The Gold Bank

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.