24 Amazing Viewpoints in Prague: A Local’s Guide to the City’s Best Views

Whilst every corner of central Prague is picturesque, I’ve chosen the best views of Prague from the top of towers, hills or a rooftops to share with you today. For some you’ll need to buy a ticket, but others are free and equally good. Over the years I’ve really enjoyed visiting these amazing places and viewing Prague from different angles.

My local tips on how to find more hidden views of Prague

I’ve listed my favourite towers in Prague where you can get a great views of Prague already, so in this blog post I wanted to add places are also accessible for free. On top of that, there are some amazing places in Prague, where you get a very different view of Prague, but these are usually privately owned and not normally open to public.

But if you are in Prague during Open House Praha days (mid May each year) or during the national Czech public holidays, lots of private buildings are open for the day (for free!) and many have a beautiful view from their roof tops. This is how I visited the rooftops of Dunaj or Adria Palace or the amazing roof terraces of the former electric companies in Vltavska.

Old Town Hall Tower

Since everyone is usually heading to the Old Town Square first, the tower of the Old Town Hall is the perfect starting point for viewing central Prague and also get a good view of the Prague Castle and the Petrin Hill in the distance. The tower is about 70 meters high and to get there you can also use the elevator. This is the only historic tower that has elevator, so if you have any mobility issues, this is probably your best option to view the Prague from a good height.

You’ll need to purchase a ticket to get to the top of the tower as it’s part of the Old Town Hall exhibition, including the history and the inner mechanism of the famous Astronomical Clock. The clock was built in 1410 and it’s the oldest clock of this kind still working – it chimes every hour on the hour and you can watch the figurines of various apostles show in the little windows above the clock.

Insider Tip: The entrance ticket is quite pricey, so just make sure that there is a good visibility and a clear day before you go up.

• Location: Old Town Square 1/3, Old Town, Prague 1
• Opening times: Monday 11-8 pm (winter) or 9 pm (summer), Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 8 pm (winter) -9 am – 9 pm (summer),
• Cost: 390 CZK (adult), students, children over 6 years old, senior over 65 years 260 CZK, family ticket 845 CZK, children under 6 years old free

Terasa U Prince restaurant

The Roof Terrace Café is on the roof of the U Price Hotel and has fantastic views over Old Town Square with the astronomical clock on the tower of the Old Town Hall on one side and the dark towers of the Tyn Church in front of you. This panoramic view is hard to beat and because of that it’s always super busy.

Insider Tip: Terasa U Prince is open to the public and not just reserved for hotel guests, but you should really at least buy a drink before you take your photos. There are tables around the terrace, so if you don’t get the best table with the view, you might need to ask other people if they don’t mind you taking photos next to their table.

• Location: Hotel U Prince, Old Town Square 29, Prague 1 – Old Town
• Opening Times: Daily 9:00 – 23:30
• Cost: your choice of drink & food (it can be quite pricey, but breakfast is surprisingly a good value!)

Old Town Tower On Charles Bridge

The Old Town Bridge Tower is the best tower to view the Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge from. This imposing gothic tower is the entrance to the Charles Bridge on the Old Town side.

It was built in 1370 during the reign of one of the most important kings of Bohemia Charles IV reign. Once you climb the 138 steps up to the top of the tower you will get a great view of the Klementinum and the streets around it and also the view of Vltava River, Letna Park and the Petrin Hill in the distance.

The sun sets behind the Prague Castle, so this tower is perfect for watching sunset in the evening, but also great in the morning if you want to get a good view of the Prague Castle with the sun throwing a plenty of light on the castle hill.

Insider Tip: If you arrive during the first hour after opening times, you get automatic 50% from your ticket.

• Location: Charles Bridge, Old Town, Prague 1
• Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 9 am (June – August) or 10 am (all other months) till 6 pm (winter), 7 pm (autumn), 8 pm (December) and 9 pm (June – August)
• Cost: 190 CZK (adult), students, children over 6 years old, senior over 65 years 130 CZK, family ticket 380 CZK, children under 6 years old free

Lesser Town Bridge Tower on Charles Bridge

The Lesser Town Bridge Tower is connected by a gate with the former Judith Tower and forms the entrance to the Charles Bridge from the Lesser Town.

