As the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague is the economic, political and cultural centre of the country and without doubt one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Europe.

Largely unaffected by the ravages of World War II, Prague boasts an extraordinary collection of historic buildings preserved from the Middle Ages onwards, many of them now restored to their former glory. Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque all stand side by side in ‘The Golden City’, ‘The City of a Thousand Spires’. Prague has earned a place in the heart of Europe and, for many centuries, at the heart of European culture.

The centre of the old city lies scattered over several steep hills, on either side of the River Vltava, linked by the iconic Charles Bridge – eternal symbol of Prague itself and of the link forged there between East and West.

Modern Prague is a thriving metropolis with a vast range of cultural offerings for residents and tourists alike: opera, theatre, classical, traditional folk, a capella music and theatre is everywhere; in the streets, in the churches, in the concert halls and puppet theatres. In 2000, Prague was one of nine cities to be designated European City of Culture.

Kempinski Hybernská Prague in Hybernska Street is just minutes from some of the most famous sites in the city – Old Town Square, the Municipal House, Wenceslas Square – and within walking distance of the city’s pedestrian zone for shops, bars, restaurants, theatres and concert halls.

Ruznye International Airport is 19km northwest of the city centre, and around 25 minutes away by car.