Shopping

Located right in the city center, this shopping mall opened in 2007 is the largest in the Czech Republic and certainly one of the most luxurious. You won’t find a cheap place to eat here despite over 30 restaurants and cafes, but there are over 200 high retail shops here. If you find yourself bored with the prospect of visiting this mall, Palladium has some historical value with archaeological survey conducted on the building found stone foundations dating back to the 12th century!

Right in the middle of Old Town, this shopping center is all about high-end class. Its shops stock designer clothes and shoes with sushi bars and several elegant restaurants. There is also a cinema, the Palace Cinema Slovansky Dum, which shows films of the more eclectic variety.

Located in Old Town, this so-cool-it-hurts kind of clothes shop is definitely not for the person looking for a bargain. Only the classiest of brands are stocked here, like denim brand Diesel, and they are not cheap.

Admittedly 9 kilometers out of the centre of Prague, this shopping centre is worth the easy metro and bus travel to get there. There are brand name stores but there is also a bowling alley and a children’s corner along with a Cinema City that offers all types of movies for the whole family.

Prague is noted for its garnet jewelry but this store is the largest national manufacturer. From genuine gold and garnet to gold-plated silver, this shop has all kinds of jewelry pieces.

A shopping passage ideal for tourists, this place offers Bohemian crystal, souvenir shops and specialty boutiques. This place also sells other objects for the person looking for a different sort of souvenir such as Flemish tapestries and creepy marionettes and dolls.

A smaller shopping center located on Prague’s main shopping street in Old Town, this place has a mix of chain stores like H&M and Innersport with the more expensive like Calvin Klein and Marionnaud Perfumeries. There is also a little food court on the first floor with sushi and other restaurants.

Situated right above the Narodni Trida metro station, you cannot miss this five story building that buzzes with constant crowds. The basement supermarket is the busiest floor but above on the ground floor you’ll find last minute toiletries and necessities.

Located near the Mustek metro station, this is formally a produce-only market. The shops have begun to sell wooden toys and painted eggs for Easter alongside fresh honey and sweets.

Famous for its ornate designs, this shop was founded in 1857 and specializes in top quality crystal. One classic design is the Royal 9000 which is used in Prague Castle.

For a contemporary spin on the traditional crystal, Material is the place to shop. Oversized bowls, vases are placed alongside candleholders, chandeliers and glasses. The store’s ‘drunken sailor’ glass is reportedly spill-proof!

The one-stop shop for Czech gifts, this firm has numerous branches around the city center. Products on offer are traditional Czech handicrafts, wooden toys, handmade soaps and cosmetics. Some stores sell seasonal gifts such as hand-painted Easter molds.

One of Prague’s well known bookshops, this store is small but well stocked with English language books, newspapers and magazines.

If you’re looking for items that are reminiscent of the communist era then this shop within New Town is a must see. Everything you can imagine may be lurking in the maze of sales rooms and corridors.

Forget traditional items, kitsch is what you’ll find here! Patterned rubber ducks, bizarre animal themed household objects and inflatable cushions are just some of the crazy objects you can buy. In fact this place is such a draw for all its unusual items that you’re likely to be faced with indecision and the temptation to buy more than one thing!