Guidebook for Prague
Food Scene
If you are looking for a place serving food in Michelin quality for more reasonable prices, you are looking for Grand Cru. Their chef got Michelin star while working for another restaurant and then opened his own place. Their concepts is Czech/French food. They have also the biggest wine cellar in Prague.
36 locals recommend
Grand Cru Restaurant
1181 LodeckáIf you are looking for a place serving food in Michelin quality for more reasonable prices, you are looking for Grand Cru. Their chef got Michelin star while working for another restaurant and then opened his own place. Their concepts is Czech/French food. They have also the biggest wine cellar in Prague.
If you have to open another café opposite to the original one because of big demand, it usually means that your product is great. This is exactly what happened in this case, so don't get confused by two places with the same name next to each other and enjoy THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE in any of them. They make their hot chocolate from high volume cocoa chocolate from countries like Ecuador or Brazil known for their great cocoa and serve with with sea salt, berries, chili and other great stuff. Try their great cakes, as well.
38 locals recommend
Choco Café U Červené židle
250/4 LiliováIf you have to open another café opposite to the original one because of big demand, it usually means that your product is great. This is exactly what happened in this case, so don't get confused by two places with the same name next to each other and enjoy THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE in any of them. They make their hot chocolate from high volume cocoa chocolate from countries like Ecuador or Brazil known for their great cocoa and serve with with sea salt, berries, chili and other great stuff. Try their great cakes, as well.
If you love ice cream, you cannot miss this spot. You will probably have to wait a bit before being served due to a long due forming in front of this lovely place during summer months but it is so much worth it. They make their ice cream from the real things and they even have some vegan options. Try some unusual flavors like lavender or strawberry basil.
20 locals recommend
Crème de la Crème
231 HusovaIf you love ice cream, you cannot miss this spot. You will probably have to wait a bit before being served due to a long due forming in front of this lovely place during summer months but it is so much worth it. They make their ice cream from the real things and they even have some vegan options. Try some unusual flavors like lavender or strawberry basil.
The master confectioner running this place got many awards for his work, or shall we say life purpose? :D He prepares traditional Czech and French pastry and cakes in open kitchen concept, you can watch them do their magic while enjoying the heavenly cakes.
10 locals recommend
Cukrář Skála
1034/6 V CelniciThe master confectioner running this place got many awards for his work, or shall we say life purpose? :D He prepares traditional Czech and French pastry and cakes in open kitchen concept, you can watch them do their magic while enjoying the heavenly cakes.
New industrial interior, classic asian food. You can have great duck, dim sums or noodles. You will love this place because you will feel like you are eating in gallery.
23 locals recommend
Sia Restaurant
1034/6 V CelniciNew industrial interior, classic asian food. You can have great duck, dim sums or noodles. You will love this place because you will feel like you are eating in gallery.
Didn't fall for Czech cuisine? We cannot blame you, it is really heavy. How about sushi then? Entering this place, you will feel like back in Kyoto. They serve traditional Japanese sushi but we encourage you to try their fusion rolls, they are not easy to eat due to their size but they are SOOOO GOOD!!!
37 locals recommend
Yami Sushi House
1051 MasnáDidn't fall for Czech cuisine? We cannot blame you, it is really heavy. How about sushi then? Entering this place, you will feel like back in Kyoto. They serve traditional Japanese sushi but we encourage you to try their fusion rolls, they are not easy to eat due to their size but they are SOOOO GOOD!!!
If you can't live without your burger (everyone can get homesick), you should try this place near both Prague train stations. It doesn't look very special but you will love their burgers and fries.
75 locals recommend
Café restaurant Palanda
1122 ZlatnickáIf you can't live without your burger (everyone can get homesick), you should try this place near both Prague train stations. It doesn't look very special but you will love their burgers and fries.
It might seem like a "no go", a place located at the most touristic spot in Prague, however, you will be nicely surprised by the fair prices and amazing food and service. Especially good for lunch menu (fast and cost effective lunch during week, only served from 11am to 2/3pm). They serve typical Czech food and beer.
