Event Dates
From: Saturday, November 30, 2024
To: Monday, January 6, 2025
The Christmas markets make Prague a heaven for the Christmas enthusiastic shoppers.
The Christmas markets make Prague a heaven for enthusiastic shoppers. The city is beautiful any time of year but is even more enchanting during the holiday season.
- Visiting Prague for the Christmas Markets? Stay on the steps of the Prague Christmas Market at the Grand Hotel Praha, a 4 star with great views of the Square.
The Markets
- Saturday 30th November – Monday 6th January 2024 – Markets are also open on Sundays.
- Prague’s Christmas Markets (Vánoční trhy) are an essential part of the city’s seasonal traditions. Markets are held across different parts of Prague. The most popular open from Advent until the 6th January.
- They are also open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
- The busiest two markets are at The Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square and are easy to explore on foot, just 5 minutes walk from one another.
- Other notable markets include Havel’s Market on Kampa Island, on the Square by St George’s Basilica, and Prague Castle.
- Check out the top hotels closest to the Christmas Markets.
Prague Christmas Market – Old Town Square
- Saturday 30th November – Monday 6th January 2024 – Experience the most magical atmosphere at the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí), dominated by a giant Christmas tree gleaming with lights and decorations.
- This festive Square comes complete with charming stalls selling various craft gifts and traditional Christmas treats. The market is also home to a lovely nativity scene. Try to arrive at sundown, when you can catch the lighting of the beautiful Christmas tree.
- Don’t forget to climb the stairs to the Observation Bridge and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the market, complete with its brightly decorated wooden huts. The Square is also home to the famous Jan Hus statue and the astronomical clock.
- Opening times: 10 am – 10 pm (booths), 10 am – 12 am (food)
- Stay close to the market in a quiet neighbourhood at The Dominican, a superb rated hotel with stunning rooms, larger than most others in the old town and some great breakfast options.
- Nearest Metro Stop is Staromestska (line A), Namesti Republiky (line B), Mustek (lines A & B)
Traditional Prague Food & Drink
- No trip to a Christmas market is complete without sampling some delicious traditional Czech dishes cooked right in front of you in the Square. Popular dishes include large hams roasted on spits (Pražská Šunka) barbecue sausages (klobása); flatbread topped with garlic, cheese and ketchup (langoš); smoked meat dumplings (knedlíky plněné uzeným masem); sweet dumplings (sladké knedlíky); and pancakes (palačinky).
- Wash it all down with some local hot drinks, including mulled wine (svařák); hot chocolate (horká čokoláda); honey wine (Medovina); or grog, a mixture of rum, water, lemon and sugar.
Wenceslas Square Christmas Market
- Saturday 30th November – Monday 6th January 2024 – Another famous market is in the lower part of Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí)/ The market is less well-known than the old town square, however it still has its charms, with great food stalls, lots of traditional toy vendors and an evening light show.
- The Jalta Boutique Hotel is right on the steps of the Wenceslas Square Christmas Market. Our readers consistently rate it for its great location, friendly staff and delicious breakfasts.
- The nearest Metro Stop is Muzeum station (line A & C), or Mustek station (line A & B)
Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky) Christmas Market
- Saturday 30th November 2024 – Monday 30th December 2024 – The Republic Square market is right in front of the Palladium shopping centre, close to the Old Customs House.
- One of the city’s smallest markets, Republic Square market is full of tiny wooden stalls offering goods at much lower prices than the busier tourist spots. Try the delicious roast chestnuts.
- Nearest Metro Stop is Náměstí Republiky (line B)
Prague Castle Christmas Market, Prazsky Hrad
- Awaiting dates – Take a trip to the top of Prague Castle for an epic Christmas experience. Offering stunning views of the snow-covered city, the market has a bustling Christmas atmosphere with over 70 different stalls spread across St. George’s Square. The market is famous for its eclectic range of gifts, unique to the Castle.
- Prague Castle is the most popular attraction in the city, located across the Vltava River. The castle offers impressive views of the historic city centre and is open daily from 9 am – 7 pm.
- Stay at the Three Storks, a 5 Star hotel right by Prague Castle, for a truly luxurious escape. The hotel comes complete with design furniture, ultra-modern bathrooms and spacious bedrooms.
- Nearest Metri Stio is Malostranská (line A), or Hradčanská (line A)
Peace Square Christmas Market
- Awaiting dates – Head to the Vinohrady district, Prague’s friendly gay neighbourhood for the Peace Market. The market is popular with locals and offers one of the most authentic Czech experiences, in our opinion.
