Unless you\u2019re hitting up the fine-dining restaurants or particularly classy bars, no meal will set you back more than \u00a35, and if you stick to street food then it\u2019ll be even cheaper. Pints of beer are about \u00a31, and supermarket wine is an absolute steal for a couple of pounds a bottle.<\/p>\n
Accommodation is similarly cheap, so the only hard part is figuring out where to actually stay while you\u2019re there. Here\u2019s our lowdown on the different districts to help you decide where to stay in Prague.<\/p>\n
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Old Town: The best place in Prague to party and sight-see<\/a><\/p>\n Mala Strana: The best area in Prague for history and cultures<\/a><\/p>\n Vinohrady: The best area in Prague to live like a local<\/a><\/p>\n \u017di\u017ekov: The best area in Prague to have fun on a budget<\/a><\/p>\n Letn\u00e1\/Hole\u0161ovice: The best place in Prague to hang with hipsters<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re just in Prague for a couple of days and want to knock off all the main sights, then this is the place for you. The mainly pedestrian streets are always bustling no matter the time of day or night, and it\u2019s a people-watcher\u2019s paradise. Any hostel you choose to stay in will be in the centre of the action, never more than a street away from a bar or restaurant. Staying in Old Town, you won\u2019t have to waste any time or money on public transport, as everything you\u2019ll want to see is within walking distance. It is a super touristy district to stay in, which means it\u2019s a little pricey compared to some outer districts. However, \u201cpricey\u201d by Prague standards is still well below what you\u2019d be paying in other Western European cities.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re coming to Prague to enjoy its notorious party scene, you\u2019ll love the urban vibe of the city\u2019s central district. It\u2019s an architecture lover\u2019s dream, with winding streets of amazing old buildings, squares, and churches. Spend your mornings getting a culture hit at all the main tourist sights, and while away the afternoon with drinks along the riverbanks. Then fill your nights with Czech food, cheap booze, and wild nightclubs.<\/p>\n Start your day off with a free walking tour to orient yourself in the city. Most meet near the Powder Gate, and wind through the city\u2019s maze of streets offering as much history and local knowledge that can be squeezed into two hours. You\u2019ll no doubt visit Wenceslas Square, the famous Astronomical Clock, and the Jewish Quarter.<\/p>\n If it\u2019s sunny, you can head down to the Naplavka River and rent a paddleboat for less than \u00a310. Take some food or a couple of drinks and have a mini picnic while you\u2019re floating on the water. If you\u2019re feeling like relaxing more than paddling, take your pick of one of the many bars on boats docked at the banks.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve had your fill of sightseeing, it\u2019s time to let your hair down a little bit. If you\u2019re a partier, you can\u2019t miss a notorious Prague bar crawl. The Drunken Monkey<\/a> is by far the most famous one, which offers two hours of unlimited drinks, and entry to three venues. Definitely don\u2019t make any plans for early the next morning.<\/p>\n Not keen on a pub crawl but still want to sample the nightlife? Hit up Chapeau Rouge<\/a>, a massive underground club that spans many levels and has more bars and dancefloors than you could count. The further down you go, the crazier it gets, and you\u2019ll end up partying until dawn without even realising it.<\/p>\n It\u2019ll cost you a lot more than a standard bar, but if your budget allows, check out Terasa U Prince<\/a> for pre-drinks on a rooftop overlooking the city. It\u2019s a great place to watch the sunset before moving onto a cheaper location.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not quite a night owl, you don\u2019t have to miss out on the boozing. Prague has a great craft beer scene, and there are a number of daytime tours where you can sample the best brews on offer.<\/p>\n Foodies, you\u2019re in luck. Prague has a dynamic food scene, with a ton of local and international options. Your first stop will be at one of the million stalls in the Old Town that sell trdeln\u00edk<\/em>: a cake cooked on a spit over charcoal, rolled in sugar, and filled with molten chocolate or ice cream. Perfect on a chilly Prague day.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t leave without trying Czech cuisine, especially chleb\u00ed\u010dky <\/em>(pronounced kle-bish-kee) which are open-faced sandwiches with toppings like meat, egg, veggies, and cheese. You can pick them up from any deli, but Ovocn\u00fd Sv\u011btozor and Sisters have some of the best in the city. Both are near parks, so if you\u2019re travelling solo grab some sandwiches to go and eat al fresco.