Prague

Travel Tips

To minimize travel on Shabbat, book accommodation directly inside or immediately adjacent to the Josefov district. This ensures easy walking access to synagogues and kosher meals. When reserving hotel rooms, confirm in advance whether mechanical metal keys are available. Many modern Prague hotels use electronic key cards and automatic sensors, which require advance coordination with hotel staff for Shabbat use. Daily minyanim are held at the historic Old-New Synagogue (Altneuschul), the Jerusalem Synagogue, and Chabad House Prague. Schedules can change based on the season and tourist volume, so cross-reference timing with local rabbinical authorities before your trip. Glatt kosher food and Shabbat catering are available at Shelanu Kosher Restaurant and King Solomon Fine Dining. Reserve Shabbat meals well in advance, especially during peak summer and holiday travel periods.