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Shopping in Prague

Prague’s continuing tourist popularity, coupled with the new consumer economy and steady wage growth among its citizens, means that more boutiques and western luxury brand outlets seem to be popping up here every week. These days, Prague caters heavily for the newly affluent sector of its population, with globally recognised designer labels on offer to rival any western European city.

Key areas: 

You’ll find a myriad of shops in the winding lanes surrounding Old Town Square selling ornate crystal and glassware, a Czech speciality and part of the Bohemian tradition. Other good buys here include garnets (the national gemstone) as those mined here are among the world’s finest. There are also numerous antiquarian bookshops, and plenty of interesting independent art galleries dotted throughout the city.

Markets: 

Prague’s spectacular annual Christmas Market, which occupies the Old Town Square for the whole of December, has an international reputation (there’s also one at Easter). During the rest of the year the best market for handicrafts is the Havelske Market held daily on Havelska Street, Prague 1.

Shopping centres: 

Prague’s main shopping hub is centred around the top of Wenceslas Square, extending along to Na Prikope. Here you’ll find several shopping gallerias in a half-mile radius, along with the Myslbek Centre, a modern multi-level covered arcade, which plays host to popular names such as Calvin Klein, Gant and H&M.

Opening hours: 

Prague's centrally located shops rely on tourist business and most are open Monday to Friday 0900-1900 and Saturday 0900-1300. Many shops open later than this, and at their discretion on Sundays.

Tax information: 

Only non-EU members can claim a tax refund (up to 16%) This must be made within 30 days of purchase.

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