions and other wacky rooms.
• Prague Zoo – rated fourth best zoo in the world!
• National Technical Museum – for everyone interested in the history of technology, or just seeing cool old cars
• National Museum of Agriculture – tractors etc.
• Playgrounds in the Center
  • Playground by the Charles Bridge – enjoy views of Charles Bridge while your kids play
  • Playground by the Old Town Square – hidden away behind a church in a shady area
  • Playground by Wenceslas Square – tucked away in the lovely Franciscan gardens just off the busiest part of Prague

The Beer Spot Prague – a good beer tasting option near the castle

PULT – another great beer tasting option with stellar snacks near the power tower

Pivovar Národní – local brewery with great food/beer and outdoor seating

Pivovarská restaurace Sladovna – underrated local brewery in the new town with great food as well

Únětický pivovar – bit of a trek to get here but it’s one of the most renowned mid-size breweries in the region and is a short drive from the center.

• Field Restaurant – Michelin ★, seasonal, with wine-pairings
• La Degustation – Michelin ★, multi-course, beloved by foodies
• Café Imperial – Classy interior in historic building
• Restaurant Mlýnec – Stunning location, fantastic food, live music
• Kampa Park Restaurant – Right at Charles Bridge, top-notch

• Letná Beer Garden – Outdoor spot for beers in nice weather with an amazing view of the city.
• Manifesto Market – Outdoor food carts and drinks. There are two locations. The other is here.
• Naplávka – Boat bars on the river! Higher prices, but nice atmosphere.
• Riegrovy Sady Beer Garden – Right near one of the best sunset spots in the city.

• Lehká hlava – Friendly staff, tasty food, lovely decor in the historic part of town.
• Maitrea – Hidden gem. Great food, great atmosphere, loved by Czechs and visitors alike, very close to old town square.
• Dhaba Beas – A cafeteria-style restaurant where you pay by weight. Everything is tasty, cheap, and there are many locations.
• Shromaždiště – vegan restaurant with classic Czech dishes in cool part of town
• CHUTNEJ vegan kitchen & café – modern vegan spot behind letna park with friendly service and great inventive dishes cooked perfectly.

• Pizza Nuova – Great Italian food with gluten-free options.
• Bassotto – My wife is celiac, and this is the best gluten-free pizza we’ve ever tasted. 
• Alriso Risotteria Italiana – All gluten free, rice based Italian food
• Restaurace U Agamy – Authentic Czech food, all gluten-free (even the beer)
• Babiččina Spíž – Gluten-free bakery

Havelská Koruna – Canteen-style Czech cuisine located between Wenceslas and Old Town Squares

Jídelna Světozor – Another Czech canteen off of Wenceslas Square

Bageterie Boulevard – Local sandwich chain with several locations and good quality for a low price.

Žabka – Convenience store for basic food and snacks, can offer enough for a simple meal in the park.

• National Gallery Prague
  • Your best bet for a broad art collection in Prague. Lots of classic artists’ lesser-known works. The institution has many buildings throughout Prague. You can get a 10-day pass for ~$20 which will allow you into any location. Check the website to see what’s where in case it piques your interest. 
• National Museum
  • A thorough and well-designed survey of Czech history spread between two buildings at the top of Wenceslas Square – plan to spend several hours here. The beautiful neo-renaissance interiors are nearly worth the ticket price alone (the location where Mission Impossible was shot).
• Museum Kampa
  • Modern art from central Europe. Houses many pieces by František Kupka, one of the founders of abstract art.
• Czech Museum of Music
  • Interactive exhibits, including unusual instruments from the 18th century onward. One of my favorites, but I’m biased.
• Museum of Communism
  • A deep dive into life during communism in Czechoslovakia. The only drawback is the exhibit involves a lot of reading, but the information is illuminating. It also has a very “Western” point of view.
• National Technical Museum
  • Check out the many exhibitions on vintage vehicles, old astronomical instruments, coal mining, and more. 
• DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
  • Excellent contemporary art exhibitions.
• Speculum Alchemiae
  • Underground tunnels for alchemical labs from the 16th century. It’s 200czk for a 30-minute tour, but I think it’s worth it.

Generally, the club area where most people go is Dlouhá street between the old town square and Revoluční. For something more special:

• Lucerna – 80’s and 90’s dance nights and live music shows
• Vagon – live music, fun cover bands, free entry for DJ show with pop music after midnight
• Vzorkovna – huge and unique underground space with a grungy atmosphere and fun shows. Lots of football tables and young folks dancing. Be prepared for the very rude dudes at the gate.
• Altenburg 1964 – techno party on a boat, what else to say? (Only open in summer)
• Cross Club – one-of-a-kind steampunk-style venue for high-quality electronic music acts.

Search Performances and Book Tickets Here

• Estates Theater – Historic site of the premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787, beautiful neoclassical interior worth the ticket price alone 
• Rudolfinum – Neo-renaissance concert hall from the late 19th century. Home of Prague’s philharmonic orchestra.
• Municipal House – Art nouveau interior, home to Prague’s symphony.

• Jazz Republic – Free entry, great music, drinks, and food
• Agharta Jazz Club – 14th-century underground cellar with wonderful acts right near the old town square.
• Jazz Dock – Great shows in a romantic spot on the river
• U Malého Glena – intimate atmosphere, great prices, excellent music

Money Exchanges

• MI RYMAS EXCHANGE near Wenceslas Square
• ‘visitor change‘ with the purple sign next to the ‘visitor centre’
• Alfa Prague near the Powder Tower

ATMs

• AirBank
• FIO
• Raiffeisen Bank
• KB (Komerční banka)

Exhibitions/Buildings (ticket required)

Open:

• April 1 – October 31 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
• November 1 – March 31 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*

Cost:

• entry 450 czk (~18 eur) 
• audio guide 350 czk

more info

Prague Castle Complex (FREE)

Open: 6am – 10pm

Open:

• 2 January – 26 March 10 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.*
• 28 March – 28 October 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.*
• 30 October – 31 December 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.*

Cost: 500 czk (20 eur)* last entry 30 min before

Shopping Centers / Department Stores 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Small Shops 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Convenience Stores 7 a.m. – 10p.m. or later

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