Prague can be safely called a shopping-friendly city, the main thing is to know at what time and where it is better to make purchases. Let's look at the main points and tricks for successful shopping in Prague.
During the Christmas weekend from 25 to 26 December, all stores with a sales area of more than 200 sq.m. will be closed! On the 24th, too, most large stores will be closed. But don't let that scare you, don't stay hungry, small outlets will work, and there are them in Prague on every corner.
Winter (Christmas) sales
As in many European countries, active shopping in Prague begins on Christmas Eve. It is at the end of December that stores receive up to 80% of their annual profits, since Praguers, thanks to traditions, are obliged to give gifts to all family members for Christmas.
However, the really good discounts start after Christmas and last until the end of January. After the successful sale of goods at full price, stores arrange sales in order to attract the impoverished people of Prague the day before. It makes sense to restrain yourself until Christmas and "break away" already in the first days of January. The first 2 weeks of January can be safely called the best time for shopping in Prague.
Profitable shopping starts in January and will last until the middle of the month! Do not rush to succumb to the temptation to purchase goods at full price, wait for the real January discounts!
Summer sales
Everything is standard here. As in all of Europe, from June to August there is a sale of the winter and spring collection. Walking through the shopping malls, look deep into the stores, it is not customary to put promotional goods on display windows, as they do in Russia; all the "good" will be waiting for you at the end of the store. So sellers encourage buyers to go through all the new products and, possibly, be tempted to buy things from a fresh collection.
Where to buy children's clothes
Prague has a huge number of children's shops. Inexpensive children's clothing can be bought at large Albert and Tesco hypermarkets, as well as in specialized stores. We have prepared a separate article where you will find a complete list of outlets.
Where to buy shoes
The Czechs are very sensitive to the choice of shoes. Here, handmade products are still appreciated and they try not to save on this. Prague is covered with paving stones, perhaps for this reason, Praguers prefer to choose comfortable, orthopedic shoes. We have prepared where you can explore the full list of shoe stores.
What you need to know about Prague shops
Vietnamese flea markets. In Prague, all cheap clothing markets are occupied by sellers from Vietnam. Products are represented by low-quality Asian goods. There are two large flea markets in Prague:
- Tržnice Sapa (Libusská 319/126, Praha 4)
- Pražská tržnice (Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, Praha 7)
Boutiques. Expensive shops have not bypassed Prague. Dotted from start to finish with high-end boutiques, it is home to over 30 high-end clothing and accessories stores such as Boss, Burberry, Cartier, Gas, Guess, Louis Vuitton, Max Mara, Prada, etc.
Opening hours of shops and shopping centers
In large shopping centers, stores operate according to the schedule established by the shopping center, usually from 10:00 to 21:00, seven days a week. Boutiques located in privatized premises usually work from 9:00 to 19:00 on weekdays, on Saturday until 14:00, Sunday is a day off.
During public holidays, the main boutiques do not work, with the exception of stores located in large shopping centers. For Christmas (December 25-26) and January 1, all shops and shopping centers are closed!
Online shopping
Those who want to buy high-quality goods for little money can familiarize themselves with the assortment of goods on the ebay/alibaba analogue site - aukro.cz, it is here that they put up for sale goods that they did not like as a gift. It can be phones, laptops, small household appliances, etc.
Comparison of shopping in Prague and Europe
Speaking about shopping in European countries, more and more often they mean the possibility of shopping in two directions: the search for cheap goods and the focus on exclusives.
- To Germany First of all, they go not for cheap things, which are found here only at sales or flea markets, but for quality things. Clothing and footwear of local production bear the imprint of the famous German quality. Cheap goods in Germany are, first of all, goods from Asia, and they can be bought anywhere in the world. The biggest discounts in German stores start before Christmas, and this period lasts almost the whole of January. Another season of discounts coincides with the time of the main influx of tourists - this is the end of July and the beginning of August. In Prague, sales seasons occur around the same time.
- Austria, compared to Prague, strikes with high prices, although the goods are of such quality as elsewhere. The assortment is designed mainly for lovers of the classic style. Relatively inexpensive things are offered by an outlet in Vienna. But, given that there are about a dozen such establishments in Prague, and the range is much wider, a shopping trip to Austria can only be explained by the desire to see local attractions.
- France is distinguished by an abundance of fashionable boutiques and exorbitant prices. Mostly the most desperate lovers of prestige or those whose money weighs too much on their pockets go here for shopping. Well, or those who need to see the Eiffel Tower.