<\/p>\n Lok\u00e1l<\/a> is a great spot for local food – be sure to order the iconic dish sv\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1<\/em>. Other great options are the pork knuckle or schnitzel, and you can\u2019t go wrong with a hearty bowl of goulash. Definitely prepare to eat a lot of meat and bread while you\u2019re here!<\/p>\n If you want a break from Czech food, the outskirts of the Old Town are home to some great Vietnamese restaurants. Prague has a reasonably big Vietnamese community, so restaurants like Bistro Pho Viet Nam (hidden behind a sliding door inside a mini-market) are legit and dirt-cheap.<\/p>\n Need a coffee to get going in the morning? While the Czech Republic mighn\u2019t be known for their great coffee, there are still a bunch of places where you can get your fix. EMA Espresso bar <\/a>is worth a visit, and onesip<\/a> is cozy and serves a great brew. Your wallet will be pleased, as no coffee should set you back more than \u00a32.<\/p>\n The Old Town has hostels a-plenty, it\u2019s just up to you what vibe you\u2019re after. The standard in Prague is high, and your money will take you far. There are a bunch of party hostels which will guarantee you a fun time in the city, whether you\u2019re in a group or travelling solo. If you\u2019re past the partying stage of your life, you can pick from heaps of cozy, homey hostels that make a great base for meeting people and exploring the city.<\/p>\n The Roadhouse<\/a> is probably one of the best hostels in the world, let alone Prague. It\u2019s ideal for solo travellers, as their huge common room and daily events will have you making friends in no time. It\u2019s brand new and spotlessly clean, and every night they have a huge family dinner with seriously delicious food. If you\u2019re after more of a party vibe, check out their sister hostel The Madhouse.<\/a><\/p>\n Travellers who want to take it easy and chill out will love ArtHole Hostel<\/a>. Visitors have described it as having a \u201ccocooning atmosphere\u201d \u2013 you\u2019ll feel right at home the second you walk in the door. The walls are covered with art and the prices are low considering the location. It\u2019s a great place to meet fellow travellers, over the nightly group dinner or in the comfy common room with \u20ac1 beers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re all about aesthetics, then you\u2019re going to want to check out Dream Hostel<\/a>. With interiors that look like they belong on a Pinterest board, they\u2019ve got spaces to relax as well as desks and areas for travelling freelancers. It\u2019s brand new, and located a little out of the centre of Old Town, so it\u2019s not crazy busy the second you step outside.<\/p>\n Dream Hostel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Mala Strana, which literally translates to \u201clittle quarter\u201d, is still technically part of the Old Town district. It\u2019s on the other side of the river, just across the Charles Bridge, and is a much more quiet part of town without being too removed from everything. It\u2019s probably exactly what you think of when you hear Prague, more charming and romantic than other parts of the city.<\/p>\n The streets are emptier, especially in the mornings and early evenings. You\u2019ll find calm pubs and cafes instead of crazy clubs, and a lot less tour groups blocking the streets. It\u2019s like staying in a small village, with cobblestoned streets and small squares around almost every corner.<\/p>\n Mala Strana is home to Prague Castle, and the hills that offer amazing views of the city once you hike your way to the top. It\u2019s ideal if you\u2019re visiting Prague as a couple and want a more traditional trip to the city, focusing on culture rather than parties. Restaurants here still carry the slightly higher price tag that comes with staying in the Prague 1 district, but you\u2019re walking distance to other neighbourhoods if you want to get a more local feel.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your first stop should be the Charles Bridge, which connects you to the centre of the Old Town. If you\u2019re an early bird, try to visit the bridge just after sunrise. You\u2019ll get to experience it on your own without being surrounded by the selfie-stick wielding tourists that swarm the bridge from morning to night.<\/p>\n Afterwards, head up to Prague Castle which opens at 6am. That sounds pretty damn early, but if you\u2019re there before 8am you\u2019ll be able to photograph the amazing structures without any people around. It\u2019s worth it, especially if you take yourself out for a nice breakfast afterwards as a reward for your early wake-up. The castle complex is free to enter, but you\u2019ll have to pay to get into some of the buildings which open at 9am.