Nove Mesto

Prague
Wenceslas Square showing a church or cathedral, a statue or sculpture and city views
Dynamic and buzzy, this central commercial district is packed with cultural attractions, chic shops and ample dining and drinking options.

At 600 years old, Prague’s misleadingly named Nove Mesto (New Town) is actually pretty old. But despite having existed for more than six centuries, a modern vibe pervades in the commercial heart of Prague. See the city’s largest and most famous square, go gallery and museum-hopping, and browse the chic stores on some of Prague’s busiest shopping thoroughfares.

Nove Mesto was first established back in 1348 by King Charles IV, who intended it to serve as the city’s main commercial district. Some parts of the neighborhood, including the vast Wenceslas and Charles squares, were first set out during this period.

Venture to Wenceslas Square, where Czechoslovakian independence was announced in 1918. Here, look for a large statue of St. Wenceslas, the 10th-century Duke of Bohemia, on horseback and a much smaller memorial that pays tribute to two anti-communist activists. Charles Square features a sculpture and fountain-dotted park and is surrounded by several notable historic buildings.

For the best shopping, browse the stores that line Na příkopě and Národnístreets. Both streets serve as the dividing line between the Old Town and New Town and are lined by shops and restaurants.

This part of town has no shortage of cultural and entertainment venues. Spend a day or two exploring the district’s many museums and galleries. Learn about the history of the city at the comprehensive and vast Prague City Museum and explore exhibits relating to natural history and the arts at the National Museum. Other smaller museums, with more niche focuses, include the Museum of Communism and the Mucha Museum, which displays art-nouveau posters and other works by Alphonse Mucha.

Stick around the district until nightfall and watch as it comes to life. Look for dressed-up opera-goers on their way to the National Theatre, loved-up couples enjoying dinner in one of the many restaurants and friends sipping beers in breweries.

Nove Mesto borders Prague’s Old Town to the south and east. The neighborhood is much larger than the Old Town but is still walkable. Alternatively, use the extensive metro, tram and bus networks to get around.


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Grandior Hotel Prague
Grandior Hotel Prague
5 out of 5
Na Porici 42, Prague
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The price is €85 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very good hotel for city break"

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Michelangelo Grand Hotel Prague
Michelangelo Grand Hotel Prague
5 out of 5
Vladislavova 1477/20, Praha 1 - Nove Mesto, Prague
The price is €130 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€130
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1 Apr - 2 Apr
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,237 reviews)
"Great hotel 7 minutes away from the old town"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Michelangelo Grand Hotel Prague
Grandium Hotel Prague
Grandium Hotel Prague
5 out of 5
Politickych veznu 913/12, Prague
The price is €100 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€100
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1 Apr - 2 Apr
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Second stay at Grandium was just as nice as first. Well maintained, clean, great breakfast, great housekeeping and staff in general. Also convenient walking distance to most sites. What more could you ask?"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Grandium Hotel Prague
Cosmopolitan Hotel Prague
Cosmopolitan Hotel Prague
5 out of 5
Zlatnicka 3, Prague
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The price is €145 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
€145
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel excellent staff. Clean and luxurious"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

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Grand Majestic Hotel Prague
Grand Majestic Hotel Prague
4.5 out of 5
Truhlarska 16, Prague
The price is €95 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Hotels clean and walkable to a lot of stuff to do in Prague"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

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Majestic Plaza Hotel Prague
Majestic Plaza Hotel Prague
4.5 out of 5
Stepanska 33, Prague
The price is €89 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€89
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1 Apr - 2 Apr
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"Lovely period hotel great location"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

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