138 locals recommend
Restaurace Mincovna
7 Staroměstské nám.It might seem like a "no go", a place located at the most touristic spot in Prague, however, you will be nicely surprised by the fair prices and amazing food and service. Especially good for lunch menu (fast and cost effective lunch during week, only served from 11am to 2/3pm). They serve typical Czech food and beer.
There are many reasons to visit this place but the dominating one is THE BEER. They are masters of serving Czech Pilsner beer. If you want to experience real pub atmosphere and have great beer this is a place to go. Don't miss their traditional Czech cuisine, too. And better make a reservation before you go.
691 locals recommend
Lokál
33 DlouháThere are many reasons to visit this place but the dominating one is THE BEER. They are masters of serving Czech Pilsner beer. If you want to experience real pub atmosphere and have great beer this is a place to go. Don't miss their traditional Czech cuisine, too. And better make a reservation before you go.
Café Savoy is both amazing restaurant/café/bakery and historical monument. You will be surrounded by classical 1920s interior with breathtaking neo renaissance painted ceiling that is protected by National Heritage Institute. Enjoy traditional Czech food with French influence that was typical for this era. You can get great brunch, fast but tasty lunch or romantic diner. Their cakes are to die for, their wine cellar has great selection. Treat yourself.
483 locals recommend
Café Savoy
5 VítěznáCafé Savoy is both amazing restaurant/café/bakery and historical monument. You will be surrounded by classical 1920s interior with breathtaking neo renaissance painted ceiling that is protected by National Heritage Institute. Enjoy traditional Czech food with French influence that was typical for this era. You can get great brunch, fast but tasty lunch or romantic diner. Their cakes are to die for, their wine cellar has great selection. Treat yourself.
Amazing place serving traditional Czech food with modern twist. They use local produce, serve local drinks (including whine and cider) and bake their own pastry and bread. Their brunch is also amazing.
138 locals recommend
Eska
49 PernerovaAmazing place serving traditional Czech food with modern twist. They use local produce, serve local drinks (including whine and cider) and bake their own pastry and bread. Their brunch is also amazing.
IN NEIGHBORHOOD - This place is hidden treasure. You have to know about it to find it because it is situated in ugly flat block. However, they bake the best "ŠTRÚDL" (Austrian apple pie).
Žižkovská štrúdlárna
909/29 JeseniovaIN NEIGHBORHOOD - This place is hidden treasure. You have to know about it to find it because it is situated in ugly flat block. However, they bake the best "ŠTRÚDL" (Austrian apple pie).
Donuter Donuts Seifertova
996/31 SeifertovaIN NEIGHBORHOOD - small shop focused on donuts
Drinks & Nightlife
This lounge bar has great cocktails for nice prices and very glamorous interior. It is situated at the Old Town Square in a cellar but you can access roof, as well, and it is the best possible view that you can have over Old Town Square.
225 locals recommend
Black Angel's Bar
29 Staroměstské nám.This lounge bar has great cocktails for nice prices and very glamorous interior. It is situated at the Old Town Square in a cellar but you can access roof, as well, and it is the best possible view that you can have over Old Town Square.
Lounge bar focusing on mixology. They have a great variety of spirits and very original and tasty cocktails.
351 locals recommend
Hemingway Bar
26 Karoliny SvětléLounge bar focusing on mixology. They have a great variety of spirits and very original and tasty cocktails.
Vlkova 699/26
26 VlkovaIN NEIGHBORHOOD - one of the nearest night clubs
Storm Club
290 Tachovské nám.IN NEIGHBORHOOD - one of the nearest night clubs
Sightseeing
Prague used to have the biggest Jewish community in Europe up until World War II. There is a whole area called Jewish Quarter stretching from The Old Town square along Pařížská ulice (the designer street) to the river. It has been completely rebuilt in 19th century from ghetto to Parisian style boulevards quarter. It keep its original layout at some parts and mostly it is a place of a few remaining synagogues covered with mystery. The most significant is Old New Synagogue.
70 locals recommend
The Old-New Synagogue
ČervenáPrague used to have the biggest Jewish community in Europe up until World War II. There is a whole area called Jewish Quarter stretching from The Old Town square along Pařížská ulice (the designer street) to the river. It has been completely rebuilt in 19th century from ghetto to Parisian style boulevards quarter. It keep its original layout at some parts and mostly it is a place of a few remaining synagogues covered with mystery. The most significant is Old New Synagogue.
