This is a growing database on mosques, shops, restaurants, etc. in Prague. Right now I am only reviewing the places I have actually been to, so be patient! Let me know if you have any recommendations! Leave me a comment if you have any questions or need more details about any of these places. Thanks for all those I have received so far; Insha’Allah I will visit them soon and include them here.
* I am not a travel agent, and no, I don’t have the email addresses of the Egyptian, Pakistan, etc. communities. And since I live here, I don’t know too much about hotels – hostelworld.com is pretty good though.
MOSQUES
Blatská 1491 (take metro to Černy most)
I went recently, seems like a good community! Right now juma khutba starts at 1:00, and there are prayer areas for men and women, and a small play area for children. I think there are other activities, but I have not yet attended any.
14 Politických vězňů Street, Praha 1 (take metro to Muzeum)
This is a prayer area in a large building. There are prayer areas for men and women, but the women’s prayer area is sometimes not available for juma prayers, and even if it is available, it is difficult to hear the khutba in there. I would recommend that ladies attend juma at the other mosque.
SHOPS
Farah
Myslikova 5, Prague 1 (take tram 17 or 21 to Jiráskovo náměstí, or take tram 6, 18, 22, or metro B to Karlovo náměstí)
You can find almost anything you need here! A variety of fresh halal meat (they are known for their lamb chops), as well as sausage and cheese. There are bulk spices and rice, and boxed spice mixes.
Galaxy Food
Opletalova 20, Prague 1, next to Piccadilly
This is a newer store that carries fresh halal meats and packaged sausages, along with a selection of other grocery items.
Al Barakah
In the ČERNÁ RŮŽE shopping center, Na Příkopě 12, 110 00 Praha 1 (* Update 3 April 2011 – Al-Barakah seems to have either closed or moved from this location. If anyone knows what happened to it, please let me know so I can post the new location!)
No fresh meat, but a good selection of grocery items and sweets. Some furniture and home decorations, too.
RESTAURANTS
*Not all doner kebap shops serve halal meat, and some of them serve pork. Most halal shops will have a “halal” sign in the window.
*Some of the “crocodile” sandwiches sold in Relay and other shops are vegetarian or fish. Syrovy mlsoun is one, it has a few different kinds of cheese, green onions, and a nice sauce.
Chez Amis
Spálená 15, Praha 1 (take metro B, or tram 6, 18, or 22 to Národní třída, several trams to Lazarská)
Very small but nice place with friendly service and excellent Arab food at reasonable prices. I had the gyro and loved it. He is also known for falafel, but I didn’t like it too much. There is also a small grocery store.
Konecchlumského 7 (take tram 22 or 36 to U Kaštanu)
I don’t think it is Muslim-owned, and they do serve alcohol there, but I asked about the meat and he said the lamb dishes are halal. They are a small, cozy place with great Indian food.
Istanbul Kebab 1 and 2
Politických vězňů 933/17 (between metros Muzeum and Hlavni nadrazi), and Na Poříčí (Namesti republiky metro or tram)
I like them a lot. The sandwiches are pretty good, and they have a lot of “sit down” food, most of which I haven’t tried yet, but it looks delicious.
Piccadilly Halal Fast food
Opletalová 22, Prague 1 (take metro to Muzeum)
Small place with mostly Arab food. Great sandwiches! They also have pizza.
Hallal Restaurant
Růžová 10, Prague 1 (metro to Hlavní Nádraží or tram to Jindřišská)
Small Indo-Pak place with decent prices. I didn’t like the curry too much, but the tikka was good!
Jindřišská 20, Prague 1 (tram to Jindřišská)
Small Turkish place with nice doner kebabs. They were very “light” tasting, which I liked.
Turecke dobroty
I don’t know the address, but it’s across from Budejovicka metro station. It’s a small place, but there’s a nice place to sit. They serve mostly doner kebab. There was no halal sign in the window, but the owner told me it was.
Khankhala Indian Restaurant
On the top floor of Palladium shopping center, Namesti Republiky.
Not too authentic, but good food nonetheless. A bit on the pricey side, but comparable with the other restaurants in that shopping center.
Soukenická 2, Dlouha Trida tram stop
The food is good and cheap, but not the nicest place to sit. Take-out and delivery are available.
Bozdechova, Praha 5, Andel metro station
The doner meat is halal, not sure about the pizza meat. They have fresh bread, and probably the best falafel I’ve had here!
Here are some other places I haven’t been to yet at zabihah.com.
MISCELLANEOUS TIPS
It can get VERY windy down in the metro stations, in some more than others. Ladies may wish to save very lightweight skirts for the days they won’t need the metro.
Prague weather can be unpredictable, so it’s best to dress in layers (plus, the metro can be cold and some establishments go nuts with the AC), and carry an umbrella AND sunglasses in the Spring and Summer!
Reading about the food has made me very hungry. I will make breakfast now!
I love you,
dad
Yes, I’m looking forward to trying more restaurants!
This site rocks!
Hey, I really enjoy your blog. I have a blog too in a totally unrelated field (Online Stock Trading) but I like to check in here on a regular basis, just to see what’s going on and it’s always interesting to say the least. It’s always entertaining what people have to say.
hi guys
i know 3 halal places of quality food
no1
HANEDAN jindriska –on waclav namesti turn right from debenhams shop go straight and on the right side of the street ul see a doner named hanedan(for me its one of the best places to eat halal food in europe )
no2
CHANCHILLA TOP FLOOR OF SHOPPING CENTER NAMED PALLADIUM
metro namesti republiky
best indian food in town which can easily compete with uk s best indian cookerys
no3
in front of the second entrance of palladium shopping center theres a doner which is halal
nice food
Thanks, Wasilla! Do you live here?
