No holiday in Prague is complete without a bit of retail therapy, and while Prague isn't able to outdo great shopping cities like New York, London and Paris, there are enough interesting outlets to keep all but the fussiest of shoppers happy. Prague's three main shopping areas Wenceslas Square, Na Prikope and Parižska streets all boast the same highstreet and upscale brands found in any major European city.
Shop in Prague and indulge in some of the renowned Moser crystal!
When shopping in Prague, make sure you stop into one of the pubs or cafes for a drink and a snack. You can find some welcoming ones to rest your weary legs in our Prague Restaurant Guide.
Shopping in Prague
If you are looking for something that reflects the unique Czech entrepreneurial spirit, simply wander through the winding, cobbled streets of the Old Town and further afield where numerous shops offer their own take on antiques, fashion and gifts. Typically, Czech products include crystal, hand painted eggs, handicrafts, folk art, puppets, wooden toys and the now familiar trinkets left over from the Communist era (such as Russian army surplus hats, knives and badges).
Opening Hours of Prague Shops
Prague's stores open between 9am and 7pm on weekdays and from 10am to 1pm on Saturday - although many are now extending their hours. If you need to replenish food supplies, plenty of late-night grocers shops are dotted around the central area, with one of the most central being the Billa store at Wenceslas Square.
In department and specialist stores the time honoured (Communist inspired) practice of ordering goods, paying for them at a separate counter, then returning to have purchases wrapped, still goes on. In such places, unhelpful staff are the rule rather than the exception, with a shrug of the shoulders often signifying the degree of help that you'll get to anything more than a routine purchase.
Check out our great range of Prague Hotels for your stay in Prague!
Shopping Places
Shopping Mall - Metropole Zlicin
Located at the end of the B line metro, this mall has an extensive selection of shops and also a variety of leisure options. Visitors can enjoy a multiplex cinema, laser quest, arcade games, snooker and pool, bowling, golf simulator and gym. Children are well catered for with a supervised children's court, a children's town which can hold birthday parties and another play area in the food court.
Located right in the heart of Prague on Na Prikope, this shopping centre links the Old and New Towns. Although not on as grand a scale as the bigger malls, the gallery still has a good selection of goods including fashion wear, electronics, jewellery, sports equipment, cosmetics and restaurants.
Centrally located on Prague's main shopping street, Na Prikope, Cerna Ruze (Black Rose) shopping centre has three floors of stores covering everything from fashion, glass, furniture and soft furnishings, health and beauty, electronics, toys and gifts, tabacconist, wine merchant and deli as well as restaurants and cafes. In addition, it also offers several services including a tailor, laundry facilities and bureau de change.
Situated on Na Prikope, just a stone's throw from the Powder Gate (Prasna Brana) this historical landmark was originally made up of two medieval houses. The building now houses numerous high-end brands such as Armani and Cerruti, restaurants (including the popular Ambiente Restaurante Brasileiro and KOGO Bar and Ristorante), interior design studios and hair and beauty salons. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful French-style gardens at the back of the building and a multiplex cinema with ten air-conditioned theatres.
Recently opened in 2007 on the site of the former 'Jiri z Podebrad' Barracks, this large complex boasts over 200 shops as well as over 30 themed restaurants, cafes and bars on the Gourmet Floor. There is a large supermarket on the ground floor, as well as a pharmacy and drugstore. Shops stay open from 9am to 9pm Sunday to Wednesday and 9am to 10pm Thursday to Saturday. Opening hours for restaurants are 11am to 11pm throughout the week. There is also 24-hour underground parking.
This renaissance building in the heart of Vinohrady - a popular residential area of Prague - is home to a number of the usual suspects as well independent fashion and accessory labels. There's also a wine shop, supermarket, drugstore, nail studio and interior furnishing store, as well as several bars, cafes and restaurants. Opening hours are 8am to 9pm.
This mall on the border of Vinohrady and Zizkov offers visitors 130 stores over three floors, as well as a fourth floor with restaurants and multi-cinema complex including a state-of-the-art Imax theatre. Those with children can take advantage of the kids corner, where Mum's can enjoy getting pampered by the MAC beauty consultants on hand between 10am and 12pm! Palac Flora is easily accessible by public transport as the metro (Flora station, A line), trams and buses stop by the mall, but there is also ample underground parking for those coming by car.
