Prague in 3 days
Three days is perfect for Prague: enough for the castle, the old town, the Charles Bridge and an evening of cheap beer, without rushing. This day-by-day plan gets the most out of your city break.
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Compare hotels in PraguePackage holiday to PragueCar hire in PraguePrague in 3 days is the ideal length: the city is compact and walkable, prices are low, and in three days you'll see all the highlights at a relaxed pace. This plan divides the city smartly over three days. See our full Prague guide for more tips, neighbourhoods and sights.
Your 3-day plan, day by day
- Day 1: old town and Charles Bridge Start at the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock, wander the lanes and cross the Charles Bridge at sunset. Evening: a traditional Czech dinner with a pilsner for a few euros.
- Day 2: the castle and Lesser Town Climb to Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral, descend through the Lesser Town and visit the Lennon Wall. Afternoon: views from Petřín Hill.
- Day 3: Jewish quarter and markets Explore the Jewish quarter (Josefov), stroll through a local market and finish with a boat trip on the Vltava before heading home.
What does it cost?
Prague in 3 days costs from €280 per person: flight from the Netherlands from around €70, three nights in a mid-range hotel €50 to 90 per night, and €25 to 35 per day for food and entries. Beer and local food are remarkably cheap.
Practical: prices and an insider tip
Transavia flies direct from Eindhoven to Prague in about 1 hour 25, with return tickets from around 79 to 83 euro. Prague Castle (the main circuit) costs around 450 CZK, roughly 18 euro, and the Old Town Hall tower with the astronomical clock about 350 CZK, roughly 14 euro. Insider tip: walk the Charles Bridge at sunrise, when it is free, empty and at its most beautiful. Public transport is dirt cheap: a 24-hour ticket for tram, metro and bus costs around 120 CZK, roughly 4.80 euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Prague
Is 3 days enough for Prague?
Yes, three days is ideal for Prague. Day 1: Old Town, the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge; Day 2: Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral and Mala Strana; Day 3: Jewish Quarter (Josefov) and a boat trip on the Vltava. If you have four days, add a day trip to Kutna Hora or Karlstejn Castle. Less than three days feels rushed.
How much does a 3-day city break in Prague cost?
A three-day Prague city break costs roughly 280 to 450 euros per person including flights and three nights. Flights from 70 euros return (Transavia direct, 1h25). A mid-range hotel costs 50 to 90 euros per night. Food and drink are cheap: beer 1 to 1.50 euros, a main course 6 to 12 euros. Sights: Prague Castle (main circuit) about 18 euros, Astronomical Clock tower 14 euros. Budget 25 to 40 euros per day for food, drinks and entrance fees.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Prague?
Transavia flies direct from Eindhoven to Prague in 1h25 and from Schiphol in 1h40, return from approximately 79 euros. Note: Eindhoven Airport closes from 1 February to 18 July 2027 for runway renovation; for travel in that period all flights depart from Schiphol.
What is the best time to visit Prague?
April to June (spring) and September to October (early autumn) are the best months: pleasant 16 to 24 degrees and far fewer tourists than in summer. July and August are the busiest and hottest (up to 30 degrees). December is magical with Christmas markets on the Old Town Square; cold but atmospheric. New Year's Eve in Prague is a budget classic: free fireworks on the Old Town Square and cheap accommodation compared to Western Europe.
What day trips are there from Prague?
Kutna Hora (1 hour by train, 8 euros return): the famous Ossuary with bone decorations and the Gothic St Barbara's Cathedral (UNESCO). Karlstejn Castle (40 min by train, 4 euros return): medieval hilltop castle built by Charles IV in 1348, guided tours required for the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Cesky Krumlov (3 hours by bus): Renaissance castle above a river loop, UNESCO World Heritage site. All three work well as day trips from Prague.
Day trips from Prague
- Kutna Hora 1 hour by train (return approximately 8 euros). Gothic St Barbara's Cathedral (UNESCO) and the unique Ossuary with walls decorated with human bones. Visit on a weekday for fewer crowds.
- Karlstejn Castle 40 minutes by train (return 4 euros). Gothic castle built by Charles IV in 1348. Guided tours compulsory for the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Book online in advance.
- Cesky Krumlov 3 hours by bus or car. Renaissance castle above a serpentine river loop, UNESCO World Heritage. Stay overnight to experience the atmosphere after the crowds leave. Combine with Prague as a two-night extension.