Villas in Prague

About Prague

The homes are in the city centre in a tight group, in Prague 1, the oldest part of the city and the district with by far the most attractions. Most sleep between three and eight, none have a pool, and nearly all have air conditioning. The Old Town grew around a marketplace on the Vltava, and Old Town Square has the Astronomical Clock and the Gothic Týn Church. Restaurants with big terraces there charge steep prices for simple meals. Charles Bridge fills with traders and entertainers by day. Pubs are part of local culture, and locals head to clubs around midnight, mostly at weekends.

Is Prague right for you?

Best for

City breaks for groups of three to eight

Not for you if

You want a garden, a pool or any quiet by the front door.

Near Prague

• Lesser Town

  Malá Strana, joined to the Old Town by Charles Bridge across the Vltava and home to most government bodies, including the Czech Parliament.

• Prague Castle

  Listed as the biggest ancient castle in the world, with St Vitus Cathedral and its lookout tower on the same site.

• Vyšehrad

  The site of the old Vyšehrad castle south of medieval Prague, in Prague 2, a district with its own historic areas.

Getting to Prague

Václav Havel Airport is west of the centre. Trolleybus 59 runs to metro Nádraží Veleslavín on line A in about 17 minutes, and the whole trip to the centre is roughly 35 to 45 minutes. You do not need a car: buses stay out of the historic districts and the metro, trams and ferries share one ticket.

When to go to Prague

Snow can lie from mid-November to late March, though it rarely stays more than a week or two, and winter inversions bring foggy, cold days. In late spring and summer heavy rain often comes as thundershowers. In December Christmas markets fill the squares with crafts, food and drink. Charles Bridge has pickpockets, so keep valuables secure.

Prague villa holidays: questions answered

Nearby towns to Prague

• Prague centre (28)
• All of Prague and surroundings