What is New in Prague for 2025: Attractions, Cafes, Architecture & more
A guide to my favourite new attractions, cafes and architecture in Prague for 2025, including planned openings, new developments and local tips.
One of the things I love about Prague is that no matter how many times you’ve visited you can always find something new! I’ve been properly back in Prague for the last seven years and it’s great to see new places being open, buildings restored and new parts of the town re-build.
When I find something new, I always update the information on my blog, but I realised it would be good to have a list of new attractions and things that are new in Prague in one place. So, that if you’ve visited Prague few years ago and you want to know what has changed since your last time, you can check out what’s new in Prague.
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What is new in Prague for 2025
Since we are at the beginning of 2025, I’m going to mention things that are still sort of new for 2025, but were opened in 2024/2023. As we go through the year, I’ll keep adding new places as I find them, so keep your eyes peeled!
Terasa 67 Bistro
Výstaviště 67, Prague 7, Bubeneč
This is a new American style menu bistro with great views across the historic Exhibition – Vystaviste area. Whilst you are there you can also walk around the roof terraces, which have been designed with green spaces, grass and seating areas.
The access to the terraces is free. I decided to visit in the late afternoon and the whole area was beautifully filled with sun and there was hardly anyone there. A perfect place for late lunch or afternoon cocktail!
Stanice 6 – Cafe & art space at former Bubenec Train Station
Goetheho 61/4, 160 00 Praha 6-Bubeneč
One of my new favourite finds is the Stanice 6 cafe, which is in refurbished Bubenec train station. The cafe is very laid back, there are regular art exhibitions, concerts and you can drink your coffee or beer whilst watching the trains! I mean, what’s not to like!
New Cafe & Bar at Fantova Kavarna
Upper Level Main Train Station
Staying with the train theme, there is a new addition to the already famous historic cafe ‘Fantova Kavarna’ at the Prague Main Train Station. The rest of the historic rooms got recently beautifully restored and opened for public. One large room (the former waiting room for 2nd class ticket holders) is now open as a cafe and a bar.
Cafe Brana (Cafe Gate)
Plzeňská 1348/95, Prague 5, Smíchov
Only two tram stops from Andel Metro Station and you arrive at the new Cafe Brana. I discovered this place because they make a great breakfasts and since I live just round the corner, I didn’t need any convincing!
The cafe have a large space in a new building and it has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. They open until late, so if you want to escape the centre of Prague, this place is a great find (and prices here are normal!)
The Spitfire Butterflies by David Cerny
The Maj Department Store, Narodni Trida, Old Town, Prague 1
The newest David Cerny installation sculptures are two giant butterflies made from the Second World War spitfire planes that were flown by Czech pilots for the British Army.
I happen to be there when the Spitfire Butterflies statues were lifted up to the side of the newly restored Maj department store and secured – on each side and it was quite a show! The butterfly wings very slowly move and you can see them from far away – especially from Narodni Trida Street.
Vera Statue by David Cerny
Sokol Headquarters, Ujezd, Lesser Town
There is another statue by David Cerny, that didn’t get as much publicity as the Butterflies, but it’s equally good. This statue of three gymnasts in a circle that moves around is dedicated to Vera Caslavska – a Czech gymnast that won several Olympics Medals. Caslavska even worked together with Cerny to design this installation, but unfortunately didn’t live to see it’s completion.
Paternoster Elevator at Prague City Hall
Marianske Namesti, Prague 1, Old Town
After a year’s closure for refurbishments, the Paternoster Lift at Prague City Hall has re-opened again. This time round, the access is no longer free and you can also ride in the lift if you book on one of the guided tours, which also gives you a background on the history and explains why you don’t turn upside down when you forget to get off at the last floor.
Maj Department Store
Národní 63, Old Town, Prague 1
The newly refurbished department store is very different from what it was before. There are still shops on the ground floor (and the handy Tesco supermarket is back!), but the rest of the building has been turned into entertainment space with games, bars and themed attractions. The best bit is upstairs – a fantastic view from the roof top restaurant and bar across the centre of Prague.
Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience
28 října 377/13, Prague 1, Old Town, Můstek
If you can’t make it to Plzen for a day trip to see the actual Pilsen Beer Brewery, then this is the next best thing! It’s an interactive exhibition about the process of beer making, including tasting and a large gift shop. If you do fancy seeing an actual brewery in Prague you can visit the Staropramen Brewery at Smichov, which is pretty good too.
Clam Gallas Palace
Husova 158/20, Old Town, Prague 1
Clam-Gallas Palace is the most important Baroque palace in Prague, originally belonging to a wealthy family of the same name. It’s been always closed to the public and only opened for the first time in 2022 (and more regularly opened to public in 2024). Because of that, it’s still very much a new attraction and I think, it’s a complete hidden gem right in the centre of Prague.
