Prague travel guide: Prague Castle, getting around and flights

Flights to Prague

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Best time to go

April to June and September to October are good for walking the Old Town and the castle district.

Summer is the busiest season on Charles Bridge and in the Old Town. December brings Christmas markets, with cold weather.

Good to know

The AE (Airport Express) bus runs between the airport and the main railway station, Hlavní nádraží.
The Czech Republic uses the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro.
Prague Castle is a large complex of buildings, so plan a few hours there.

Where to stay in Prague

Old Town (Staré Město)

Around the Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock. Everything is close on foot, but it is the busiest area.

Lesser Town (Malá Strana)

Below Prague Castle, across the Charles Bridge. Baroque streets, quiet evenings and a short walk to the castle.

New Town (Nové Město)

Around Wenceslas Square, with many hotels, shops and good transport links.

Vinohrady

A residential area with parks, cafés and art nouveau buildings, a few metro stops from the centre.

Karlín

A redeveloped riverside district east of the centre, with restaurants and a modern feel and good metro and tram links.

When to fly to Prague

May, June and September are mild and good for walking around the hills and the riverbanks.

July and August are the busiest months on the Charles Bridge and in the Old Town.

Winter is cold, sometimes with snow. From late November there are Christmas markets on the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

Local tips for Prague

The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro.
Validate your ticket at the yellow machines when you first board or enter the metro.
Tram 22 climbs past Prague Castle and is a handy way up the hill.
The Charles Bridge is quietest early in the morning.
The Astronomical Clock shows its moving figures on the hour.

Day trips from Prague

Kutná Hora

A UNESCO-listed silver-mining town with St Barbara's Church and the Sedlec Ossuary, about an hour by train.

Karlštejn

A Gothic castle built by Charles IV, a short walk uphill from the station on the line from Prague.

Český Krumlov

A UNESCO-listed town on a bend of the Vltava with a castle, best as a long day or an overnight stay.

Top attractions

Prague Castle

A UNESCO World Heritage complex that includes St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.

Tickets on Tiqets

Astronomical Clock

On the Old Town Hall. You can watch it from the square, and a ticket gets you up the Old Town Hall tower.

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Car hire

The historic centre is best seen on foot and by tram, so you will not need a car in the city. One can help for day trips around the Czech Republic.

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From the airport to the city

Flights land at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). The AE (Airport Express) bus runs to Prague's main railway station, Hlavní nádraží. Check current times and fares on dpp.cz.

Arriving late or with heavy bags? You can book a private transfer in advance and see the price before you pay.

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