Where to live in Prague
Prague has 112 neighbourhoods and each suits someone different. An overview by price, quiet, green space, commute and who you are, with figures from current data.
How to choose
First, be clear about three things: how much you can pay, where you'll travel every day and what bothers you (noise, a long way to a park, few shops). Then it makes sense to compare neighbourhoods. On Městomat each of the 112 neighbourhoods has its own page with rent, transport, noise, green space, schools, doctors and residents' reviews.
By price
The cheapest rents are in Petrovice, Čimice and Ruzyně. A typical 2+kk (two rooms plus a kitchenette) in Prague costs CZK 19 300 a month.
By commute to the centre
You'll reach Můstek fastest on public transport (Prague Integrated Transport, PID) from Nové Město, Staré Město and Karlín. From a typical Prague address the centre is 27 minutes away.
Prague neighbourhoods closest to the centre
- 7 min to the centre Nové Město Praha 1
- 7 min to the centre Staré Město Praha 1
- 11 min to the centre Karlín Praha 8
- 11 min to the centre Vinohrady Praha 2
- 13 min to the centre Malá Strana Praha 1
By quiet
Traffic noise is the most common reason people move out after a year. The fewest addresses above the legal noise limit are in Hostavice, Lipence and Klánovice.
Quietest Prague neighbourhoods
- 5 % noisy addresses Hostavice Praha 14
- 6 % noisy addresses Lipence
- 7 % noisy addresses Klánovice
- 8 % noisy addresses Modřany Praha 12
- 9 % noisy addresses Černý Most Praha 14
By green space
The closest parks and woods are in Černý Most, Kamýk and Střížkov.
Greenest Prague neighbourhoods
- 9 m to a park Černý Most Praha 14
- 11 m to a park Kamýk Praha 12
- 15 m to a park Střížkov Praha 9
- 16 m to a park Veleslavín Praha 6
- 21 m to a park Bohnice Praha 8
By who you are
For each group we build the ranking from what matters most to it. Families need schools, playgrounds and quiet; people without a car need public transport and shops; older people need doctors and short distances.
- Families with children: Kamýk, Radlice, Motol (guide for families)
- Without a car: Nové Město, Staré Město, Karlín (guide to living without a car)
- Young people and students: Nové Město, Staré Město, Nusle (guide for students)
- Older people: Střížkov, Chodov, Stodůlky (guide for older people)
- With a dog: Černý Most, Bohnice, Motol (guide to living with a dog)
Frequently asked questions
Which neighbourhood in Prague is best to live in?
It depends on what you're looking for. For families with children the best are Kamýk, Radlice and Motol; without a car Nové Město; the quietest is Hostavice and the cheapest Petrovice.
Where is it cheapest to live in Prague?
The cheapest 2+kk rents are in Petrovice, Čimice and Ruzyně. Half of Prague's neighbourhoods cost more than CZK 19 100 a month.
Which Prague neighbourhoods are the quietest?
The fewest addresses above the traffic noise limit are in Hostavice, Lipence and Klánovice.
Where is closest to the centre?
The quickest neighbourhoods to the centre by public transport are Nové Město, Staré Město and Karlín.