Prague Travel Stories

Jul 13, 2024 • 4 min read

From summer fun with huge crowds to quiet winter streets and budget hotels, there's an ideal time for your trip to Prague. Here's how to find it.

Jul 12, 2024 • 7 min read

Prague isn't the low-cost destination it once was, but there are still some amazing things to do for free. Here's our pick of the best.

Jul 12, 2024 • 6 min read

These top tips on health, safety and etiquette can help you plan your trip to Prague.

Jul 11, 2024 • 5 min read

Prague's excellent public transportation system can take you to all the key neighborhoods in this historic city. Here's how to get around.

Jul 2, 2024 • 5 min read

After you've checked off the major sights in Prague, head out of town to learn more about Czechs, their culture and history.

Jul 1, 2024 • 7 min read

Use these money-saving tips to experience the best of Prague on a budget.

Nov 21, 2023 • 5 min read

Stay warm while sightseeing this winter with hot chocolates, beers and cocktails in cozy Prague cafes and historic bars.

Jun 20, 2023 • 5 min read

From fairytale castles to parks along the Vltava River, Prague has a host of family-friendly activities to enjoy.

Apr 25, 2023 • 7 min read

From top jazz venues to the liveliest pubs and cocktail bars, plan your perfect night out with this guide to nightlife in Prague.

Dec 13, 2021 • 6 min read

You can barely take a step in Prague without tripping over another museum. From art museums to temples to film, here's a guide to Prague's best museums.

Sep 1, 2021 • 4 min read

Prague was recently named the 13th greenest city in the world, and there plenty of places to throw down a blanket and rest your feet in the city's parks.

Apr 13, 2020 • 6 min read

Prague’s unique vibe and atmosphere beautifully reflects its wide array of shops.

Apr 1, 2020 • 5 min read

Get to know Prague from a local. Lonely Planet writer Veronika Primm shares the best places for dessert and where to catch a sunset.

Mar 6, 2020 • 5 min read

Design devotees will find plenty in Prague to swoon over. Lonely Planet has the seven best design experiences to have on your next trip.

Aug 1, 2019 • 5 min read

Prague may be full of incredible sights, but they are also located close enough that you can take in many of them over the course of a weekend. Find out…

Jul 10, 2019 • 7 min read

I went to Prague in June before heading on a short road trip around the Czech Republic. It was the most expensive part of our stay but we could afford to…

Jul 3, 2019 • 8 min read

Stephanie Yeboah shares her travel experiences as a Black, plus-size woman and gives personal advice on how to stay informed before a trip.

Jul 2, 2019 • 4 min read

Prague is a continental epicenter. It’s not only the Czech Republic’s capital, but arguably the region’s most culturally relevant city. And the word is…

Jun 10, 2019 • 5 min read

After arriving in one of Europe’s cultural capitals, you could check into your hotel and take time to rest and reset. Or you could hit the ground running …

Dec 9, 2010 • 5 min read

Baroque palaces, cobbled squares and a round-the-clock pilsner moustache – it’s tempting to go with the flow in Prague, but swim against the tourist tide…