Prague/West bank of Vltava

Use metro station , to get to Praha 6.
Use metro station , to get to Praha 5, and station , to get to Praha 13.
There is a direct bus line from both Dejvická and Zličín to Ruzyně International Airport.

• Strahov MonasteryA monastery on the mountain. Worth a visit for both its picture gallery and its notable Renaissance library.

• Bila Hora

  , or "White Mountain" is where the eponymous Battle of White Mountain took place between Habsburg forces and the Czech nobility on 8 November 1620, as part of the Thirty Years' War. During the early fifteenth century's Hussite rebellions, most of the Czech people abandoned the Catholic church and followed the Protestant teachings of Jan Hus and similar preachers. Despite the annexation of the Czech lands by the very Catholic Austrian Habsburg family, the Czech nobility remained Protestant. When Emperor Ferdinand II violated an agreement signed by his predecessor which codified the mainly-Protestant nobility's rights, they got angry. Two Protestant churches were forcibly closed or destroyed on orders of the Bishop of Prague (Ferdinand's right-hand man), the nobility decided they'd had quite enough, and gathered at the Castle en masse. Count Thurn, the ringleader, and his assistants entered the Castle, where they were harassed by two Catholic members of Ferdinand's advisory council. In the best Czech tradition (this has happened more than once. The words 'defenestration' and 'Prague' are inextricably linked in history), Count Thurn and his friends threw the council members out a window. In a remarkably ironic twist of fate, they landed in a pile of manure and survived. What next? From a smelly pair of court lackeys to war?

• Hvezda Summer PalaceStar-shaped and white, rising out of its meadow like a porcelain figurine, this small summer palace is located near one of the most infamous sites in Czech history. There is a small museum inside dedicated to the 18th century nationalist writer Alois Jirasek, best known for his collection of Czech fairy tales, available as Old Czech Legends in the U.S. Hvezda's shape is unusual, but this area is known for being near Bila Hora.

• Villa Müller

  address: Nad Hradním vodojemem 14, čp. 642, Praha 6 - Střešovice
  A luxurious villa designed by Austrian and Czechoslovak architect Adolf Loos, the author of influential essay "Ornament and Crime" among others. The villa was built in the years 1928-1930, at the same time as the famous Mies Van der Rohe's Tugendhat Villa in Brno. Adolf Loos considered Müller Villa to be his most beautiful house and it is also the building where he most perfectly embodied the ideas of his Raumplan. The villa, including its interiors, has been renovated and restored to its original 1930 appearance in the late 1990s. Now Müller Villa is one of the most authentic and best preserved of Adolf Loos' works. It is possible to visit the Müller Villa by guided tour which must be booked in advance by telephone (+420 224 312 012) or through the official website

• Prague Giant MetronomeA huge monument erected to replace the Stalinist monument that preceded it.

• National Technical Museum

  address: Kostelní 42, Praha 7
  Amazing collection of motorcycles, cars, aircraft and commercial vehicles, plus many examples of communist-era technological engineering. Reopened in February 2011 after extensive renovation works.

• DOX - Center of Contemporary Art

  address: Poupětova 1
  is an independent initiative whose mission is to present contemporary art in the context of issues that shape and are shaped by today‘s world.

• National Gallery in Prague

  address: Dukelských hrdinů 47
  Modern art exhibition.

• Výstaviště PrahaExhibition ground used for exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events.

• MeetFactory

  phone: +420 251 551 796
  address: Ke Sklárně 3213/15
  Non-for-profit center for contemporary art. Has several departments -including music, theater and gallery.

• Bio Oko

  phone: +420 608 33 00 88
  One of Prague's best art cinemas.

• Museum of Games

  address: Dukelských hrdinů 343/3
  An interactive museum, where many generations of game consoles and computers can be seen and played. From 1970s Atari 2600 to latest Nintendo 64 etc.

Parks

• StromovkaStromovka (place of trees) Park is the largest of its kind in the city of Prague. The history of Stromovka dates back to 1268, when Premysl Otakar II used Stromovka as the royal hunting grounds. The park was open to the public in 1804, after Czech nobles saved the grounds from complete demolishment from the reign of Maria Theresa who ordered everything cut and burned. The park is no longer full of deer to hunt; the park now features paths for inline skating, romantic ponds, large meadows, a few cafes, and even horse stables. Stromovka is the perfect place to take a Sunday afternoon stroll with your family and friends.

• Letná ParkThe Letná Park is on a high plateau just north of and above the city center. Therefore, it was the place where the massive Stalin's Monument, overlooking the city, was unveiled in 1955. It was the world's largest representation of Stalin, featuring the Soviet leader in front of a line of workers - it was nicknamed "Fronta na maso" or "Meat Queue" by locals, as this was a time when such queues were a daily part of life in the city. In the 1962, the monument was demolished and the place were vacant till the end of the communist era. After the Velvet Revolution, a giant, functional Prague Metronome was built on the spot.

