Karlín

Prague, Czechia

Overall Safety
Good
3.9 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Modern business district with good restaurants and craft beer. Safe, normal prices, local crowd. Lacks historic architecture.

Modern and business-orientedTrendy food sceneLocal rather than touristyYoung professional crowdExcellent craft beer culture
Details

Former industrial area that rebuilt after 2002 floods - now it's the modern business district with glass offices, tech startups, and restaurants from young chefs. Just across the river from Old Town, 20-minute walk or one metro stop. Weekdays buzz with office workers at bistros and craft beer bars. Mostly locals, so you get normal prices instead of tourist markup. Staff appreciate basic Czech but English works fine. Safe with business traffic during the day, good lighting at night, private security from the offices. Weekends quieter when office workers leave, but brunch spots stay busy. People working on laptops or eating alone is normal. Modern architecture, not historic Prague, but good food at reasonable prices.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Good

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Můj Šálek Kávy
  • EMA Espresso Bar
  • Kafe Karlín

Restaurants

  • Eska
  • Krystal Bistro
  • Nejen Bistro

Bars

  • Veltlin
  • Dva kohouti
  • Cafe Frida

Other Spots

  • Karlín Square (Karlínské náměstí)
  • Vítkov Hill and National Memorial
Impressions & Tips

"Loved the local vibe and authentic prices"

"Felt safe walking around even late at night"

"Best restaurants without tourist crowds"

"Less charming architecture but great food scene"

"Easy metro access to Old Town when you want tourist stuff"

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