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Prague

Fairytale bridges and spires

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

Recommended stay: 2–3 days
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October
Airports: PRG

Prague at a glance

Prague is a largely intact medieval centre, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and long views over the Vltava. The historic core is best on foot; metro, trams and buses reach neighbourhoods with a different local feel.

Quick information

Recommended stay2–3 days

Best time to visitApril–June and September–October

AirportsPRG

Budget travelAbout 1,800–3,200 CZK per person per day

Spring and early autumn suit long walks and river views. Summer is the busiest period; winter is cold and daylight is short, but the historic centre can feel atmospheric.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Trolleybus 59 and Metro A

Approximately 35 min to the central area

Regular PID fare; choose enough validity for the full journeyTransport

Must-see sights

Prague Castle

Charles Bridge

Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock

Sights

One-day itinerary

Morning: Explore Pražský hrad and Katedrála svatého Víta, checking access to the interiors you want to see.
Lunch: Descend into Malá Strana for a Czech lunch and a break from the hills.
Afternoon: Cross Karlův most to Staroměstské náměstí and Pražský orloj; leave time for the side streets.
Evening: Walk beside the Vltava and choose dinner away from the busiest bridge approaches.

Itineraries

Best areas to stay

Staré Město
The historic core puts major sights close together, with crowds, nightlife noise and higher prices as the trade-off.
Best for
First visit and maximum walkability
Malá Strana
A beautiful base below Prague Castle with steep lanes, baroque streets and quick access to Charles Bridge.
Best for
Castle access and old-world atmosphere
Nové Město
A practical central district around Wenceslas Square and the river, with broad hotel and dining choices.
Best for
Transport, museums and a central base
Vinohrady
Leafy streets, cafés and reliable metro or tram access make it calmer than the tourist core.
Best for
Residential character and restaurants
Holešovice
A northern district with galleries, markets and modern dining, connected to the centre by tram and metro.
Best for
Contemporary culture and independent venues
Smíchov
A busy west-bank base around Anděl with shops and transport, close to the river but less historic in feel.
Best for
Transport links and better-value rooms

Approximate budget

Budget
1,800–2,300 CZK
per day, per person
Hostel or simple room, bakeries and casual meals, public transport and mostly free walks; excludes flights.
Mid-range
2,300–3,200 CZK
per day, per person
Well-located room, sit-down meals, public transport and selected paid sights; accommodation drives the total.
Comfort
3,800–6,000+ CZK
per day, per person
Higher-end central hotel, restaurants, app rides and several ticketed experiences; busy dates can cost more.

Airports

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

PRG
Václav Havel Airport Prague
17 km from city centre

Airport to city transport

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

OptionTimePrice

PRG

Trolleybus 59 and Metro APRGThe best overall choice for most visitors. Take trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín and change to Metro A; buy or activate a valid ticket before boarding.
Approximately 35 min to the central area
Regular PID fare; choose enough validity for the full journey
Details
The best overall choice for most visitors. Take trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín and change to Metro A; buy or activate a valid ticket before boarding.
Bus 100 and Metro BPRGTake bus 100 to Zličín and change to Metro B. It is useful for western and south-western accommodation; check the live route before departure.
Approximately 45 min to the central area
Regular PID fare; choose enough validity for the full journey
Details
Take bus 100 to Zličín and change to Metro B. It is useful for western and south-western accommodation; check the live route before departure.
Airport Express to Praha hlavní nádražíPRGA direct bus to the main railway station with extra luggage space. Regular PID tickets are not valid on Airport Express; buy its separate ticket through an official sales channel.
Approximately 40–45 min, depending on traffic
200 CZK one way
Details
A direct bus to the main railway station with extra luggage space. Regular PID tickets are not valid on Airport Express; buy its separate ticket through an official sales channel.
Official Uber Airport or app ridePRGThe airport's official service is Uber Airport, ordered in the app, at a kiosk or at a service counter. Other established ride apps may also operate, but do not accept unsolicited offers in the terminal.
Approximately 25–45 min, depending on traffic
Around 800 CZK to the centre is a rough guide; confirm the quoted fare
Details
The airport's official service is Uber Airport, ordered in the app, at a kiosk or at a service counter. Other established ride apps may also operate, but do not accept unsolicited offers in the terminal.