I spent a lovely late afternoon visiting the palace and as there were only a few people in each room I had the chance to see the palace without any crowds. I bought a combined ticket for both the palace and the exhibition, but you can visit just the palace if you wish.
Nova Masarycka – New Masaryk’s – Zaha Hadid building
2, Havlíčkova 1014, Prague 1, New Town
I wasn’t too mad about this building when it was opened, but I have to say, that it’s growing on me! I had a chance to walk around the whole building and see the design from different angles and it’s a very interesting concept, indeed! The building has shops and restaurants on the lower floors and you can also watch the re-construction of Masaryk Train Station from the upper walkway.
Pedestrian Bridge between Karlin and Holesovice
U Mlynskeho Kanalu, Praha 8, Karlin
Štvanická Footbridge (also known as the HolKa (the Girl) Footbridge) is a bridge over the Vltava River that connects Karlín, Štvanice Island, and Holešovice for pedestrians and cyclists. It is the 20th bridge over the Vltava in Prague and it replaced the P7 boat ferry public transport.
The Karlin site has great cafes, the Stvanice Island has one of the few open air summer swimming beaches and once you cross to Holesovice, you can explore the former Meat Market with fresh farmers market produce, art galleries, regular events and street food trucks.
Museum of Literature at Petschek Villa
Pelléova 44/22, Prague 6-Bubeneč
The Petschek Villa was originally built in the early 20th century by the prominent banker Julius Petschek. It is a beautiful neo-Classicist villa with gardens, which is great to visit just for the house and the cafe itself!
The Literary museum was relocated from the Strahov Monastery to the Petschek Villa a couple of years ago, but it’s still so new, that not many people know about it. The exhibitions focus on Czech literature, but have English explanation boards too.
Negrelli Viaduct in Karlin
Prvního pluku, Prague 8, Karlin
The Negrelli train viaduct was recently re-opened after many years of restauration. Now, it’s the time for the arches under the viaduct to come to life. The first arch has been opened as a cultural space and information point for visitors into the area. The rest of the archers will be re-done too and the town is hoping to attract a mixture of small independent businesses and charities to occupy these.
What to see & do in Prague every month in 2025
If you are looking for current events, exhibitions or large concerts they are listed under each month to help you to plan your visit to Prague – just click on the month to find out more. I update each month well in advance to include as much information as possible.
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Attractions that are Getting ready to re-open in 2025
Museum of Prague
Na Poříčí 1554/52, Prague 1, New Town
The historic building of the Museum of Prague will be finally re-opening in spring 2025 after several years of reconstruction. This museum focuses on history of Prague and will for example have a new high-tech exhibition of Langweil’s model of Prague.
Savarin Palace
Na Příkopě, 852/10, Prague 1, New Town
The Baroque style Savarin Palace by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, is finally completed after nearly three years of reconstruction. The inner courtyard will cleverly connect Jindřišská, Panská, and Na Příkopě streets with Wenceslas Square.
There will be also a new metro entrance under the palace and the new Mucha Museum is set to move there with Much paintings exhibition prepared by architect Eva Jiřičná.
Karel Gott Villa
Nad Bertramkou 2141/18, Prague 5, Smíchov
The villa, where the most famous Czech singer Karel Gott lived for more than half of his life is opening as a museum, sometime in mid 2025. He moved to the villa in 1975 when he was 36 years old and lived there until his death. Karel Gott was very popular and over his extensive career, from the 1960s until his death on October 1, 2019, he became a cultural icon, selling tens of millions of albums and winning prestigious awards.
I’m slightly sceptical about this venture, mainly because the villa is in a fairly hidden street with no public transport on top of the hill in a very quiet area with no tourism (I can’t imagine the neighbours want this). It will be interesting to follow this project, as previously somebody tried to set up a similar museum in Gott’s holiday house in Jevany, but that’s didn’t last very long either.
Old Town Market
Rytirska 406/10, Prague 1, Old Town
The Old Town Market has been abandoned for several years, but the plans are for a digital art gallery led by the Signal Festival team to open in April 2025. It’s a huge space, so it will be interesting to see how it’s being used.
Closed for refurbishments or reconstruction in 2025
Kotva Department Store – I’m interested to see the changes when Kotva re-opens again, because it’s been struggling to hold it’s position with more modern shopping centres in Prague, especially the Palladium across the street.
Petrin Cable Car – closed until 2026 for a complete reconstruction, but you can use other ways to get to Petrin Hill. The reconstruction was planned, but the cable car was closed down earlier as there was a land slide after heavy rains.
Planetarium – Stromovka – there is a smaller, but still pretty cool Stefanikovo planetarium at the top of Petrin Hill if you want to watch the stars in Prague
Kasarna Karlin – this amazing multifunctional art and even centre had to close down in summer 2024, but the company is working with the city council to see a way of re-opening again.
This blog post was originally written on 8 January 2025 and last updated on 8 January 2025
