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Thousands of Praguers chose Vinohrady neighborhood as one of the best places in Prague, ranking it among the world’s coolest neighborhoods in an annual TimeOut magazine pool. Over 12,000 respondents were involved in the survey from different cities around the world.

Vinohrady rounded in the top 30 great places in the world for fun, food, culture, and community for both locals and visitors in the survey. Some of the factors considered in the ranking were community and social ventures in the area, access to open and green spaces as well as a thriving street life. Other considerations were the locals’ favorite places, where visitors flock, and more.

In 2023, Prague recorded 7.44 million guests in its accommodation establishments, according to the German online data specialist platform, Statista. Tourism experts cite the question of where to stay when visiting Prague as a popular concern for most travelers.

What Makes Vinohrady Notable?

Located in Prague 2 district, Vinohrady is a walking distance from the city center. About a 15-minute walk from one of Prague’s main squares, Wenceslas Square. It is also easily accessible via affordable taxis, tram, and metro connections.

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The safety of Vinohrady is enhanced by the diverse community and international facilities within it. The A-list neighborhood is home to expatriates as well as locals. With well-lit streets, the neighborhood upholds safety as a priority.

Vinohrady is famed for sightseeing, named after its history as a site for vineyards. Visitors admire its Art Nouveau buildings that dominate the neighborhood such as the neo-Gothic Church of St. Ludmila. Its streets are also lined with trees enhancing the beauty of the area.

As a hilltop hood, it provides breathtaking views of Prague’s iconic attractions like the Prague Castle. The Žižkov Television Tower is also within the neighborhood for an up-close look. With picturesque squares like Jiřího z PodÄ›brad and NámÄ›stí Míru, the area offers spectacular vistas of the surroundings. 

Further, Náměstí Míru attracts visitors and locals with its markets during festivities such as Easter and Christmas adding to the hype of Vinohrady. Jiřího z Poděbrad also hosts a famous farmers market several days of the week boosting the area’s charm.

With countless community amenities such as the Riegrovy Sady green space, Vinohrady provides a family-friendly environment. Residents and visitors can visit the park’s restaurants, beer gardens, playgrounds, fitness facilities, and more. These facilities make the neighborhood a hotspot to relax and unwind.

Visitors and locals appreciate the many activities within the neighborhood that they can engage in without traveling to the city center for an entire day.

With the available cafes and restaurants, visitors can spend a day in Vinohrady enjoying local and international meals anytime. Jiřího z Poděbrad and Náměstí Míru are ideal for experiencing Prague’s daily life including people-watching and visiting the markets within these squares. At Riegrovy Sady, visitors can stroll the park for a peaceful ambiance and catch amazing sunset views.