🇨🇿 Prague for a weekend

What to see in two days

1. Charles Bridge
2. Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral
3. Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock
4. Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
5. Petřín Hill views

Where to stay

• Old Town (Staré Město): Everything on foot; busiest Hotels on the map
• Malá Strana: Below the castle, quieter evenings Hotels on the map
• Vinohrady: Local cafés and bars, good tram links Hotels on the map

Neighbourhood advice only: we do not earn from hotel bookings.

From the airport

The AE Airport Express bus goes to the main station; bus 59/119 connects to the metro (30–45 min).

Official transport sites: PID (Prague transport) · Prague Airport: transport

When to go

Best: May–June and September. Late November–December brings Christmas markets. Summer is busy; early mornings on Charles Bridge are the trick.

Average weather by month

Averages for 2016–2025: daytime high and days with rain (1 mm or more) per month. Source: Open-Meteo (ERA5).

Upcoming events

• Prague Christmas Markets Nov 28 – January 6, 2027 (dates approximate)
  Markets on Old Town and Wenceslas squares with a giant tree. prague.eu
• Prague Spring Festival May 12 – June 4, 2027
  Classical music festival that opens every year on 12 May with Smetana’s Má vlast. festival.cz

Dates as announced by the organisers; check the official site before you book.