This is the centre of Old Town, the square is surrounded by churches and palaces built by Czech and German nobility. The centre of the square is Old Town City Hall that provides nice view over the square and surrounding area.
1480 locals recommend
Old Town Square
Staroměstské náměstíThis is the centre of Old Town, the square is surrounded by churches and palaces built by Czech and German nobility. The centre of the square is Old Town City Hall that provides nice view over the square and surrounding area.
This big metronome "statue" was built on top of the hill above Vltava river at the edge of Letná park. It replaced huge statue of Stalin that was built during communism era. It is a place where people meet to skateboard, sit and chat or look at the gorgeous view now. You can takes the best pictures of Prague from here.
124 locals recommend
Metronome
nábřeží Edvarda BenešeThis big metronome "statue" was built on top of the hill above Vltava river at the edge of Letná park. It replaced huge statue of Stalin that was built during communism era. It is a place where people meet to skateboard, sit and chat or look at the gorgeous view now. You can takes the best pictures of Prague from here.
The biggest cathedral in Prague, dominant of castle complex. When you look at Prague Castle from Old Town, you might think this is a part of the caste but it is alone stating building. It has been built for 6th centuries, finished in 1920s. It is nearly 100m tall and it is located on the elevated Prague Castle area so it really sticks out.
272 locals recommend
St. Vitus Cathedral
48/2 III. nádvoříThe biggest cathedral in Prague, dominant of castle complex. When you look at Prague Castle from Old Town, you might think this is a part of the caste but it is alone stating building. It has been built for 6th centuries, finished in 1920s. It is nearly 100m tall and it is located on the elevated Prague Castle area so it really sticks out.
The biggest castle complex in central Europe, when you look at it from the Old Town riverside (especially at night), you will see what it means. It stretches along all Lesser Side. You can visit the castle itself which is currently seat of our president but you can also just walk around the area and enjoy the atmosphere and beautiful gardens.
2060 locals recommend
Prague Castle
The biggest castle complex in central Europe, when you look at it from the Old Town riverside (especially at night), you will see what it means. It stretches along all Lesser Side. You can visit the castle itself which is currently seat of our president but you can also just walk around the area and enjoy the atmosphere and beautiful gardens.
This is certainly a dominant of Prague. Everyone knows about it and it features in every picture of Prague that you saw on google. It is pedestrian bridge built in 14th century from stone by Charles the IV., the holy roman emperor and Czech king. It can turn into one huge queue from on side to another during a day so we encourage you to go either before 8am or after midnight to enjoy its medieval atmosphere.
1717 locals recommend
Charles Bridge
Karlův mostThis is certainly a dominant of Prague. Everyone knows about it and it features in every picture of Prague that you saw on google. It is pedestrian bridge built in 14th century from stone by Charles the IV., the holy roman emperor and Czech king. It can turn into one huge queue from on side to another during a day so we encourage you to go either before 8am or after midnight to enjoy its medieval atmosphere.
This is one of the most beautiful churches in Prague and there are many. It is built in baroque style and it hides beautiful statues and murals.
163 locals recommend
St Nicholas Church
Malostranské náměstíThis is one of the most beautiful churches in Prague and there are many. It is built in baroque style and it hides beautiful statues and murals.
Parks & Nature
Prague is known for its many park within the city. This is one of the biggest, you will reach in a few min on foot. There is a big monument on top of the hill and beautiful café with breathtaking view.
283 locals recommend
Vítkov
Prague is known for its many park within the city. This is one of the biggest, you will reach in a few min on foot. There is a big monument on top of the hill and beautiful café with breathtaking view.
Getting Around
Černínova
Černínovathe nearest bus stop, bus no. 207 to historic centre.
Download their app and bike share. Their bikes are always within walking distance and it shows you where is the one closest to you.
7 locals recommend
Rekola Bikesharing
2 Jana ŽelivskéhoDownload their app and bike share. Their bikes are always within walking distance and it shows you where is the one closest to you.