Prague 1 – Stare Mesto
The Prague of postcards is concentrated in Prague 1. The oldest settlement, Old Town (Staré Město), is centered in
Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). At its center is the striking
Jan Hus Monument and on its borders are the
Old Town Hall, on whose exterior the
Astronomical Clock tolls, and notable churches, including the
Church of Our Lady Before Tyn. The surrounding streets weave their way through numerous picturesque courtyards, most notably the large Náměstí Republiky square on the border between the Old and New Towns, along whose border stands the dazzling Palladium shopping center.
Mealtime can take any form in Staré Město, since it's jam-packed with quaint cafes (
Bohemia Bagel is popular among expats) and pub-style restaurants (like U Medvidku), many of which open into beautiful gardens in the summer. Staré Město also offers its share of fine dining with restaurants like
Pravda and
Rybi Trh.
If you're hunting for nightlife, you can find a number of popular bars without ever leaving Staré Město. Some of the most celebrated central bars are
M1 Lounge and
La Bodeguita del Medio. As for dancing until the wee hours of the morning, clubs like
Roxy and
Chapeau aren't likely to disappoint.
As Old Town is the tourist center, English is spoken widely. Beware, however, of inflated prices. Regardless, the beauty of the area will make you swoon. With something to see around every cobbled corner, Old Town, the heart of Prague, is a place for sightseers, lovers, foodies, and photographers, one that should not be missed.
Nightlife
Klub Kostel
Attractions
Klementinum Library and Astronomical Tower
Mucha Museum
Church of Our Lady before Tyn
House of the Black Madonna
Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments
National Gallery (Collection of Old Masters)
Bethlehem Chapel
Sex Machines Museum
Old Town Square
Stavovske Divadlo (Estates Theater)
Restaurants
Cafe Vltava
Café Milena
Jagr's Sports Bar
Staroceska Koliba
Jama
El Gaucho
Allegro at the Four Seasons
Střelecký Ostrov
Mlýnec
Ambiente Pasta Fresca
Chez Marcel
Club Duplex
Svejk Restaurant
Arzenal (Siam-I-San)
Pizzeria Maestro
TGI Friday's
La Bodeguita del Medio
Studio Damuza
Bar/Restaurant Papas
COMO
Coffee Express
Pilsen Restaurant
Country Life
Caffrey's Irish Bar
Rybi Trh
Beas Vegetarian Dhaba
Tynska Literarni Kavarna
Becher Club
Le Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise
La Belle Epoque
Le Terroir
Bellevue
Lehká Hlava
Restaurace Stoleti
Trocadero
Bojj Keltic Bar
Ebel Coffee House
U Medvidku
Flambee
Cafe Bambus
U Modre Ruze
Cafe Bar Ethno
Four Seasons
Restaurant Metamorphis
Gargoyle's Restaurant
Kavarna Merkur
Cafe Evropa
Cafe Konvikt
Café Louvre
Café Indigo
Cafe Imperial
George & Dragon Bar
Café Slavia
Casa Andina
O Che's
Giallo Rossa
Cafe Montmartre
Govinda Vegetarian Club
Francouzska: Obecni Dum
Café Slavia
Bohemia Bagel
Kogo
Střelecký Ostrov
Cajovna Siva/Shiva Tearoom
La Scène
Internet Café Spika
DeLux
Hotels
Barcelo Old Town Praha