<\/p>\n To get an epic view of Prague, scale Petrin Hill just behind Mala Strana. You can hike to the top in about 30 minutes, or hop on the funicular (cable car) and zoom up. Pick up some snacks at a local deli (lah\u016fdky<\/em>) and sit up there at sunset for a truly memorable experience.<\/p>\n Also in Mala Strana is the John Lennon wall, a mural of the singer\u2019s face where people from all around the world come to write messages of peace. They have to repaint it every year to make space, and it\u2019s a pretty breathtaking experience to read the hopes and dreams of strangers.<\/p>\n For a great photo op of the Vltava river, head to N\u00e1plavka where you\u2019ll find a huge herd of swans just chilling by the banks. There aren\u2019t usually too many people there, so it can be a nice place to chill for a little. If that\u2019s not enough wildlife for you, check out Wallenstein Gardens just up the hill. It\u2019s a beautiful green complex, with Baroque buildings and manicured lawns. Keep your eyes out for the peacocks who call the garden home, just strolling around and showing off their feathers.<\/p>\n Mala Strana really comes alive at night. With family-run restaurants, plenty of bars, and some mouth-watering dessert shops, you\u2019re really spoiled for choice.<\/p>\n To get a taste of the local Czech cuisine, you can\u2019t miss U Magistra Kelly. The menu is filled with authentic dishes like pork knuckle, pierogi, and fried cheese, plus they\u2019ve got good selections for vegan and gluten-free diners. You can get a big bowl of goulash and a beer for less than \u00a36. If you can\u2019t get enough of the food, a similar spot nearby for local dishes is U Glaubic\u016f<\/p>\n For a lively vibe, Kolkovna<\/a> is a pub where you can get some great beers and the Czech version of pub food. Each day they have a new dish on offer, but expect huge portions and a lot of meat.<\/p>\n Roesel is the perfect place to go when you\u2019re a little peckish. It\u2019s a true hidden gem, tucked in a little alley near the Charles Bridge. They have an extensive menu of great craft beers, and serve them up with slices of cake or platters of bread and sausages. Make sure you go on your first day there, as you\u2019ll surely want to keep going back.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re visiting in summer, you can\u2019t go past an ice cream from Angelato<\/a>. The line might be long but it moves fast, and it\u2019s worth it for some of the best gelato in the city. It\u2019s located at the bottom of Petrin Hill, a great reward after a hike.<\/p>\n You won\u2019t find as many party hostels here as you will across the bridge in the Old Town. Instead, the hostels are cozy and friendly, a little more chilled out to match the vibe of the quaint streets they\u2019re set on.<\/p>\n Every backpacker knows there\u2019s nothing better than a free breakfast. You\u2019ll get just that at Hostel Santini<\/a>, an ideal place for a solo traveller who wants to be social without having to stay in a party hostel. They have nightly pub crawls, but quiet, clean rooms set in a beautiful old Baroque building.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in town for a short time and just want to see the sights on offer, the Little Quarter Hostel <\/a>is in the perfect location, and even has a view of the Castle from some of the rooms. The rooms are big with giant storage lockers (win!), and some have an ensuite shower. There\u2019s a bar downstairs which is the perfect way to wind down after a day of zooming around the city seeing the sights.<\/p>\n Adam and Eva<\/a> hostel is one of those places that feels so homey and welcoming, you\u2019ll never want to leave. It\u2019s close to bars and clubs, but is always quiet and relaxed so you\u2019re sure to get a good night\u2019s sleep. Plus, their kitchen has a dishwasher so you don\u2019t have to do the washing up!<\/p>\n Little Quarter Hostel <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Vinohrady, aka Prague 2, is the district just outside the Old Town to the south. It\u2019s walking distance to all the major tourist attractions, and well connected by trams and the metro. The streets here are wide and tree-lined, with the vibe of an inner-city neighbourhood. It\u2019s the trendy suburb where locals want to live, and is filled with young families and professionals. The district is named after the many vineyards that covered the area in the 14th century, a few of which still remain today.