The tower is 45 meters high and the observation gallery is only 26 meters high, so it’s perfect if you are not the great with heights. There are lovely views of the Vltava River, the side of the Prague Castle hill and the rooftops of Lesser Town houses.

Insider Tip: This tower is perfect in the afternoon or evening as the sun will be setting down behind you and you get the whole Charles Bridge filled with sun.

• Location: Charles Bridge, Prague 1, Lesser Town
• Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 9 am (June – August) or 10 am (all other months) till 6 pm (winter), 7 pm (autumn), 8 pm (December) and 9 pm (June – August)
• Cost: 190 CZK (adult), students, children over 6 years old, senior over 65 years 130 CZK, family ticket 380 CZK, children under 6 years old free (50% off in the first hour after opening)

Petrin Lookout Tower

The Petrin Lookout Tower, is a steel framework tower on the top of Petrin Hill at 318 metres above the sea level. It was built in 1891 as part of the Jubilee Exhibition held at the Holesovice Exhibition Ground next to Stromovka Park, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I.

The tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and it was built at a ratio of 1:5 to the original tower. It stands at a height of 63.5 meters (208 feet) and has 299 steps that lead to its observation deck. The observation deck is located at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower, and it offers stunning panoramic views of Prague.

If you are thinking of taking photos of Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square from Petrin Tower, you will be too far away for this. You will, however, get a good view of the Strahov Monastery, Prague Castle and the Lesser Town in the distance. You will be able to see Charles Bridge and people walking on the bridge, but you’d need a good camera lens to get a closer picture.

Insider Tip: The tower slightly moves especially if it’s windy and whilst it’s perfectly safe, if you are not good with heights, I’d suggest you probably should choose another tower to see the Prague from.

• Location: Petrin Hill, Petrinske Sady 633, Lesser Town, Prague 1
• Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 9 am (April – September) or 10 am (October – March) till 6 pm (January), 8 pm (autumn and spring) or 9 pm (June – September)
• Cost: 220 CZK (adult), students, children over 6 years old, senior over 65 years 150 CZK, family ticket 440 CZK, children under 6 years old free
• Use of the lift (only available to 2/3 of the tower) extra 150 CZK

Lower walking paths on Petrin Hill

Whilst the Petrin Tower is the highest point to get a great view of Prague, it’s not the only one at Petrin Hill. If you are traveling to Prague on budget or just don’t have the time to climb the tower, you can also take a stroll on the paths weaving down the hill. There are clear views of Prague Castle and the St. Vitus Cathedral as well as part of the Lesser Town.

The views from there are great at any time of the day, but you can watch sunrise from there (over the Vitkov Hill).

• Location: Petrin Hill, Petrinske Sady 633, Lesser Town, Prague 1
• Opening times: All the time
• Cost: Free

Garden below Strahov Monastery

The gardens and park below the beautiful Strahov monastery also have a great view of Prague and the Prague Castle. There is a great view from a little gated garden just outside the Strahov Monastery as you come out. There are plenty of benches to sit and admire the view. The morning sunrise is particularly great from there as the sun rises over Prague.

• Location: Strahov Monastery/Petrin Hill area, Lesser Town, Prague 1
• Opening times: All the time
• Cost: Free

St. Wenceslas Vinyard at the Prague Castle

You get some great views of the Old Town, the Vltava River and the Prague rooftops in the streets bellow. You also get the best view of one of the best vineyard in Prague, that’s still producing wine, which you can taste at the entrance bar. What could be better than to admire the scenery whilst sipping a chilled glass of wine?

• Location: New Castle Stairs, Hradcany, Prague 1
• Opening times: mid-day – 7 pm (or as the bar at the entrance)
• Cost: Free (drinks & food of your choice)

Caffe at the Lobkowicz Palace

The cafe at the Lobkowicz Palace in the heart of Prague Castle has the most amazing views of Prague rooftops, churches and streets. The cafe gets busy at peak times, but it’s worth checking out if you are walking down from the castle that way. If you are lucky, you can get table on the balcony with a direct view of the beautiful Lesser Town below.

