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\t\t\t\t\tMorning: Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock<\/h3>\n
Start with Old Town Square (Starom\u011bstsk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed), the beating heart of Prague since the Middle Ages, dominated by the twin Gothic spires of the Church of Our Lady before T\u00fdn. The Astronomical Clock, installed on the Old Town Hall in 1410, brings the square to life every hour from 9 am to 11 pm with its procession of the apostles: the show lasts less than a minute, so do not build your morning around it. The real marvel is the dial itself, which displays the time, the phases of the Moon and the calendar all at once. Climb the Old Town Hall tower instead (around 13 euros, online ticket recommended): the plunging view over the ochre rooftops and the castle is well worth the lift ride.<\/p>\n
Then lose yourself in the lanes around the Ungelt courtyard, a former stopover for medieval merchants. One tip that will mark you out as an insider: ignore the trdeln\u00edk stands, that chimney of sweet dough sold as \u201ctraditional\u201d even though there is nothing Prague about it. A coffee in a local roastery is a far better use of your koruna.<\/p>\n
Afternoon: Josefov, then Charles Bridge at golden hour<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t![\"Charles](\"https:\/\/planhora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/p2-1-1024x591.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nFive minutes north of the square, Josefov holds one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Europe: the Old New Synagogue (1270, the oldest still in use on the continent), the Spanish Synagogue with its dazzling Moorish interior, and the Old Jewish Cemetery, where 12,000 headstones overlap across twelve layers of burials. The Jewish Museum combined ticket (around 22 euros) covers the whole complex; allow a good two hours. On your way out, walk up Pa\u0159\u00ed\u017esk\u00e1 street and its Art Nouveau facades before heading back down towards the Vltava.<\/p>\n
End the day on Charles Bridge, commissioned by Charles IV in 1357 and lined with thirty Baroque statues. In the late afternoon the light skims across the Vltava and the castle glows in the background: this is Prague’s postcard view, and it is even better in the flesh. Then have dinner in an Old Town tavern: sv\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1 (beef in a creamy sauce with knedl\u00edky dumplings) or goulash, washed down with a pilsner at 3 euros a pint.<\/p>\n
Day 2: Prague Castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\t![\"St](\"https:\/\/planhora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/p3-1-862x1024.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nMorning: St Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane<\/h3>\n
Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world, deserves the sacrifice of a lie-in: arrive at opening time (9 am), before the tour groups, either on tram 22 (Pra\u017esk\u00fd hrad stop) or on foot up the old castle ramp from Mal\u00e1 Strana. The circuit ticket (around 18 euros, booking online strongly recommended) covers the essentials: St Vitus Cathedral and its stained glass, including the sumptuous window designed by Alfons Mucha; the Old Royal Palace and its Vladislav Hall; St George’s Basilica; and the Golden Lane, a row of colourful little houses where Kafka wrote in house number 22. If you are still on site at noon, the changing of the guard takes place with music in the first courtyard.<\/p>\n
Afternoon and evening: Mal\u00e1 Strana, Kampa and a beer with a view<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t![\"The](\"https:\/\/planhora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/p4-1-1024x759.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nHead back down Nerudova street with its sculpted house signs to Mal\u00e1 Strana, the Baroque quarter tucked between the castle and the river. St Nicholas Church, with its 70-metre dome and exuberant gilding, is the finest Baroque monument in the city (entry around 4 euros). Continue to the Lennon Wall, covered in peace graffiti since the 1980s, then to Kampa Island, its riverside lawns and its old watermills. The Pet\u0159\u00edn gardens, reached by funicular (included in the transport pass), offer a green alternative with their observation tower, a little sister of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n
In the evening, two schools of thought: the restaurants of Mal\u00e1 Strana, more intimate than those of the Old Town, or, from May to September, the Letn\u00e1 beer garden overlooking the Vltava, where you can take in every bridge in Prague with a beer in hand. It is hard to imagine a better way to close out the day.<\/p>\n
Day 3: Kutn\u00e1 Hora or the locals’ Prague, depending on your pace<\/h2>\nOption A: the day trip to Kutn\u00e1 Hora<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t![\"The](\"https:\/\/planhora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/p5-1-1024x768.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : H2k4, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nAn hour by direct train from the main station (aim to leave around 8.30 am), Kutn\u00e1 Hora was the medieval silver-mining town that bankrolled the Kingdom of Bohemia. The first draw is the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of around 40,000 people, chandelier and coat of arms included: macabre on paper, strangely peaceful in person. Follow it with St Barbara’s Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed Gothic jewel whose vaults rival St Vitus; allow around a dozen euros for the combined ticket. You will be back in Prague by mid-afternoon, in time for a last wander through the Art Deco arcades of the New Town.<\/p>\n
Option B: Vy\u0161ehrad, the Dancing House and the caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t![\"Vy\u0161ehrad](\"https:\/\/planhora.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/p6-1-1024x732.jpg\")
\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Stanislav Jelen, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nIf you would rather escape the crowds without leaving the city, climb up to Vy\u0161ehrad, the southern fortress where legend places the birth of Prague. Entry is free, the view over the Vltava is superb, and the national cemetery holds the graves of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and Smetana. Walk back down along the river to the Dancing House, Frank Gehry’s swaying building (1996), whose panoramic terrace can be visited for the price of a coffee. Finish in the New Town: the Lucerna arcade and its upside-down horse by David \u010cern\u00fd, Wenceslas Square, and a break at Caf\u00e9 Louvre, an institution dating from 1902 that counted Kafka and Einstein among its regulars.<\/p>\n
