Cafés · Our pick in Prague

Café Slavia

Grand café·Staré Město

Since 1881

About 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

  1. Národní divadloTram50 m1 min walk
  2. Karlovy lázněTram350 m4 min walk
  3. MyslíkovaTram550 m7 min walk

Key sights

  1. Charles Bridge650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Old Town Square850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  3. Wenceslas Square1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  4. Jewish Museum1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  5. Prague Castle1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
  6. Vyšehrad2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
  7. Václav Havel Airport10 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 33 min

Main railway stations

  1. Masarykovo nádraží1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
  2. Praha hlavní nádraží1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min

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