Prague 1 Travel Guide
Prague
Popular places to visit
Old Town Square
This public space is as important to the people of Prague today as it was a thousand years ago.
Prague Castle
Witness the changing of the guard ceremony at this medieval fortified complex that is now the seat of the President of the Czech Republic and also houses the huge St. Vitus Cathedral.
Wenceslas Square
Prague’s busiest boulevard is great for both shopping and nightlife and has a history as a gathering point for local uprisings and celebrations.
Charles Bridge
This iconic structure with sculptures spans the Vltava River and connects the historic Lesser Town on the west bank with the Old Town on the east bank.
Prague Astronomical Clock
The hourly show put on by this early 15th-century masterpiece on the Old Town Hall is a must-see event that draws the crowds.
Palladium Shopping Centre
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Palladium Shopping Centre during your visit to Prague. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Big Bus Prague Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and optional River Cruise
Prague Astronomical Clock Tower Ticket+20min Intro & opt. E-guide
Prague: Skip-the-line Castle Ticket and Optional AudioGuide
1-Hour Orientation Tour by Bus and Museum story of Prague
Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland From Prague-Travelers' Choice 2025
Top hotels in Prague 1
Grandium Hotel Prague
Staff is very helpful., over all outstanding in everything., would recommend this hotel to everyone.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Grandior Hotel Prague
Great location. Friendly, helpful and professional staff. Spacious and clean room. Bed mattresses were a bit too hard. The shower has only a piece of glass to stop the water from spilling out into the bathroom but it’s very small and water gets all over the floor. Not very safe. Overall a positive ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Michelangelo Grand Hotel Prague
Big and clean room, staff are nice, fabulous breakfast buffet and close to everything
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Grand Majestic Hotel Prague
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Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel Caesar Prague
The breakfast buffet was really good! Air conditioning worked. The only thing is the TV, the hotel needs to update the TV, only one channel and it hardly worked
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Almanac X Alcron Prague
31 degrees in the room. Like a sauna.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Prague 1
Josefov
Visitors often come to Josefov for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Jewish Town Hall and Old Jewish Cemetery. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Staromestska Station.
Stare Mesto
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Old Town Square to Bethlehem Chapel – discover Stare Mesto, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Prague City Center
Old Town Square and Museum of Medieval Torture are top sights in Prague City Center, and you should be sure to explore the acclaimed art galleries. Hop aboard the metro at Karlovy Lázně Stop or Staroměstská Stop to see more sights in the area.
Petrská čtvrť
If you're spending time in Petrská čtvrť, check out sights like Palladium Shopping Centre or Royal Route and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dlouhá třída Stop or Těšnov Stop.
Mala Strana
Consider a visit to Lesser Town Bridge Tower and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Mala Strana. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Malostranské Náměstí Stop or Hellichova Stop.
Nové Město
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Charles Square to New Town Hall – discover Nové Město, a destination also famous for its shopping.
