Czechia
Prague
Gothic spires, a hilltop castle and cheap, excellent beer. Stay 3 days. We have mapped 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot and 2 places to eat here, each with a reason to go.
- Places
- 10
- Curated routes
- 1
- Best season
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- July
- Coolest month
- January
- Wettest month
- August
5 See · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 2 Drink
Prague, Vienna & Budapest
from our route notes
27°C / 80°F avg high
2°C / 35°F avg high
about 81 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Prague
10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
The landmarks we would not skip in Prague across Hradčany, Old Town / Malá Strana and Old Town. 2 of them are free.
Photo: Tilman2007 · CC BY-SA 4.0SeePrague Castle
Vast castle complex with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane.
Tip Arrive at opening to see St. Vitus before tour groups.
Photo: A.Savin · FALSeeCharles Bridge
14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 Baroque statues over the Vltava.
Tip Cross at sunrise for an empty bridge.
Photo: Марат Абашев · GoogleSeeOld Town Square and Astronomical Clock
Main square with Týn Church and the medieval clock that performs on the hour.
Tip Climb the Old Town Hall tower for the view rather than fighting for space below.
Photo: Martina Kemrová · CC BY-SA 4.0SeeJewish Museum in Prague
Synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, on one combined ticket.
Tip Closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Photo: Stanislav Jelen · CC BY-SA 3.0SeeVyšehrad
Fortress above the river with a basilica and the cemetery where Dvořák is buried.
Tip Quieter than the castle; good for a sunset walk.
Outdoors
Trails, views and open space in and around Prague.
Photo: Michael Gansel · GoogleOutdoorsPetřín Hill
Wooded hill with orchards, a lookout tower and views over the red roofs.
Tip Ride the funicular up from Újezd and walk down.
Eat
2 places to eat across Old Town and New Town, picked for groups who care about the food.
Photo: Lokál Dlouhááá · GoogleEatLokál Dlouhá
Long beer hall serving tank Pilsner Urquell and Czech classics like svíčková.
Tip Book for dinner; it fills with locals after work.
Photo: Café Louvre · GoogleEatCafé Louvre
Grand first-floor café open since 1902, once frequented by Kafka and Einstein.
Tip Good for breakfast; there is a billiards room at the back.
Drink
2 bars & cafés across New Town and Letná for coffee, a round or a nightcap.
Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0DrinkU Fleků
Brewpub pouring its own dark lager since 1499, with a large beer garden.
Tip Waiters bring Becherovka shots unasked; decline if you don't want them.
Photo: Letenský zámeček · GoogleDrinkLetná Beer Garden
Open-air beer garden in Letná Park with a broad view of the bridges.
Tip Seasonal; best from May to September.
How to fit Prague into a trip
Prague is stop 1 of 3 on our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route. Follow it as-is or lift Prague into your own plan.
Stop 1 of 3
Prague, Vienna & Budapest
Three imperial capitals linked by rail
- Trip length
- 9 days
- Best season
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Pace
- easy
- Next: Vienna
Getting here and onward
- Prague to ViennaVienna is about 251 km / 156 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Prague month by month
Average daily highs run from 2°C / 35°F in January to 27°C / 80°F in July. August is the wettest month, with about 81 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan2° / 35°F average high
- Feb4° / 39°F average high
- Mar9° / 48°F average high
- Apr15° / 59°F average high, in our recommended season
- May20° / 68°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jun24° / 75°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jul27° / 80°F average high
- Aug26° / 79°F average high
- Sep21° / 69°F average high, in our recommended season
- Oct14° / 58°F average high, in our recommended season
- Nov8° / 46°F average high
- Dec3° / 37°F average high
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Prague weather and the best time to visit →
Near Prague
8 other destinations from our guides within about 300 km (186 mi), measured in a straight line.
Prague questions, answered
How many days do you need in Prague?
Our route notes suggest 3 days in Prague. On our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 9-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 15 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Prague best known for?
Gothic spires, a hilltop castle and cheap, excellent beer. Stay 3 days. Standouts on our list: Prague Castle (Vast castle complex with St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane); Charles Bridge (14th-century stone bridge lined with 30 Baroque statues over the Vltava); Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock (Main square with Týn Church and the medieval clock that performs on the hour).
When is the best time to visit Prague?
Our Prague, Vienna & Budapest route is best Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in July (27°C / 80°F), the coolest in January (2°C / 35°F) and the most rain in August (about 81 mm).
What are the best things to do in Prague?
Start with Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock, Jewish Museum in Prague and Petřín Hill. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 2 bars & cafés.
Where should a group eat in Prague?
Our picks: Lokál Dlouhá (Old Town); Café Louvre (New Town). Book for dinner; it fills with locals after work (Lokál Dlouhá).
What is near Prague?
The closest destinations in our guides are Dresden (about 119 km / 74 mi), Vienna (about 251 km / 156 mi) and Nuremberg (about 251 km / 156 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.
Plan Prague with your crew
Open the Prague, Vienna & Budapest route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.