When you find the New Town, you quickly discover that Wenceslas Square is the unofficial hub of the neighborhood. This former horse market is now a busy stretch packed with things to do. You can find numerous hotels, restaurants, and chain stores. The Náplavka riverbank is a prime destination for a morning stroll, or Czech pilsner beer, and several museums are located nearby.
One of the most convenient ways to visit the New Town is on a walking tour; tours of the Old Town and Jewish Quarter typically include New Town highlights. Foodies and beer fans can try neighborhood tapas tours, since finger foods are typical at the New Town beer halls. Independent travelers should take the metro, and let their feet lead the way.
The most convenient way to reach the New Town is with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, since tours typically stop in the area. You can also take the metro. To start in the centrally-located Wenceslas Square, aim for the Muzeum or Mustek stops. To enjoy drinks along the riverfront, take the B train to the Karlovo Námestí stop, and walk south.
There's really no bad time to visit the New Town, though you can expect more crowds in the summer, and pleasant weather with fewer crowds in spring and fall. If you're visiting in winter, don't miss the sparkling Christmas Market in Wenceslas Square; you can pick up gifts from numerous vendors while sipping mulled wine.
The New Town comes to life at night. You can find countless bars, restaurants, clubs, and Czech beer gardens. Private nightlife tours and pub crawls are the best way to avoid the busiest bars catering primarily to tourists, since guides are hip to the prime neighborhood spots.
