Recommendations

My favourite pub in the centre. Sure, it's busy, but they serve some of the very best Pilsner Urquell in Prague, have great classic dishes, and the right ambience of a bustling local pub. Can be busy in the evenings, helps to book in advance. Or just roll with it, and have a beer standing up while you wait for a table.

My favourite restaurant in Prague. Great Czech food, including the classic 'svíčková'. The name makes it sound like a French café, but it couldn't be more authentic. Back in the day it was popular with Karel Čapek, Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka.

A rare gem in the centre – a reasonably priced authentic eatery. Everything on the menu is authentic food Czechs would eat, as strange as some of the options may seem. Can't go wrong with guláš, or a plate of strawberry dumplings (jahodové knedlíky).

Czech cuisine used to be vegetarian, meat being a rare treat. These days though finding a good vegetarian option that isn't fried cheese is tough. Enter Maitrea with a few classic Czech choices made without meat, as well as other great meat-free options. Great relaxed vibe as well.

Great example of "cukrárna", a kind of patisserie or bakery/café mix. Great desserts, coffee, ice cream and sundaes, a popular place to meet up, catch up and enjoy delicious desserts. Větrník is an absolute classic and a must-try!

If you find yourself in Vinohrady, Letná or Holešovice, do yourself a favour and stop by. It's a bakery with great coffee, amazing bread, and (personal favourite) the apricot-tvaroh pie is an absolute standout.

The Mother of All Museums in Prague. Built in the late 19th century to showcase Czech-led science, today it's an astonishing building with great collections covering natural history, local history, anthropology, geology and more. The New Building right next to the old has a special interactive children's exhibition, as well as a 20th century history overview, all worth it.

Any engineer at heart will feel right at home here. Famous for the main hall covering transportation - cars, trains, planes, motorbikes, bicycles and more. Other exhibitions include printing, chemistry, photography, timekeeping and occasional special exhibits.

Great for children with interactive exhibits about farming machinery, shopping and cooking. But also a fascinating look into food, its origins and significance. Great rooftop area with views of the city.

Challenging, thought-provoking exhibitions in a converted factory in Holešovice. Don't miss the Gulliver airship on the roof — you can walk through it.

One of the most important museums you can visit in Prague. There is a lot to learn from the mistakes of our past, whether it's a thousand years ago, or eighty. Do not miss Pinkas Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery.

Art nouveau architecture, leafy streets, excellent restaurants, and not a souvenir shop in sight. Start at Náměstí Míru and walk in any direction. You'll find the real city with actual people living there. Stop by Antonínovo pekařství for a snack, as seen above!

Prague's most dynamic quarter. Former industrial district now packed with galleries, craft beer spots, and weekend markets at the old slaughterhouse (Jatka78). It may be a bit hipster-y, but is that a bad thing?

Once the "real" Prague Castle, destroyed in the Hussite Wars, it's often overlooked. Quieter than Prague Castle, with stunning river views and a cemetery where Dvořák and Mucha are buried. Best at sunset.

Climb up the hill, let the kids loose in the mirror maze, then get all the way to the top of the tower for panoramic views. Bring a picnic for the gardens on the way down. The funicular is out of order until at least mid-2026 though, so be ready for a small hike!

Regularly ranked among the best zoos in the world, and I agree. Beautifully landscaped along a hillside. The Indonesian Jungle pavilion is extraordinary. A full-day affair. Try the cable car if you're not scared of heights!