Practical tips for a successful city break in Prague<\/h2>\n\nBest time to go<\/span><\/p>\nApril to June and September to October for mild weather and reasonable crowds. December has its magical Christmas markets, but dress for the cold. Summer is very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ideal length of stay<\/span><\/p>\n3 days for the Old Town, the castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and one option (Kutn\u00e1 Hora or Vy\u0161ehrad). Allow 4 to 5 days to add Vinohrady, Letn\u00e1 and the museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Getting around<\/span><\/p>\nThe whole centre can be done on foot. For the castle and Vy\u0161ehrad, the 24-hour transport pass costs around 5 euros (120 koruna), the 72-hour pass around 13.50 euros; buy contactless tickets straight on the trams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Budget<\/span><\/p>\n55 to 80 euros per person per day for a comfortable trip (3-star hotel, taverns, paid sights). A hearty main course costs 10 to 14 euros, a pint of beer 2.50 to 3.50 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where to stay<\/span><\/p>\nStar\u00e9 M\u011bsto to do everything on foot, Mal\u00e1 Strana for quiet Baroque charm, Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto for value for money, Vinohrady for the caf\u00e9s and a neighbourhood feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Book ahead<\/span><\/p>\nThe castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower can be booked online (noticeably shorter queues). Good restaurants fill up at weekends. Kutn\u00e1 Hora needs no booking at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
To turn this itinerary into an hour-by-hour programme tailored to your tastes, our guide to planning a city break with AI<\/a> will save you precious time, and our advice on estimating and tracking your travel budget<\/a> will spare you any nasty surprises when you get home. Also in this series: our itineraries for visiting Amsterdam in 3 days<\/a> and visiting Rome in 3 days<\/a>.<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\nAre 3 days enough to visit Prague?<\/h3>\n
Yes, three days comfortably cover the essential neighbourhoods: the Old Town and Josefov, the castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana, plus half a day in Kutn\u00e1 Hora or at Vy\u0161ehrad. The historic centre is compact and can be explored entirely on foot. To add Vinohrady, the museums or an evening concert, plan on four days instead.<\/p>\n
What budget should you plan for 3 days in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Excluding flights, count on 165 to 240 euros per person for three days in comfort: a shared 3-star hotel, tavern meals, transport and paid sights (the castle, the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall tower). On a tighter budget (hostel, local canteens), 100 to 130 euros will do: Prague remains far cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
Do you need to book visits in advance?<\/h3>\n
For the Prague Castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower, booking online is strongly recommended from April to October: it saves you 30 to 45 minutes of queueing at the ticket desks. The Jewish Museum can be booked the day before without difficulty. The other sights (churches, Vy\u0161ehrad, the Sedlec Ossuary) can be visited on a whim.<\/p>\n
Should you change euros into koruna for a trip to Prague?<\/h3>\n
No, bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trams and in small shops. Steer well clear of the exchange offices in the centre advertising \u201c0% commission\u201d (dreadful rates) and the Euronet cash machines: if you do need cash, withdraw small amounts from bank ATMs and always decline the on-screen conversion into euros.<\/p>\n
Which neighbourhood should you stay in in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto (the Old Town) is the most convenient for doing everything on foot, but also the most expensive and the liveliest at night. Mal\u00e1 Strana offers Baroque charm and calm ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto combines good prices with direct metro lines. Vinohrady, residential and full of caf\u00e9s, will suit slow travellers.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
A Gothic Old Town, a monumental castle, Baroque Mal\u00e1 Strana and beers overlooking the Vltava: over three well-sequenced days, Prague gives itself up almost without a fight. The only real trap would be sticking to the tourist arteries; two streets away from the crowds, the city becomes Czech again, with its paper-tablecloth taverns and hundred-year-old caf\u00e9s. Book the castle, cross Charles Bridge early, and leave room for one more knedl\u00edk. And if the city break bug bites again, our itinerary for visiting Lisbon in 3 days<\/a> should give you ideas for your next long weekend.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tFive minutes north of the square, Josefov holds one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in Europe: the Old New Synagogue (1270, the oldest still in use on the continent), the Spanish Synagogue with its dazzling Moorish interior, and the Old Jewish Cemetery, where 12,000 headstones overlap across twelve layers of burials. The Jewish Museum combined ticket (around 22 euros) covers the whole complex; allow a good two hours. On your way out, walk up Pa\u0159\u00ed\u017esk\u00e1 street and its Art Nouveau facades before heading back down towards the Vltava.<\/p>\n
End the day on Charles Bridge, commissioned by Charles IV in 1357 and lined with thirty Baroque statues. In the late afternoon the light skims across the Vltava and the castle glows in the background: this is Prague’s postcard view, and it is even better in the flesh. Then have dinner in an Old Town tavern: sv\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1 (beef in a creamy sauce with knedl\u00edky dumplings) or goulash, washed down with a pilsner at 3 euros a pint.<\/p>\n
Day 2: Prague Castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana<\/h2>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nMorning: St Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane<\/h3>\n
Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world, deserves the sacrifice of a lie-in: arrive at opening time (9 am), before the tour groups, either on tram 22 (Pra\u017esk\u00fd hrad stop) or on foot up the old castle ramp from Mal\u00e1 Strana. The circuit ticket (around 18 euros, booking online strongly recommended) covers the essentials: St Vitus Cathedral and its stained glass, including the sumptuous window designed by Alfons Mucha; the Old Royal Palace and its Vladislav Hall; St George’s Basilica; and the Golden Lane, a row of colourful little houses where Kafka wrote in house number 22. If you are still on site at noon, the changing of the guard takes place with music in the first courtyard.<\/p>\n
