Where to look in Prague 6

Prague 6 splits into the residential core around Dejvice and Bubenec, the villa quarters above it and the estate housing along the western edge. Rents and the feel of each differ considerably.

NeighborhoodCharacterTransportBest fit for
Dejviceuniversity and residential core, shops and cafesmetro A Dejvicka, tramsstudents, academics, professionals
Bubenecgrand housing, embassies, next to Stromovkametro A Hradcanska, tramsfamilies, expats
Stresovicevilla quarter, quiettram, close to Prague Castleanyone wanting quiet near the center
Brevnovmixed stock, Ladronka park, monasterytram, metro A Petrinyfamilies, runners and cyclists
Veleslavin and Vokovicenewer blocks and smaller estatesmetro A Nadrazi Veleslavin, airport bus from therecommuters, frequent flyers
Petriny and Cerveny vrchpanel estatesmetro A Petriny, Borislavkamore affordable rents
Liboc and Ruzyneouter stock by Divoka Sarkabuses, tramgreen space and lower rent

Getting around

  • Metro A:Hradcanska, Dejvicka, Borislavka, Nadrazi Veleslavin, Petriny and Nemocnice Motol - a single line covers practically all of Prague 6.
  • Airport:a direct bus runs from Nadrazi Veleslavin to Vaclav Havel Airport, a practical advantage no other district has.
  • Universities:the CTU campus and other faculties sit in Dejvice, which is why many students look for rentals here.
  • Motol:the Motol teaching hospital has its own metro station, the main reason medical staff live in Prague 6.
  • Green space:Stromovka, Divoka Sarka, Ladronka and Hvezda make this one of the greenest districts in Prague.

What to check in the lease

  1. Term.Fixed or open-ended, and whether it renews automatically.
  2. Deposit.Amount, how it is held and the conditions for getting it back.
  3. Services and energy.What the rent includes and what the monthly advances are, so the annual settlement holds no surprises.
  4. Condition at move-in.A handover protocol with photos, meter readings and the number of keys.
  5. Minor repairs.Who pays for them and up to what amount.

FAQ

Where is renting cheapest in Prague 6?

Usually the Petriny and Cerveny vrch estates and the outer parts of Liboc and Ruzyne. Bubenec, Stresovice and new construction near Borislavka are the most expensive.

How long is the commute to the center?

Metro A from Dejvicka to Mustek is about ten minutes, Petriny to Muzeum around twenty.

Is Prague 6 good for students?

Yes. The Dejvice campus is right by the metro and the surrounding streets offer smaller flats and flatshares.

Is there a listing fee?

No. Listing and contacting the owner are free.