Dancing House
Dancing House
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It's a modern building designed in 1996 by the american architect frank O. Gehry. On top there is a beautiful overview of the town with an external terrace of a bar. The external building remember two dancers and it is usually called by the citizen, Ginger and Fred.
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Neighborhood: Nove Mesto (New Town)
Nearly 700 hundred meters long, Wenceslas Square represents the most frequent and buzzing crossroads of the city. The National Museum in the upper part of the square watches over your spending spree in countless shops and retail stores lining the entire square, which ends at Na Příkopě, the most famous shopping street. When tired or broke, you can explore the city's underpasses, which can take you to the Old Town or to the courtyards of art nouveau houses with secret gems of greenery, white benches and rose bushes that provide unexpected peace in the midst of the city. Be sure to pay a visit to the traditional cafés, classic Czech pubs, cinemas and theaters. National Theater near the river has a lot to offer to foreigners. Go to the river bank and enjoy live music and drinks while watching a sunset behind Prague Castle.
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- Charles' Square • 5 min walk
- national Ave • 10 min walk
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- PerlajamSeattle, Washington145 contributionsUnique and with a beautiful viewWe were invited to this very particular restaurant by local people. You take an elevator that takes you to such a height that you can see almost all of central Prague. They told me that in order to go on a trip, consumption is mandatory. Lunch was consumed with local dishes. I had a pasta with mushrooms, decent. But obviously as an Italian, despite being a typical local pasta, I know what it means to eat excellent pasta. Having been invited, I don't know how to quantify the expense as there are 6 people.Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 3, 2024
- InsuIcmeler, Türkiye761 contributionsInteresting!Dancing House (Czech: Tančící dům, originally Nationale Nederlanden Building). This is an office building with two cylindrical towers - normal and dance. The house looks like a dancing couple. He is even jokingly called "Ginger and Fred", in honor of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. One top hat symbolizes Fred, the other Ginger, a slender waist and a skirt that flows as she dances. It is interesting how deconstructivist buildings often stand out from their surroundings, where the architectural styles of the 19th and 20th centuries predominate.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 13, 2024
- DzenySarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina602 contributionsA must when visiting PragueYou enter the hotel and get to the 7th floor by elevator. They you can pay for a drink or pay the entrance fee 100CZK to reach the balcony and take pictures there. It was quite crowded in March, and it was rainy and windy that day. This place is beautiful and is a must when visiting Prague!Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten March 25, 2024
- Turco TravelerAntalya, Türkiye1,091 contributionsDancing HouseThe Dancing House (Czech: Tančící dům), or Ginger and Fred, is the nickname given to the Nationale-Nederlanden building on the Rašínovo nábřeží (Rašín Embankment) in Prague, Czech Republic. It was designed by the Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in cooperation with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry on a vacant riverfront plot. The building was designed in 1992. The construction, carried out by BESIX, was completed four years later in 1996.Visited December 2023Traveled with friendsWritten March 31, 2024
- Sandra RGBarcelona, Spain533 contributionsVery pretty, it's worth coming up and seeing it.If you go to Prague for a couple of days to visit the city, it is worth walking to this building. It is not located in the center, but it is nice to walk around the Moldova River, and reach this building. You can take a couple of photos and the truth is that it is worth it. It represents two silhouettes of two dancers dancing.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 1, 2024
- Bertie1224Northamptonshire, United Kingdom1,446 contributionsQuirky design against the usual traditional buildings.Fascinating to see as you walk past. Lift to floor 7 and there is a viewing deck to look out BUT it is 150cz. Silly pricing. It’s a small space that does have decent views but you can get these elsewhere in better surroundings often for free. If they had to charge I would have set it at around £2 or 60cz. There is a small seating area before the viewing platform you can sit in for free and have a drink. Better to do that. I would not make a be-line for this building. Just peruse it as you walk past. Cafe on ground floor looked a nice place for a drink.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 9, 2024
- Serge YdoKoggenland, The Netherlands15,762 contributionsNice, not very specialYes, it is striking, this building on the Vltava, called Dansend Huis. Built in the period 1994-1998, designed by a Czech architect in collaboration with a Canadian colleague. The building was originally called "Ginger & Fred", after the swinging dance couple Rogers and Astaire. To be honest...I found their dance steps more exciting than those of the Dancing House, which looks rather static despite the sloping facades. The roof of the building is nicely designed. Not a "must" in my opinion on an architecture tour of Prague, but nice to take a look if you are in the area.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 16, 2024