Afternoon and evening: Mal\u00e1 Strana, Kampa and a beer with a view<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nHead back down Nerudova street with its sculpted house signs to Mal\u00e1 Strana, the Baroque quarter tucked between the castle and the river. St Nicholas Church, with its 70-metre dome and exuberant gilding, is the finest Baroque monument in the city (entry around 4 euros). Continue to the Lennon Wall, covered in peace graffiti since the 1980s, then to Kampa Island, its riverside lawns and its old watermills. The Pet\u0159\u00edn gardens, reached by funicular (included in the transport pass), offer a green alternative with their observation tower, a little sister of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n
In the evening, two schools of thought: the restaurants of Mal\u00e1 Strana, more intimate than those of the Old Town, or, from May to September, the Letn\u00e1 beer garden overlooking the Vltava, where you can take in every bridge in Prague with a beer in hand. It is hard to imagine a better way to close out the day.<\/p>\n
Day 3: Kutn\u00e1 Hora or the locals’ Prague, depending on your pace<\/h2>\nOption A: the day trip to Kutn\u00e1 Hora<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : H2k4, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nAn hour by direct train from the main station (aim to leave around 8.30 am), Kutn\u00e1 Hora was the medieval silver-mining town that bankrolled the Kingdom of Bohemia. The first draw is the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of around 40,000 people, chandelier and coat of arms included: macabre on paper, strangely peaceful in person. Follow it with St Barbara’s Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed Gothic jewel whose vaults rival St Vitus; allow around a dozen euros for the combined ticket. You will be back in Prague by mid-afternoon, in time for a last wander through the Art Deco arcades of the New Town.<\/p>\n
Option B: Vy\u0161ehrad, the Dancing House and the caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Stanislav Jelen, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nIf you would rather escape the crowds without leaving the city, climb up to Vy\u0161ehrad, the southern fortress where legend places the birth of Prague. Entry is free, the view over the Vltava is superb, and the national cemetery holds the graves of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and Smetana. Walk back down along the river to the Dancing House, Frank Gehry’s swaying building (1996), whose panoramic terrace can be visited for the price of a coffee. Finish in the New Town: the Lucerna arcade and its upside-down horse by David \u010cern\u00fd, Wenceslas Square, and a break at Caf\u00e9 Louvre, an institution dating from 1902 that counted Kafka and Einstein among its regulars.<\/p>\n
Practical tips for a successful city break in Prague<\/h2>\n\nBest time to go<\/span><\/p>\nApril to June and September to October for mild weather and reasonable crowds. December has its magical Christmas markets, but dress for the cold. Summer is very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ideal length of stay<\/span><\/p>\n3 days for the Old Town, the castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and one option (Kutn\u00e1 Hora or Vy\u0161ehrad). Allow 4 to 5 days to add Vinohrady, Letn\u00e1 and the museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Getting around<\/span><\/p>\nThe whole centre can be done on foot. For the castle and Vy\u0161ehrad, the 24-hour transport pass costs around 5 euros (120 koruna), the 72-hour pass around 13.50 euros; buy contactless tickets straight on the trams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Budget<\/span><\/p>\n55 to 80 euros per person per day for a comfortable trip (3-star hotel, taverns, paid sights). A hearty main course costs 10 to 14 euros, a pint of beer 2.50 to 3.50 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where to stay<\/span><\/p>\nStar\u00e9 M\u011bsto to do everything on foot, Mal\u00e1 Strana for quiet Baroque charm, Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto for value for money, Vinohrady for the caf\u00e9s and a neighbourhood feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Book ahead<\/span><\/p>\nThe castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower can be booked online (noticeably shorter queues). Good restaurants fill up at weekends. Kutn\u00e1 Hora needs no booking at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
To turn this itinerary into an hour-by-hour programme tailored to your tastes, our guide to planning a city break with AI<\/a> will save you precious time, and our advice on estimating and tracking your travel budget<\/a> will spare you any nasty surprises when you get home. Also in this series: our itineraries for visiting Amsterdam in 3 days<\/a> and visiting Rome in 3 days<\/a>.<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\nAre 3 days enough to visit Prague?<\/h3>\n
Yes, three days comfortably cover the essential neighbourhoods: the Old Town and Josefov, the castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana, plus half a day in Kutn\u00e1 Hora or at Vy\u0161ehrad. The historic centre is compact and can be explored entirely on foot. To add Vinohrady, the museums or an evening concert, plan on four days instead.<\/p>\n
What budget should you plan for 3 days in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Excluding flights, count on 165 to 240 euros per person for three days in comfort: a shared 3-star hotel, tavern meals, transport and paid sights (the castle, the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall tower). On a tighter budget (hostel, local canteens), 100 to 130 euros will do: Prague remains far cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
Do you need to book visits in advance?<\/h3>\n
For the Prague Castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower, booking online is strongly recommended from April to October: it saves you 30 to 45 minutes of queueing at the ticket desks. The Jewish Museum can be booked the day before without difficulty. The other sights (churches, Vy\u0161ehrad, the Sedlec Ossuary) can be visited on a whim.<\/p>\n
Should you change euros into koruna for a trip to Prague?<\/h3>\n
No, bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trams and in small shops. Steer well clear of the exchange offices in the centre advertising \u201c0% commission\u201d (dreadful rates) and the Euronet cash machines: if you do need cash, withdraw small amounts from bank ATMs and always decline the on-screen conversion into euros.<\/p>\n
