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Prague travel guide

A hundred spires, a hilltop castle and cheap Czech beer

Charles Bridge and the Old Town. Photo: Moyan Brenn from Italy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

1h 45mflight from London
PRGnearest main airport
20° in Julwarmest month
-2° in Jancoolest month

Prague is one of Europe's most beautiful capitals, with cobbled lanes, Gothic towers and the river Vltava running through the middle. The castle district looks down over Charles Bridge and the Old Town.

It's busy year-round with city breaks and stag parties, so go early in the morning for the bridge and the Astronomical Clock, and explore Vinohrady and Letná for local bars.

Good forCity breaksHistoryBeerChristmas markets

What Prague is known for

  • Prague Castle

    The biggest ancient castle complex.

  • Charles Bridge

    Statues and views over the river.

  • The Astronomical Clock

    A 600-year-old moving clock.

  • Beer halls

    Pilsner poured since the 1800s.

Top things to do in Prague

  1. 1

    Prague Castle

    St Vitus Cathedral, the Golden Lane and the views.

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  2. 2

    Charles Bridge

    Walk across at sunrise before the crowds.

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  3. 3

    Old Town Square

    The Astronomical Clock and Týn Church.

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  4. 4

    Josefov

    The Jewish Quarter's synagogues and old cemetery.

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  5. 5

    Petřín Hill

    A funicular, gardens and a mini Eiffel Tower.

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  6. 6

    A river cruise

    See the bridges and castle from the Vltava.

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Where to stay in Prague

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Best time to visit Prague

Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. April to June and September: mild, sunny and calmer than summer. December for the Christmas markets.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
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Getting there and around

About 1h 45m from London to PRG, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Walk the centre. Trams and the metro cover the rest, with tickets from 30 CZK.

Airport transfer to Prague

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Good to know

  • Use a cash machine from a bank, not a Euronet machine, and pay in korunas, not pounds.
  • Avoid exchange booths that advertise "0% commission".
  • Book tables away from Old Town Square for better value.
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Prague FAQ

How many days in Prague?

Three days covers the main sights.

Is Prague expensive?

It's cheaper than most western capitals, especially for beer.

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