- The market is famous for its ceramic and wooden craft gifts. It is also one of the first markets to open each year, typically the week before Advent in mid-November.
- The nearest Metro Stop is Náměstí Míru (line A)
Tyl’s Square Market
- Awaiting dates – Finally, Tyl’s Square market is also in the Vinohrady district. This charming small market is teeming with festive fun and traditional Czech gifts produced by boutique and independent sellers, perfect for a more authentic ambience.
- The market is open from 10 am – 7 pm.
- The nearest Metro Stop is Náměstí Míru (line A)
Christmas Magic of Prague with Personal Prague Guide
- Save yourself some time, and get acquainted with the best markets. Experience the best of the festivities on a Christmas tour that allows you to overcome the language barrier and ensures you feel oriented in the city’s Christmas markets. Plus, taking a private tour means that you’ll be free to tweak your itinerary.
Drag Brunch 2024
- The Prague Drag Brunch features a variety of local and foreign Drag entertainers — and brings them together for a jam-packed three-hour holiday spectacular unlike any other.
- Featuring a dazzling array of yuletide classics, complete with their own naughty twist. The Queens and Kings are rolling out the red Christmas carpet this year like never before.
- The event takes place in District 7, an 8-minute ride from the Old Town.
Getting around Gay Prague
Stay in Prague’s old town, the perfect base for exploring the city. Prague’s gay bars and clubs are spread across the city, but most are within walking distance from the old town, and the others are just a short taxi ride away.
Recommended Hotels
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to both the markets and the city’s busy gay scene:
Hotel Rott, U Prince, Perla Hotel, Boutique Hotel Seven Days,
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Allure Hotel Prague is a great
choice when in Prague, right in the centre
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There is no main gay village or district in Prague. Instead the bars are spread out over town areas, mainly in the city centre and in the Vinohrady district.
Malé náměstí 4110 00 Prague 1-Old Town, Czech Republic
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Hotel Rott is centrally situated on the historical Malé Naměstí (Little Square), next to the famous Old Town Square. It offers elegant, air-conditioned rooms and a modern restaurant. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel.
The Rott mixes its historic setting with modern rooms offering satellite TV and free WiFi internet access.
Žitná 46120 00 Prague 4-Nové Město, Czech Republic
Set in a 19th-century building in the heritage-protected area, Boutique Hotel
is 200 m away from Prague National Museum. The restaurant features a winter garden and the bar has international TV channels.The Art Nouveau-style building dates back to 1888 and offers luxurious, air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet access. The rooms are non-smoking and soundproofed. The bathrooms come with hairdryers and showers or bathtubs.
Vladislavova 20110 00 Prague 1-New Town, Czech Republic
Michelangelo Grand Hotel ***** is conveniently located in the historic town centre, just a few steps from famous Wenceslas Square, in one of the most attractive areas of Prague. All rooms are equipped with stylish period furniture and feature anti-allergic bedding. Connecting rooms for large families as well as barrier-free rooms are also available.
Celetna 7 / 600, Entrance Stupartska 2, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
The 5-star boutique hotel Ventana enjoys a superb location next to the Old Town Square with the Orloj Astronomical Clock. It offers a rich breakfast and free internet in all rooms. In the historic, Neo-Renaissance-style palace you can find elegantly furnished rooms with high ceilings and marble bathrooms. All air-conditioned rooms are also equipped with a minibar, a safety deposit box and satellite TV.
Karlova 20, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Offering a minimalist décor, each apartment has satellite TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some units offer scenic views of Old Town Square, air conditioning and a balcony. With free Wi-Fi access and kitchen facilities
Smetanovo nábř. 26, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Riverview Old Town Apartment features river views and free WiFi. A living room with a flat-screen TV with DVD player, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a kitchen with dishwasher are available in certain units.
Křižovnická 61/12, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
The building built in 1352 which belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The apartment was designed by Wolf Design Studio. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher, as well as a flat-screen TV.
Michalská 512, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Michalska Old Town Apartment offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen, a kitchen with a dishwasher, and a fridge, a living room and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower.
Balbínova 224, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Czechia
Club Garage, newly opened gay cruising bar / club in the center of Prague. Super drinks, cool atmosphere
Very nice cruise bar. Super friendly bartender and local crowd
Třebízského 4a, Vinohrady, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia
Urban, high-tech club for gay cruising with DJs, karaoke & a glowing bar with champagne & spirits and a darkroom
Ječná 548/7, 120 00 Nové Město, Czechia
Ječná 509/12, Nové Město 120 00, 2 Praha 2, Czechia
Your Must-visit Nightlife Destination in Prague. Experience an Unforgettable Night at XBar Prague – The Hottest Gay Strip Bar in Town!
