Table Of ContentCONTENTS
Cover
Copyright
About This Guide
Welcome To Prague
Prague Images
1 EXPERIENCE PRAGUE
Prague Today
Prague Planner
What’s Where
Prague Top Attractions
Prague Like a Local
Prague Top Experiences
Great Itineraries
Best Festivals in Prague
Best Tours in Prague
2 EXPLORING PRAGUE
Staré Město (Old Town)
Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter)
Hradčany (Castle Area)
Pražský Hrad (Prague Castle)
Nové Město (New Town) and Vyšehrad
Vinohrady and Žižkov
Letná, Holešovice, and Troja
Karlův most (Charles Bridge)
3 WHERE TO EAT
Planner
Restaurant Reviews
Best Bets for Prague Dining
Eating and Drinking Well in Prague
4 WHERE TO STAY
Planner
Hotel Reviews
5 PERFORMING ARTS
Planner
Classical Music
Film
Performance Arts Centers and Major Venues
Puppet Shows and Black-Light Theater
Theater and Dance
6 NIGHTLIFE
Planner
Staré Město
Josefov
Malá Strana
Hradčany
Nové Město
Vinohrady
Žižkov
Smíchov
Letná, Holešovice, and Troja
Prague’s Beer Culture
7 SHOPPING
Planner
Staré Město
Malá Strana
Hradčany
Nové Město
Vinohrady
Žižkov
Smíchov
8 DAY TRIPS FROM PRAGUE
Day Trips from Prague
Planning
Kutná Hora
Karlštejn
Křivoklát
Mělník
Český Šternberk
Konopiště Castle
Lidice
Terezín
9 SOUTHERN BOHEMIA
Welcome To Southern Bohemia
Planning
Český Krumlov
Tábor
Písek
Třeboň
Jindřichův Hradec
Hluboká nad Vltavou
České Budějovice
10 WESTERN BOHEMIA
Welcome To Western Bohemia
Planning
Karlovy Vary
Cheb
Františkovy Lázně
Mariánské Lázně
Plzeň
11 MORAVIA
Welcome To Moravia
Planning
Třebíč
Telč
Mikulov
Brno
Olomouc
MAPS
Staré Město (Old Town)
Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
Hradčany (Castle Area)
Pražský hrad (Prague Castle)
Nové Město (New Town) and Vyšehrad
Vinohrady and Žižkov
Letná, Holešovice, and Troja
Prague Dining
Where to Eat in Prague
Where to Stay in Prague
Kutná Hora
Český Krumlov
Karlovy Vary
Prague Metro
TRAVEL SMART PRAGUE
ABOUT OUR WRITERS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Fodor’s Recommendations Everything in this guide is worth doing—we
don’t cover what isn’t—but exceptional sights, hotels, and restaurants are
recognized with additional accolades. Fodor’s Choice indicates our top
recommendations; and Best Bets call attention to notable hotels and
restaurants in various categories. Care to nominate a new place? Visit
Fodors.com/contact-us .
Trip Costs We list prices wherever possible to help you budget well. Hotel
and restaurant price categories from $ to $$$$ are noted alongside each
recommendation. For hotels, we include the lowest cost of a standard
double room in high season. For restaurants, we cite the average price of a
main course at dinner or, if dinner isn’t served, at lunch. For attractions, we
always list adult admission fees; discounts are usually available for children,
students, and senior citizens.
Hotels
Our local writers vet every hotel to recommend the best overnights in each price
category, from budget to expensive. Unless otherwise specified, you can expect
private bath, phone, and TV in your room. For expanded hotel reviews, visit
Fodors.com .
Restaurants Unless we state otherwise, restaurants are open for lunch and
dinner daily. We mention dress code only when there’s a specific
requirement and reservations only when they’re essential or not accepted.
Credit Cards The hotels and restaurants in this guide typically accept credit
cards. If not, we’ll say so.
EUGENE FODOR
Hungarian-born Eugene Fodor (1905–91) began his travel career as an
interpreter on a French cruise ship. The experience inspired him to write On
the Continent (1936), the first guidebook to receive annual updates and discuss
a country’s way of life as well as its sights. Fodor later joined the U.S. Army
and worked for the OSS in World War II. After the war, he kept up his
intelligence work while expanding his guidebook series. During the Cold War,
many guides were written by fellow agents who understood the value of
insider information. Today’s guides continue Fodor’s legacy by providing
travelers with timely coverage, insider tips, and cultural context.
WELCOME TO PRAGUE
One of Europe’s best-preserved cities, Prague has a romantic riverside location
enhanced by graceful bridges and a magnificent skyline punctuated with
medieval church spires. Its historic Old Town follows a plan laid out 1,000 years
ago, with ancient squares and winding cobblestone streets. Haunting Prague
Castle looms large across the Vltava River, rising above the exquisite Charles
Bridge. Add extravagant, fairy-tale architecture; memorable classical music; and,
these days, good food and drink, and it’s easy to see why Prague charms
everyone who visits.
TOP REASONS TO GO
Historic architecture: Gothic, baroque, Renaissance, Art Nouveau—it’s all here.
Prague Castle: This Gothic fortress and soaring cathedral were Kafka’s inspiration.
Jewish heritage: Historic synagogues and sights reflect an 800-year-old legacy.
Old Town Square: The city’s pulsing heart fans out below the twin-spired Týn church.
Excellent beer: Czechs brew the best pilsner, and Prague pubs know how to pour it.
Classical music: Musicians from Dvořák to Mozart made their mark in Prague.