Situated across the river on the site of the old Ringhoffer factory in the former industrial area of Smichov. This large complex has all the usual range of stores you would expect, but it also offers a wide variety of services and leisure activities. There is a dry cleaner on site, photoprocessing, a florist, tailor, key cutting and giftwrap service. For those looking for entertainment, there's a multiplex cinema with 12 theatres and a bowling alley. There's also plenty of opportunity to unwind in the numerous bars, cafes (including one Internet cafe) and restaurants and a fully staffed play area for kids. Pushchair and wheelchair rental is available.
This newest addition to the mall mania which is sweeping the city is situated in the business district of Pankrac. You can find everything you need in the 140 shops covering 45000 square metres. There are also plenty of places to grab a snack or coffee if the retail therapy all gets a bit too much. Parents will find the supervised creche a welcome addition. Situated right on the C line Pankrac metro stop and with plenty of tram and bus connections as well, this mall is a very convenient one-stop shop.
This complex on the outskirts of the city has over 80 shops and extensive leisure facilities comprising of a Holmes Place fitness centre with swimming pool, go karting, casino, cinema, snooker club and fully staffed children's area. Opening hours are 9am to 9pm. The mall is well serviced by public transport, located at the end of the B line metro.
A cosy independent bookshop you can't miss. The widest selection of English books in Prague. You will find: Fiction, biography, science, history, psychology, philosophy, art, children books, reference and used books.
Tynska 4, Prague 1
(+420) 224 895 737
anagram@nextra.cz
Healthy Living - Dr Stuart's Botanicus
Bio-friendly soaps, oils, lotions/ointments, candles, infused olive oils, stationery kits, bath beads, glass pens. People have been known to spend hours in this store.
Michalská 4, Prague, Praha 1
(+420) 224 895 446
Bookstore - Globe Bookstore & Coffeehouse
This relocated ex-pat hangout offers good healthy and hearty meals at an affordable price. Complemented by an English language new/used bookstore and Internet cafe, the Globe offers a pleasant, cosy refuge from the wild Centre traffic.
Pštrossova 6, Prague 1
(+420) 224 934 203
globe@globebookstore.cz
Czech Designers - Navarila
Czech designer Martina Nevarilova creates some of the best original Czech fashions today. Her main line consists of knitwear, which is what you will find in her boutique. She does some truly inventive things with yarn, and if you're on the prowl for something truly unique to wear, you won't be disappointed.
Jecna 35, Prague 2
224 942 023
Czech Designers - Tatiana
When Czech fashion designers Tatiana Kovarikova and Lucie Blazkova joined forces and opened this boutique, a great contribution was made to the world of Czech couture. They produce their clothing only in small collections, so any one of the pieces on sale is likely to be a one-of-a-kind item back at home.
Dusni 1, Prague 1
224 813 723
Czech Designers - Boheme
Yet another designer boutique in Prague, which showcases the creations of its founders Hana and Jan Stocklassa. The team creates women's fashions in knits primarily, but you will also find shirts and trousers. They do some very interesting things in leather and suede, as well.
Dusni 8, Prague 1
224 813 840
Czech Designers - Teg
Alexandra Pavalova and Ivana Safrankova joined forces and began turning out fashions under the name "Timoure et Group." The results are a younger, fresher look and a lot more fun than some of the other more sophisticated (but less imaginative) lines being produced locally.
V Kolkovne 1, Prague 1
222 327 358
Czech Designers - Klara Nademlynska
"The clothes must make woman beautiful and feel good to be woman" says Klara, the owner and designer. For those who agree, you'll enjoy exploring her shop on Dlouha. Her vision involves simple styling made of clean lines, high class materials in unusual combinations, with hand finishing.
Dlouha 7, Prague 1
224 818 769
Czech Designers - Helena Fejkova
Helena Fejkova aims for simple, clean lines and wants to provide her customers with comfortable luxury at affordable prices. Again it can be said that the pieces created by this Czech woman are excellent examples of Czech style: tasteful, high quality, and created with the customer in mind. They are not quite like anything you'd find elsewhere, but still something you can wear comfortably in any environment.
Stepanska 61 -
in the Lucerna Pasaz,
Prague 1
222 211 514
Crystal Glassware - Caesar Crystal
Produces reprocessed glass which is known for its rich colors and dramatic cuts. The factory was founded in 1861. Throughout several decades the unique products made of colored overlay (cased) cut crystal have been manufactured in Josefodol. These products are, thanks to a highly qualified craftsmanship and most elaborate processing, known all over the world.
