Czech Republic
Prague
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Prague: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
A compact historic city with cobbled lanes and golden towers. You can easily get around on foot and by tram.
Best weatherIn spring and early autumn: mild weather. And over the festive season, for the Christmas markets.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
Prague Spring
It's mild, the parks are in bloom and, from mid-May, there's the Prague Spring classical music festival.
Summer on the Vltava
Pedal boats on the river, waterside terraces and long evenings.
Signal Festival
Autumn colours and, in October, the Signal Festival projecting light art onto the façades.
Christmas markets
Old Town Square becomes a Christmas market, then you can visit the city in peace, sometimes under snow.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Staré Město (Old Town)
Old Town Square and the astronomical clock. Very central.
Malá Strana
Below the castle, cobbled lanes. Romantic and calmer in the evening.
Nové Město
Around Wenceslas Square, well served by metro and tram. Handy.
Vinohrady
Residential and green, with cafés and restaurants. A great choice for a quiet night's sleep.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Charles Bridge
Lined with 30 baroque statues, this 14th-century bridge links the Old Town to Malá Strana. Cross it at sunrise, when it's almost empty.
Ideal for great photos
The Astronomical Clock
Installed on the town hall in 1410, it's one of the oldest astronomical clocks still working. Every hour, the apostles parade past its windows.
Ideal for the curious
Prague Castle
It's one of the largest castle complexes in the world, with St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ideal for history lovers
Petřín Hill and Czech food
Take the funicular up Petřín for a view of the red rooftops and hundred spires. For dinner, try svíčková, beef in a creamy sauce served with knedlíky dumplings.
Ideal for food lovers