Lonely PlanetAug 4, 2026
15 things to know before your trip to Prague
When to go, where to stay, how to get around and more.
24 things in this story
- Sedlec OssuarySightfamously creepy ossuary, day trip destination
- Elsewhere
- Wenceslas SquareMarketPrague, Czechiatransforms into party central after dark
- Charles BridgeSightPrague, Czechiastatue-lined bridge with breathtaking views of Prague Castle
- Easter marketMarketPrague, Czechiatakes over Old Town Square for three weeks
- Staré MěstoNeighborhoodPrague, Czechiamedieval core with fairy-tale architecture
- Malá StranaNeighborhoodPrague, Czechiaarea with sights on the Prague Castle side
- Prague CastleSightPrague, CzechiaBuilt in the 9th century, the castle has long served as the seat of power for kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman emperors,…
- KarlínNeighborhoodPrague, Czechialively neighborhood beyond the center
- VinohradyNeighborhoodPrague, Czechiacosmopolitan area with good-value accommodations
- HolešoviceNeighborhoodPrague, Czechiahip area with fun nightlife
- VyšehradAttractionPrague, CzechiaIt was likely founded in the 10th century.
- Karlštejn CastleSightKarlštejn, Czechiaday trip destination
- Nové MěstoNeighborhoodPrague, Czechianew town with pubs, bars, and clubs
- Golden LaneSightPrague, Czechiastreet with a carnival atmosphere
- Nový SvětNeighborhoodPrague, Czechiatranquil castle district for a romantic stroll
- Nádraží Veleslavín stationTrain stationPrague, Czechiametro station for airport transfer
- Airport Express busPlacePrague, Czechiadirect bus to central train station
- PID Lítačka appPlacePrague, Czechiaapp for public transportation tickets
- trdelníkFast foodPrague, Czechiachimney-shaped cakes hawked at stalls
- kolachesRestaurantPrague, Czechiasweet, palm-sized disks of bread
- Prague City PassPlacePrague, Czechia
- Prague CoolPassPlacePrague, Czechia
- KampaParkPrague, Czechia
- Střelecký ostrovSightPrague, Czechia