Charles Bridge across the Vltava with Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral behind it
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About Prague

Prague’s compact historic core spans both banks of the Vltava. From a hotel in Staré Město you walk to the Old Town and Charles Bridge. Malá Strana adds the climb to the Castle. Vinohrady swaps the busiest streets for tram and metro rides.

Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and Josefov sit on the east bank. Charles Bridge crosses to Malá Strana, where lanes rise toward Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral. These sights are close on a map, but cobbles, steps and crowds slow a day on foot.

Nové Město runs south from Wenceslas Square toward the National Theatre and river. It is handy for the main railway station and for metro changes at Můstek or Muzeum. Vinohrady has residential streets around Náměstí Míru. Karlín has cafés and metro B near Florenc.

Metro lines A, B and C meet the tram network. The airport has no metro station: trolleybus 59 connects to line A at Nádraží Veleslavín, and Airport Express goes to Praha hlavní nádraží. Check the nearest stop and the walk from it, especially with luggage.

Spring and early autumn bring milder walking weather. July and August are warmest, while winter days are cold and short. On the Castle side, plan for hills. Near Old Town Square, expect crowds into the evening.

River
Vltava
Historic core
Old Town, Josefov, Malá Strana and Hradčany
Main airport
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Main rail station
Praha hlavní nádraží
Local transport
Metro, trams and buses
Church of Our Lady before Týn rising above Old Town Square
Church of Our Lady before Týn rising above Old Town Square
St Vitus Cathedral inside the Prague Castle complex
St Vitus Cathedral inside the Prague Castle complex
Statue of St Wenceslas before the National Museum
Statue of St Wenceslas before the National Museum
Basilica of St Ludmila on Náměstí Míru in Vinohrady
Basilica of St Ludmila on Náměstí Míru in Vinohrady
Residential building at Křižíkova street in Karlín
Residential building at Křižíkova street in Karlín
Anděl tram stop and synagogue in Smíchov
Anděl tram stop and synagogue in Smíchov
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Where to stay in Prague

  • Staré Město and Josefov

    • First visits
    • Walking to landmarks
    • Historic streets

    Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and the Jewish Quarter sit within a short walk. It is the obvious first-visit base. Expect crowds in the lanes around the square and on Charles Bridge.

    Around here: Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Josefov

  • Malá Strana and Hradčany

    • Castle visits
    • Historic streets
    • Quieter evenings

    Stay below Prague Castle for Charles Bridge, St Nicholas Church and the lanes climbing to St Vitus Cathedral. The castle is close. Hills and cobbles make luggage and late returns harder.

    Around here: Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge

  • Nové Město and Wenceslas Square

    • Rail arrivals
    • Metro links
    • Short trips

    Wenceslas Square has two metro interchanges, Můstek and Muzeum. Hotels near the main station are handy if you come by train. The streets around the square can be noisy late at night.

    Around here: Wenceslas Square, National Museum, Praha hlavní nádraží

  • Vinohrady

    • Longer stays
    • Restaurants
    • Residential streets

    Náměstí Míru and Jiřího z Poděbrad are tram and metro stops among residential blocks and restaurants. You trade an Old Town doorstep for calmer evenings and a short ride into the centre.

    Around here: Náměstí Míru, Jiřího z Poděbrad, Riegrovy sady

  • Karlín and Florenc

    • Bus arrivals
    • Metro changes
    • Extended stays

    Metro B and C meet at Florenc, near the intercity bus station. Karlín’s streets around Křižíkova have cafés and direct metro access. For the river and the Old Town sights, you ride or walk a fair way.

    Around here: Florenc, Křižíkova, Karlín Square

  • Smíchov and Anděl

    • Transport links
    • Shopping
    • Longer stays

    Anděl, on the west bank, has metro B, trams, shops and airport bus 191. It is a good base for trips outside the historic core. Charles Bridge and the Old Town are not at your door.

    Around here: Anděl, Smíchovské nádraží, Bertramka

Best time to visit Prague

Late spring and the first weeks of autumn bring gentler walking weather than midsummer. July and August are warmest. December to February are cold, with short days. Rain is possible year-round, and stone lanes can be slippery in wet weather.

Average high and low (°F)Days with rainDrier months
  1. Jan: average high 37 °F, low 28 °F, 7.6 days with rain. Cold days
  2. Feb: average high 41 °F, low 29 °F, 6 days with rain. Late winter
  3. Mar: average high 49 °F, low 34 °F, 7.2 days with rain. Early spring
  4. Apr: average high 60 °F, low 40 °F, 6.4 days with rain. Mild walks
  5. May: average high 68 °F, low 48 °F, 9.4 days with rain. Longer days
  6. Jun: average high 74 °F, low 55 °F, 10 days with rain. Warmer days
  7. Jul: average high 78 °F, low 58 °F, 9.5 days with rain. Warmest month
  8. Aug: average high 78 °F, low 57 °F, 8.9 days with rain. Warm afternoons
  9. Sep: average high 68 °F, low 50 °F, 7.6 days with rain. Mild return
  10. Oct: average high 57 °F, low 42 °F, 7 days with rain. Cooler days
  11. Nov: average high 45 °F, low 36 °F, 7.1 days with rain. Short days
  12. Dec: average high 38 °F, low 30 °F, 7 days with rain. Cold, short days
Source: Wikipedia: Prague 4 (Libuš 1991–2020 climate normals)

Getting to Prague

Václav Havel Airport lies northwest of the centre. Trolleybus 59 reaches metro A at Nádraží Veleslavín, and Airport Express runs to the main railway station. Trains from other Czech and European cities arrive at Praha hlavní nádraží or Praha-Holešovice.

PRGVáclav Havel Airport Prague

7 mi from downtown

To Nádraží Veleslavín
About 15 minutes by trolleybus 59, then metro A
To Praha hlavní nádraží
About 40–45 minutes by Airport Express

Trolleybus 59 connects the terminals to metro A at Nádraží Veleslavín. Bus 100 reaches metro B at Zličín, and Airport Express goes to the main station. Match the route to your hotel stop.

Other ways to arrive

Train
Praha hlavní nádraží is the main rail hub, with metro C at the station. Check whether your train instead stops at Praha-Holešovice.
Coach
Florenc bus station has metro B and C for onward travel across Prague.
City transport
Metro and trams cover most hotel districts. Once you arrive, the cobbled historic core is easiest on foot.

Questions about Prague

How do I judge a Prague hotel deal outside the centre?

Check the route from Křižíkova, Náměstí Míru or your actual stop to the sights on your list. A short direct ride can matter more than the district name.

Should I book the lowest visible rate?

Not before you read the cancellation deadline and the final charge. If you arrive by coach, a room beside Florenc can beat a cheaper one across the river.

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