The Brooklyn
of Prague is
Holešovice.

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The case for Holešovice

Holešovice is the coolest neighborhood in Prague for natural wine on Letohradská, contemporary art at DOX, and weekend markets in old meatpacking halls.

Holešovice is a former meatpacking district where industrial halls now hold galleries, clubs, and weekend markets. The river bends around it like a moat, keeping the tourist hordes on the other side. Nobody here is looking for the Charles Bridge. They're drinking natural wine on Letohradská and arguing about contemporary art at DOX.

DOX alone covers 3,000 square metres of exhibition space, and that's just one of the independent galleries that have colonised Holešovice's former factories and slaughterhouses.
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Three sides of the neighborhood

Where to go in Holešovice.

01
Stay in Holešovice

Holešovice keeps you away from Old Town crowds while putting you on the right side of Prague's contemporary culture.
02
Eat & Drink in Holešovice

Cafe Letka on Letohradská is worn wooden tables and unhurried espresso - the neighborhood café Holešovice deserves.
03
Do & Shop in Holešovice

DOX on Poupětova is Prague's most ambitious contemporary art space - 3,000 square metres, the Gulliver airsgood on the roof, rotating shows that actually provoke.
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Holešovice, corner to corner.

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Practical info

Good to know.

The boring numbers that decide whether you stay three days or four.

CurrencyCZK
LanguageCzech
Cost level $$Moderate
Best monthsMay to June and September
Local time UTC+2
Plug type EU plug · 230V/50Hz
Emergency112
Local tip
Take tram 12 along the river to Holešovice instead of the metro. The ride past Letná Park is the best free view in Prague.
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Common questions

Things to know about Holešovice.

What is the Brooklyn of Prague?
The Brooklyn of Prague is Holešovice. Holešovice is a former meatpacking district where industrial halls now hold galleries, clubs, and weekend markets. DOX alone covers 3,000 square metres of exhibition space, and that's just one of the independent galleries that have colonised Holešovice's former factories and slaughterhouses.
What is the coolest neighborhood in Prague?
Holešovice is widely considered the coolest neighborhood in Prague. Holešovice is a former meatpacking district where industrial halls now hold galleries, clubs, and weekend markets. The river bends around it like a moat, keeping the tourist hordes on the other side. Nobody here is looking for the Charles Bridge. They're drinking natural wine on Letohradská and arguing about contemporary art at DOX.
Where should I stay in Holešovice, Prague?
The best boutique hotels in Holešovice include Plaza Prague Hotel and Absolutum Wellness Hotel. Plaza Prague Hotel is the one to book first. A 4-star boutique hotel on Ortenovo náměstí with 73 soundproofed rooms and an on-site Italian restaurant, Bistrot Puglia, inspired by southern Italy. The sun terrace delivers Prague's spires without the Old Town crowds, and a tram 50 meters away gets you to center in twelve minutes.
Is Holešovice in Prague safe at night?
Holešovice is safe day and night. It's a residential and post-industrial district with families, students, and creatives, and violent crime is rare. Standard city precautions apply: watch for pickpockets on trams 6, 12, and 17, and on the metro at busy hours. The area near the main train station to the south is grittier after dark.
Is Prague expensive?
Prague sits at the mid-priced level, cheaper than most Western European capitals. From the airport to Holešovice, bus 119 plus the metro costs around 40 CZK, while a Bolt runs 500 to 700 CZK. Tipping is modest, roughly 10 percent handed to the server. January and February bring the lowest hotel rates.
When is the best time to visit Prague?
Visit Prague in May, June, or September, when temperatures range from 15 to 25C, rain stays moderate, and midsummer daylight lingers past 21:00. The riverside and the large park north of the district fill with open-air bars and weekend markets from late April through September. July and August turn hot and crowded, and April swings unpredictably.

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