Prague is a Gothic fairytale that comes alive at sunset when the light gilds its bridges and spires. Beyond monumental beauty, Prague surprises with extraordinary craft beer, underground jazz clubs and a cost of living that lets you enjoy luxury at unbeatable prices.
📅 Best time to visit
Spring and autumn. December for Europe's best Christmas markets.
🏛️ Why visit Prague
🍽️ Local cuisine
Svíčková (beef with cream sauce), trdelník (spiral cake), guláš, knedlíky (bread dumplings) and Prague ham. Czech beer is the world's best: cheaper than water and served ice-cold.
🗺️ Neighbourhoods to explore
Staré Město for the Astronomical Clock square. Malá Strana for baroque lanes. Vyšehrad for tourist-free panoramic views. Vinohrady for hipster cafés. Žižkov for alternative nightlife.
✈️ How to get there
Václav Havel Airport (PRG), bus or metro to centre in 40 minutes.
💡 Practical tips
- Buy the Prague Card for transport and attractions.
- Visit Prague Castle at 9am opening to avoid crowds.
- Beer halls (pivnice) away from the centre offer local prices: a beer costs under €2.