<\/p>\n This district is perfect if you\u2019re keen to get more of a local feel for the city, while still remaining close to the bucket-list sights Old Town has to offer. The prices are a little cheaper than what you\u2019ll find in Prague 1, without having to sacrifice too much on location. If you\u2019re happy walking you can even get by without having to fork out for public transport, as most places you\u2019d want to visit are within a 30-minute stroll.<\/p>\n Coffee-lovers will rejoice in the number of amazing cafes you can find in Vinohrady, some of the best in Prague. You won\u2019t go hungry here, with a bunch of great restaurants and local farmers\u2019 markets. Vinohrady is also the place to come for a LGBT+ friendly bar scene, with a number of gay clubs that go off until the early hours of the morning.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re staying in a district named after vineyards, you\u2019d be crazy not to visit one and sample some local wine. Head to Havl\u00ed\u010dkovy sady park where you\u2019ll find the picturesque vineyards and a restaurant\/wine cellar where you can order a glass (or five). The rest of the park is also a great place to just chill out and take a break from a busy sightseeing schedule. If you\u2019re more into beer than wine, Vinohrady\u2019s other park, Riegrovy Sady, has a big beer garden open in summer, where you can sit in the sun and enjoy a sausage and pint of local beer.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re lucky enough to be in town during Easter or Christmas, there are some great seasonal markets at N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Miru and Tylovo N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed. You can pick up cute locally-made trinkets, and be sure to get a cup of the mulled wine which really hits the spot in winter.<\/p>\n Spend a night out on Vinohradsk\u00e1 street, the closest thing you\u2019ll find in Prague to a gay nightlife district. Start at Celebrity Cafe or Saints Bar, then dance all night at Termix as they play all your favourite pop anthems.<\/p>\n On a Sunday morning, Vinohrady\u2019s cafes and eateries fill up with people enjoying a long brunch. Join the locals at any place that takes your fancy – you really can\u2019t go wrong. There are a ton in the area surrounding the square N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed M\u00edru.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For authentic Czech food on a budget, head to U Sadu, a divey-type restaurant frequented by locals and foreigners that serves up hearty meals and cheap drinks. Ask your waiter for their favourite Czech dish and you\u2019ll be sure to eat something delicious.<\/p>\n For a full gastronomic experience, Vinohradsk\u00fd Pivovar is the place for you. It\u2019s a microbrewery with a seriously delicious IPA, as well as other beers, ciders, and wine. For a place so fixated on beer, their menu is surprisingly solid, with a great choice of local cuisine. The generous portions give you bang for your buck \u2013\u00a0definitely try the duck leg or deer goulash if you\u2019re feeling adventurous.<\/p>\n For a low-cost meal, hit up the farmers\u2019 market in Ji\u0159\u00edho z Pod\u011bbrad Square (shortened to JZP by non-Czech locals who can\u2019t pronounce the name) on Wednesdays to Saturdays. They have food stalls, as well as stands selling fresh produce which you can take back to your hostel and make a home-cooked meal. Keep an eye out for the square\u2019s modern church which a lot of locals think is ugly!<\/p>\n Strolling around the streets of Vinohrady, you\u2019ll no doubt stumble on a number of cafes that will draw you in with that enticing smell of freshly-brewed coffee. Keep an eye out for Pra\u017e\u00edrna<\/a>, a bustling spot popular with locals that serves some of the best coffee in Prague. Coffee room take their java very seriously, with espresso and filter options available, as well as hand- or batch-brew. Nab a slice of their famous banana bread while you\u2019re there, served with homemade peanut butter. Another option is Mama coffee<\/a>, a cozy chain with great coffee and delicious breakfast. Their vegan pancakes are out of this world.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just like the district itself, Vinohrady\u2019s hostels are friendly and homey. They\u2019re all close to food and bars, and the tram line running through the centre makes it easy to get everywhere.<\/p>\n Czech Inn<\/a> hostel scores major points for its punny name, but is also a great option for travellers on a budget. It\u2019s in a charming old building but has a modern interior, and a brick-walled basement bar. Their daily walking tours and nightly happy hour make meeting people a breeze, whether you\u2019re travelling with friends or flying solo.