Where to stay in Prague
Where to Stay in Prague: 5 Best Areas
Prague’s compact city center makes most areas walkable. Here’s the breakdown of 5 main neighborhoods.
Old Town (Stare Mesto)
Historic center + main square
- Best
- First-time visitors
- Hotels
- Hotel Paris Prague (luxury), Hotel Maximilian (boutique), The Iron Gate Hotel
- Note
- Walking distance to Astronomical Clock + Charles Bridge. Touristy + iconic.
Mala Strana (Lesser Town)
Across the river from Old Town
- Best
- Couples + romantics
- Hotels
- Augustine Hotel Prague (luxury), Aria Hotel Prague (boutique)
- Note
- Below Prague Castle. Cobbled lanes + iconic restaurants. Quieter than Old Town.
Vinohrady
Upscale residential
- Best
- Slow travelers + foodies
- Hotels
- Le Palais Hotel Prague (luxury), Mama Shelter Prague
- Note
- Tree-lined streets + cafe culture + parks. 15-min walk to Old Town.
Zizkov
Younger + bohemian
- Best
- Backpackers + nightlife
- Hotels
- Hilton Prague (chain), various hostels
- Note
- Cheap bars + alternative scene. Slightly outside center.
Smichov
Quiet southwest
- Best
- Business + families
- Hotels
- K+K Hotel Central, Crowne Plaza Prague
- Note
- Across river from main attractions. Calm + quieter.