- Andrea T10 contributionsToo beautiful to miss!The view was amazing. We timed our visit before sunset. Unfortunately, we paid these extra 6euro pro person although we bought drinks. The platform is rather small and quickly full of people. Tables are few and they let people on the platform with no opportunity to sit sonewhere and enjoy the view. Once in Prague i recommend to visit the Dancing House and its Glass Bar and the platform But be fully aware to pay the entree fee and maybe not get a table. Go there shortly before sunset and enjoy afterwards a beautiful sight of the Dancing House when the lights are on.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 12, 2024
- Roger WSiebnen, Switzerland1,884 contributionsModern PragueThe dancing house represents the new Prague and is therefore not really popular with the locals. But the architect certainly created something special here. I think it is a nice photo stop and also not so far from the center. There is a small restaurant upstairs and a viewing platform, which I did not visit.Visited June 2024Traveled soloWritten June 24, 2024
- WILL GUILL 74Annecy-le-Vieux, France7,504 contributionsFOR THE PHOTOIt is a building of the end of the 21st century (1994-1996), inspired and created by a duoi of archiects, American-Canadian & Czech-Croatian, located on the right bank of the Prague river, the Vitava. It is mainly commercial use, a business center proper. To see, an architectural must of Prague, for the photo, exclusively.Visited July 2024Traveled with friendsWritten July 21, 2024
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Angela
Walldorf, Germany9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
It was our first evening in Prague, we didn’t have time to get anywhere, so we went for a walk to the embankment, because we saw this house from the car and dreamed of seeing it up close. The history of the house can be read on the Internet. And although the building is only seven floors, from the observation deck on the 8th floor there was a wonderful view of the Prague bridges, the beautifully illuminated Prague Castle, and the Prague embankment, buried in lights!
I’ll make a reservation right away: access to the observation deck is only for a cocktail at the bar, it’s 180-220 CZK per person. But have a good time sitting on comfortable chairs and admiring Prague!
There is a restaurant on the 7th floor, where you will sit indoors near large windows. It will be more expensive :) But on the same floor near the elevator there is a free toilet... and this is a rarity for Prague :)
I’ll make a reservation right away: access to the observation deck is only for a cocktail at the bar, it’s 180-220 CZK per person. But have a good time sitting on comfortable chairs and admiring Prague!
There is a restaurant on the 7th floor, where you will sit indoors near large windows. It will be more expensive :) But on the same floor near the elevator there is a free toilet... and this is a rarity for Prague :)

Written October 12, 2023
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Thomas R
Copenhagen, Denmark13 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Most of Prague's famous buildings are in early gothic style and build in the early 1400's.
However, the Dancing House is a deconstructivist master peace from 1996. It looks a bit like 2 separate buildings dancing together. One looks very stiff and symbolizes the communist era. The other more dynamic part symbolizes the capitalist and free area.
The house has a public café at the top and for a (little high) prize you can view the whole city from the outside view area too.
However, the Dancing House is a deconstructivist master peace from 1996. It looks a bit like 2 separate buildings dancing together. One looks very stiff and symbolizes the communist era. The other more dynamic part symbolizes the capitalist and free area.
The house has a public café at the top and for a (little high) prize you can view the whole city from the outside view area too.
Written August 24, 2024
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Banshee95
Italia527 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
In Prague, among the ancient buildings, the mysterious neighborhoods and the suggestive urban networks, there is something extremely attractive that immediately catches the eye: The Dancing House! The construction of the Prague Dancing House began in 1992 and was completed four years later, in 1996. The result was a model that dynamizes forms that recall the vision of a couple in the act of dancing together.
It is no coincidence that many have associated this "immobile dance" with the dynamic liveliness of the legendary duo made up of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, so much so that they nicknamed the building Ginger & Fred, attributed respectively to the glass and stone buildings.
Born from an idea by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić, this masterpiece of modern (or rather deconstructivist) architecture is located in an urban space with a strong historical value, as it was hit by the bombings of 1945.