Tours

• Staropramen Brewery Visitor Center

  phone: +420 273 132 589
  address: Pivovarska 9, Praha 5 (entrance from Pivovarska street)
  Visit the home of Prague's most famous brewery which was founded in 1869. There are tours available in English and there is a restaurant at the same complex.

Sports

• Kart Centrum

  phone: +420 774 002 001
  address: Výpadová 1335, Praha 5
  Race karts on the longest kart track in Europe.

A large shopping centre called "Nový Smíchov" is near the Anděl metro station exit (B-line). Inside you can find a large supermarket, bookshops, cafes, restaurants, fashion shops and even a cinema. Also there is a small grocery shop open 24/7 at the Anděl tram station.

• Nový Smíchov

  phone: +420 251 511 151
  address: Plzeňská 8
  Prague's biggest shopping centre with plenty of choice among its wide array of shops. The Andél tram station is just outside the door.

• Restaurace Na kopci

  address: K Závěrce 2774/20
  Restaurant's name translates as "Up on the hill" and the restaurant actually is up on the hill, above Smíchovské nádraží railway station. It's a hidden little gem, almost-like-family restaurant, with tasty food, good service and reasonable prices - one of the best "value for money" restaurants in Prague. Despite short menu, it offers diverse dishes inspired by both Czech traditional and world cuisine.

• Curry Palace

  phone: +420 775 146 252
  address: Jirečkova 13
  Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine.

• Peperoncino

  phone: +420 233 312 438
  address: Letohradská 34
  Family run restaurant with garden specializing on mediterranean cuisine.

• U Cedru

  phone: +420 233 342 974
  address: Národní obrany 27
  Arabic and vegetarian dishes.

• Lavande

  phone: +420 734 322 351
  address: Lidická 2
  Nice restaurant with European cuisine, vegetarian dishes are available.

• Restaurace Bruska

  phone: +420 222 362 616
  address: Dejvická 20
  Non-smoking beer-house with czech cuisine.

• Pastva

  phone: +420 736 115 336
  address: Nádražní 102, Praha 5-Smíchov
  Small restaurant with a variety of delicious yet affordable meals, all vegan.

There are many pubs and bars in the area of the peninsula west of the "Bubenská" street, especially around "Dukelských Hrdinů" and "Milady Horákové" streets (and "Letenské náměstí" square). Or, to say in other words, between the Royal Game Preserve and the Letna park.

• Cross club

  phone: +420 736 535 053
  address: Plynární 23
  Amazing industrial venue, beautifully decorated with sculptures and constructions made of scrap metal, engine parts, glass and electric gadgets. You can stop there just for a beer and to admire the industrial design, or attend some of the actions, which include concerts, theater, cinema, and travel talks.

• Mecca

  phone: +420 83 87 05 22
  address: U pruhonu
  When the dance floor beckons, head to Mecca, which is the coolest of the cool clubs in Prague. Check out the bar that contains portholes and an aquarium and move to the latest beats straight from London.

• Království piva

  phone: +420 727 981 556
  address: Bubenečská 33
  150 kinds of czech and froeign beer.

• Botel Admirál

  phone: +420 257 321 302
  address: Hořejší nábřeží
  Located on the Vltava river, this boat hotel has a nightclub, restaurant and terrace big enough for 85 guests to enjoy the view across the waters to the city. Admiral has singles, doubles and apartments that can sleep up to four people for 2030Kč/2160Kč/3770Kč during low season, rising to 3220Kč/3380Kč/5830Kč during holiday periods.

• NH Hotel Prague City

  phone: +420 257 153 111
  address: Mozartova 1
  This four-star hotel has two separated buildings, which are connected by a cable car (accessible by the public, free). There are rooms with terrace offering beautiful view over Prague.

• Hotel Fortuna West

  address: Mrkvičkova 2
  159 bright and modern single, double or triple bed rooms, breakfast buffet, Bohemian and international cuisine and inviting lobby bar. There are also several conference rooms available for up to 120 people.

• Riverside Prague

  phone: +420 234 705 155
  address: Janáčkovo nábřeží 15
  A luxurious hotel on the banks of the Vltava. Rates vary by season and room type and there are many package deals available but expect to pay from 5250 Kč for a double room per night.

Praha 7

• Hotel Belvedere

  phone: +420 220 106 111
  address: Milady Horákové 19
  Near the Svatý Antonin church and the Vltava river.

• Plus Prague

  phone: +420 246 052 409
  address: Přívozní 1
  Friendly hostel with regular events.

• Sir Toby's Hostel

  phone: +420 283 870 635
  address: Delnicka 24
  Bohemian style hostel experience filled with Czech antiques. Communal hostel where it's easy to meet other travelers. They show Czech films with English subtitles, have regular Czech beer tasting and sometimes local musicians come to play. Also very clean. Not right in the center but 10 minutes away or so by tram.