Which neighbourhood should you stay in in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto (the Old Town) is the most convenient for doing everything on foot, but also the most expensive and the liveliest at night. Mal\u00e1 Strana offers Baroque charm and calm ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto combines good prices with direct metro lines. Vinohrady, residential and full of caf\u00e9s, will suit slow travellers.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
A Gothic Old Town, a monumental castle, Baroque Mal\u00e1 Strana and beers overlooking the Vltava: over three well-sequenced days, Prague gives itself up almost without a fight. The only real trap would be sticking to the tourist arteries; two streets away from the crowds, the city becomes Czech again, with its paper-tablecloth taverns and hundred-year-old caf\u00e9s. Book the castle, cross Charles Bridge early, and leave room for one more knedl\u00edk. And if the city break bug bites again, our itinerary for visiting Lisbon in 3 days<\/a> should give you ideas for your next long weekend.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tMorning: St Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane<\/h3>\n
Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world, deserves the sacrifice of a lie-in: arrive at opening time (9 am), before the tour groups, either on tram 22 (Pra\u017esk\u00fd hrad stop) or on foot up the old castle ramp from Mal\u00e1 Strana. The circuit ticket (around 18 euros, booking online strongly recommended) covers the essentials: St Vitus Cathedral and its stained glass, including the sumptuous window designed by Alfons Mucha; the Old Royal Palace and its Vladislav Hall; St George’s Basilica; and the Golden Lane, a row of colourful little houses where Kafka wrote in house number 22. If you are still on site at noon, the changing of the guard takes place with music in the first courtyard.<\/p>\n
Afternoon and evening: Mal\u00e1 Strana, Kampa and a beer with a view<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nHead back down Nerudova street with its sculpted house signs to Mal\u00e1 Strana, the Baroque quarter tucked between the castle and the river. St Nicholas Church, with its 70-metre dome and exuberant gilding, is the finest Baroque monument in the city (entry around 4 euros). Continue to the Lennon Wall, covered in peace graffiti since the 1980s, then to Kampa Island, its riverside lawns and its old watermills. The Pet\u0159\u00edn gardens, reached by funicular (included in the transport pass), offer a green alternative with their observation tower, a little sister of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n
In the evening, two schools of thought: the restaurants of Mal\u00e1 Strana, more intimate than those of the Old Town, or, from May to September, the Letn\u00e1 beer garden overlooking the Vltava, where you can take in every bridge in Prague with a beer in hand. It is hard to imagine a better way to close out the day.<\/p>\n
Day 3: Kutn\u00e1 Hora or the locals’ Prague, depending on your pace<\/h2>\nOption A: the day trip to Kutn\u00e1 Hora<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : H2k4, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nAn hour by direct train from the main station (aim to leave around 8.30 am), Kutn\u00e1 Hora was the medieval silver-mining town that bankrolled the Kingdom of Bohemia. The first draw is the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of around 40,000 people, chandelier and coat of arms included: macabre on paper, strangely peaceful in person. Follow it with St Barbara’s Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed Gothic jewel whose vaults rival St Vitus; allow around a dozen euros for the combined ticket. You will be back in Prague by mid-afternoon, in time for a last wander through the Art Deco arcades of the New Town.<\/p>\n
Option B: Vy\u0161ehrad, the Dancing House and the caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Stanislav Jelen, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nIf you would rather escape the crowds without leaving the city, climb up to Vy\u0161ehrad, the southern fortress where legend places the birth of Prague. Entry is free, the view over the Vltava is superb, and the national cemetery holds the graves of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and Smetana. Walk back down along the river to the Dancing House, Frank Gehry’s swaying building (1996), whose panoramic terrace can be visited for the price of a coffee. Finish in the New Town: the Lucerna arcade and its upside-down horse by David \u010cern\u00fd, Wenceslas Square, and a break at Caf\u00e9 Louvre, an institution dating from 1902 that counted Kafka and Einstein among its regulars.<\/p>\n
Practical tips for a successful city break in Prague<\/h2>\n\nBest time to go<\/span><\/p>\nApril to June and September to October for mild weather and reasonable crowds. December has its magical Christmas markets, but dress for the cold. Summer is very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ideal length of stay<\/span><\/p>\n3 days for the Old Town, the castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and one option (Kutn\u00e1 Hora or Vy\u0161ehrad). Allow 4 to 5 days to add Vinohrady, Letn\u00e1 and the museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Getting around<\/span><\/p>\nThe whole centre can be done on foot. For the castle and Vy\u0161ehrad, the 24-hour transport pass costs around 5 euros (120 koruna), the 72-hour pass around 13.50 euros; buy contactless tickets straight on the trams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Budget<\/span><\/p>\n55 to 80 euros per person per day for a comfortable trip (3-star hotel, taverns, paid sights). A hearty main course costs 10 to 14 euros, a pint of beer 2.50 to 3.50 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where to stay<\/span><\/p>\nStar\u00e9 M\u011bsto to do everything on foot, Mal\u00e1 Strana for quiet Baroque charm, Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto for value for money, Vinohrady for the caf\u00e9s and a neighbourhood feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Book ahead<\/span><\/p>\nThe castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower can be booked online (noticeably shorter queues). Good restaurants fill up at weekends. Kutn\u00e1 Hora needs no booking at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
To turn this itinerary into an hour-by-hour programme tailored to your tastes, our guide to planning a city break with AI<\/a> will save you precious time, and our advice on estimating and tracking your travel budget<\/a> will spare you any nasty surprises when you get home. Also in this series: our itineraries for visiting Amsterdam in 3 days<\/a> and visiting Rome in 3 days<\/a>.<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\nAre 3 days enough to visit Prague?<\/h3>\n