From the moment of its inauguration, the Dancing House became one of the most photographed buildings in Prague. Today it houses mainly offices and an art gallery. The seventh and top floor is the only one open to the public and in addition to offering a wonderful view of the city, it also houses the Fred and Ginger Restaurant, one of the chicest restaurants in the capital and the Prague Dancing House Hotel.
To go up to the seventh floor and access the panoramic terrace of the Dancing House there are two options: pay the ticket or order something from the Glass Bar located at the top: in that case by ordering a drink, entry is free (we did this).
It is no coincidence that many have associated this "immobile dance" with the dynamic liveliness of the legendary duo made up of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, so much so that they nicknamed the building Ginger & Fred, attributed respectively to the glass and stone buildings.
Born from an idea by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić, this masterpiece of modern (or rather deconstructivist) architecture is located in an urban space with a strong historical value, as it was hit by the bombings of 1945.
From the moment of its inauguration, the Dancing House became one of the most photographed buildings in Prague. Today it houses mainly offices and an art gallery. The seventh and top floor is the only one open to the public and in addition to offering a wonderful view of the city, it also houses the Fred and Ginger Restaurant, one of the chicest restaurants in the capital and the Prague Dancing House Hotel.
To go up to the seventh floor and access the panoramic terrace of the Dancing House there are two options: pay the ticket or order something from the Glass Bar located at the top: in that case by ordering a drink, entry is free (we did this).

Written October 19, 2023
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Supergirlsister40
Wirral, UK136 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Do not be conned! Until 9 months ago you could visit the viewing gallery for free if you bought food and drink in the cafe. This is no longer the case. Rhe8sell drinks and food at the same inflated prices then charge you extra to go outside. Not worth the money
Written October 30, 2024
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Josefs
Stockerau, Austria8 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
The staff is very unfriendly. If you go to the top floor and want to go to the terrace you have to pay 100 ck or buy something. I think the whole thing is a rip-off. There is nothing unusual about it except for drinks on the platform.

Written September 16, 2023
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Holly
Salford, UK77 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We visited the bar around 45 minutes before closing. The place was nice and the staff were friendly. Great views and all round nice place- except the spiders!
Not sure if it was because of the time of day, or the weather but there was a lot of spiders on the rooftop bar. Staff were trying to spray and get rid of them but if you looked up there was hundreds of them on the building so not much staff could do.
Was a shame, if you aren’t afraid of spiders I would 100% recommend going but was too uncomfortable for us to stay :(
We only went to the rooftop bar so can’t say anything about the rest of the place
Not sure if it was because of the time of day, or the weather but there was a lot of spiders on the rooftop bar. Staff were trying to spray and get rid of them but if you looked up there was hundreds of them on the building so not much staff could do.
Was a shame, if you aren’t afraid of spiders I would 100% recommend going but was too uncomfortable for us to stay :(
We only went to the rooftop bar so can’t say anything about the rest of the place
Written August 20, 2024
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Si_Dev_1
Bathgate, UK389 contributions
Feb 2022
After visiting the Staropramen Brewery we travelled one stop back on the metro and after a short walk arrived at the building. We really liked the design of it and after having a good look and taking some photos, we went in and took the lift to the bar on the 7th floor.
It's quite small with only about 7 or 8 tables but a couple of them were free as most people were outside enjoying the great views of the city. The drink prices are quite reasonable and after a couple we headed outside to the viewing area around the bottom of the circular sculpture.
If you go up to the bar just to have a look at the view you will be stopped from going outside and will have to purchase something - a small price to pay and why refuse a tipple of your choice. We spent a good couple of hours there having a few drinks watching the sun go down, people getting photos for their socials and generally chilling out on our last evening in Prague. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
It's quite small with only about 7 or 8 tables but a couple of them were free as most people were outside enjoying the great views of the city. The drink prices are quite reasonable and after a couple we headed outside to the viewing area around the bottom of the circular sculpture.
