Know before you go

• Weekday evenings are calmer than weekends.

Airport to Old Town Square

Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro.

Metro to Staroměstská.

Public transport directions to Old Town Square

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Czech Inn
• Mid-range: Hotel Josef
• Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Prague

Links search the nights from 27 November to 5 January. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 28 November 2026 to 4 January 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Prague Zoo.
• Petřín funicular and mirror maze.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Old Town and Vinohrady bars.

6 tours worth booking for Prague Christmas Markets

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Lokál Tank beer and Czech food
• U Fleků Brewery since 1499
• Manifesto Market Food stalls

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• National Museum.
• Jewish Quarter.

Getting around on event days

• Metro and trams; tickets by time, contactless on the app.

Day trips from Prague

• Kutná Hora: 1 hour
• Karlovy Vary: 2 hours

Questions people ask

When is Prague Christmas Markets 2026?

The next edition is 28 November 2026 to 4 January 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Old Town Square?

Prague airport (PRG) has the Airport Express bus to the main station and bus 119 to the metro. Metro to Staroměstská.

Where should I stay for Prague Christmas Markets?

For most visitors the best base is Old Town and New Town: Walk to the sights.

What else can we do around Prague Christmas Markets?

Good short outings in Prague include Prague Castle tour, Vltava river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Prague Christmas Markets?

Family-friendly picks: Prague Castle tour, Vltava river cruise, Český Krumlov day trip. Prague Zoo.

How far is Old Town Square from Prague centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Metro to Staroměstská.

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