AmsterdamvsPrague
Can't decide between Amsterdam and Prague? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam charms visitors with its picturesque canals, world-class museums, cycling culture, and liberal spirit. This compact city offers historic gabled houses, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich artistic heritage from Van Gogh to Rembrandt.
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Prague
Prague enchants with its fairy-tale architecture, cobblestone streets, and rich bohemian culture. The City of a Hundred Spires offers stunning Gothic and Baroque landmarks, legendary beer culture, and a magical atmosphere at every turn.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
See how these destinations stack up in key categories
Culture & History
Amsterdam offers Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum
Prague offers Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square
Food & Dining
Amsterdam is famous for its local dining scene
Prague is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Amsterdam has legendary nightlife
Prague has legendary nightlife
Best Time to Visit
April to May (tulip season), June to August
April to June, September to October
Weather
Summer: 22°C, Winter: 5°C
Summer: 23°C, Winter: 1°C
Top Attractions in Amsterdam
- 1Anne Frank House
- 2Rijksmuseum
- 3Van Gogh Museum
- 4Canal Ring
- 5Vondelpark
- 6Jordaan District
Top Attractions in Prague
- 1Charles Bridge
- 2Prague Castle
- 3Old Town Square
- 4Astronomical Clock
- 5Jewish Quarter
- 6Petřín Hill
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Hidden Gems
Discover lesser-known attractions in each city
Hidden Gems in Amsterdam
- 1
Begijnhof
A hidden medieval courtyard of 14th-century houses, once home to a lay Catholic sisterhood.
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Hortus Botanicus
One of the world's oldest botanical gardens, founded in 1638 to grow medicinal herbs for the plague.
Hidden Gems in Prague
- 1
Vyšehrad
An ancient fortress on a cliff above the Vltava, with a Romanesque rotunda, Gothic church, and cemetery where Dvořák and Smetana rest.
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Letná Beer Garden
A sprawling beer garden in Letná Park with panoramic views across Old Town's red rooftops to Prague Castle.
Neighborhoods to Explore
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Top Areas in Amsterdam
Jordaan
Once a working-class neighborhood, the Jordaan is now Amsterdam's most charming quarter.
De Pijp
Amsterdam's multicultural heart, centered on the famous Albert Cuyp Market.
Top Areas in Prague
Staré Město (Old Town)
The medieval heart of Prague, centered on the spectacular Old Town Square with its astronomical clock and Gothic church spires.
Malá Strana (Lesser Town)
Baroque Prague at its finest, tucked beneath Prague Castle on the west bank of the Vltava.
Budget Comparison
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Budget in Prague
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Amsterdam and Prague are incredible destinations. Amsterdam excels in canals and museums, while Prague stands out for Gothic architecture and beer.
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nightlife
Amsterdam
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