• Location: Jirska 3/1, Prague Castle, Hradcany, Prague 1
• Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Cost: Free (the cost of drink, snack or food of your choice)

Large Fürstenberg Garden

This garden is right next to the group of small gardens below the Prague Castle area. It’s a privately owned garden, so there is a small fee payable, but the garden is beautiful and peaceful most of the time. You get a great side views of Petrin Tower, Strahov Monastery and the houses below. The views are breathtaking and because there are very few people you can get some great photos from there.

The views from there are best in the morning or afternoon. Towards the afternoon and evening as the sun starts to set behind the Prague Castle the shadows become quite strong – in the winter this could be as early as 2 o’clock in the afternoon.

For the best views, you’d need to walk all the way to the top of the garden, where you can exit through a cafe in the garden and end up at the Old Castle Stairs. You can either walk down to Staromestka Metro Station or up the hill to get to Prague Castle (it’s the ultimate shortcut from the underground station without the crowds!)

• Location: Valdstejnska Street 5, Lesser Town, Prague 1
• Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 10 – 4 pm (winter), 10 – 6 pm (autumn) or 10- 7 pm (summer)
• Cost: 50 CZK (adult), children under 15 years old free

Nerudova Street (Starbucks cafe)

The Starbucks café is hidden bellow the street level, but you get the most amazing panoramic views of Prague from the top terrace (as you are walking down to the main cafe). You can also take your drink to the lower terrace, which has pretty views of the red-tiled rooftops of the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) and the spires of Prague’s Old Town. It’s easily one of the most beautiful and Instagrammable spots in Prague and because the cafe is very compact it gets super busy most of the day.

• Location: Ke Hradu, Hradčanské náměstí, right next to Prague Castle, at the top of Nerudova Street.
• Opening Times: Monday to Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (sometimes longer in summer)
• Cost: Free (drink & snacks of your choice)

Zizkov TV Tower

The Žižkov Television Tower is not only the tallest building in Prague, but is also has the highest observation deck in the Czech Republic ( 216 metres).

The tower was built during the years 1985 – 1992 based on the plans of Vaclav Aulicky and Jiri Kozak.

The weight of the entire structure is around 2,200 tons and when it’s a clear sky you can see mountains as far as 100 km away. The tower also features 10 giant babies, sculptures by artist David Černý.

Insider Tip: OK, so first of all, if you got the impression that you will be able to see clearly Charles Bridge from the tower (which is what the official TV tower website shows you) you are going to be hugely disappointed!

You will be able to see the overall view of Prague and you will be able to work out Prague Castle on the other hill and Petrin Lookout Tower on the other, but not the Vltava river or any famous Prague bridges as they will be in the dip.

You will, however, have the best view of the Zizkov District and the immediate views of the nearby town houses and streets. You will also have a bird’s eye view of the Old Jewish Cemetery just under the tower.

Another thing that you need to know is that the viewing pods have double-sided thick windows (for obvious reasons), but these are sometimes steamed and in places scratched, so you will really need to work out the best spots to take photos of the views below.

If you are planning to take selfies or portrait photos with the view of Prague, that’s quite tricky too, because you will be mostly taking the photos into the light (and if the views are great, the light will be quite strong) and the double glazed windows won’t play ball. But you can still take great photos inside (and the pods are one of the favourite places where people take great selfies).

• Location: Zizkov TV Tower, Mahler Orchards (Mahlerovy Sady), Prague 3
• Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 12 midnight
• Cost: 300 CZK (adult), students, children over 6 years old, seniors over 65 years 250 CZK, family ticket 640 CZK, children 190 CZK

Beer Garden & Metronome monument in Letna Park

Letna Park is one of the largest parks in the city and there are several places where you can get a great views of Prague.

The Letna beer garden is the best place where you can sit under the shade of beautiful chestnut trees, drink a cold Czech beer and admire the stunning views of Prague.

From here you a get a great view of all the bridges in the centre of Prague, Vltava River and the the Vitkov Hill on the other side.

You can also walk towards the Hannau Pavilion, where you get more views of Prague (especially from the top of the base of the old Stalin Statue now Metronome monument).

