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Café Slavia
Since 1881

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Image courtesy of © Café SlaviaAbout Café Slavia
Café Slavia, at Národní 1 opposite the National Theatre, has served coffee “since 1881”, in its own words. From its tables you look out at Charles Bridge, Hradčany and the National Theatre; it serves Czech dishes and cakes all day, every day.
Why it's on our list
- Since 1881
- Views of the river
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Café Slavia before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Café Slavia are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- Národní divadloTram50 m1 min walk
- Karlovy lázněTram350 m4 min walk
- MyslíkovaTram550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Charles Bridge650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Old Town Square850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Wenceslas Square1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Jewish Museum1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Prague Castle1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Vyšehrad2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Václav Havel Airport10 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Masarykovo nádraží1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Praha hlavní nádraží1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min