Are there neighborhoods to avoid or dangerous areas in Prague, where are the best areas to stay? These are the questions you can ask yourself when planning a short stay in the magnificent capital of the Czech Republic.
And although it is not such a dangerous city as Bogota ou Rio de Janeiro, it is safer to find out about the different districts of Prague. Thus, you will avoid choosing accommodation in a red light district or not recommended for tourists.
To help you, here is the 2024 guide to the districts of Prague which is accompanied by a map which makes it easier to locate them.
Is Prague safe in 2024?
In 2024, Prague will be one of the safest cities inEurope.
Indeed, according to the last Numbeo ranking of the most criminal European cities, Prague is in 118th position out of the 131 cities ranked.
With a very low crime index of 24.16, Prague is much less dangerous than London, Rome, Barcelona ou Paris !
Is it safe to visit Prague?
YES but like in all tourist cities, in Prague there are also pickpockets and petty criminals. Visitors must therefore remain cautious, in particular:
- on tourist sites,
- in public transport,
- in and around airports and train stations,
- in the red light districts of Prague (see below).
Map of neighborhoods to avoid in Prague
It's difficult to identify the good and bad areas of Prague. Indeed, the city of Prague is divided into 22 districts identified by their number. And each district includes several neighborhoods. So here is a map that will help you locate the neighborhoods to avoid in Prague and the best places to stay: Google Map
Dangerous neighborhoods in Prague?
I searched forums, travel blogs, travel advisories from governments of different countries, local press and found no list of dangerous areas in Prague. In fact, there appears to be no dangerous neighborhood in the center of Prague.
Areas to avoid in Prague
However, like everywhere in tourist cities, without being dangerous areas, there are some areas to avoid in Prague, especially at night:
- Neighborhoods around the station;
- Very touristy area of Bartolomejska in the old town;
- Red light districts near the Charles Bridge and in the side streets of Wenceslas Square, notably the street Perlovka (Red Light District of Prague) and the street Ve Smečkách.
Where to stay in Prague?
It's difficult to tell you which is the best area to stay because it depends on your tastes and the type of stay you are going to spend there. I will therefore simply indicate to you the districts known to be the best according to each person's desires (tourist stay, shopping weekend or festive stay).
Best area to stay in Prague to visit
Le old town district is the best place to stay for those who come to visit Prague. Indeed the historic center is the most central district of Prague. In addition to the most beautiful tourist sites in the city, this area includes shops, bars and restaurants. In short, the ideal place for a successful tourist stay!
Check location old town of Prague
Best area of Prague for shopping and sightseeing
Wenceslas Square, in the heart of the New Town of Prague is the ideal place for those who wish to visit and also enjoy shopping. Many shops and malls are concentrated in this area. In addition, this square is surrounded by streets known for their numerous fashion boutiques. The whole area is very lively day and night.
Additionally, this area is very close to the historic Old Town district (15 minutes on foot). See his location on Google Map
Where to stay in Prague to party
Among all the districts renowned for their clubs and nightlife (around the Charles Bridge, Street Long or around the old City), The Wenceslas Square is where the most famous clubs and the best party spots are concentrated. See on this carte where the nightclubs in the center of Prague are located.
All around are the Nebe Cocktail & Music Bar, Duplex, One club or the KU Club & Bar or hotter clubs reserved for adults.
My sources of information are diverse: local media, blogs, economic press, statistics and web rankings. This article is a synthesis of information and figures on the different districts of Prague updated in 2024.