When To Go

Easter and Christmas time are particularly busy for Prague. In terms of attractions and restaurants, the city generally stays open all year round to accommodate tourists. The best weather is in July and August, when temperatures average about 18C. The coldest time of the year (December to February) sees much of the city engulfed in snow, and to great effect.

Top 5 Places To Stay

• Hotel Pav

  Built in 1806 in the historic centre of Prague, this town-house hotel is just 500m from Prague’s Old Town Square and Charles Bridge. Each of the 82 rooms are have safes, direct-dial phones, satellite television and modern decor features.

• Galileo Hotel

  This city-centre hotel is located in the historic Vinohrady residential district of Prague, one-kilometre from Wenceslas Square. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet on the restaurant terrace, and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can make reservations for tours and events.

• Hotel Sovereign

  The ornate 19th-century façade belies the contemporary interior of this city-centre property, which is located within 200 metres of the National Museum. The 50 guestrooms feature sleek, modern décor and guests can exercise in the onsite fitness room, pamper themselves in the sauna and the steam room, and enjoy a range of local and international dishes in the hotel’s modern restaurant.

• Andel's Design Hotel and Suites

  A unique, eye-catching hotel, Andel’s is set amid the malls and cinemas of Andel City, roughly two-kilometres from the historic city centre. Design features include an etched glass exterior, minimalist lobby and frosted-glass elevators. The 239 architect-designed guestrooms are just as lavish.

• Longin Center

  This modern, seven-storey property is located in Prague city centre. The 53 air-conditioned apartments are decorated in warm hues with modern furnishings, and include satellite television with pay movies, safes, refrigerators and hair dryers.

Top 5 Things To Do On Your Visit

• Staré Mesto

  Home to most of the city’s bars and restaurants, the hectic Staré Mesto also contains Prague’s busiest market square (Staroměstské náměstí) and the Ungelt, a fortified courtyard which now houses some exquisite boutiques.

• Prague Castle

  With great views across the city, Prague Castle is a must-see attraction. Unusually for such a prominent city, Prague has been vaguely untouched by war or natural disasters, so much of its architecture remains in great condition.

• Charles Bridge

  Probably the most recognisable monument in Prague, the city’s recent development hasn’t stopped Charles Bridge (begun in 1357) from teeming with continuous revelry.

• Miniatures Museum

  Allegedly containing the world’s smallest book, the Miniatures Museum is the perfect place to enjoy a family excursion. Peer through the magnifying glasses at a number of tiny assortments on show!

• Wenceslas Square

  Named after its most famous royal son, Wenceslas Square is the beating heart of modern Prague. The cobbled area has been a focal point since a 21-year-old student, Jan Palach, set himself alight here in 1969 as a protest against the Soviet occupation.