Prague
From the Charles Bridge to the castle and cozy beer cellars: your guide to Prague.
Our City Check for Prague
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Flair
A city of a hundred towers — Prague enchants with baroque splendor and centuries of history around every corner.
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Best time to visit
May through September for warm weather, or Advent if you want that magical Christmas market atmosphere.
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How long to stay
Three days are ideal — enough to explore the castle and the Old Town without feeling rushed.
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Price level
Moderate — Prague offers seriously good value for money compared to most Western European cities.
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Food
Don't leave without trying a hearty goulash — and grab a Trdelník (sweet chimney pastry) from a street stand.
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Getting around
Prague has an excellent network of trams and metro lines. You really don't need a car here.
5 Facts About Prague
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic.
With 1.3 million inhabitants, Prague ranks 21st among Europe’s largest cities.
The entire old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prague is also known as the Golden City.
The Vltava River flows right through the heart of Prague.
FAQ
What language is spoken in Prague?
Czech is the official language in Prague — but you’ll get by just fine with English, and German works in a pinch too. Here are a few handy words to know:
Hi / Bye – Ahoj
Good day – Dobrý den
Yes – Ano
No – Ne
Thank you – Děkuji
Cheers – Na zdraví
Beer – Pivo
One – Jeden
Two – Dva
Three – Tři
What is Prague called in the local language?
In Czech, Prague is called “Praha.”
How many days do you need for Prague?
We recommend three days for a solid Prague city trip — it’s the sweet spot for a short break. That said, you could easily fill four or five days if you want to explore at a more relaxed pace and dig a little deeper into the neighborhoods.
Is Prague dangerous?
Prague is one of the safest cities in Europe. The main thing to watch out for is pickpockets in busy tourist spots — pretty standard for any popular city. At night, it’s also worth avoiding the side streets around Wenceslas Square.
Does it rain a lot in Prague?
Surprisingly little, actually. Prague sits in the rain shadow of the Ore Mountains, so it stays drier than you might expect. Most of the rainfall comes in summer, between May and August.
How big is Prague?
Prague has around 1.3 million residents, making it one of the 13 largest cities in the EU.