Hannau Pavilion in Letna Park

The Hannau Pavilion in Letna Park was build for the 1891 Prague Jubilee Exhibition and it’s completely made out of cast- iron in Art Nouveau style. It’s now a cafe and restaurant, so you can get a bite to eat and admire the views from the top (you can also walk around the restaurant without having to buy anything).

From here you get to see the most amazing panorama of the five bridges over the Vltava River and the Prague Castle from the side.

• Location: Letna Park, Prague 7
• Opening times: Monday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Cost: Free (the cost of drink, snack or food of your choice)

Vrtba Garden

Vrtba Garden is considered to be one of the most important Baroque gardens in Europe and quite rightly so!

It was originally designed by František Maxmilián Kaňka in the early 18th century, and it’s laid out in several different terraces decorated with a large fountain, beautiful stairs and sculptures. It’s fun to linger a while on each terrace and take in the different views as you slowly ascend to the very top.

Although there is a small entry fee to visit the Vrtba Garden, I think it’s well worth it. The garden is open every day during the main season (spring – mid-autumn) and it’s the best example of baroque gardens in Prague.

From the top of the garden you get the most amazing views of Prague Castle complex and St. Vitus Cathedral.

• Location: Karmelitská 373/25, Prague 1, Lesser Town
• Opening Times: Daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (April to October)
• Entrance Fee: Adults: 120 CZK, Students/Seniors: 90 CZK, Children (under 15): 60 CZK

Powder Tower

The historic Powder Tower, which is about 65 meters high, was originally part of Prague’s inner city walls and is now one of the most popular viewpoints in Prague’s Old Town. You can see the streets around the tower, the roof of Municipal House next to it and in the distance churches of Old Town, Prague Main Train Station towers and of course the Prague Castle hill.

Unfortunately there is no elevator and you will need to climb 186 fairly steep steps to get to the observation deck, which is at 44 metres.

• Location: Republic Square 5, Prague 1, Old Town
• Opening Times: April–September: Daily, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, October–March: Daily, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Entrance Fee: Adults: 150 CZK, Students/Seniors/Children: 90 CZK

National Museum steps & Museum Copula Tower

Wenceslas Square is slightly up hill and on the top of the square you can find the historic Czech National Museum where you get a great views looking back at the square and the streets beyond. The building is more than 100 meters long and has a large stairs leading up to the original museum entrance. The best view is from the top of the staircase.

Insider Tip: If you are also visiting the museum, don’t miss the views from the top of the museum, which is accessible by a lift. There are glass windows all round, but you can still get a decent enough photos and the views are amazing.

• Location: Wenceslas Square 68, Prague 1, New Town
• Opening Times: Any time (outside), Monday – Sunday 9:00 – 17:00 museum
• Cost: Free outside (350 CZK museum )

Riegrovy Orchards (Riegrovy Sady)

Riegrovy Sady is a beautiful park in the Vinohrady district of Prague 2. It’s a large park of about 11 hectares most of which are quite hilly, although there are few flat parts too, mainly close to the flower beds garden on the top.

My favourite thing in the summer is to buy ice cream from the ice-cream van in the park and enjoy the view of Prague from the top of the park. If you like to watch the sunset, this is the best place to see a beautiful sunset behind Prague Castle.

• Location: Italska Street, Prague 2, Vinohrady
• Opening Times: Any time
• Cost: Free

Army Museum Cafe Terrace

The Army museum in Zizkov has a lovely cafe on the top floor with an outdoor terrace, where you can see the historic centre of Prague and Prague Castle in the distance.

You can also get a great view of the railway tracks coming out of the Main Train Station and Karlin area. The view of Prague is a bit different from here, since you are not that high up, but I always enjoy seeing Prague with the trains running pass every few minutes. You also get absolutely spectacular close up view of the Zizkov hill and the Zizkov TV tower.

The museum, which is worth visiting at the same time, was originally opened to the public in 1932 and the exhibitions map out the military history of Czech territory in seven separate parts from the beginning until today.

