Malá Strana (Lesser Town)

Prague, Czechia

Overall Safety
Good
3.7 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Baroque architecture and good safety from embassy presence. Trade-offs are steep hills and high prices. Quieter than Old Town while staying central.

Baroque and picturesqueQuieter than Old TownEmbassy districtUphill cobblestone streetsRomantic and charming
Details

West bank of the Vltava below Prague Castle. Baroque palaces, embassies, narrow cobblestone streets climbing up from Charles Bridge. Quieter than Old Town even in peak season - mostly residential with government buildings. Embassy security and good lighting keep it safe day and night, though steeper streets can be empty after dark. High restaurant prices for the location and centuries-old buildings. English widely spoken since staff deal with diplomats and tourists. The climb to Prague Castle is steep - cobblestones are tiring in heels or with luggage. Upscale restaurants handle solo diners professionally. Area empties earlier than Old Town, mostly locals by 10pm.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Good

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Café Savoy
  • Cukrkávalimonáda

Restaurants

  • Cantina
  • Café Savoy Restaurant
  • Hergetova Cihelna

Bars

  • Blue Light Bar
  • St. Nicholas Café

Other Spots

  • Prague Castle
  • St. Nicholas Church
  • Wallenstein Garden
Impressions & Tips

"Beautiful and safe but very hilly - hard with luggage"

"Felt secure walking around thanks to embassy security presence"

"Expensive restaurants but worth it for the atmosphere"

"Quieter than Old Town which I appreciated"

"Some streets get quite empty at night but never felt unsafe"

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