Getting around

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

OptionTimePrice

On footThe centre is compact, but cobbles and the hills around Malá Strana and the castle slow wheelchairs, luggage and small stroller wheels.
Most Old Town sights are 5–25 min apart
Free
Details
The centre is compact, but cobbles and the hills around Malá Strana and the castle slow wheelchairs, luggage and small stroller wheels.
Metro, trams and busesBuy the right validity before travel. Validate a paper ticket once at the start and do not stamp it again when changing; activate mobile tickets early enough to become valid before boarding.
Frequent integrated network; use live information
App/paper: 30 min 36/39 CZK; 90 min 46/50 CZK; 24 hr 140/150 CZK; 72 hr 340/350 CZK
Details
Buy the right validity before travel. Validate a paper ticket once at the start and do not stamp it again when changing; activate mobile tickets early enough to become valid before boarding.
Regional and intercity trainsPraha hlavní nádraží is the main hub. Check the operator, platform and live disruption information before departure.
Useful for several day trips
Route-specific; check České dráhy or the operator
Details
Praha hlavní nádraží is the main hub. Check the operator, platform and live disruption information before departure.

Places to visit near Prague

Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic and timetables.

Culture
Kutná Hora
Distance
Approximately 85 km
Travel time
Approximately 1–1.5 hr each way
Best transport
Train, with local walking or connection in Kutná Hora
Check train timetables and opening hours for the sites you choose.
A UNESCO-listed historic town known for St Barbara's Cathedral, the former royal mint and the Sedlec area.
Architecture and medieval history
Full day
- St Barbara's Cathedral
- Sedlec and the historic centre
Culture
Karlštejn Castle
Hrad Karlštejn
Distance
Approximately 30 km
Travel time
Approximately 40 min by train, plus the uphill walk
Best transport
Direct train, then walk from Karlštejn station
Reserve the desired castle tour and allow time for the uphill approach.
A fortified royal castle above a village in the wooded Berounka valley.
Castle history and a scenic walk
Half or full day
- Royal castle exterior
- Village and valley walk
Day trip
Terezín Memorial
Památník Terezín
Distance
Approximately 65 km
Travel time
Approximately 1–1.5 hr each way
Best transport
Direct bus where scheduled, organised transport or car
This is a memorial site. Check the visitor arrangements, allow time for difficult history and behave respectfully throughout.
The former ghetto and Gestapo prison are preserved as places of remembrance and historical education.
Historical understanding and remembrance
Full day
- Small Fortress
- Ghetto Museum and memorial sites
Culture
Český Krumlov
Distance
Approximately 175 km
Travel time
Approximately 2.5–3 hr each way
Best transport
Intercity bus or car
This is a very long day trip from Prague; start early and consider an overnight stay instead.
A river-loop old town and castle complex in South Bohemia, rewarding but distant from Prague.
Historic townscape and castle views
Very long full day
- Castle complex
- Vltava river-loop old town
Culture
Konopiště Castle
Zámek Konopiště
Distance
Approximately 50 km
Travel time
Approximately 1–1.5 hr including the local connection
Best transport
Train to Benešov, then local bus, taxi or walk
Check seasonal castle access and the return connection before leaving Prague.
A château associated with Archduke Franz Ferdinand, surrounded by parkland south-east of Prague.
Late Habsburg history and parkland
Full day
- Historic interiors
- Castle park

More ideas

Karlovy Vary
A spa city of colonnades and wooded viewpoints that works best with an early start.
Distance
Approximately 125 km
Travel time
Approximately 2–2.5 hr each way
Best transport
Intercity bus or car
Bohemian Karst
Český kras
Limestone scenery, trails and caves near the Berounka valley; check cave access.
Distance
Approximately 30–40 km
Travel time
Approximately 40–70 min
Best transport
Train plus walking, or car
Mělník
A small historic town above the meeting of the Vltava and Elbe, with a château and vineyard landscape.
Distance
Approximately 35 km
Travel time
Approximately 45–75 min
Best transport
Bus or car

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Prague at a glance

Quick information

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Must-see sights

One-day itinerary

Best areas to stay

Staré Město

Malá Strana

Nové Město

Vinohrady

Holešovice

Smíchov

Approximate budget