Best Prague districts to live in: a guide for expats, families and professionals
Vinohrady, Karlín, Dejvice or Smíchov? An overview of Prague neighbourhoods by character, transport and rent prices — and who each area suits best.
Author: Vladislav GlinskijCEO · Prestige Group
In brief
- In Prague, distance to the metro matters more than distance to the centre.
- Popular with expats: Vinohrady, Prague 1, Smíchov, Karlín and Dejvice.
- Families often choose Prague 6, Prague 4 or Roztoky.
- Lower rents with good transport: Prague 9 and Prague 10.
- Our average rents range from about CZK 390 to 510 per m² depending on the district.
Prague has ten main numbered districts, and each of them includes several neighbourhoods with a completely different character. Žižkov and Dejvice are just a few metro stops apart, yet life there is entirely different. In this overview we sum up what each area is like, how it is connected to the centre and who will feel most at home there.
How to choose an area
- Commute: in Prague, the distance to the metro matters most. An apartment five minutes from a station is often more practical than one in the centre without good connections.
- Building type: apartment buildings from around 1900 have high ceilings and atmosphere; new builds have lifts, parking and lower energy costs.
- Budget: rents differ significantly between areas. Indicative prices from our listings are in the article How much does renting in Prague cost.
- Greenery and quiet: parks and nature are close almost everywhere, but the centre has more tourists and nightlife.
Prague 1 — the historic centre
Old Town, Malá Strana, Josefov and New Town. Apartments in historic buildings, culture, restaurants and work within reach, metro A and B. The highest rents in Prague, more tourists and limited parking. Suits those who want to live right in the centre and don’t need a car. Apartments for rent in Prague 1.
Prague 2 and Prague 3 — Vinohrady, New Town, Žižkov
Prague 2 is one of the most sought-after residential areas: elegant apartment buildings, cafés, Riegrovy and Havlíčkovy gardens, metro A and C. Popular with families, young professionals and expats. The average rent in our listings is about CZK 400/m². Apartments for rent in Prague 2.
Prague 3 offers lively Žižkov with bars and culture, as well as a quieter part of Vinohrady. Green spaces on Vítkov and Parukářka, good tram connections. About CZK 470/m² in our listings. Apartments for rent in Prague 3.
South and west — Prague 4, 5 and 6
Prague 4 is large and varied: apartment buildings in Nusle, offices and new builds in Pankrác, villas in Podolí, the Krč forest. Metro C takes you to the centre in minutes. Suits families and people working in Pankrác. Apartments for rent in Prague 4.
Prague 5 combines busy Smíchov and Anděl with quiet Košíře and Barrandov. Metro B, frequent trams, Prokopské údolí and Kinsky Garden. Popular with young professionals and international clients working around Anděl. About CZK 510/m² in our listings. Apartments for rent in Prague 5.
Prague 6 — Dejvice, Bubeneč, Břevnov, Střešovice — is one of the most prestigious areas. Villas, embassies, universities, Stromovka park and Divoká Šárka, metro A and the airport nearby. The International School of Prague is in Nebušice. Sought after by families, diplomats and academics. Apartments for rent in Prague 6.
North — Prague 7 and Prague 8
Prague 7 — Letná and Holešovice — is creative and growing fast: Letná plain, Stromovka, DOX gallery, the Exhibition Grounds, metro C. Popular with young professionals and families. Apartments for rent in Prague 7.
Prague 8 has changed a lot. Karlín is now a sought-after neighbourhood with offices, restaurants and renovated buildings; Libeň combines historic buildings with new builds by the Vltava. The northern part (Kobylisy, Bohnice) is quieter and greener. Metro B and C. About CZK 460/m² in our listings. Apartments for rent in Prague 8.
East — Prague 9 and Prague 10
Prague 9 — Vysočany, Prosek, Letňany — is full of new residential projects and offers good value for money. Metro B and C. About CZK 390/m² in our listings. Apartments for rent in Prague 9.
Prague 10 ranges from café-filled Vršovice through the villas of Strašnice to the housing estates of Záběhlice and Hostivař. Metro A, Hostivař reservoir and Gutovka. Living close to the centre at a more reasonable price. Apartments for rent in Prague 10.
Just outside Prague — Roztoky
Roztoky u Prahy lies in the Vltava valley just beyond the city’s northern border. Family living among greenery, Roztoky woods, cycle paths and a quick train to the centre. Ideal for families with children who want quiet with Prague close by. Apartments for rent in Roztoky.
Overview by what you are looking for
| Looking for | Areas |
|---|---|
| Living in the centre without a car | Prague 1, Prague 2 (Vinohrady, New Town) |
| Cafés, culture, a young community | Vinohrady, Žižkov, Letná, Holešovice, Karlín |
| Family, greenery, schools | Prague 6, Prague 4, Prague 10 (Strašnice), Roztoky |
| New build with parking | Karlín, Libeň, Smíchov, Pankrác, Prague 9 |
| Lower rent with good transport | Prague 9, Prague 10, Prague 4 |
Prices per m²: average of apartments Prestige Group offers or has rented out (as of October 2026, excluding services and energy). Current figures are on the individual district pages.
We will help you choose
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