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Staroměstská radnice

Tourist attraction Historical landmark City hall

Gothic 14th-century town hall renowned for its observation tower & intricate astronomical clock. People often mention tower, tour, hall, view, Prague, Town, clock, city, town, tickets,


Address

Staroměstské nám. 1/3, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

Website

www.prague.eu

Contact

+420 775 400 052

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 7 PM

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  • 5/5 Radko Centrum of culture and e. 2 years ago on Google
    The Old Town hall Look on the web for the exhibition whether is open for public the old town hall. Time to time they taken visitors inside into the old Town hall for a large tour. On the door just next to the astronomical clock is the entry and sometimes also on the door is information when they do the tour which is really worthy to take. It is quiet long tour about 2 hours and they are take you up to the tower of the old Town hall and also two level down into the historical basement. There is also historical artefacts and overall very interesting tour o with historical guidance about the old Town hall and also information provided relate to the Prague history of the town.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mako 1 year ago on Google
    At first an important notice about tickets: if you buy a combined ticket for both old town hall and the tower entrance on the first floor, it costs CZK 480 for a family ticket. If you buy solely tower entrance, it will set you back CZK 600 for a family. So I recommend buying tickets on the first floor. The old town hall is very impressive from the outside. The tower is very tall. In the inside in the “museum” there’s not much to see but it’s still worth going there. The view from the tower is astonishing. Absolutely loved it. If you’re around, it’s certainly worth it to go there and climb the tower, you won’t regret it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth K. 1 year ago on Google • 311 reviews
    A lovely clock from the outside, but I would definitely recommend buying tickets for the tour inside and to go up the tower: the view is gorgeous. The tour includes access to view the mechanism inside of the clock as well as the underground rooms beneath the town hall and is well worth the money. When ascending the tower you can pay extra to take the lift, but I wouldn't bother as there is a spiral ramp as opposed to stairs which isn't particularly challenging or lengthy to climb. You can buy tickets on the third floor but may need to come back another day for your tour, as they book up quite quickly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kailey P. 1 year ago on Google • 291 reviews
    We bought tickets to go up the tower and to take a guided tour through the town hall buildings and basements. We weren't originally planning on the tour but we're SO glad we did. The view from the tower was great, and the information during the tour helped us better understand and appreciate the architecture in the city! Highly recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael S. 10 months ago on Google
    Das Rathaus ist ein beeindruckended Gebäude und vom Turm aus hat man eine super schöne Aussicht über die Stadt. Man kann entspannt über eine Rampe zum Turm rauflaufen, wer will, kann für einen Aufpreis auch den Aufzug nehmen. Ein Besuch lohnt sich auf alle Fälle.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pranav R. 9 months ago on Google • 513 reviews
    I loved this place at least going up the tower where you can have 360 view of the city and also at the square. There is a ticket for the exhibits and the tower.