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in Prague to meet people and make friends, Hostel One Miru<\/a> is the place to be. It\u2019s brand-new and super modern, and actually looks pretty damn luxe for a hostel. With a nightly family dinner, a cozy lounge room with Netflix, and multiple activities every day, you\u2019ll have a whole new crew in no time. The price is a little higher than other hostels in the area, but every review claims it\u2019s totally worth it for the experience.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not often that you\u2019ll stay in a hostel with a pet, so if you\u2019re a cat-lover then you must stay at Post Hostel<\/a>. As well as the cute ginger kitty, they serve a free breakfast and have events like quiz night, sunset drinks, and pub crawls on offer. It\u2019s got a truly great atmosphere, with some of the friendliest staff you could ask for – you\u2019ll feel at home right away.<\/p>\n Private room at Czech Inn<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u017di\u017ekov, Prague 3, is arguably one of the most cool neighbourhoods in the city. It\u2019s a combination of two separate areas: one more sophisticated, with upmarket bars and trendy eateries. The other, inhabited mainly by students, is relaxed and unassuming, with budget-friendly cafes and dive bars. To stick to the cheaper end of the district, keep north, away from the Ji\u0159\u00edho z Pod\u011bbrad metro station and closer to Vitkov Park.<\/p>\n Still fairly close to Old Town, \u017di\u017ekov will give you an authentic feel of Prague as a city, as there aren\u2019t too many tourists around. There are a lot of local food options, but also quite a few international options as the district has a big expat community.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a night owl, you\u2019re in luck. \u017di\u017ekov is said to have the highest number of bars per capita of any neighbourhood in Europe. You\u2019ve got 300 to choose from, so maybe a bar crawl is on the cards.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not the most scenic or beautiful district in the city, but it oozes character and life. If you\u2019re keen to get away from the tourist-geared main areas of the city, \u017di\u017ekov is for you.<\/p>\n With plenty of parks, cafes, boutiques, and cute streets, it\u2019s a good neighbourhood for walkers. Lace up your comfy shoes and just wander the sidewalks for a few hours. You\u2019ll be sure to find some great hidden gems down alleyways and quiet side streets. Small art galleries, quirky cafes, and delicious hole-in-the-wall food spots abound in \u017di\u017ekov. Keep an eye out for the Palac Akropolis on your wanders. It\u2019s a striking, colourful old building, used as a multipurpose space for concerts, performances, exhibitions, and has a bar and cafe inside. Just admiring it from the outside is a real treat, but also be sure to check online what\u2019s going on there during your stay.<\/p>\n The district is home to one of the best parks in Prague for watching the sunset. Riegrovy Sady has stunning views, and is the ideal spot for a summer evening picnic. Head to their giant beer garden and treat yourself to a few cheap drinks as the sun goes down. Or BYO and find the sloped clearing near the sports field that has views of the city. Just look for all the locals spread out on picnic blankets and stake yourself out a good spot.<\/p>\n For an unforgettable view over Prague, head up to the observatory floor of the city\u2019s TV Tower. The ticket will set you back \u00a38.50 but on a clear day you\u2019ll get sweeping views from nearly 100 metres above the ground. While the views are stunning, the building itself was voted second-ugliest in the world, so even if you don\u2019t go up you should check it out for yourself. From December to March, you\u2019ll find an ice-skating rink at the base.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not for everyone, but the city\u2019s largest cemetery, Olsany, is right on the edge of \u017di\u017ekov. It\u2019s a beautiful shady park, with crumbling headstones and ivy-covered crypts. The ground is usually carpeted with fallen leaves, and the trees block out the city\u2019s sound and light, so it\u2019s easy to forget you\u2019re in the middle of Prague. If you\u2019ve got a penchant for all things spooky and eerie, you\u2019ll be instantly enamoured.<\/p>\n View from TV Tower<\/em><\/p>\n \u017di\u017ekov is absolutely jam-packed with great, cheap food spots. Wandering around the north part of the district you\u2019ll find bistros and takeaway spots galore. For cheap local food, U Slovansk\u00e9 L\u00edpy can\u2019t be missed. As well as a menu of classic local dishes all under \u00a35, you can get beers from local microbreweries on tap. Open \u2018til midnight, it\u2019s a great place to come soak up a night of drinking.