Nightlife in Prague

Compared to the night life in Europe’s other major cities, the club scene in Prague can feel a bit outdated. Even at Karlovy Lazne- the club whose six stories make it the biggest club in Europe- you’ll hear songs like “Ice Ice Baby” mixed in with the DJ’s Top 40 set. And though the music may be cheesey, the staff is friendly and most of them speak English, and with six dance floors you’re bound to find something to suit your taste. However, you’ll soon find that the majority of the club’s patrons are other tourists and expatriates. Club Misch Masch offers a similar scene, providing strong drinks and throngs of people ready to party. Weekend nights are usually quite crowded, so be sure not to lose your mates on any of the three dance floors- chances are, you won’t find them again!

If big clubs with brain-tickling flashing lights aren’t your thing, you can still have a fun-packed night at clubs like Chateau Rouge and Cross Club. Chateau Rouge provides one floor which carries the sort of chilled-out vibe you’d find at any pub, and a basement area with a dance floor and hip music. It stays open late enough for you to catch the morning metro home, the drinks are reasonably priced, and there is no cover charge. Cross Club has a similar dichotomy of environments, one with tables where Czechs and tourists alike gather to chat and smoke, and another with a large dance floor. The music varies from night to night because Cross Club books a lot of guest DJs who offer a buffet of beats to their enthusiastic fans.

At places like Roxy and Lucerna Music Bar, it is recommended that you check out the evening’s lineup before going, because these are popular venues for live bands as well as for typical nightlife scenes. Thus, the crowd, music, and cover charges vary accordingly. Most of the best live acts passing through Prague play at one of these clubs or at Akropolis (with the obvious exception of the big acts which play at larger venues like the T-Mobile Arena).

The nightlife scene in Prague may not have the same variety or cutting-edge trends as other major cities, but you won’t be disappointed with your evenings out in the Golden City. Especially at weekends and during the summer months, Czechs party- literally- till the break of dawn, and often for a few hours after the sun comes up. If 6 a.m. rolls around and you’re still not ready to “call it a night,” the after-party is just getting started at places like Le Clan and Studio 54. Just make sure you get enough sleep to do it all over again the next night!