Bohemian glass, porcelain, jewellery, and other specialty items can be packed and shipped directly from this store.
Vodickova 28, Prague 1
224 162 586
Crystal Glassware - Jihlavské Sklárny
You can find this factory in Moravia. It offers a large selection of simple but elegant glass items. The factory was founded 150 years ago
Antonénuv Dul,
562 02 Jihlava
+420 (56) 6646818
Crystal Glassware - Moser
This is the most famous glass factory in the Czech Republic and has royalty and diplomats among its customers. The factory was founded in 1857 and became very quickly famous for making the world's finest unleaded glass.
Na Prikope 12
Old Town, Prague 1
224 211 293
Crystal Glassware - Karlovarský Porcelán
Some of the best pieces from the 21,000 tons of decorative and domestic porcelain that are produced annually in Karlovy Vary are on display in this high quality shop.
Parízská 12,
Prague 1
224 811 023
Outdoor Markets - Havel’s Market
The most popular central Prague market, located on a short street that runs perpendicular to Melantrichova, the main route connecting Staromestské námestí with Václavské námestí.
Prague 1
Outdoor Markets - Charles Bridge
The best known bridge in Central Europe offers wide range of craft, jewellery, photography, paintings, and hand-made goods.
Metro: Staromestská
Outdoor Markets - Prazská Trznice
Prague's largest outdoor market. It is a vast network of kiosks with vendors selling an endless variety of consumer goods. Warehouse-size stores selling furniture and hardware are also found here. Produce prices are lower than in stores, but selection is often more limited.
Metro: Vltavská
Outdoor Markets - Pankrác Trznice
Has many outdoor stands offering some of the best seasonal produce available. inside the large aluminium warehouse, stands sell dry goods, household products and electronics.
Metro: Pankrác
Music Stores - Hudabní nástroje
Small and cheery music shop with a fair selection of second-hand electric and acoustic guitars, violins, cellos, accordions and Indian and African drums and instruments. All this, plus all the usual musicians' paraphernalia - strings, rosin and reeds.
Naprstková 10,
Prague 1
Music Stores - Praha Music Centre
Caters admirably to plugged in musicians. There's all the unusual equipment, and it's especially good for pick-ups, pedals and second-hand amps.
Revolucnií 19,
Prague 1
Music Stores - Bontonland Megastore
The first Western-style music megastore in Eastern Europe opened in 1996, with stereo equipment, videos, CD-roms, books as well as CDs and cassettes of every genre. There's rock and pop aplenty, but stock in some of the more "non-mainstream" areas such as world music and techno are a bit limited.
Václavské nám. 1,
Prague 1
Music Stores - Pohodlí
This tiny, family-run ethnic music store stocks everything from Zimbabwean marimba music to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, plus a fair selection of Moravian folk music and Czech alternative music. The Polish owner is more than happy to let you listen to your chosen CD before purchasing and, in you are lucky, you might even get offered a cup of tea.
Benediktská 7,
Prague 1
Wine Stores - Blatnicka
One of dozen places around to pick up cheap Moravian table wine or sample any of dozens on the spot. The crowd in here loves drink, certainly, and that is sure to result in some jovial evenings, even for a foreigner.
Michalská 6,
Prague 1
Wine Stores - Cellarius
One of the first Prague shops to thoroughly organize and collect Moravian wines. Cellarius is an an excellent place to pick up some interesting ones that are rarely available in Prague. However, international wines are less of a sure thing here.
Stepánská 61,
Prague 1
242 10979
Wine Stores - Dionysos
A classy wine merchant patronized by the Prague elite, Dionysos has a respectable range of foreign wines but specializes in top quality local production including older vintages. The staff, who know and love their wines, will guide you through the shelves.
Ahoj! Welcome to our travel portal dedicated to the beautiful city Prague! We are your local connection here in Prague, we live and work here and can provide you with any advice or assitance you might require. We are proud to be partnered with whl.travel, the travel company dedicated to sustainable tourism. In Prague we do a lot to help our local community, including supporting the homeless magazine Novy Prostor. We also provide consultancy work for the NESsT initiative that works to solve critical social problems in emerging market countries.
