Prague is a river city of red roofs and church spires, where a hilltop castle looks down on the medieval Old Town. Cross the old stone bridge at an easy pace, then wander the lanes and squares of both banks.
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A layover in Prague can be one compact walk through the historic centre. The plan runs from Wenceslas Square past the Astronomical Clock to the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, with the airport bus and Metro A on the way. It suits long layovers with your passport ready.
Layover · PRG 06:00 → 21:00
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11 min from Old Town (Staré Město)Salted peanut ice cream · Old Town (Staré Město)
Price level$
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Gluten-free options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegan options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Crème de la Crème Husova, checked Oct 2026
21 min from Old Jewish CemeteryChicken schnitzel with fries · Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
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Price level: Source: 5th District by King Solomon, checked Oct 2026
31 min from Spanish SynagogueTypical Saffron cavatelli with musselsSaffron cavatelli with mussels, clams and bottarga · Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
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Price level: Source: Casa De Carli, checked Oct 2026
41 min from KlementinumRicotta gnudi with truffle sauce, black cabbage and pecans · Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
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Price level: Source: La Finestra in Cucina, checked Oct 2026
51 min from National TheatreConfit duck leg with braised red cabbage and potato gnocchi · New Town & Wenceslas Square (Nové Město)
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Vegetarian options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Cafe Slavia, checked Oct 2026
62 min from Mucha MuseumTypical Sirloin in cream sauceSirloin in cream sauce · New Town & Wenceslas Square (Nové Město)
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Price level: Source: Restaurace Tiskarna Jindrisska, checked Oct 2026
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36Typical Eggs V63 with salted quarkEggs V63 with salted quark, vegetable ragout and chilli butter · Vinohrady & Žižkov
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Price level: Source: Vila 63, checked Oct 2026
37Beef pho (Phở Bò) · Vinohrady & Žižkov
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Gluten-free options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegan options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegetarian options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Pho Vietnam, checked Oct 2026
38Scrambled eggs with truffle pecorino, bread and vegetables · Letná & Holešovice
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Price level: Source: Osada, checked Oct 2026
39Grilled eel on rice with miso soup and pickles · Vinohrady & Žižkov
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Price level: Source: Yamato, checked Oct 2026
40Fried chicken Kyiv with green salad · New Town & Wenceslas Square (Nové Město)
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Price level: Source: U Kalendů, checked Oct 2026
41Deep-fried carp fillets with roasted potatoes and pea tartare sauce · Letná & Holešovice
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Price level: Source: The Eatery, checked Oct 2026
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A reusable plastic chip card from the Prague transport system that holds a season pass for Prague. It is mainly for longer stays; for a short visit a paper ticket, an app ticket or a bank-card tap is usually simpler. The card has a one-off fee that depends on how you apply.
Per person, paid locally · as of October 2026
Metered taxis in Prague have published maximum prices made up of a start fee, a price per kilometre and a price per minute of waiting. Booking through an app can instead show a price before you confirm, and card payment is usually possible, so check the price on screen or ask the driver before you set off.
Typical costs, and how to pay.
Excluding your stay.
| Per person, per day | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
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| Breakfast | CZK 160 | CZK 243 | CZK 322 |
| Lunch | CZK 134 | CZK 160 | CZK 520 |
| Dinner | CZK 160 | CZK 520 | CZK 992 |
| Drinks | CZK 69 | CZK 220 | CZK 327 |
| Getting around | CZK 150 | CZK 150 | CZK 357 |
| Sights (entry tickets) | CZK 1,880 | CZK 1,880 | CZK 1,880 |
| Total a day | CZK 2,553 | CZK 3,173 | CZK 4,398 |
Sights are counted at the standard entry ticket. Guided tours cost more.
Typical prices, as of October 2026
Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and larger shops. Some shops set a minimum for card payments, so a little cash in koruna is handy, and prices are in koruna rather than euros.
ATMs run by banks are usually cheaper than stand-alone machines, though many banks also charge foreign cards a fee. If asked, choose to be charged in Czech Koruna. Your own bank may also charge a foreign-use fee. Check with your bank before you go.
Tipping is optional but usual in Prague. In a sit-down restaurant many visitors leave about 5 to 10 percent in cash for good service, and for a taxi it is common to round the fare up. Check the bill first for any service charge.
