An accessible tour through the Czech Republic’s recent political history, and life under communism. The brief exhibition culminates in a haunting film reel of the 1989 uprisings. It gives interesting context to a subsequent visit to Wenceslas Square around the corner.
With such famous composers as Smetana and Antonín Dvořák hailing from the Czech Republic, it is natural that the city has a prominent museum dedicated to music. This museum is set in the former Church of St. Magdalene, a continuation of our own building. It is a well laid out exhibition in a fine interior. The display includes original manuscripts and a treasure trove of musical instruments to admire and hear played.
If you are walking to Old Town our recommended route takes you through this historic complex of Baroque houses, churches and gardens. As you cross Charles Bridge, avoid narrow Karlova Street which is packed with tourists and souvenir shops and head left into the impressive Clementinum. It has its own 52 metre astronomical observation tower offering fine views of Prague and at ground level an exquisite chapel of mirrors.
Visit Franz Kafka’s haunts throughout the Jewish quarter and its famous cemetery. Immerse yourself in the heritage and famed culture of the district and try one of the local restaurants.
If you would really like to discover the finest quality Bohemian glassware and Czech design we propose a personalised shopping trip with Karen Feldman, the owner of our hotel boutique Artel Design Shop. A prominent designer herself, held in high esteem in Prague Karen will offer you an informative experience with the opportunity to purchase items of indisputable quality. Please ask our concierge to make arrangements for you.
This is a small and peaceful setting for a boutique just around the corner from our hotel. Hidden in the corner of a garden within a Medieval building you’ll find hand made jewellry, glassware and gifts designed personally by Alex and Alena Chládek.
These charming marionettes are an ideal gift for both children or specialist collectors. There are numerous shops around Mala Strana but we would like to recommend Truhlar Marionety nearby Charles Bridge. They are long established amongst the puppet theatres and carry marionettes ranging from inexpensive souvenirs to elaborate works of art.
Owned and operated by Janek Jaros, the man who is single-handedly responsible for reviving great 20th Century Czech designs following the launch of his ceramics replica business. Here you can find Cubist and modernist furniture, lighting, ceramics, glass items and jewellery and a small selection of works by contemporary Czech designers.
Denisa Nova is one of the most successful young Czech designers working today. If you would like to browse through the collections of home grown designer talent we recommend a trip to Denisa’s shop in Old Town.
The luxury designers, including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Boss, Dunhill are located in Prague’s ‘Champs-Elysées’ – the Parisian (Parizska) street – in the heart of the Jewish quarter.
An elegant, traditional restaurant with a beautiful view towards the castle. Contemporary fine dining. Located within 20 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
Airy, fresh coffee house with good food. Located within 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
Lively steak house with a rooftop terrace for summer evenings. Arched brick ceilings, white linen and modern banquettes. Music on weekends. Located within 20 minutes’ walking distance from the hotel.
Candlelit informal dining with international cuisine. Two modern bars, upper and lower, plus a terrace with wonderful views of Charles Bridge. Located within 20 minutes’ walking distance from the hotel.
International dining in modern light atmosphere with interesting design features like extravagant modern chandeliers and shapely seats. Pretty, zen-like terrace for summer evenings. Exceptional views of Charles Bridge. Located within 15 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
An ambitious gastronomic restaurant offering tasting menus of approximately seven courses and seven to ten amuses-bouche. The focus is on contemporary molecular cuisine and refined dishes inspired by Czech culinary arts. 10 minutes walk from the hotel.
International cuisine in a chic, all-white interior with columns and arches blending with the contemporary setting. 10 minutes drive from the hotel.
Fine continental cuisine in a cosy yet modern atmosphere. Recently remodeled, the interiors have imaginative design features. Good wine list.
Charming, intimate restaurant in a vaulted stone cellar; small menu with delicious French specialties, outstanding French wine list, cheese cave.
Take an exciting ride on the funicular railway 318m (1043 feet) to the top. At the peak, there is a playground for the youngsters, a popular Mirror Maze, Observatory and occasionally Pony Rides.
Hire a paddle boat on the Vltava and take a water side view of Charles Bridge. There are several places that hire out boats on Slovanksy island just next to Narodni Divadlo and several places along the downtown side of the river Vltava.
You can take a boat ride up the river for some sightseeing or directly to the zoo at 11am, 2pm and 5pm. Boats depart from: Rašínovo Nábřeží embankment between the Palackého and Jiráskův bridges.
If you arrive at the Prague zoo by boat, you can continue the fun travel experience with a short chair lift ride. The zoo itself is surprisingly quiet but relatively large for a city zoo. It is located near the Trója Chateau.
Situated in Prague Castle this collection of American and European toys is the second largest in the world. Whilst most of the fascinating displays are out of children’s reach, there is a floor with several buttons to push that activate some toys.
If you are looking for some fresh air and green space for the children to let off some energy, Divoka Sarka Park is a beautiful and expansive nature reserve. There are many trails. You can hire bicycles, rollerblades or take a plunge in the icy waters of the natural pool.
Situated in the Prague Castle area. Equipped with a magnifying glass or a microscope, your children can view such mind-expanding marvels as a caravan of camels in the eye of a needle, a portrait of the Anton Chekhov painted on one half of a poppy seed or a grasshopper playing a functional violin.
Accessible via a footbridge from Janáčkovo nábřeží, Children’s Island has everything a sporty youngster might desire: slides, a sandbox, swings and a carousel, monkey bars and a giant chessboard, as well as a roller-skating rink.
Half an hour out of the centre of Prague is a large national park that is a beautiful nature reserve with mountains, wooded forests and waterfalls. There are many trails but for the more active you can hire bicycles, rollerblades or take a plunge in the icy waters of the natural pool.