Seifertova 32/3, 130 00 Praha 3-Žižkov, Czechia
We are looking forward to welcoming you every day from 2pm in our day bar UP (mixed) and every day from 9pm you can move downstairs to our gay club DOWN. In both cases, you will be taken care of by professional and skilled bar staff. In our place, we will take the best care of you, you will spend your time in a nice looking, clean environment. Doesn’t matter if you are watching a sport event on our big screen in mixed bar UP or dancing to the rhythm of music and enjoying our performance (lightman show, gay show, travesti show, etc) in gay club DOWN Prague.
Vinohradská 1789/40, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Czechia
Club TERMAX brand-new gay club in the centre of Prague
Hip gay venue with a fiat hanging over the bar, with regular karaoke, live music & DJ nights.
Vinohradská 63, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Czechia
Welcome to the Prague gay sex private fetish club in the center of Prague Factory Club , which is the ideal place to realize all your sexual fantasies. On the three floors of the gay club you will find, among other things: a dressing room, a bar, spacious video booths with the possibility of playing a movie of your choice, a multifunctional playroom, a cell, a clinic room, a darkroom, gloryholes, slings, a personal changing room, showers, a large-screen video projection, a sex shop and, of course, options FreeWiFi connection
Gorazdova 11, 120 00 Praha 2-Nové Město, Czechia
Most modern gay-friendly music club in Prague. Live DJ's, cocktails, happy hours, themed nights
Rytířská 406/10110 00 Prague 1-Old Town, Czech Republic
Gay cafe bar with terrace with amazing cakes
Cafe ~ Cafe has made an indelible mark on the Prague cafe scene for 20 years, which it celebrates this year. A stylish interior and a pleasant summer garden, a fresh menu with quality light cuisine, a large selection of irresistible cakes and especially a unique atmosphere suit both locals and tourists. "Cafe" is an authentic place where something is always happening.
Opatovická 166, Nové Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
LGBT cafe/bar turning out seasonal organic dishes & a range of cocktails, plus local beer & wine.
Martinská 419, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
Fun Gay bar with friendly staff good place for adink with friends
Polská 32, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Czechia
The Saints is a small but perfectly-formed bar located right in the heart of the Prague gay quarter of Vinohrady, around the corner from Termix gay club and in close walking distance to several other gay bars and nightclubs. They aim to provide a fresh and distinctive twist to the Prague gay scene and pride themselves on providing a warm atmosphere, friendly service, excellent drinks and great music.
Bořivojova 58 130 00 Prague 3-Žižkov, Czech Republic
Gay fetish bar with nude nights and darkroom
GAY SEX FETISH LEATHER UNIFORM CLUB
Zborovská 50 150 00 Prague 5-Smíchov, Czech Republic
We are the longest-running gay club in Prague, which was opened in 1993 and still operates as one of the most visited gay sex clubs in Prague. Our club offers you the opportunity to spend a pleasant time at the bar or use the two floors of the club, which are equipped with many video booths and private spaces to realize your sexual fantasies. We are open NON STOP, 365 days a year including all holidays, 24 hours a day.
Bartolomějská 11 110 00 Prague 1-Old Town, Czech Republic
One of the oldest gay bars in Prague Perfectly located in the centre of historical Prague, the Friends Bar & Club offers a cosy place to enjoy a great choice of drinks, good music and entertainment provided by our superb shows and special guests.
V tůních 10 120 00 Prague 4-Nové Město, Czech Republic
A popular girls bar on 2 floors
Římská 21 120 00 Prague 4-Vinohrady, Czech Republic
A relaxed gay cellar bar
Rytířská 13 110 00 Prague 1-Old Town, Czech Republic
Prague's trendy gay bar the place to be seen
Milešovská 10 130 00 Prague 3-Vinohrady, Czech Republic
Piano Bar boasts more than 20 years of history and is one of the oldest bars of its kind in the Czech Republic. The space used to be a Žižkov bakery, then a dance hall, and more than 20 years ago the space was transformed into a gay night bar, where LGBT people of all ages from all over Prague met.
Mezibranská 3 110 00 Prague 1-Nové Město, Czech Republic
A gay pub older crowd 45+ lots of fun for a drink or 2
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