Petrin Tower, Prague 1-Malá Strana: Photos, Reviews & Location

Landmark cast-iron tower featuring a viewing deck with panoramic city & skyline views.

At a glance

Rating breakdown

5 ★66%
4 ★23%
3 ★7%
2 ★2%
1 ★2%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 15 recent reviews that mention each topic.

View80%
Price & value27%
Waiting & crowds27%

Petřínské sady 633, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia

prague.eu

+420 221 714 714

Quick facts

What is the rating of Petrin Tower?: Petrin Tower is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 52,891 reviews.
Where is Petrin Tower located?: Petřínské sady 633, 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Czechia
What do visitors mention most about Petrin Tower?: Most often: view, price & value, waiting & crowds (from 15 recent reviews).
How can I contact Petrin Tower?: Phone: +420 221 714 714 · Website: prague.eu

A little bit expensive (around $10 per person) but has incredible views. Definitely worth the price on a sunny day! And if you're visiting Prague Castle, you've already walked halfway up the hill so might as well continue a bit further up! We were there at the middle of the day on a Wednesday in October and it wasn't too crowded. But I imagine it can get quite busy in the summer!

Also worth noting that at the very top there are windows, not all of which can be opened, so some photos will have glare. BUT, there are good windowless opportunities while on the stairs and first viewing platform.

Negru Iulian 2023 Oct 22

The view is really great. There is always a line but it moves fast. You can get food right at the tower and have lunch in a great park. If you walk to the tower be prepared for about 15min of uphill climb. Get the combo ticket with the mirror maze which is near the tower, we had some laughs in it

Martin 2023 Oct 20

It looks like Prague's little Eiffel Tower. If you have a head for heights, be sure to make your way to the top. The combo ticket for the Mirror Maze and the tower is 260 CZK. If you want to take the lift, it's an additional 150 CZK. I would recommend taking the stairs, as you can capture some fantastic photos on the way up. It can get quite crowded on the highest platform, as some people seem to need to take about a thousand photos before moving on. Once you're at the very top, you'll feel the tower sway a bit, which is a pretty cool sensation.

Usman Khan 2023 Oct 19

The view of Prague from Petrin Tower was simply amazing and it really resembles like Eiffel Tower from outside. I used the stairs to reach to the top although there is an option of elevator too which can be used with an additional fees. We can see all the main landmarks of Prague from the Petrin Tower.
There is a restaurant and food place to sit and relax at the ground floor. There is a sitting area outside for people as well as swings for children to play and enjoy.

Carol Newell 2023 Oct 17

The walk to the tower was pleasant. I walked up the tower, rather than taking the lift. There are seats at regular intervals, if you need a breather. The views were absolutely fantastic. It was well worth the visit.

Daniel Ahogado 2023 Sep 15

Recommended to get a nice sight of Prague. I would suggest going via the stairs as it has a second sight spot in the middle of the tower.

The top view is pretty nice, but it can get a hit crowded sometimes as it is a bit small. Still would recommend it.

anees cu 2023 Sep 08

Must visit place, get public train from uzjed and come to petrin, its cool. You can use your same city transport ticket for this train also. The train from Uzjed is a rop-pull train that goes up the hill where petrin tower is there. This route is super.

Goutam Gandhi 2023 Aug 28

Petrin tower: you will be able to get amazing view of the city. It is 58.70 metres high, and 299 steps lead to its peak, which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower. Be prepared to walk up - and there are two viewing areas.
Amazing views and kids love it. It gets crowded in the afternoon so work around.

Ralf W. 2023 Aug 21

The view from Petrin Tower is phenomenal. You can see all of Prague and from the observation deck. You can reach it by stairs or elevator, which costs 150 czk extra. This also enables handicapped persons to enjoy the view.
You can reach the tower by car and park in the close by residence area or with a cable car from the town area.
Close by is also a observatory with an exhibition and telescope to watch the stars at night. Also worth a visit.

Luis Medina 2023 Aug 15

This place is a must for newcomers to Prague. Here you can get an amazing view of the city at any time of the day. You can get to the tower by foot (which is a somewhat challenging but enjoyable walk), by car or by the lift (or whatever it is called) that takes you all the way up.
I recommend the walk if you are a fit person and if the temperature is not too high. Otherwise go for any of the other options.
To get to the top of the tower you must pay a ticket, which is not expensive. Then you have to climb up using the stairs. This is also somewhat challenging but on your way up you get a great view.

Pranav Rathi 2023 Jul 15

It is a great view from the top of the tower, but there is always a line so morning time is the best. You can either go by elevator all the way or by stairs. Stairs have shorter line.

Mark Napoli 2023 Jun 25

Interesting tower, built for a world's fair. A nice place to walk through, sides a large stone city wall. Very pleasant area. This leads to a large park which meanders down the hillside towards the river.

Moses Rajamani 2023 Jun 24

Can visit once. Not great but have good views of prague city from the top. Costs 220 Kc per person to go to climb the top on stairs and 360 Kc to use the lift to go to the top. More than the tower, the funicular trip was fun.

Jacob Cherian 2022 Aug 03

Great views all around from the top of the tower and a great walk getting there. The tower is the hill overlooking Prague and you climb up through apple orchards and woods. Entrance to the tower is 150Kr (they didn't take credit cards, but there is an ATM machine right by the ticket counter). You can take the stairs or an elevator to the top of the tower. Take the stairs !

Luke Hall 2022 Feb 25

Fantastic views of the city. This 19th century tower is charming and doesn’t take too long to climb. Don’t expect to take the elevator as it was out of order on our visit. Plenty of rest stops on your way up.