Yes, three days comfortably cover the essential neighbourhoods: the Old Town and Josefov, the castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana, plus half a day in Kutn\u00e1 Hora or at Vy\u0161ehrad. The historic centre is compact and can be explored entirely on foot. To add Vinohrady, the museums or an evening concert, plan on four days instead.<\/p>\n
What budget should you plan for 3 days in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Excluding flights, count on 165 to 240 euros per person for three days in comfort: a shared 3-star hotel, tavern meals, transport and paid sights (the castle, the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall tower). On a tighter budget (hostel, local canteens), 100 to 130 euros will do: Prague remains far cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
Do you need to book visits in advance?<\/h3>\n
For the Prague Castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower, booking online is strongly recommended from April to October: it saves you 30 to 45 minutes of queueing at the ticket desks. The Jewish Museum can be booked the day before without difficulty. The other sights (churches, Vy\u0161ehrad, the Sedlec Ossuary) can be visited on a whim.<\/p>\n
Should you change euros into koruna for a trip to Prague?<\/h3>\n
No, bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trams and in small shops. Steer well clear of the exchange offices in the centre advertising \u201c0% commission\u201d (dreadful rates) and the Euronet cash machines: if you do need cash, withdraw small amounts from bank ATMs and always decline the on-screen conversion into euros.<\/p>\n
Which neighbourhood should you stay in in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto (the Old Town) is the most convenient for doing everything on foot, but also the most expensive and the liveliest at night. Mal\u00e1 Strana offers Baroque charm and calm ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto combines good prices with direct metro lines. Vinohrady, residential and full of caf\u00e9s, will suit slow travellers.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
A Gothic Old Town, a monumental castle, Baroque Mal\u00e1 Strana and beers overlooking the Vltava: over three well-sequenced days, Prague gives itself up almost without a fight. The only real trap would be sticking to the tourist arteries; two streets away from the crowds, the city becomes Czech again, with its paper-tablecloth taverns and hundred-year-old caf\u00e9s. Book the castle, cross Charles Bridge early, and leave room for one more knedl\u00edk. And if the city break bug bites again, our itinerary for visiting Lisbon in 3 days<\/a> should give you ideas for your next long weekend.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tHead back down Nerudova street with its sculpted house signs to Mal\u00e1 Strana, the Baroque quarter tucked between the castle and the river. St Nicholas Church, with its 70-metre dome and exuberant gilding, is the finest Baroque monument in the city (entry around 4 euros). Continue to the Lennon Wall, covered in peace graffiti since the 1980s, then to Kampa Island, its riverside lawns and its old watermills. The Pet\u0159\u00edn gardens, reached by funicular (included in the transport pass), offer a green alternative with their observation tower, a little sister of the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n
In the evening, two schools of thought: the restaurants of Mal\u00e1 Strana, more intimate than those of the Old Town, or, from May to September, the Letn\u00e1 beer garden overlooking the Vltava, where you can take in every bridge in Prague with a beer in hand. It is hard to imagine a better way to close out the day.<\/p>\n
Day 3: Kutn\u00e1 Hora or the locals’ Prague, depending on your pace<\/h2>\nOption A: the day trip to Kutn\u00e1 Hora<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : H2k4, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nAn hour by direct train from the main station (aim to leave around 8.30 am), Kutn\u00e1 Hora was the medieval silver-mining town that bankrolled the Kingdom of Bohemia. The first draw is the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of around 40,000 people, chandelier and coat of arms included: macabre on paper, strangely peaceful in person. Follow it with St Barbara’s Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed Gothic jewel whose vaults rival St Vitus; allow around a dozen euros for the combined ticket. You will be back in Prague by mid-afternoon, in time for a last wander through the Art Deco arcades of the New Town.<\/p>\n
Option B: Vy\u0161ehrad, the Dancing House and the caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Stanislav Jelen, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nIf you would rather escape the crowds without leaving the city, climb up to Vy\u0161ehrad, the southern fortress where legend places the birth of Prague. Entry is free, the view over the Vltava is superb, and the national cemetery holds the graves of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and Smetana. Walk back down along the river to the Dancing House, Frank Gehry’s swaying building (1996), whose panoramic terrace can be visited for the price of a coffee. Finish in the New Town: the Lucerna arcade and its upside-down horse by David \u010cern\u00fd, Wenceslas Square, and a break at Caf\u00e9 Louvre, an institution dating from 1902 that counted Kafka and Einstein among its regulars.<\/p>\n
Practical tips for a successful city break in Prague<\/h2>\n\nBest time to go<\/span><\/p>\nApril to June and September to October for mild weather and reasonable crowds. December has its magical Christmas markets, but dress for the cold. Summer is very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ideal length of stay<\/span><\/p>\n3 days for the Old Town, the castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and one option (Kutn\u00e1 Hora or Vy\u0161ehrad). Allow 4 to 5 days to add Vinohrady, Letn\u00e1 and the museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Getting around<\/span><\/p>\nThe whole centre can be done on foot. For the castle and Vy\u0161ehrad, the 24-hour transport pass costs around 5 euros (120 koruna), the 72-hour pass around 13.50 euros; buy contactless tickets straight on the trams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Budget<\/span><\/p>\n55 to 80 euros per person per day for a comfortable trip (3-star hotel, taverns, paid sights). A hearty main course costs 10 to 14 euros, a pint of beer 2.50 to 3.50 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where to stay<\/span><\/p>\nStar\u00e9 M\u011bsto to do everything on foot, Mal\u00e1 Strana for quiet Baroque charm, Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto for value for money, Vinohrady for the caf\u00e9s and a neighbourhood feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Book ahead<\/span><\/p>\nThe castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower can be booked online (noticeably shorter queues). Good restaurants fill up at weekends. Kutn\u00e1 Hora needs no booking at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
