Old Town (Staré Město)

Prague, Czechia

Overall Safety
Good
3.6 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

Steps from main attractions with good safety and constant activity. Premium prices and crowds, but convenient for first-timers.

Tourist centralHistoric and iconicCrowded during dayExpensive but convenientSafe and well-policed
Details

This is postcard Prague - Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge all within 10 minutes walking. Cobblestone streets packed with tour groups during the day. You'll pay tourist prices for everything (coffee that's 50 CZK in Vinohrady runs 120 CZK here). The upside is convenience - roll out of bed and you're at the main sights. English spoken everywhere. Constant foot traffic and tourist police patrols. Pickpockets work the crowds around Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock, so keep your bag in front and phone in your front pocket. Upscale restaurants handle solo diners fine, cheaper places sometimes prefer couples for the better tables. Crowds thin after 9pm when day-trippers leave. Touristy and expensive, but safe and convenient if it's your first time.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Good

Pickpocketing Risk

High

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Excellent

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 Louvre
  • Café Savoy
  • Café Slavia

Restaurants

  • Lokál
  • Restaurace U Seminaristy
  • Café Louvre Restaurant

Bars

  • Hemingway Bar
  • Dlouha Street bars
  • James Dean Prague area

Other Spots

  • Old Town Square
  • Astronomical Clock
  • Charles Bridge
Impressions & Tips

"Super convenient for sightseeing but felt very touristy"

"Watch your belongings constantly - saw pickpockets working the crowds"

"Felt safe walking around even late at night"

"Restaurants were hit or miss - some refused single diners at peak times"

"Worth staying here for convenience despite the tourist trap feel"

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