Travel Stories

• destination practicalities

• accessible travel

5 min read • Oct 4, 2022

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

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 6, 2022

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

• budget travel

• connections

7 min read • Jan 26, 2022

Although the days of gasp-inducing low prices are gone, Prague won’t punish your wallet with these handy tips.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

7 min read • Jan 21, 2022

From accommodation to public transport, plus where to avoid, here are 13 things to know before you go to Prague (including a little Czech language).

• music

• art and culture

8 min read • Dec 23, 2021

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

• museums

• art and culture

6 min read • Dec 13, 2021

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.

• destination practicalities

• neighborhoods

5 min read • Sep 3, 2021

Prague's medieval cobblestone center might be the main draw, but there are plenty of other things to see and do in the city's interconnected neighborhoods.

• activities

• hiking

4 min read • Sep 1, 2021

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.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 24, 2021

Famous for its Gothic spires, Renaissance architecture and intoxicating beer, Prague draws visitors in their millions. Here's when to visit.

• history

• art and culture

8 min read • Feb 19, 2021

After you've ticked off the big sights in Prague, head to the countryside and escape the city crowds. Here are our favorite day trips from Prague.

• shopping

• activities

6 min read • Apr 13, 2020

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

• local voices

• connections

5 min read • Apr 1, 2020

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

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Mar 6, 2020

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

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Aug 1, 2019

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…

• food

• food and drink

7 min read • Jul 10, 2019

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…

• beaches

• activities

8 min read • Jul 3, 2019

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

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Jul 2, 2019

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…

• art

• art and culture

5 min read • Jun 10, 2019

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 …

• food

• food and drink

5 min read • Jun 19, 2014

Since the 1989 Velvet Revolution, Prague has enjoyed a worldwide rep as a happening city. And it certainly is. There are always new bars and restaurants…

• food

• food and drink

3 min read • Mar 15, 2011

Prague is the new Prague. While other born-again Central and Eastern European cities claim to be the hot new destination, the Czech capital never went out…

• food

• food and drink

3 min read • Mar 10, 2011

The Czech capital of Prague is famous as a beer destination, and rightfully so, but the beer market traditionally has been dominated by a handful of giant…

• food

• food and drink

4 min read • Dec 9, 2010

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…