If you go up to the bar just to have a look at the view you will be stopped from going outside and will have to purchase something - a small price to pay and why refuse a tipple of your choice. We spent a good couple of hours there having a few drinks watching the sun go down, people getting photos for their socials and generally chilling out on our last evening in Prague. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Written March 11, 2022
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Ilovenicefood
Province of Frosinone, Italy82 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
Charming structure that clearly deviates from the architectural style that is found in the surroundings. It is a hotel, so it is not fully open to visitors, except the top floor where we find the bar and terrace. Too bad that to enjoy the terrace it is not enough to pay for the drink, you have to pay extra, but it is worth it for the uniqueness of the location. At least, you will enjoy a beautiful view of Moldova and the city through binoculars on the railing, free and with a good zoom level.
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Written December 15, 2024
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JulienRose
Turin, Italy1,487 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The Dancing House is located just outside the historic city center of Prague.
The building has a singular, artistic shape, reminiscent of a dancer and a dancing dancer. On the ground floor there is a Café with rather expensive prices but plausible as it is located in one of the main attractions of the city.
Do not miss a photo with the dancing House background!
The building has a singular, artistic shape, reminiscent of a dancer and a dancing dancer. On the ground floor there is a Café with rather expensive prices but plausible as it is located in one of the main attractions of the city.
Do not miss a photo with the dancing House background!
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Written October 15, 2024
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Oliver R
Swindon, UK4 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Must see when in Prague, very interesting building to look at when walking past. Amongst the old architecture this building stands out for its quirkiness.
No entry fee for the building either whereas in so many other cities there would be an entry fee. Must buy a drink but with the price of a coffee or bottle of beer this is a bargain.
Views out over the river and of Prague castle its a perfect place to have a drink for 30-60 minutes and take in the city from a different viewpoint.
No entry fee for the building either whereas in so many other cities there would be an entry fee. Must buy a drink but with the price of a coffee or bottle of beer this is a bargain.
Views out over the river and of Prague castle its a perfect place to have a drink for 30-60 minutes and take in the city from a different viewpoint.
Written November 21, 2023
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the river next to the building is the Vltava, tributary of the Elbe- Labe uniting with him at Mělník
riekou pri budove je Vltava prítok Labe, ktorý sa s ním spája v Mělník
Written January 30, 2020
נחמד מאוד. בניין בעיצוב מיוחד. בקומה העליונה יש מסעדה מאוד נחמדה עם מרפסת, בה תצפית מהממת על כל פראג. בכדי לצאת לתצפית, יש לקנות משהו בבר
Written September 25, 2018
עד כמה שאני זוכר לא אבל אני זה לא בטוח לצערי.
Written September 25, 2018
Hi, my apartment is along Letenska Street near Malostranka metro. How do I get to the Dancing House from my apartment?
Written April 29, 2018
Take Metroline 2, 18 or 22 to station Kapnoba n?owa?b (approximately 11 minutes). Then it is a small 5 minutes walk to the Dancing Houses.
Written April 30, 2018
¿Es una casa de té o se puede también cenar? Los precios son accesibles?. Cuando pase por Praga, debo responder a una atención y quisiera invitarlos a ese lugar diferente.
Desde ya muchas gracias
Lidia
Argentina
Written February 25, 2018

Dingh D
Ratingen, Germany
Sorry no espagnol .gracias
Written May 9, 2019
Hi, does anyone know when the happy hour is in the bar? thanks,
Written February 2, 2018
Nope - sorry
Actually I contacted a person who lives in Prague to see if he knew. He did not know either.
May be best is to give a ring to ‘La Perle de Prague’ or have the concierge ring them - presuming you’ll be staying at a Hotel;
Written February 4, 2018
Hi Torbin, may I know which terrace exactly?
Written December 6, 2017
The "Dancing House" is used as an office building and it is NOT open to public. However, you can visit the restaurant "La Perle de Prague". It is located on 7th floor, with a nice view of the river and Prague Castle panorama.
Written November 24, 2017
Ciao ragazzi sapete se si può prenotare la cena alla casa danzante? Se c’è un numero o una mail?
Written November 12, 2017
Ciao! Puoi fare la prenotazione on-line sul sito del ristorante dancinghousehotel (com)
Written November 13, 2017
Hi, can we go in here for a meal or a drink
Written July 28, 2016
Both, there's a restaurant in the building and a lovely coffee shop at the top floor that you can also get a drink in!
Written August 15, 2016
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