<\/p>\n You can hardly walk down a street in Europe without coming across a bakery, and you\u2019ll be able to smell the Antoninovo<\/a> bakery from well down the block. Their huge selection of cakes and bread are all baked fresh on the premises, using the same techniques as they were hundreds of years ago. Try some chleb\u00ed\u010dky<\/em> – traditional Czech open-faced sandwiches.<\/p>\n For brunch or coffee, \u017di\u017ekav\u00e1rna Cafe is a cozy spot to spend a few hours. Some people say it\u2019s got the best breakfast in Prague, so you\u2019d better stop in and try it for yourself. Foodies swear by their giant omelettes, and their coffee is pretty top-notch as well.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve lined your stomach, be prepared to do some drinking in \u017di\u017ekov. From friendly pubs to local dives, trendy bars, and hip clubs, you\u2019ll want to stay for two weeks just so you can visit them all.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re after a cheap, local night out, try U Kurel\u016f. With fairy lights, beer for less than a quid, and a good dirty burger menu, you\u2019ll be set for a whole night. If you\u2019re after something simple, Pivo a p\u00e1rek offer up two things: beer and sausages.\u00a0 In the winter months, you\u2019ll be drawn to the dark and inviting U Vyst\u0159elen\u00fdho oka, with a fireplace in the corner and a lively crowd of locals.<\/p>\n For cocktails in a shabby chic, almost vintage setting, swing by Bukowski\u2019s Bar, then hit up Malkovich for their famously unique drink list. A stay in \u017di\u017ekov is not complete without a visit to Jah Koko and Kenny\u2019s Island Music Club, a bar by day and a live music venue by night. Their comfy sofas and fun-as-hell atmosphere are topped only by their very reasonably-priced drinks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The majority of hostels in \u017di\u017ekov are geared toward a younger crowd who want to make the most of the district\u2019s nightlife. Most are in the northern part of the area, near the cheap pubs and the city\u2019s main train station.<\/p>\n Solo travellers will love Hostel Elf<\/a>, with a huge communal area outdoor terrace that\u2019s perfect for chill drinks in summer. They host a BBQ three times a week, and also offer free breakfast so you\u2019ll be able to save quite a bit of coin. The outdoor section is totally covered in art and murals done by previous travellers, so if you have a bit of flair with a paintbrush, you can leave your mark on the hostel!<\/p>\n If you like a certain level of comfort on your trip, Hostel One<\/a> is the place to be. Their staff will go out of their way to help you with anything from directions to recommendations, and are always keen to come out partying with you. The hostel was originally an apartment complex so it\u2019s spacious and modern, with an elevator. The common room has a Nintendo, and there\u2019s a bar and outdoor terrace you can make the most of.<\/p>\n Brix Hostel<\/a> is one of the cheapest in the district, with beds for \u00a39 a night. But it\u2019s not a case of \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d: it\u2019s comfortable, clean, and has great facilities. As well as a bar, and huge lounge, the hostel also has an event space and often hosts local bands or exhibits work from local artists.<\/p>\n Hostel Elf<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Prague 7 is made up of the neighbourhoods Letn\u00e1 and Hole\u0161ovice (pronounced ho-leh-sho-vit-zah), across the river from most other districts we\u2019ve mentioned. Letn\u00e1 is trendy and has more shops and restaurants, while Hole\u0161ovice has a raw, gritty vibe with great coffee and cool nightlife. The district isn\u2019t walking distance to Old Town, but the trams are frequent and will get you there in less than 20 minutes. Not that you\u2019ll need to ever leave: there is so much here to fill your days.<\/p>\n This formerly industrial neighbourhood is made up of warehouses and factories that are slowly being transformed into art spaces, performance venues, and bars. You won\u2019t find many tourists here, it\u2019s an area for the city\u2019s young creatives. This is the perfect location for travellers who want to throw themselves into the city, and experience it as the locals do.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a little sleepy in the mornings, walking around the quiet streets before midday you might find only cafes open for business. Once you\u2019ve filled up on breakfast and coffee, the shops will have started to open. Expect grungy vintage stores, record shops selling music you\u2019ve never heard of, and boutiques filled with pieces from local artists. If you have a bit of time in Prague, and like taking it easy then you\u2019ll fit right in here.