Prague, Czech Republic
Updated April 2026 · Places to Visit in Europe
Best Places to Stay
- Luxury: Four Seasons Hotel Prague, Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hotel Kings Court
- Mid-range: Hotel Golden Angel, Mosaic House Design Hotel, Hotel Pod Věží
- Budget: Czech Inn, Hostel One Prague, Sir Toby's Hostel
Best Places to Eat
- Fine Dining: La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise, Field, Alkohol
- Traditional Czech: Lokál Dlouhááá, U Modré Kachničky, Restaurace Mlejnice
- Beer: Pivnice U Swan, U Fleků (historic brewery), Pivovarský klub
- Street Food: Trdelník (chimney cake), klobása (sausage), smažený sýr (fried cheese)
Best Sites to Visit
- Castle Complex: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Old Royal Palace
- Charles Bridge: Iconic bridge with statues, best at sunrise/sunset
- Old Town Square: Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, St. Nicholas Church
- Jewish Quarter: Josefov (synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery, Jewish Museum)
- Petřín Hill: Petřín Tower (mini Eiffel), mirror maze, gardens
- Vyšehrad: Historic fort with stunning views over the Vltava
Sample 2-3 Day Itinerary
Day 1: Castle & Lesser Town
- Morning: Prague Castle complex (allow 3+ hours), St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace
- Afternoon: Golden Lane, Nerudova Street (picturesque), Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
- Evening: Charles Bridge at sunset, dinner in Lesser Town with river views
Day 2: Old Town & Jewish Quarter
- Morning: Old Town Square (Astronomical Clock show on the hour), Týn Church, St. Nicholas Church
- Afternoon: Jewish Quarter (Jewish Museum, synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery), Paris Street shopping
- Evening: Wenceslas Square, dinner in a traditional Czech restaurant, try Pilsner Urquell
Day 3: Beyond the Center
- Morning: Vyšehrad fort, Basilica of St. Peter and Paul, Vyšehrad Cemetery
- Alternative: Petřín Hill (Petřín Tower, mirror maze, rose garden), or Letná Park for views
- Afternoon: Relax in a beer garden (Letná, Riegrovy Sady), or explore Holešovice (DOX Centre for Modern Art)
- Evening: Jazz club (Reduta) or black light theatre show
Note: Purchase a Prague Card for public transport and museum discounts. Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets. Try the local beer (Pilsner, dark lager).
Upcoming Events
- Tinariwen — April 24, 2026, 19:30, Palác Akropolis. Grammy-nominated Tuareg band on their Hoggar Tour — world music with desert blues guitar.
- Hanami — April 25, 2026, 11:00–18:00, locations across Prague. Japanese cherry blossom celebration with food, music and festivities.
- Composers Summit Prague — Through April 28, 2026, multiple venues. Multi-day contemporary and classical music festival.
- Prague Bike Fest — April 25–26, 2026, Prague Exhibition Grounds. Bike festival with stalls, demos and community events.
- Karlín Street Food Festival — April 26, 2026, 11:00–19:00, Karlínské Square. Wide range of street food vendors in one of Prague's trendiest neighbourhoods.
- Walpurgis Night — April 30, 2026, Žluté lázně & Břevnov Monastery. Traditional witch-burning ceremonies and bonfire celebrations marking the end of April.