To turn this itinerary into an hour-by-hour programme tailored to your tastes, our guide to planning a city break with AI<\/a> will save you precious time, and our advice on estimating and tracking your travel budget<\/a> will spare you any nasty surprises when you get home. Also in this series: our itineraries for visiting Amsterdam in 3 days<\/a> and visiting Rome in 3 days<\/a>.<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\nAre 3 days enough to visit Prague?<\/h3>\n
Yes, three days comfortably cover the essential neighbourhoods: the Old Town and Josefov, the castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana, plus half a day in Kutn\u00e1 Hora or at Vy\u0161ehrad. The historic centre is compact and can be explored entirely on foot. To add Vinohrady, the museums or an evening concert, plan on four days instead.<\/p>\n
What budget should you plan for 3 days in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Excluding flights, count on 165 to 240 euros per person for three days in comfort: a shared 3-star hotel, tavern meals, transport and paid sights (the castle, the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall tower). On a tighter budget (hostel, local canteens), 100 to 130 euros will do: Prague remains far cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
Do you need to book visits in advance?<\/h3>\n
For the Prague Castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower, booking online is strongly recommended from April to October: it saves you 30 to 45 minutes of queueing at the ticket desks. The Jewish Museum can be booked the day before without difficulty. The other sights (churches, Vy\u0161ehrad, the Sedlec Ossuary) can be visited on a whim.<\/p>\n
Should you change euros into koruna for a trip to Prague?<\/h3>\n
No, bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trams and in small shops. Steer well clear of the exchange offices in the centre advertising \u201c0% commission\u201d (dreadful rates) and the Euronet cash machines: if you do need cash, withdraw small amounts from bank ATMs and always decline the on-screen conversion into euros.<\/p>\n
Which neighbourhood should you stay in in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto (the Old Town) is the most convenient for doing everything on foot, but also the most expensive and the liveliest at night. Mal\u00e1 Strana offers Baroque charm and calm ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto combines good prices with direct metro lines. Vinohrady, residential and full of caf\u00e9s, will suit slow travellers.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
A Gothic Old Town, a monumental castle, Baroque Mal\u00e1 Strana and beers overlooking the Vltava: over three well-sequenced days, Prague gives itself up almost without a fight. The only real trap would be sticking to the tourist arteries; two streets away from the crowds, the city becomes Czech again, with its paper-tablecloth taverns and hundred-year-old caf\u00e9s. Book the castle, cross Charles Bridge early, and leave room for one more knedl\u00edk. And if the city break bug bites again, our itinerary for visiting Lisbon in 3 days<\/a> should give you ideas for your next long weekend.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tAn hour by direct train from the main station (aim to leave around 8.30 am), Kutn\u00e1 Hora was the medieval silver-mining town that bankrolled the Kingdom of Bohemia. The first draw is the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of around 40,000 people, chandelier and coat of arms included: macabre on paper, strangely peaceful in person. Follow it with St Barbara’s Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed Gothic jewel whose vaults rival St Vitus; allow around a dozen euros for the combined ticket. You will be back in Prague by mid-afternoon, in time for a last wander through the Art Deco arcades of the New Town.<\/p>\n
Option B: Vy\u0161ehrad, the Dancing House and the caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPhoto : Stanislav Jelen, CC BY-SA 3.0\t\t\t<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\nIf you would rather escape the crowds without leaving the city, climb up to Vy\u0161ehrad, the southern fortress where legend places the birth of Prague. Entry is free, the view over the Vltava is superb, and the national cemetery holds the graves of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and Smetana. Walk back down along the river to the Dancing House, Frank Gehry’s swaying building (1996), whose panoramic terrace can be visited for the price of a coffee. Finish in the New Town: the Lucerna arcade and its upside-down horse by David \u010cern\u00fd, Wenceslas Square, and a break at Caf\u00e9 Louvre, an institution dating from 1902 that counted Kafka and Einstein among its regulars.<\/p>\n
Practical tips for a successful city break in Prague<\/h2>\n\nBest time to go<\/span><\/p>\nApril to June and September to October for mild weather and reasonable crowds. December has its magical Christmas markets, but dress for the cold. Summer is very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ideal length of stay<\/span><\/p>\n3 days for the Old Town, the castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and one option (Kutn\u00e1 Hora or Vy\u0161ehrad). Allow 4 to 5 days to add Vinohrady, Letn\u00e1 and the museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Getting around<\/span><\/p>\nThe whole centre can be done on foot. For the castle and Vy\u0161ehrad, the 24-hour transport pass costs around 5 euros (120 koruna), the 72-hour pass around 13.50 euros; buy contactless tickets straight on the trams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Budget<\/span><\/p>\n55 to 80 euros per person per day for a comfortable trip (3-star hotel, taverns, paid sights). A hearty main course costs 10 to 14 euros, a pint of beer 2.50 to 3.50 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where to stay<\/span><\/p>\nStar\u00e9 M\u011bsto to do everything on foot, Mal\u00e1 Strana for quiet Baroque charm, Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto for value for money, Vinohrady for the caf\u00e9s and a neighbourhood feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Book ahead<\/span><\/p>\nThe castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower can be booked online (noticeably shorter queues). Good restaurants fill up at weekends. Kutn\u00e1 Hora needs no booking at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