• Location: U Pamatniku 2, Prague 3, Zizkov
• Opening times: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm
• Cost: Free (Drinks & Snacks of your choice)

Vitkov Hill & Vitkov National Memorial Roof Top

Vitkov Hill is a historic hill located in the Žižkov district of Prague 3. The hill is approximately 328 meters high and is one of the highest points in the city. You can recognise Vitkov Hill easily because it has a huge statue of Jan Žižka on a horse.

There are some great views from the top of the hill and plenty of paths to explore the hill on both sides. You get a good (distant) views of Prague Castle, Petrin Hill and Zizkov district with the imposing modern TV tower.

Whilst you can get a good views from anywhere on the top of the hill, the best views are from the top of roof on the Vitkov National Memorial. Unlike other places, there are no glass barriers, which means you can take great photos and videos without any glare.

You can also get a great views from the cafe floor – mainly all the views of Prague away from the centre, but it’s pretty cool too!

Insider Tip: Since 2024 the Vitkov Memorial is managed by the Army Museum and the admission is completely free!

• Location: U Pamatniku 1900, Prague 3, Zizkov
• Opening Hours: Any time outside, but the Memorial is open Tuesday – Sunday 9:00 – 6:00
• Cost: Free

Vysehrad castle walls & Park

Vysehrad as a castle and a park might be overlooked as it’s not in the centre of Prague, but because of that, it’s actually much more peaceful and quiet there. You also get some lovely views of Prague and Prague Castle in the distance as the park is set on the top of a hill. There are also great views of the Vltava River towards Branik and Modrany.

You can get a great views from anywhere from the side of the Vysehrad fortress walls and park, but my favourite view is from the steps leading down to the road close to the Vltava River. The view is great any time, but at dusk you get the old-fashioned lamp light as well as a beautiful background with Prague Castle.

• Location: V Pevnosti 159/5b, Prague 2, Vysehrad
• Opening Hours: Any time
• Cost: Free

The roof of the Radost House

This is one of my favourite roofs, because it has very unexpected views and it’s not as busy as the roof tops in the centre of Prague. You get a great views of Zizkov football stadium on one side and centre of Prague on the other. The top is quite open, so it get quite windy there!

Radost House (Dům Radost) is a functionalist building built in 1934 and designed by architects Josef Havlíček and Karel Honzík as the headquarters for the General Pension Institute. It’s 52 meters high, which doesn’t seem like much now, but at the time, it was the tallest office building in Prague and the Czech Republic, so it’s often talked about as the city’s first “skyscraper”.

• Location: Winston Churchill Square 1800/2, Prague 3-Žižkov
• Opening Times: Spring – Autumn only – Monday to Friday – 16:00 – 22:00 PM, Sat – Sun: 14:00 – 22:00 PM (sometimes longer in summer)
• Cost: Free (drink & snacks of your choice, during regular opening times or entrance payable depending on the event

Lucerna Roof Terrace

The Lucerna Roof terrace is currently under repairs, but once completed it will re-open again for the public. I had the opportunity to visit many times before it closed down and it was such an amazing roof terrace experience! The Lucerna roof terrace is made up from several roofs of a different heights and there are stairs and little walkways between them. There used to be concerts and events held there, including yoga at sunrise, so hopefully these will return too.

• Location: Lucerna Passage, Wenceslas Square, Prague 1
• Opening Times: currently closed for refurbishment
• Cost: 100 – 150 CZK (before closure for refurbishment)

The dancing house bar

Once you buy a drink or have a ticket for the art gallery exhibition, you can come up to the top of the building to admire the views from the top.

The views are great, but I should mention that you’ll mainly see the Vltava River, the Petrin Hill and the Petrin Lookout Tower and Kinsky park, Hunger Wall, different bridges over the river and Prague Castle in very far distance.

The centre and Charles Bridge is too far to see, so if you are after a view of the centre you’d be better off climbing up to the Old Town Square Hall Tower or the Gun Powder Tower closer to the historic centre.

• Location: Jiraskovo Square 1981/6, Prague 2, New Town
• Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 – 00:00 Midnight
• Cost: your choice of drink or food

This blog post was originally written on 12 July 2025 and last updated on 12 July 2025