Hotels near Petrin Hill

Petrin Hill rises 327 metres on the west bank of the Vltava, covered in orchards, gardens, and forested paths. A funicular railway (valid with any Prague transit ticket) climbs from the Ujezd tram stop to the summit in four minutes. At the top, the 63.5-metre Petrin Lookout Tower - built in 1891 as a smaller replica of the Eiffel Tower - offers panoramic views in every direction. On clear days, you can see as far as Snezka, the highest peak of the Giant Mountains, 150 km to the northeast.

The tower charges 150 CZK (EUR 6) for adults. Adjacent attractions include the Mirror Maze (75 CZK) and the Stefanik Observatory (free for daytime exhibitions). Walking down from the summit through the gardens toward Strahov Monastery takes about 30 minutes and passes through some of the quietest green space in central Prague. The hill is also popular with joggers and picnickers.

Pro Tip: Take the funicular up but walk down through the hillside gardens toward Mala Strana. The path passes through rose gardens and orchards that are particularly beautiful in May. Bring a picnic - the benches along the descent have excellent Castle views.