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In and around the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí), small shops sell tourist-oriented wares, such as souvenirs, Bohemia Crystal glassware, arts and crafts, fast-food, sandwiches and drinks.
Markets are set up on Old Town Square at various times throughout the year, for example, at Christmas, Easter, and for Czech festivals. The stalls offer hand-crafted and seasonal wares, plus a range of local food and drinks.
Karlova street is busy day and night with visitors winding their way between Old Town Square and Charles Bridge. Small shops line the route, selling crystal products, arts and crafts, tourist souvenirs, and refreshments - most prominent are candy stores and trdelník (a sweet pastry) vendors. There are also several cafés to stop off at. On Charles Bridge (Karlův most), street sellers offer paintings and other arts and crafts, which visitors can browse whilst enjoying the tunes of the street musicians.
On the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) side of Charles Bridge, head through the Lesser Town Bridge Tower (Malostranské mostecké věže) to enter Mostecké street. Here you find boutique shops, cafés, trdelník (sweet pastry), ice-cream vendors, and a Česká spořitelna ATM.
At the top of Mostecké is the Lesser Town Square (Malostranské náměstí), and beyond that, Nerudova street, which leads up to Prague Castle. This whole area of the Lesser Town has a pleasant, relaxed feel. Boutique stores sell glass, ceramics, paintings, and other handicrafts, interspersed with quaint cafés and traditional Czech pubs and restaurants.
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Opening Hours for Shops in Prague
Shops in Prague are open Monday to Saturday, most open on Sunday too.Shopping centres and department stores are open 7 days a week. Opening hours for shopping centres and department stores:
07:00/08:00/09:00 to 20:00/21:00/22:00. Opening hours for small retail stores and pharmacies:
07:00/08:00 to 18:00/19:00. Opening hours for convenience stores:
07:00/08:00 to 22:00/23:00.
Banks in Prague are open Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00.
Currency exchange offices are open 7 days a week. |
Shopping Centres outside Prague's City Centre
Several large shopping centres situated outside the city centre are within easy reach of central Prague by public transport. Opening hours are typically 09:00 to 21:00,
7 days a week.
The malls offer a high quality shopping experience. They are all clean and modern, and house a wide range of clothing and footwear retailers, from global fashion stores to sports wear and outdoor clothing shops.
They also have juice bars, coffee houses, sandwich shops, supermarkets, and extensive food courts.
Nový Smíchov Shopping Centre is at Anděl metro station (line B) Arkády Pankrác is at Pankrác metro station (line A) Metropole Zličín is at Zlicin metro station (line B) Westfield Chodov is at Chodov metro station (line A)
Centrum Stromovka is close to Veletržní palác (trams 6,7) or Kamenická (trams 1,8,12,25,26) tram stops, or 13 minutes walk from Vltavská metro station (line C).
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Karlova street
Mostecké street
