Stare Mesto

Prague

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Stare Mesto
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The geographical and historical heart of Prague, this UNESCO-listed district features a tangle of cobblestone streets lined by Baroque churches, palaces and houses.

Stare Mesto, Prague’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, is a storybook hub packed to the brim with historic churches, monuments and sights that cause snap-happy tourists to stop and take photographs. Dine while seated outdoors in colorful squares, wander the atmospheric lanes and see some of the city’s most iconic sights including the famous Astronomical Clock.

The history of Stare Mesto can be traced back to the 9th century, when traders traveling along the Vltava River would meet at this strategic location. Gradually, some traders began to settle here and a settlement sprung up around the banks of the river. The center of the early settlement was the Old Town Square, which still retains an old-world atmosphere. Come here to see Prague’s fascinating Old Town Hall, where every hour, crowds gather to see the medieval Astronomical Clock’s mechanical statues perform a 45-second procession.

Also bordering the Old Town Hall is the Church of Our Lady Before Týn, whose eye-catching pair of Gothic spires are a defining feature of Prague’s skyline. During the build-up to the festive period, the square plays host to a charming Christmas market. If you have time, pause to soak up the enchanting atmosphere of the square. Sip a beer in one of the surrounding bars or restaurants, and watch as street entertainers put on a show for sightseers.

Explore the winding lanes that radiate out from the central square to encounter even more fascinating historic landmarks. Take a tour around the magnificent art nouveau-style Municipal House and survey the National Gallery’s impressive collection of art spanning the 13th to 16th centuries in the Gothic-style Convent of St. Agnes.

Don’t leave without visiting the Prague Jewish Museum. Set across six separate sites, including several synagogues, a ceremonial hall and the Jewish Cemetery, this enlightening museum chronicles the systematic oppression of Prague’s Jewish community over the centuries.

Stare Mesto sits along the east bank of the Vltava River. Access the area on foot via Charles Bridge or ride the metro to Staroměstská station.


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Top hotels in Stare Mesto

Hotel Leon D´Oro
Hotel Leon D´Oro
4 out of 5
Havelska 29, Prague
The price is €112 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€112
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Prague. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,018 reviews)
"We were very pleasantly surprised with the hotel. For the price, it was a steal. It was a suite with 2 bedrooms and balcony. The best part is it was only a block from the square."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Hotel Leon D´Oro
Unitas Hotel
Unitas Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Bartolomejska 9, Prague
The price is €108 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
€108
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Prague. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Unitas Hotel
Unitas Residence
Unitas Residence
3 out of 5
Bartolomejská, 9, Prague, Hlavní mesto Praha
The price is €64 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
€64
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Prague. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (225 reviews)
Wonderful hotel.
"Amazing place to stay, great location as only a 10min walk from main square, very safe and quiet street too (it’s actually opposite the police station too). The staff were brilliant and so helpful - the hotel itself is stunning and very clean. If you have breakfast there is a small but nice selection ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Unitas Residence
Grand Hotel Bohemia
Grand Hotel Bohemia
5 out of 5
Kralodvorska 4, Prague
The price is €89 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
€89
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Prague. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Great people, great service!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Grand Hotel Bohemia
Hotel Palác U Kočků by Adrez Living
Hotel Palác U Kočků by Adrez Living
3 out of 5
Jilska 9, Prague
The price is €53 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
€53
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Prague. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Prague Astronomical ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (936 reviews)
Convenient and clean
"Old charm in perhaps the best location in all of Prague. The room was clean and tidy...although my queen sized bed had two twin-sized sheets on it as opposed to one big sheet. That was a little annoying. It was weird walking through a restaurant to get to my floor and there was literally no security ..."

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2025

Hotel Palác U Kočků by Adrez Living
Charles Bridge Palace
Charles Bridge Palace
4 out of 5
Anenské námestí 203/1, Prague
The price is €130 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
€130
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Prague. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews)
"It was a great location. Room was a just ok."

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2025

Charles Bridge Palace
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Prague which includes a city

Prague 1

4.5/5(630 area reviews)

Known for its popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Prague 1. Check out top attractions like Old Town Square and Prague Astronomical Clock, and jump on the metro at Staromestska Station or Staroměstská Stop to see more of the city.

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Charles Bridge which includes a city, a river or creek and heritage elements

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Josefov which includes heritage architecture

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5/5(101 area reviews)

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Mala Strana featuring landscape views and a city

Mala Strana

5/5(312 area reviews)

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Mala Strana
Nove Mesto which includes railway items, a city and heritage elements

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4.5/5(1,151 area reviews)

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Petrská čtvrť

If you're spending time in Petrská čtvrť, check out sights like Palladium Shopping Centre or Royal Route and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dlouhá třída Stop or Těšnov Stop.

Petrská čtvrť


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