  • 5/5 Kevin W. 5 months ago on Google • 306 reviews
    Must-see tour of old Prague town hall but requires planning The Old Town Hall tours (~$25/adult) offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Astronomical Clock and a glimpse into the medieval Czech high-society homes that later became this historic attraction. The guided tours, grouped by language, occur on a couple hour cadence and are usually quickly booked out. The guides are super knowledgeable and the guided tours also feature access to the dungeons / cellars, which were on the original street level of Prague! The clock tower observation deck is a great vantage point to see the Old Town Square and the rest of Prague. There is a lift ($5 round trip) but the ramps to walk upstairs aren’t strenuous and easily accessible.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sin Fong C. 2 years ago on Google
    Old Town Hall / Staroměstská radnice at Prague Old Town Visited on 24/9/2019 The Town Hall is constructed from many different smaller houses. I cannot comment about the interior of the building, but the most extraordinary feature is the Astronomical Clock mounted on the southern wall, facing the eatery in the lane.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eduard M. 1 year ago on Google
    Almost missed it, as the entrance is on the left of the Astronomical Clock. The Old Town Hall is impressive by itself, but it also gives access to see the saints behind the Astronomical Clock (the ones that pop out every hour) and you also get to go up the tower and have a panoramic view of the city. The ticket is not individual and you must buy the visit for the entire building to get to go up the tower.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy T. 3 months ago on Google • 186 reviews New
    Worth popping in and ascending to the top of the clock tower for the views. You can pay extra for the lift, but alternatively you can take the lifts to level 4, before taking a ramp for a few floors, followed by a spiral stairs case. Takes about 5-10min to get up to the top. You can also see the figurines from the atronomical clock from behind on level 1 and if you time your visit, then you can see them moving.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C J. 4 months ago on Google • 151 reviews
    Beautiful town hall with the Prague astronomical clock, stunning. If you go up to the top you have great views!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruben S. 2 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    Entry for student about €8, well worth it in my opinion, even if only for the view from the tower.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giorgia D. 5 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Super interesting guided tour of all the chambers and the underground of the Old Town Hall. We purchased the guided tour ticket, which consists of a general explanation of chambers, clock, paintings, and underground prison. The ticket did not include the lift to the top of the tower however, so we'd recommend purchasing that if you don't want to go to the top through the curly and narrow stairs (my mum felt a bit claustrophobic so we wish we had purchased that too!). Karolina, the tour guide, was great at explaining and keeping us entertained with fun facts throughout the whole tour. We learnt a lot about how the building was designed and how it changed throughout time, the hussites and the Moravian and Bohemian empires, and the gothic style of the time. Would strongly recommend going!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lenu 2 years ago on Google
    Tip: 50% off tickets before 10am! Great view but also incredibly beautiful inside. You can see the apostels that turn every hour from the inside. Specially designed, unique elevator.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zlata G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice view from the tower. We came after 18h45 so we couldn't visit the townhall but at least we could have gone to the tower.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lisa K. 2 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    Visited the town hall / astronomical clock in a recent visit to Prague. We pre-booked tickets online and needed to exchange the online code for paper tickets at the desk prior to entry. I believe this would be useful in the summer but it was quiet enough in early February to not worry. The best part is the top of the tower which gives a great view over the main square, there are lots of steps so keep this in mind before you go. There are lifts you can pay for but they only take you some of the way.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Luis A. 8 months ago on Google
    An absolute must-seen in the city. Unfortunately the building is supplied with only two toillets and both of them are out of service. They ask you to get by in the nearby cafeterias... Very disappointing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ting T. 1 year ago on Google
    A visit to the old town hall tower is highly recommended and an entrance fee is required. The tower’s viewing platform offers beautiful and colorful views of the city from a height of approximately 70 meters high. There are two available options in order to get to the top of the tower. Visitors could either take the elevator or the stairs. I decided to go with the elevator as I was mesmerized by the modern design of the glass elevator!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Captain's Wife L. 4 years ago on Google
    The Old Town Hall is stunning from everywhere you can look. The art on the ceiling is unique and breathtaking. The view of the city from the tower is the best view in all directions. I loved the futuristic looking elevator to the top. This is the best spot for taking pictures and appreciating the entire city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jurian 1 year ago on Google
    Great tourist highlight of the old city. If you come before 10am tickets are half price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valtteri K. 1 year ago on Google
    The tower is worth seeing. Beautiful landscape all over the city of Prague. Buy ticket during the first hour of opening so you get your ticket 50% cheaper ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Georgiana A. 1 month ago on Google • 192 reviews New
    We enjoyed the tour. But I think that would have been nice to have a guide. A little expensive just for going up the tower. But the place is really well maintained, and they did a fantastic job with the interior. The tower is really nice.

  • 5/5 Jack C. 1 year ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Beautiful design of the clock, make sure to go inside the building , and clock chimes every 5 minute before an hour . if you're inside you can watch the characters taking their turn to move . It does cost some money and a pamphlet is recommended so you know what is going on in each room for its history . Make sure to visit the tower as you get a good view of the town square even prague itself

  • 4/5 Peter S. 7 months ago on Google
    We visited the Old Town Hall on March 27. On Mondays it is open later than the other days. You have the choice of a guided tour or a visit at your own pace. On top of the building you have a nice view over the city. It's up to you whether you pay for the elevator or take the stairs. At the beautiful chapel you can see the inside of the clock with the apostles.

  • 5/5 Ľubomír B. 1 year ago on Google
    The town hall is located a few steps from the Old Town Square. Sometimes maybe more people for tickets but not too many, I recommend visiting the tower of the town hall from which there is an amazing panorama of the old town but also the wider area of Prague.

  • 5/5 A J. 1 year ago on Google
    entrance is on the left of the Astronomical Clock. it also gives access to see the saints behind the Astronomical Clock (the ones that pop out every hour) and you also get to go up the tower and have a panoramic view of the city. The guided tours give a tour of the underground city from 1300s. Lots of history from 1780 and 1945

  • 5/5 Fox 6 months ago on Google
    The view from the top is unreal. If you only have time to visit one landmark in Prague, go here.

  • 5/5 Stefan S. 11 months ago on Google
    Das Altstädter Rathaus gehört sicherlich zu den Top Sehenswürdigkeiten Prags. Das bringt den Nachteil mit sich, dass man fast nie die Möglichkeit hat, das Gebäude oder die astronomische Uhr ohne andere Personen mit auf dem Bild zu haben, fotografieren zu können. Das Gebäude wurde 1338 errichtet als Sitz der Selbstverwaltung der Altstadt. Den Turm kann man entweder besteigen oder gegen eine Gebühr mit einem sehr futuristisch anmutenden Aufzug erreichen. Ferner sind die historischen Räumlichkeiten und Säle sehr sehenswert. Ebenso sollte im Rahmen einer Besichtigung des Gebäudes die Kapelle besichtigt werden. Das meiner Meinung nach Schönste am Gebäude ist die weltberühmte astronomische Uhr. Von 9 bis 23 Uhr erscheinen zu jeder vollen Stunde hier die 12 Apostel.

