Hotels near Prague Castle Christmas Market

Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle complex in the world, hosts a small Christmas market in its courtyards during Advent, usually near St Vitus Cathedral and St George's Square. The dates for 2026 had not been officially published at the time of writing; in recent years it has opened in late November and closed on Christmas Eve.

The market is modest in size compared with Old Town Square, but the setting is grand, with the Gothic towers of St Vitus Cathedral rising above the stalls. It works best combined with a visit to the castle itself, including the cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and the Golden Lane.

Arriving by tram 22 at the Pražský hrad stop avoids the steep climb up from Malá Strana, and walking back down through the Castle Steps gives a wide view over the lit city at dusk.

Pro Tip: Take tram 22 up and walk down the New Castle Steps at sunset for the view over Malá Strana's red roofs. Allow time for the security check at the castle gates.