Occidental Praha
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1993 · Renovated 2016 · 230 rooms
Near: Vyšehrad · 2.7 km
Vyšehrad
2.7 km away · V Pevnosti, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia
(54,432 reviews)
Dancing House
4.0 km away · Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6, 120 00 Nové Město, Czechia
(71,288 reviews)
The Powder Tower
4.9 km away · Nám. Republiky 5, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
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Prague Astronomical Clock
5.0 km away · Staroměstské nám. 1, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia
(104,964 reviews)
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The best time to visit Prague is from May to September, when days are warm and long, with highs from 19°C to 26°C. June and September are especially pleasant, with fewer rain days than July. July is the rainiest month, while December through February are cold and damp, with highs around 4°C to 6°C. Spring and early autumn offer mild weather and lower humidity.
Stay in Staré Město (Old Town) for immediate access to the square, clock, and Charles Bridge; it suits first-timers. Nové Město (New Town) offers wider streets and easy tram access, with hotels like EA Hotel Apartments Wenceslas Square and Royal Court Apartments. Vinohrady is a calm, residential choice with parks and cafes, home to Hotel Beránek. Karlín, near the river, has a local feel and the Botanique Hotel Prague.
Start at Prague Castle, the city's iconic hilltop complex, and don't miss St. Vitus Cathedral inside. Walk across , lined with statues and views of the river. and its Astronomical Clock are the historic heart, with the hourly show. offers a quieter, fortified hill with great panoramas. The is a striking piece of modern architecture along the river.
Full-day tours from Prague go to Dresden and the Bastei Bridge in Germany, the medieval town of Kutná Hora, and Český Krumlov with its castle. These are the main day trips offered. If you prefer to stay closer, well-known options include the Karlštejn Castle and the town of Terezín, both reachable by train or bus.
Plan 3 days to see Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Vyšehrad at a relaxed pace. Add a fourth day if you want to include the Dancing House, Powder Tower, or Lennon Wall. A day trip to Kutná Hora or Český Krumlov needs one extra day.