<\/p>\n Letn\u00e1 Park perches on top of a hill next to the river, and is always filled with people enjoying the panoramic views of the Old Town and Prague Castle. The beer garden up there is well worth a visit, even in winter, so long as you get a cup of hot apple cider to warm you up.<\/p>\n This is definitely a neighborhood made for exploring on foot. It\u2019s pretty long, with hills at the Letn\u00e1 end, so maybe tackle a different section each day.<\/p>\n Start your morning in Hole\u0161ovice with a cup of coffee and breakfast – there are a number of great places here serving up Western breakfasts, catering to the young population who love brunch culture. So if you can\u2019t live without your avo and eggs on toast, no worries. Phill’s Corner have great open sandwiches and chia puddings.<\/p>\n There is some amazing street art to check out in the area, especially down around the Vltavsk\u00e1 metro station. Walk down Komunard\u016f street, grab a coffee to go from one of the many cool cafes, and have a wander. Then head back up Bubensk\u00e1 where you\u2019ll find a number of cute little side streets to explore. Keep your eyes up, the architecture here is an eclectic mix of grand 19th-century buildings, modern structures, and 100-year-old tenement houses.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re into art, you can spend days checking out the neighbourhood\u2019s galleries. DOX Center<\/a> is a refurbished factory that showcases some seriously epic modern art. There are usually a number of exhibitions, with sculpture, photography, architecture, and occasional talks and performances. Veletr\u017en\u00ed Pal\u00e1c<\/a>, near the river, houses European art from the last 100 years, including pieces by Van Gogh, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec. For something really unique, Jatka 78<\/a> is a theatre space for alternative performance. You can see contemporary circus acts here regularly, as well as puppet theatre and dance. The Chemistry Gallery<\/a> exhibits young Czech artists, focusing on nurturing their talents and exploring new trends and concepts. It\u2019s a really interesting collection to check out if you\u2019re keen on modern art.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got room left in your backpack, Letn\u00e1 is a great area for a spot of shopping. You can find a ton of small shops by walking down Veverkova Street. Be sure to stop in at Page Five, a bookshop and tiny publishing house, and Recycle With Love, a funky vintage store. Fill your stomach or recaffeinate at either Bistro 8, or Cafe Jedna \u2013\u00a0both have great interiors and serve delicious fresh food.<\/p>\n If you prefer browsing through markets, Vnitroblock is a huge space with pop-up stalls by Czech designers. This old factory hall also houses a cafe with occasional live DJs and exhibitions.<\/p>\n Spend an evening at Letn\u00e1 Park, where you can chill in the beer garden and watch the sun set over the city, turning all the tiled roofs and church spires golden. Then, if you\u2019re a party animal, check out Cross Club, an infamous nightclub in the heart of the district. There really are no words to describe it, but it\u2019s surely like nowhere else you\u2019ve ever been. The design is the definition of \u201calternative\u201d, a mix of steampunk, art deco, and futuristic. With multiple bars over different levels, and cheap drinks and food, you can spend an entire night here and just want to keep coming back.<\/p>\n Image by\u00a0Tomas Dratnal<\/em><\/p>\n These neighbourhoods are teeming with great food options, most of which are super friendly on your wallet.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll have to have at least one long, lazy brunch while you\u2019re here. Phill\u2019s Corner have a great selection of light meals (their egg and salmon open sandwich is a must-try), and the coffee is a step above what you\u2019ll find in most of Prague\u2019s cafes. If you\u2019re after something heartier, Bistro 8 has eggs, sandwiches, and smoothies galore. Similarly, Farm Cafe have all your brunch faves on offer, with gluten-free, paleo, and vegan options. An acai bowl for \u00a34.50? Yes please. And for a great coffee in a super-cute cafe, check out Cafe Letka near Letn\u00e1 Park. It\u2019s extremely Insta-story worthy!