To turn this itinerary into an hour-by-hour programme tailored to your tastes, our guide to planning a city break with AI<\/a> will save you precious time, and our advice on estimating and tracking your travel budget<\/a> will spare you any nasty surprises when you get home. Also in this series: our itineraries for visiting Amsterdam in 3 days<\/a> and visiting Rome in 3 days<\/a>.<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\nAre 3 days enough to visit Prague?<\/h3>\n
Yes, three days comfortably cover the essential neighbourhoods: the Old Town and Josefov, the castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana, plus half a day in Kutn\u00e1 Hora or at Vy\u0161ehrad. The historic centre is compact and can be explored entirely on foot. To add Vinohrady, the museums or an evening concert, plan on four days instead.<\/p>\n
What budget should you plan for 3 days in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Excluding flights, count on 165 to 240 euros per person for three days in comfort: a shared 3-star hotel, tavern meals, transport and paid sights (the castle, the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall tower). On a tighter budget (hostel, local canteens), 100 to 130 euros will do: Prague remains far cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
Do you need to book visits in advance?<\/h3>\n
For the Prague Castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower, booking online is strongly recommended from April to October: it saves you 30 to 45 minutes of queueing at the ticket desks. The Jewish Museum can be booked the day before without difficulty. The other sights (churches, Vy\u0161ehrad, the Sedlec Ossuary) can be visited on a whim.<\/p>\n
Should you change euros into koruna for a trip to Prague?<\/h3>\n
No, bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trams and in small shops. Steer well clear of the exchange offices in the centre advertising \u201c0% commission\u201d (dreadful rates) and the Euronet cash machines: if you do need cash, withdraw small amounts from bank ATMs and always decline the on-screen conversion into euros.<\/p>\n
Which neighbourhood should you stay in in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto (the Old Town) is the most convenient for doing everything on foot, but also the most expensive and the liveliest at night. Mal\u00e1 Strana offers Baroque charm and calm ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto combines good prices with direct metro lines. Vinohrady, residential and full of caf\u00e9s, will suit slow travellers.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
A Gothic Old Town, a monumental castle, Baroque Mal\u00e1 Strana and beers overlooking the Vltava: over three well-sequenced days, Prague gives itself up almost without a fight. The only real trap would be sticking to the tourist arteries; two streets away from the crowds, the city becomes Czech again, with its paper-tablecloth taverns and hundred-year-old caf\u00e9s. Book the castle, cross Charles Bridge early, and leave room for one more knedl\u00edk. And if the city break bug bites again, our itinerary for visiting Lisbon in 3 days<\/a> should give you ideas for your next long weekend.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\tIf you would rather escape the crowds without leaving the city, climb up to Vy\u0161ehrad, the southern fortress where legend places the birth of Prague. Entry is free, the view over the Vltava is superb, and the national cemetery holds the graves of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k and Smetana. Walk back down along the river to the Dancing House, Frank Gehry’s swaying building (1996), whose panoramic terrace can be visited for the price of a coffee. Finish in the New Town: the Lucerna arcade and its upside-down horse by David \u010cern\u00fd, Wenceslas Square, and a break at Caf\u00e9 Louvre, an institution dating from 1902 that counted Kafka and Einstein among its regulars.<\/p>\n
Practical tips for a successful city break in Prague<\/h2>\n\nBest time to go<\/span><\/p>\nApril to June and September to October for mild weather and reasonable crowds. December has its magical Christmas markets, but dress for the cold. Summer is very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Ideal length of stay<\/span><\/p>\n3 days for the Old Town, the castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and one option (Kutn\u00e1 Hora or Vy\u0161ehrad). Allow 4 to 5 days to add Vinohrady, Letn\u00e1 and the museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Getting around<\/span><\/p>\nThe whole centre can be done on foot. For the castle and Vy\u0161ehrad, the 24-hour transport pass costs around 5 euros (120 koruna), the 72-hour pass around 13.50 euros; buy contactless tickets straight on the trams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Budget<\/span><\/p>\n55 to 80 euros per person per day for a comfortable trip (3-star hotel, taverns, paid sights). A hearty main course costs 10 to 14 euros, a pint of beer 2.50 to 3.50 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Where to stay<\/span><\/p>\nStar\u00e9 M\u011bsto to do everything on foot, Mal\u00e1 Strana for quiet Baroque charm, Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto for value for money, Vinohrady for the caf\u00e9s and a neighbourhood feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Book ahead<\/span><\/p>\nThe castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower can be booked online (noticeably shorter queues). Good restaurants fill up at weekends. Kutn\u00e1 Hora needs no booking at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
To turn this itinerary into an hour-by-hour programme tailored to your tastes, our guide to planning a city break with AI<\/a> will save you precious time, and our advice on estimating and tracking your travel budget<\/a> will spare you any nasty surprises when you get home. Also in this series: our itineraries for visiting Amsterdam in 3 days<\/a> and visiting Rome in 3 days<\/a>.<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\nAre 3 days enough to visit Prague?<\/h3>\n
Yes, three days comfortably cover the essential neighbourhoods: the Old Town and Josefov, the castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana, plus half a day in Kutn\u00e1 Hora or at Vy\u0161ehrad. The historic centre is compact and can be explored entirely on foot. To add Vinohrady, the museums or an evening concert, plan on four days instead.<\/p>\n
