There’s so much to see and do here. Please allow a full day and evening. It’s not just about the castle, explore the area as it is wonderful.
Hradcany is the area that contains some of the most fascinating tourist sites in Prague. Here you will find first and foremost Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral. This should be either 1st or 2nd on your list of sites to see while visiting Prague. If you intend to miss them, then why are you coming to Prague? On the grounds of the castle you will find St. George's Basilica (Bazilika svatého Jiří), Lobkowicz Palace (Lobkowiczký palác), Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička), and a number of galleries. North of Prague Castle are the Royal Gardens (Královská zahrada) and Queen Anne's Summer Palace (Letohrádek královny Anny). East of the castle area you will find other notable sites like the Hradcany Square (Hradčanské náměstí), Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha), Strahov Monastery, and more galleries.
Finding a place to eat or have a drink isn't an issue. I recommend trying local places. You can always get McDonald's or Starbucks back home. ;) Be expected pay more in this area to eat. I think you will understand why.
If you have the time and money then go to everything that interests you, but in my opinion you shouldn't miss the following, Prague Castle (take a tour to see all that's possible), St. Vitus Cathedral (pay to enter all the parts), Strahov Monastery, and then anything else that would interest you. Regarding the Golden Lane, to me this is probably the most over-rated site of them all. You have to pay to walk down this small little street to see things that you can see elsewhere. To me its not worth it, but judge that for yourself.
Bordering Hradcany are the areas of Mala Strana, Petrin, and Letna, that contain many interesting sites in themselves. Hradcany is just one part of Prague, but probably the most important reason why you come to visit in the first place.
This should be the first area to visit in Prague, the whole thing was beautiful. Lots of beautiful places, alleys with cobblestones, without the tourist we would feel like living in Prague hundreds of years ago. We did not go to Letna park since it looked like a lot of hikes, quite regretted it, since the view from the park into the bridges turned out very good. If you are a photographer, this would be heaven, and can spend all day from sunrise to sunset in this area.
Hradcany is located on the hilltop dominated with Prague Castle and its various attractions and splendid city views.You'll find the majestic St. Vitus Cathedral in Gothic style with its famous stained glass, the red facaded St George's basilica with Romanesque interior and tha Golden Lane with its tiny and colourful houses all exhibiting their local history and souvenir shops.You'll find numerous stalls offering all kinds of items locally made including local icecream, food and drinks. You'll also find yourself in St.Wenceslas Vineyard where wine tastings are offered to passersby.
leads you to all the buildings that make up the Prague Castle. It is best to go in the morning before all the crowds arrive. Well worth the long uphill walk.