<\/p>\n For something totally different, you have to stop by Bitcoin Coffee. They don\u2019t accept cash or cards \u2013\u00a0only bitcoin! If you have no idea how to get the cryptocurrency or even what it really <\/em>is, don\u2019t stress. They have a machine that\u2019ll help you transfer your money, and the staff are more than happy to help. It\u2019s a bit of a novelty, but the coffee is surprisingly good and their cakes and sandwiches really hit the spot. The Wi-Fi is great, and a lot of customers use the cafe as a working space, so if you\u2019re travelling solo it might be a good spot to chill and recharge for a few hours.<\/p>\n For a taste of Czech food, Lok\u00e1l is a chain restaurant you\u2019ll find in a few places around the city. It\u2019s a little touristy, but don\u2019t let that stop you. It\u2019s a great place to try local meals, because you can ask the English-speaking waiters for help deciding what to order. The most authentic Czech dish has to be sv\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1, <\/em>steak in a creamy, veggie sauce. It\u2019s delicious and every meat-eater who visits Prague must add it to their list.<\/p>\n There\u2019s street food and takeaway joints on practically every corner on the main road, so have a wander down Horakove and see what takes your fancy. When it\u2019s time for drinks, you\u2019ll be equally spoiled for choice. Cobra is a hip spot for great cocktails, housed in a former seedy casino. Kav\u00e1rna Liber\u00e1l is a cafe by day, and at night becomes a pub with an incredible atmosphere. Locals of all ages call themselves regulars, it\u2019s a bit of a neighbourhood institution. If you need a night away from bars, Bio Oko is a hipster cinema, complete with beanbags and lounge chairs, showing arthouse and cult films, either in English or with subtitles.<\/p>\n Prague 7 doesn\u2019t have quite as many hostel options as the other districts near Old Town, but the ones on offer are stellar. Plus their price tags are way friendlier!<\/p>\n Nestled in the middle of Hole\u0161ovice, Sir Toby\u2019s Hostel<\/a> is in the perfect location. It\u2019s right by some of the best cafes and bars, but is also super close to transport to get to other parts of the city. With garden BBQs, a cozy pub, events like trivia and beer tasting, and bike rentals, it\u2019s really got everything you need and more. The triple-decker bunk beds are in impressively clean and modern dorm rooms.<\/p>\n If you need to save some cash, then PLUS Prague<\/a> is a godsend: the dorm rooms start from \u00a34 a night in the off-season. The facilities here are amazing \u2013\u00a0a gym, pool, restaurant, laundry, and even a female-only space. It\u2019s ideal if you\u2019re travelling with mates, as the lack of common room and kitchen makes it hard to meet people. But if you just need a base to come back to at night, then this is the spot for you.<\/p>\n Prague is a huge city, with so many different options and places to discover. We hope this guide has helped you discover the perfect neighbourhood for your stay. One thing\u2019s for sure: one trip here won\u2019t be enough! Even if you spend a week in the city, you\u2019ll be clamouring to come back and check out even more. Let us know in the comments if you\u2019ve stayed in one of these neighbourhoods, we\u2019d love to hear your insider tips and recommendations that other backpackers shouldn\u2019t miss. Enjoy Prague!<\/p>\n The pool at PLUS Prague<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n About the author<\/strong><\/p>\n Jemima Skelley is an Australian travel writer currently exploring Europe. Believes that the best way to discover a country is through their food, and is always on the hunt for a good coffee spot. Follow her on instagram<\/a> and twitter\u00a0<\/a>@jemimaskelley.<\/p>\n Ah, Prague. A fairy-tale city with the charm of Paris but the prices of Eastern Europe, it\u2019s a backpacker\u2019s haven. From the buzz of the city, to the laid-back vibe of a hip neighbourhood, here\u2019s how to find the best area to stay in Prague. 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1.\u00a0\u00a0 Old Town: The best place in Prague to party and sight-see<\/h2>\n
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Places to eat in the Old Town<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0 Mala Strana: The best area in Prague for history and culture<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0 Vinohrady: The best area in Prague to live like a local<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u017di\u017ekov: The best area in Prague to have fun on a budget<\/h2>\n
What to do in \u017di\u017ekov<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5.\u00a0\u00a0 Letn\u00e1\/Hole\u0161ovice: The best place in Prague to hang with hipsters<\/h2>\n
What to do in Letn\u00e1\/Hole\u0161ovice<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Best hostels in Letn\u00e1\/Hole\u0161ovice<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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