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

Unitas Hotel
Unitas Hotel
4 out of 5
Bartolomejska 9, Prague
The price is €136 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
€136
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-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! (1,000 reviews)
"At check in every person that we talked to were over the top friendly. We only stayed for 2 days but wish it had been longer. This hotel by itself was worth the trip to Prague"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

Unitas Hotel
Hotel Leon D´Oro
Hotel Leon D´Oro
4 out of 5
Havelska 29, Prague
The price is €134 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
€134
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 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! (1,015 reviews)
"Lovely staff, welcoming and friendly. Excellent location just minutes from old town square. Rooms cleaned and towels changed every day. No charge for room safe. Tea coffee facilities, hairdryer and magnifying mirror in bathroom. Plenty of choices for breakfast. Exceeded expectations."

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Hotel Leon D´Oro
Grand Hotel Bohemia
Grand Hotel Bohemia
5 out of 5
Kralodvorska 4, Prague
The price is €106 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
€106
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great people, great service!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Grand Hotel Bohemia
Unitas Residence
Unitas Residence
3 out of 5
Bartolomejská, 9, Prague, Hlavní mesto Praha
The price is €79 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€79
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (231 reviews)
Great location!
"Great value! Nice, clean room in a central location."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

Unitas Residence
Hotel Liliova Prague Old Town
Hotel Liliova Prague Old Town
4 out of 5
Liliova 1070/18, Prague
The price is €41 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€41
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Prague. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (565 reviews)
"The concierges were very friendly and helpful. When we had to make a last minute change to our booking before arrival it was done efficiently by telephone with Pavel. Shuttle meeting us at the airport was a very good service."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2025

Hotel Liliova Prague Old Town
Hotel Kings Court
Hotel Kings Court
5 out of 5
U Obecniho Domu 3, Prague
The price is €147 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€147
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Prague. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay. Everything exceeded our expectations."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2025

Hotel Kings Court
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5/5(101 area reviews)

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4.5/5(1,151 area reviews)

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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.

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