  • 4/5 Sj2492 7 months ago on Google
    Wunderschönes Gebäude mit weltberühmter weltberühmter Uhr und markantem Turm, auf den man hinauf kann. Tolle Aussicht von oben, allerdings schwierig für Leute mit Höhenangst.

  • 5/5 Matthew J. 8 months ago on Google
    I loved climbing up the stairs of the building and the tower seeing all the amazing paintings and interims design. And the view from the top was beautiful! If you’re in Prague you definitely have to check this out. A little pricey, but at least that means it doesn’t get too swamped.

  • 5/5 Rhiannon M. 1 year ago on Google
    I was excited to see the Prague astronomical clock and didn't even realise until I got there that you can pay to go up the tower. One of my top 3 favourite experiences in Prague!! There's an insanely cool spiral staircase with a mini set of traffic lights to avoid congestion. And then. The. Views. Looking out all across Prague - just stunning! Highly. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Alexandru I. 2 years ago on Google
    Take the time and visit the tower. You will not be disappointed. Not so crowded in the evening.

  • 3/5 Melisa A. 1 year ago on Google
    It has a good view from above, but there are other high-rise places in the city that are more worth the price. the difficulty of climbing is very low and the lower part without a guide is not worth it

  • 5/5 Sorin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome location... middle ages pub, underground, with original walls and old paintings. Food was OK, good,, but not as epic as the location.

  • 5/5 Pavla K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great tour the building including medieval cellars and a great guide Jiri Petrasek. He is very knowledgeable and can make the tour a great fun. The climb to the tower and the views are a great end of this experience.

  • 5/5 Michaela H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning! If you in Prague, you must see this

  • 5/5 Christian G. 2 years ago on Google
    The Astronomical clock has much more history behind its face and dials, than you can expect. Do take the time to look around, climb to the top of the tower and get to the dungeons also. P.S. you need to book the tour to be let in the dungeons, you make so with buying a ticket and making a "reservation", and it's free, so do take the tour.

  • 5/5 David D. 2 years ago on Google
    A historic hall containing the famed Astronomical Clock and possibly having the best views in Prague. The Old Town Hall was at the heart of the politics of the city of Prague throughout the medieval period. If you enter you can ascend for free up a number of levels before paying to see the interior of the hall. This has a chapel, wherein you can see part of the back of the mechanism of the astronomical clock (the rotating apostles who appear at the window). After seeing this you can see the old halls of judgement, some of which are still currently used for state functions. After seeing the hall you can ascend the tower. There are gently sloping walkways, but for those who are worried about heights or who just prefer faster ascents, there is an elevator that goes straight to the top. The top of the tower is enclosed in glass, but you can walk outside and take pictures, although those who are worried about heights may find the experience a little nerve-wracking (it is perfectly safe though). This tower has what are possibly the best views of all of Prague and the hall and tower are a must-see if one wishes to see the Old Town from above.

  • 5/5 Andreas O. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth a visit. The interior is very beautiful and you get to learn about the historical importance of this old place. While there you can actually see some (not a lot) of the inner workings of the astronomical clock. On top of the above, you can walk to the top of the tower, where you can get quite a view of the inner city.

  • 5/5 Luke M. 2 years ago on Google
    You can go up the tower and get views of the whole city from the center. You can also see the inside of the clock where the figures spin in a circle and go out the window that's being shown outside. There's also some really nice free bathrooms on the ground floor.

  • 5/5 Alan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice views of the city at the top of the tower and an interesting tour of the buildings connected to it.

  • 5/5 Vadim N. 2 years ago on Google
    A surprisingly interesting old town hall with a lot of history and a stunning view from the top of the tower!

  • 5/5 Benedict U. 4 years ago on Google
    The town hall is one of the large imposing structures viewable from the Old Town Square. It has an information center in it as well as tours of the building itself. The entrance is by the Astronomical Clock. You are able to head up to look at the mechanisms behind the clock but we didn't have time to do that. There is also a tour of the underground area of Old Town. You could book both from the information center here.

  • 4/5 Aaron D. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the must-see places, it is impossible to imagine a tour to Prague without this old square. A real place of power, always feels like you are inside of a fairy tale. Definitely now you'll meet there fewer people than usual due to the COVID restrictions, but still busy and beautiful.


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