What budget should you plan for 3 days in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Excluding flights, count on 165 to 240 euros per person for three days in comfort: a shared 3-star hotel, tavern meals, transport and paid sights (the castle, the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall tower). On a tighter budget (hostel, local canteens), 100 to 130 euros will do: Prague remains far cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam.<\/p>\n
Do you need to book visits in advance?<\/h3>\n
For the Prague Castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower, booking online is strongly recommended from April to October: it saves you 30 to 45 minutes of queueing at the ticket desks. The Jewish Museum can be booked the day before without difficulty. The other sights (churches, Vy\u0161ehrad, the Sedlec Ossuary) can be visited on a whim.<\/p>\n
Should you change euros into koruna for a trip to Prague?<\/h3>\n
No, bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trams and in small shops. Steer well clear of the exchange offices in the centre advertising \u201c0% commission\u201d (dreadful rates) and the Euronet cash machines: if you do need cash, withdraw small amounts from bank ATMs and always decline the on-screen conversion into euros.<\/p>\n
Which neighbourhood should you stay in in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto (the Old Town) is the most convenient for doing everything on foot, but also the most expensive and the liveliest at night. Mal\u00e1 Strana offers Baroque charm and calm ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto combines good prices with direct metro lines. Vinohrady, residential and full of caf\u00e9s, will suit slow travellers.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
A Gothic Old Town, a monumental castle, Baroque Mal\u00e1 Strana and beers overlooking the Vltava: over three well-sequenced days, Prague gives itself up almost without a fight. The only real trap would be sticking to the tourist arteries; two streets away from the crowds, the city becomes Czech again, with its paper-tablecloth taverns and hundred-year-old caf\u00e9s. Book the castle, cross Charles Bridge early, and leave room for one more knedl\u00edk. And if the city break bug bites again, our itinerary for visiting Lisbon in 3 days<\/a> should give you ideas for your next long weekend.<\/p>\n
April to June and September to October for mild weather and reasonable crowds. December has its magical Christmas markets, but dress for the cold. Summer is very busy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
3 days for the Old Town, the castle, Mal\u00e1 Strana and one option (Kutn\u00e1 Hora or Vy\u0161ehrad). Allow 4 to 5 days to add Vinohrady, Letn\u00e1 and the museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The whole centre can be done on foot. For the castle and Vy\u0161ehrad, the 24-hour transport pass costs around 5 euros (120 koruna), the 72-hour pass around 13.50 euros; buy contactless tickets straight on the trams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
55 to 80 euros per person per day for a comfortable trip (3-star hotel, taverns, paid sights). A hearty main course costs 10 to 14 euros, a pint of beer 2.50 to 3.50 euros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto to do everything on foot, Mal\u00e1 Strana for quiet Baroque charm, Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto for value for money, Vinohrady for the caf\u00e9s and a neighbourhood feel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower can be booked online (noticeably shorter queues). Good restaurants fill up at weekends. Kutn\u00e1 Hora needs no booking at all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
To turn this itinerary into an hour-by-hour programme tailored to your tastes, our guide to planning a city break with AI<\/a> will save you precious time, and our advice on estimating and tracking your travel budget<\/a> will spare you any nasty surprises when you get home. Also in this series: our itineraries for visiting Amsterdam in 3 days<\/a> and visiting Rome in 3 days<\/a>.<\/p>\n Yes, three days comfortably cover the essential neighbourhoods: the Old Town and Josefov, the castle and Mal\u00e1 Strana, plus half a day in Kutn\u00e1 Hora or at Vy\u0161ehrad. The historic centre is compact and can be explored entirely on foot. To add Vinohrady, the museums or an evening concert, plan on four days instead.<\/p>\n Excluding flights, count on 165 to 240 euros per person for three days in comfort: a shared 3-star hotel, tavern meals, transport and paid sights (the castle, the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall tower). On a tighter budget (hostel, local canteens), 100 to 130 euros will do: Prague remains far cheaper than Paris or Amsterdam.<\/p>\n For the Prague Castle circuit and the Old Town Hall tower, booking online is strongly recommended from April to October: it saves you 30 to 45 minutes of queueing at the ticket desks. The Jewish Museum can be booked the day before without difficulty. The other sights (churches, Vy\u0161ehrad, the Sedlec Ossuary) can be visited on a whim.<\/p>\n No, bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including on trams and in small shops. Steer well clear of the exchange offices in the centre advertising \u201c0% commission\u201d (dreadful rates) and the Euronet cash machines: if you do need cash, withdraw small amounts from bank ATMs and always decline the on-screen conversion into euros.<\/p>\n Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto (the Old Town) is the most convenient for doing everything on foot, but also the most expensive and the liveliest at night. Mal\u00e1 Strana offers Baroque charm and calm ten minutes from Charles Bridge. Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto combines good prices with direct metro lines. Vinohrady, residential and full of caf\u00e9s, will suit slow travellers.<\/p>\n A Gothic Old Town, a monumental castle, Baroque Mal\u00e1 Strana and beers overlooking the Vltava: over three well-sequenced days, Prague gives itself up almost without a fight. The only real trap would be sticking to the tourist arteries; two streets away from the crowds, the city becomes Czech again, with its paper-tablecloth taverns and hundred-year-old caf\u00e9s. Book the castle, cross Charles Bridge early, and leave room for one more knedl\u00edk. And if the city break bug bites again, our itinerary for visiting Lisbon in 3 days<\/a> should give you ideas for your next long weekend.<\/p>\nFAQ<\/h2>\n
Are 3 days enough to visit Prague?<\/h3>\n
What budget should you plan for 3 days in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Do you need to book visits in advance?<\/h3>\n
Should you change euros into koruna for a trip to Prague?<\/h3>\n
Which neighbourhood should you stay in in Prague?<\/h3>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n