StayAreasOld Town or New Town: where should you stay in Prague?
- New Town is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $150 a night, against $200 in Old Town.
- Old Town is closer to 7 of the 12 big sights we timed; New Town wins on 5.
- From Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), New Town is quicker: 35 min against 45 min.
Old TownAstronomical Clock, Gothic lanes & squaresPick Old Town if
- First-time visitors
- Couples
- History lovers
New TownWenceslas Square & transportPick New Town if
- Budget travellers
- Business travellers
- First-time visitors
Old Town vs New Town, side by side
The better one in each row is in green| What | Old Town | New Town |
|---|---|---|
| What a night costs · typical double outside peak events, Oct 2026 | ||
| Budget double | $105 | $80 (better) |
| Mid-range double | $200 | $150 (better) |
| Luxury double | $525 | $330 (better) |
| Door to door · public transport or on foot, weekday morning | ||
| To Old Town Square | 5 min (better) | 10 min |
| Astronomical Clock | 2 min walk (better) | 16 min walk |
| Old Town Square | 3 min walk (better) | 18 min walk |
| Wenceslas Square | 15 min walk | 7 min walk (better) |
| Old-New Synagogue | 8 min walk (better) | 23 min walk |
| Municipal House | 9 min walk (better) | 17 min walk |
| Charles Bridge | 11 min walk (better) | 21 min walk |
| Arriving · weekday afternoon | ||
| From Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | 45 min | 35 min (better) |
| What it's like · our ratings | ||
| Sights on foot | Excellent (better) | Good |
| Nightlife | Very good | Very good |
| Quiet at night | Limited | Limited |
| Food | Very good | Very good |
| Families | Good | Good |
| Transport | Very good | Excellent (better) |
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Old Town or New Town: questions
Is Old Town or New Town better to stay in?
New Town is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $150 a night, against $200 in Old Town. Old Town is closer to 7 of the 12 big sights we timed; New Town wins on 5. From Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), New Town is quicker: 35 min against 45 min. Old Town suits first-time visitors and couples; New Town suits budget travellers and business travellers.
Which is cheaper, Old Town or New Town?
Typical doubles in Old Town: $105 budget, $200 mid-range, $525 luxury. In New Town: $80, $150 and $330. Rates outside peak events, updated Oct 2026.
Which is closer to the sights, Old Town or New Town?
Door to door: Astronomical Clock is 2 min walk from Old Town and 16 min walk from New Town; Old Town Square is 3 min walk from Old Town and 18 min walk from New Town; Wenceslas Square is 15 min walk from Old Town and 7 min walk from New Town; Old-New Synagogue is 8 min walk from Old Town and 23 min walk from New Town.
How far is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) from Old Town and New Town?
45 min to Old Town and 35 min to New Town, door to door by public transport.