Prague event weekends: what to do between sessions
Castle, bridges and old-town squares, cheap beer and some of Europe's best Christmas markets.
Events we cover in Prague
28 Nov 2026*Prague Christmas Markets
Prague, CzechiaSeasonal1 Apr 2027*Prague Half Marathon
Prague, CzechiaMarathon30 Apr 2027*Prague Marathon
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Prague, CzechiaSeasonal1 Apr 2027*Prague Half Marathon
Prague, CzechiaMarathon30 Apr 2027*Prague Marathon
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Arriving
Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Žižkov and Vinohrady | Cheaper with good pubs. |
| Mid-range | Old Town and New Town | Walk to the sights. |
| Splurge | Malá Strana | Under the castle. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Czech Inn
- Mid-range: Hotel Josef
- Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Prague
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Prague Zoo.
- Petřín funicular and mirror maze.
Rainy-day backups
- National Museum.
- Jewish Quarter.
Free things to do
- Charles Bridge at sunrise.
- Old Town astronomical clock.
- Letná Park beer garden view.
Getting around
- Metro and trams; tickets by time, contactless on the app.