Staying in Prague’s Old Town puts some of the city’s best attractions within walking distance of your door. Hotel Haštal sits on a quiet church square on Haštalská street, tucked just far enough from the crowds to feel peaceful, yet close enough that you can reach the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, and the Jewish Quarter on foot.
Moreover, this location makes Hotel Haštal an ideal base for first-time visitors and repeat travelers alike. You won’t need a taxi or a tram ticket for most of your sightseeing. Instead, you can simply walk out the door and into nine centuries of history. Whether you’re chasing Gothic spires, cubist architecture, or a bit of window shopping on one of Europe’s most elegant streets, everything below is reachable on foot from the hotel.
Below, we’ve broken down the top attractions within walking distance, along with real walking times so you can plan your day before you even unpack.
Note: walking times are approximate and can vary depending on your pace and route. We recommend confirming exact timing with a map app once you arrive.
Old Town Square & the Prague Astronomical Clock
Walking time: ~5 minutes
Experience & vibe: The beating heart of Prague, surrounded by pastel baroque façades, street performers, and the hourly crowd gathering to watch the clock’s mechanical show. The square is also home to the Church of Our Lady before Týn, whose twin Gothic spires dominate the skyline and are visible from almost anywhere nearby.
Highlight: The Astronomical Clock’s hourly “Walk of the Apostles,” where wooden figures parade past two small windows above the clock face, along with Týn Church’s dark, dramatic interior, largely untouched by the more ornate baroque remodeling seen elsewhere in Prague.
Why go here: As a result of being just five minutes from Hotel Haštal, Old Town Square works well as either your first stop after checking in or your final view before heading home. Since Týn Church sits directly on the square, you can take in both landmarks on the same short walk — it’s especially worth lingering into the late afternoon, when the spires catch the light. Every other attraction on this list branches out from here, so it’s the natural starting point for a walking day in Prague.
Charles Bridge
Experience & vibe: A pedestrian-only, statue-lined bridge that has connected Prague’s Old Town and Lesser Town since the 14th century.
Highlight: The view back toward Prague Castle and the riverside towers, best seen just after sunrise before the tour groups arrive.
Why go here: Furthermore, the walk itself is part of the experience you’ll pass through some of the Old Town’s quieter lanes on the way. For a calmer visit, aim for early morning or after dinner, since midday can get crowded.
Prague’s Jewish Quarter (Josefov) & the Old Jewish Cemetery
Walking time: ~10 minutes (estimate — please verify)
Experience & vibe: A compact, atmospheric district of synagogues and narrow streets, centered on one of Europe’s oldest surviving Jewish cemeteries.
Highlight: The Old Jewish Cemetery itself, where roughly 12,000 visible tombstones lean at odd angles after centuries of layered burials.
Why go here: Josefov is reached from Old Town Square via Pařížská Street, meaning you can pair a cemetery visit with some shopping on the same walk. Because the whole area sits between Old Town Square and the river, it’s easy to fold into a loop that starts and ends near Hotel Haštal.