- Italy only for shopping - not quite a suitable choice. Unless you combine shopping with visiting interesting tourist sites. Although, the variety and originality of Italian brands promises the purchase of non-trivial things. True, the fame of Italian design allowed him to find a place on the shelves of stores not only in Prague, but also in other European capitals.
P.S. Souvenirs, calendars and other gifts are better to buy at the market, cheaper and more beautiful.
| Name | Technical specifications | The address |
|---|---|---|
| Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 140 Sales area: 40,000 m² |
Address: Na Pankraci 1727/86 Phone: +420 225 111 100 Website: arcady-pankrac.cz |
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| Atrium – nákupni galerie Karlovo namesti | Working hours: Mon - Fri: 7:00 - 22:00 Sat - Sun: 8:00 - 20:00 |
Address: Karlovo namesti 10 Phone: +420 225 952 500 Website: nakupnigalerieatrium.cz |
| Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00 Stores: 130 Sales area: 20,000 m² 3D IMAX cinema |
Address: Vinohradska 2828/151 Phone: +420 255 741 712 Website: atrium-flora.cz |
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| Avion Shopping Park | Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 | Address: Skandinavská 15a Phone: +420 296 777 999 Website: prague.avion.cz |
| Opening hours: 08:00 – 22:00 Stores: 160 pcs. Sales area: 82,000 m² |
Address: Chlumecká 765/6 Phone: +420 281 918 100 Website: centrumcernymost.cz |
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| Opening hours: 08:00 – 22:00 Stores: 212 Restaurants: 12 Cafes: 11 Sales area: 122,000 m² |
Address: Roztylska 2321/19 Phone: +420 272 173 677 Website: centrumchodov.cz |
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| Europark Starboholy | Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 70 Sales area: 29,000 m² |
Address: Nákupni 389/3 Phone: +420 234 672 320 Website: europark.cz |
| Galerie Butovice | Opening hours: 08:00 – 22:00 Stores: 100 Sales area: 36,391 m² |
Address: Radlicka 117 Phone: +420 234 141 004 Website: galerie-butovice.cz |
| Galerie Fenix Vysočanská | Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 80 Sales area: 12,000 m² |
Address: Freyova 945/35 Phone: +420 211 131 167 Website: www.galeriefenix.eu |
| Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 160 pcs. Sales area: 49,000 m² |
Address: Českomoravská 2420/15a Phone: +420 266 055 600 Website: www.galerieharfa.cz |
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| Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 120 Sales area: 70,000 m² |
Address: Řevnicka 1 Phone: +420 226 081 540 Website: metropole.cz |
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| Nakupni centrum Eden | Opening hours: 08:00 – 22:00 Stores: 80 Trade area: |
Address: U Slavie 1527 Phone: +420 272 073 111 Website: nceden.cz |
| Nákupni galerie Myslbek | Opening hours: 09:00 – 20:00 Stores: Trade area: |
Address: Na příkopě 1096/19 Phone: +420 224 835 000 Website: www.ngmyslbek.cz |
| Nákupni galerie Slovanský dům | Opening hours: 10:00 – 20:00 Stores: Trade area: |
Address: Na Prikope 22 Phone: +420 221 451 380 Website: slovanskydum.com |
| Obchodni centrum Letňany | Opening hours: 10:00 – 21:00 Stores: 150 Sales area: 125,000 m² |
Address: Veselska 663 Phone: +420 284 051 111 Website: oc-letnany.cz |
| Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 160 Restaurants: 25 Sales area: 85,150 m² 12 cinema halls |
Address: Plzeňska 8 Phone: +420 251 511 151 Website: novysmichov.eu |
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| Obchodni centrum Šestka | Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 80 Trade area: |
Address: Fajtlova 1 Phone: +420 225 023 100 Website: oc-sestka.cz |
| OC DBK Budějovická | Opening hours: 09:00 – 20:00 Stores: 85 Restaurants: 14 Sales area: 16,500 m² |
Address: Budějovická 1667/64 Phone: +420 296 825 111 Website: dbkpraha.cz |
| OC Novodvorská Plaza | Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 110 pcs. Sales area: 26,000 m² |
Address: Novodvorská 1800/136 Phone: +420 225 437 100 Website: plazanovodvorska.cz |
| OC Park Hostivars | Opening hours: 09:00 – 21:00 Stores: 70 |
Address: Švehlova 1391/32 Phone: +420 267 184 111 Website: parkhostivar.cz |
| Opening hours: 08:00 – 22:00 Stores: 180 Restaurants: 20 Sales area: 115,000 m² |
Address: Náměsti Republiky 1 Phone: +420 225 770 250 Website: palladiumprah.cz |
