Neighborhoods in Prague
Czechia · 36 neighborhoods
Prague’s historic heart is compact and easy to explore on foot, with Staré Město, Josefov and Nové Město clustered around the main sights, shops and nightlife. Across the river, Bubeneč and Holešovice feel more local and creative, while Vinohrady, Vršovice and Žižkov offer lively residential streets beyond the centre.
Further out, areas such as Břevnov, Dejvice and Strašnice trade central sightseeing for calmer everyday surroundings and strong transport links. Outer districts including Čakovice, Hostivař and Stodůlky are more spacious and practical, but involve longer journeys to the main attractions.
Safety comes from researched sources about each neighborhood; walkability and transport are averages of the address reports there, or measured at the neighborhood's center where nobody has checked an address yet.
| Neighborhood | Safety | Walkability | Transport | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balabenka | 7.4/10 Good | 9.7/10 Excellent | 9.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Břevnov | 8.7/10 Excellent | 10.0/10 Excellent | 7.0/10 Good | 1 |
| Bubeneč | 8.7/10 Excellent | 9.5/10 Excellent | 8.9/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Čakovice | 8.4/10 Excellent | 6.3/10 Fair | 8.6/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Dejvice | 8.3/10 Excellent | 8.6/10 Excellent | 8.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Háje | 7.8/10 Good | 8.7/10 Excellent | 9.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Holešovice | 7.9/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 9.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Hostivař | 8.2/10 Excellent | 7.2/10 Good | 8.0/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Hrdlořezy | 8.1/10 Excellent | 8.6/10 Excellent | 8.1/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Josefov | 7.9/10 Good | 9.0/10 Excellent | 9.6/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Kejřův Mlýn | 8.0/10 Excellent | 8.4/10 Excellent | 8.9/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Kobylisy | 8.3/10 Excellent | 8.9/10 Excellent | 9.5/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Letňany | 8.1/10 Excellent | 3.8/10 Poor | 5.8/10 Fair | 1 |
| Libeň | 7.4/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 8.3/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Malešice | 7.7/10 Good | 8.8/10 Excellent | 8.7/10 Excellent | 0 |
| Modřany | 8.1/10 Excellent | 3.1/10 Very poor | 8.5/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Nové Město | 7.3/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 9.0/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Nusle | 7.6/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 10.0/10 Excellent | 1 |
| obvod Praha 7 | 7.9/10 Good | 5.5/10 Fair | 3.6/10 Poor | 1 |
| Praha 10 | 7.7/10 Good | 8.3/10 Excellent | 7.6/10 Good | 0 |
| Praha 14 | 7.7/10 Good | 5.1/10 Fair | 8.5/10 Excellent | 0 |
| Praha 8 | 7.2/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 9.4/10 Excellent | 0 |
| Praha 9 | 7.8/10 Good | 9.7/10 Excellent | 9.3/10 Excellent | 0 |
| Řepy | 8.1/10 Excellent | 8.4/10 Excellent | 8.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Ruzyně | 8.3/10 Excellent | 4.9/10 Poor | 8.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Smíchov | 7.3/10 Good | 8.9/10 Excellent | 8.5/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Staré Město | 7.5/10 Good | 9.0/10 Excellent | 9.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Stodůlky | 8.3/10 Excellent | 9.0/10 Excellent | 7.8/10 Good | 1 |
| Strašnice | 8.3/10 Excellent | 9.9/10 Excellent | 8.2/10 Excellent | 2 |
| Střížkov | 7.8/10 Good | 4.5/10 Poor | 6.0/10 Fair | 1 |
| Vinohrady | 8.2/10 Excellent | 9.0/10 Excellent | 9.0/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Vokovice | 8.3/10 Excellent | 9.3/10 Excellent | 9.2/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Vršovice | 7.6/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 9.0/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Vysočany | 7.6/10 Good | 6.9/10 Good | 8.3/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Záběhlice | 7.7/10 Good | 9.8/10 Excellent | 9.0/10 Excellent | 0 |
| Žižkov | 7.3/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 7.9/10 Good | 1 |
Where to stay in Prague
- First-time visitors: Staré Město, Josefov, Nové Město. These central districts put Prague’s major sights, museums, restaurants, shops and transport within easy reach, though the main streets are busy and noisy at night.
- Foodies: Vinohrady, Holešovice, Žižkov. They combine dense café and restaurant scenes with distinctive local character, from polished boulevards to converted industrial spaces and lively old streets.
- Nightlife seekers: Vinohrady, Vršovice, Žižkov. These neighborhoods have a strong evening scene of bars, cafés and late-night streets, but they are also busy and noisy after dark.
- Families: Břevnov, Bubeneč, Strašnice. Leafy residential streets, local services, parks and dependable transport make these established districts comfortable bases away from the most crowded centre.
- Public transport users: Dejvice, Smíchov, Libeň. Excellent metro, tram and rail connections make it straightforward to reach the centre and move around the wider city without a car.
- Quiet seekers: Záběhlice, Hrdlořezy, Kejřův Mlýn. These calmer residential areas offer greenery, waterside paths and a slower local rhythm, while still providing useful connections into Prague.
Questions about staying in Prague
Where should I stay in Prague for the first time?
Staré Město is the most convenient choice for immediate access to the historic centre. Josefov and Nové Město are similarly central, with excellent transport and plenty of places to eat, but expect crowds and nighttime noise.
Which areas are safest for visitors?
Břevnov, Bubeneč, Dejvice and Strašnice are among the most reassuring choices, with settled residential streets and strong local activity. In busy central areas such as Staré Město and Josefov, ordinary city precautions are still sensible around crowded attractions.
Where should I stay without a car?
Dejvice, Smíchov and Vinohrady are particularly convenient because trams and metro services connect them quickly with the centre and other districts. Staré Město and Nové Město also work well if you want to do much of your sightseeing on foot.
Where is the nightlife in Prague?
Vinohrady, Vršovice and Žižkov are strong choices for bars, cafés and a lively local evening atmosphere. Staré Město, Josefov and Nové Město are even more central and busy, with more tourist foot traffic and nighttime noise.
Where can I stay for a calmer local atmosphere?
Záběhlice, Hrdlořezy and Kejřův Mlýn offer a quieter residential setting with greenery and paths nearby. Břevnov and Strašnice are also good compromises if you want peace without giving up useful public transport.