Prague Visitor Guide

After living here for 3 years, I’ve created a comprehensive guide for everything you need to know about staying in Prague. Enjoy!

Airport Info

  • Public Transit: Takes about 1 hour and costs ~$3–5.

    • Option 1: Bus direct to the main train station (Hlavní Nádraží).

    • Option 2: Bus → Metro → Tram (depending on where you're staying).

  • Uber Airport: The official airport taxi option — charges full taxi rates.

  • Bolt: Local ride-share app (like Uber).

    • ~30 minutes to the city center.

    • Costs around $15–20.

    • Download the app before arrival.

Transportation Tips

  • Use the PID Lítačka app to buy transit passes or pay onboard using the red ticket machine.

    • Red machine = buy ticket

    • Orange machine = validate ticket

  • One ticket works for bus, metro, and tram.

  • Transit inspectors (in plain clothes) will show a coin (gold/silver with red center) to check your ticket.

  • In Old Town, trams are limited. Most areas are walkable.

  • Night Transit:

    • Trams: Run every 30 minutes after midnight.

    • Metro: Stops at midnight, resumes at 5 AM.

Helpful Apps

  • Google Maps: Map out your walking route in advance to avoid wasting time (or battery).

  • XE App: For currency conversion.

    • Currency exchange shops are everywhere but always overcharge a bit — it’s unavoidable.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Christmas Markets: Start in late November. Check prague.eu for dates and locations.

  • Saturday Market: Visit Farmářské Tržiště Náplavka by the river.

    • Explore the riverfront bars hidden under the street during warmer months.

Nightlife + Going Out

  • Download the RA Guide app (Resident Advisor) for raves, warehouse parties, and club events.

Recommended Clubs:

  • Ankali + Planet Za (Techno, inclusive community)

  • Dog Bar (Vzorkovna): Entrance fee goes toward your drinks

  • Fuchs2

  • Bike Jesus (both are underground/techno venues)

Free Club Tickets:

  • Check Mad Prague for offers and guest lists.

Itinerary Suggestions

Old Town (Staré Město)

Start: Tram stop Václavské Náměstí

  • Walk up toward the National Museum (optional visit: ~$8–12).

  • Walk down into Old Town toward Sephora and H&M.

Must-Sees:

  • Astronomical Clock

  • Jewish Quarter + Cemetery (peek through walls or buy a ticket)

  • Powder Towers (all four)

  • Kafka’s Revolving Head

  • Prague National Theater (both old and glass buildings)

  • Dancing House

  • Hanging Man Statue (look up!)

  • Optional: Cross Charles Bridge — but consider saving the other side of the river for another day.

New Town + Castle Area (Nové Město + Malá Strana)

Start: Malostranská tram stop

  • Waldstein Garden: Behind the metro station.

  • Prague Castle: Walk uphill from Malostranská Náměstí. You’ll pass a church and souvenir shops.

  • Embassy Quarter 1: Left side of the castle hill (type "German Embassy" into your map).

  • Vojanovy Sady: Hidden garden with peacocks.

  • Embassy Quarter 2: Around Charles Bridge — beautiful architecture.

  • Lennon Wall

  • Charles Bridge (if you didn’t visit on Day 1)

Optional Add-ons:

  • Petřín Tower: Prague’s mini Eiffel Tower

  • Strahov Library (Strahovský Knihovna): Ticket required

Extra Day Ideas

  • Vyšehrad: Take the tram to Výtoň and walk uphill to see the old fortress and cemetery.

  • Vinohrady Neighborhood:

    • Visit Žižkov TV Tower (look for the crawling baby statues).

    • Náměstí Míru Church

    • Sunset at Riegrovy Sady Park

Food Recommendations

Casual / Affordable:

  • Mezi Srnky (great for breakfast/lunch)

  • MI I’M (Chinese noodles)

  • Palo Verde (Vegetarian)

  • Takumi (Ramen)

  • Bjukitchen (Light breakfast/lunch)

  • Third Coast Pizza

  • Golden Tikka (Indian)

Sweet Treats:

  • Arctic Bakehouse

  • Bakery 60

Upscale Dining:

  • Sia (Modern Asian)

  • Alma or Zem (Elegant dinner options)

  • Kantýna (Czech cuisine, meat-heavy)

Trdelník Spot:

  • Little Chimney Gelato and Bakery (offers vegan options near Charles Bridge)

Coffee + Drinks

Coffee:

  • Miners Coffee (multiple locations)

  • Mamas Coffee (small, cozy)

  • Typika Espresso (has food too)

  • Maze Lab (fancy/modern)

Bars:

  • Hemingway Bar (cozy, good for dates)

  • Forbína (cocktail bar)

  • Point (fancy bar)