Old Town (Staré Město)
Seasons, weather, and the events and holidays that change opening hours, crowds and prices.
Quick answers to common questions.
The layover plan is one walk through the centre: Wenceslas Square, the Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge, ending at Prague Castle. All of it except the castle interiors is open public space, and the castle usually takes about 150 to 240 minutes if you go inside. As of 29 Oct 2026.
Average highAverage lowRainy days
Typical, based on past years. Not a forecast.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days |
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| January | 2° | -2° | 12 days |
| January is the coldest part of the year, with short days, frost and sometimes snow. The Christmas markets close around 6 January, and the city is quieter once the holiday period ends. | |||
| February | 4° | -2° | 10 days |
| February stays cold, with grey spells broken by clear, frosty days. It is a quiet month for visitors, which suits museums, concert halls and cafes. | |||
| March | 8° | 1° | 13 days |
| March is a changeable month, still chilly at the start and slowly milder, with sun and showers in turn. Easter markets usually open on Old Town Square in the second half of the month or in early April, depending on the date of Easter. | |||
| April | 14° | 5° | 11 days |
| April is mild and changeable, with sunny spells, showers and the first leaf on the trees. Easter markets and the Easter holidays draw crowds early in the month, and bonfire evenings on 30 April mark the end of the month. | |||
| May | 19° | 9° | 14 days |
| May is one of the milder and greener months, good for walking and for parks. Open House Praha opens normally closed buildings for a week, the Prague Spring music festival begins mid-month, and the marathon weekend falls at the start of the month in 2027. | |||
| June | 22° | 12° | 13 days |
| June brings long, warm days, with the occasional thundery shower. Prague Museum Night takes place in June, when dozens of museums and galleries open in the evening. | |||
| July | 24° | 14° | 13 days |
| July is warm to hot, and it can be humid before a storm. The Karlovy Vary film festival, a day trip from Prague, takes place in early July, and two public holidays fall on 5 and 6 July. | |||
| August | 24° | 14° | 12 days |
| August is typically warm and sunny, with long evenings, and it is a busy month for visitors. Parks and the riverbanks are lively, while the main indoor museums can be a cooler choice in the afternoon. | |||
| September | 19° | 10° | 10 days |
| September is usually mild and bright, with cooler mornings arriving by the end of the month. The Dvořák Prague festival fills concert halls in September, and 28 September is a public holiday. | |||
| October | 13° | 6° | 10 days |
| October turns cooler and damper, with colourful trees in the parks and more grey days. The Signal light festival lights up the city for four evenings in the middle of the month, and Designblok follows in early October in some years. | |||
| November | 7° | 2° | 10 days |
| November is usually cold and grey, with early dark and the first frosts. Christmas markets begin to open towards the end of the month, and 17 November is a public holiday. | |||
| December | 3° | -1° | 11 days |
| December is cold, with short days and a good chance of frost or snow. Christmas markets fill the main squares, Mikuláš is celebrated on 5 December, and 24 to 26 December are public holidays. | |||
Mar · Apr · May
Spring warms up steadily after a cold start, with changeable days that can bring sun, showers or a late cool spell. Easter markets on Old Town Square, the Prague Spring music festival from mid-May and Open House Praha in May fill the calendar.
Jun · Jul · Aug
Summer is warm, with long evenings and good conditions for river and park days, though hot spells and thundery showers do occur. Museum Night in June and the Karlovy Vary film festival in early July, a day trip away, shape the season.
Sep · Oct · Nov
Autumn starts mild, then turns cooler, damper and greyer, with the first frosts often arriving by November. The Dvořák Prague festival in September, the Signal light festival and Designblok in October, and the first Christmas decorations in late November mark the season.
Dec · Jan · Feb
Winter is cold and can be snowy, with short days and low sun. The Christmas markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square run until early January, and the city is quieter after the holidays.
Coming up in the next 12 months. to see what falls during your trip.
Recitals take place in the evenings. Check the festival's page for the concert halls and ticket availability.
It falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Many people gather at memorial sites in the city centre; check each venue's own page for holiday hours.
Families gather at the Christmas markets in the late afternoon and evening, so the squares are crowded. The programme described by our source is from 2022, so check times nearer the day.