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a good doner kebab so I’ll probably check those out soon.
this site helps me much
i’m an indonesian muslim that now studying in NL. I’ve bought ticket to Prague at Xmas Holiday and I’ve planned to be solo female traveller. I’m looking for info for the mosque and I find it here! And also i want to ask, is this city save for me? because I wear scarf. The backpacker site said that this city is save for backpacker or traveller even solo female traveller. But what about solo muslim female tourist like me? who wear muslim identity (scarf)?
Yes, it will be safe insha’Allah. People look, but generally Prague is a safe city. Just watch for pickpockets, like in any other city! There are a lot of Malaysians and Indonesians here, I think. Send me an email through the “about me” page if you want to meet for coffee/tea!
Salams!
I’m an American Muslim college student living in Prague until May. I just got here two weeks ago and I’m curious to get to know other Muslims in the city and to know the community. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Salam to All , i will be travellin with my family to prague by car and would like to know if there is budget hotel nearby mosque with private parking – thanks – aadee – helloaadee@gmail.com
Hi,
I will be in Prague for a couple of days in may. So nice to know where to find some halal restaurants and mosques!
Thanks a lot!
Thanks for all the comments! Aadee, I don’t know about the hotels. I usually look for hostels on the hostelworld website, and I guess you can just use google maps to see which part of Prague it’s in.
Selamu aleyke…I will come to prague for erasmus programme.But I don`t know anything about muslims life in Prague.I will graduate at university of Charles.I don`t know that will be any problem with scarf or praying.Also I want to meet muslim sisters in Prague.Please help me.Thanks for everything…
Hi Admin, I’ll be in Prague next week for a week period, and being Muslim this post is indeed very useful. Do keep updated this post with more places. I’ll be staying in Corinthia hotel
well im loving the info on this site, im a british muslim going to prague in june 3 friends altogether, i was very unsure bout the food and so on been looking a few places bt this site has the best results and detailed info, i love the sound of some of the resurants mensioned looking forward to tasting and checking out the city! if there is any young muslims male or female wanting to chill out then let us no!
Salam, Im leaving to Prague in anothr 5hrs, i wanted some quick info abt Masjid’s & Halal food…and I found it rt here…Jazakallah khayran…il post again, if i get any more info during my 4 day trip…
It is a very informative blog. Thanks for some nice information. Is there any shop near Letnany for halal meat?
Salam Wahab,
I haven’t heard of any there, but please let me know if you find one!
Good evening, I am staying in Prague for 3 months on a work placement. It would be good to meet some other muslims as I dont seem to come across any at all. Are there any places to go to meet people? and are there any shisha lounges around for my friends?
Salamu Alikum,
Thanks a million for your valuable info.
Gazak Allah Khair.Amin
Salamz,
I got Admission in UNVA Prague and I will be arriving in couple of months. I want to know about Prague, like accommodation, food and the job opportunities. I would be very grateful to you if you reply me with details.
Regards,
Asim
masimmanzoor@gmail.com
I am coming to Prague in January aroung 14-15 for two days for visit. I am looking to migrate to czech. So if any one know any lawyer who can help me let me know to my email
mansoortex@hotmail.com
i am from pakistan and want to go to czech with my family and open a business there. HJave sufficient money to start work.
Any Valuable comments will be appericiated.
Mansoor Amin
welcome all in Prague,this city is full of halel shops and the most important one is on the mosquee,it opens just 1 hour after salat jom3a ( friday prier ) in cerny most.im new here and i wish to make friends
any one interested can contact me.thx all
Salam to all muslims who are residing in prague, i would like to the muslims communtiy area where the halal food will be avaiable easily, because i am coming to prague during the month of january 2011.
salam
SAWLK WR WB,
I have just moved to the CZ. Thanks for the info on this site. You all are providing a great service, may God reward you.
This is my first weekend here so will progressivly check out the above places.
Was Salaam.
Askum wb.
The info I get from this site is great. Helps alot, especially when I plan to visit Prague this year, probably in May-July.
Shukran.
I wasreally disapointed when I turned up to the mosque in centre on friday ( I was travelling and did not know about any other place and also did not know that they did not have place for women on fridays) And the man(I suppose the imam) just told me without a greeeting that there was no place for women and slammed the door shut in my face ! I was so upset.He could have at least let me pray before or after jummah ! I found it really outragous. I ended up praying outside on the stairs!
I’m sorry that happened to you!
Assalam alaikum brother,
I am coming to Prague on Feb 18 and will be there for 3 days.
I will stay in Prague Marriott Hotel, V Celnici 8. Can you please tell me is there any mosque/prayer hall and any Halal shops near this address?
Jazaka Allah.
Fayaz.
Salams, we are coming to Prague for 5 days and will be staying at the Kings Court Hotel (Metro Namesti). Thanks for the great info on halal restaurants. Looking forward to checking them out. Regards, Fauzia
Salam Fayaz (I’m a sister, by the way),
The mosque in city center (listed above) is near your hotel (if you have ladies with you, please note that there may not be room for them at juma and the mosque at Cerny Most would be better). There are many halal shops in that area, including many listed above with their locations – Himalaya, Chanchalla, Hanedan, Istanbul kebab. There is also a shop called “Galaxy foods,” but I don’t think they have much “ready-made” food.
Fauzia – I hope you enjoy Prague!
AOA, we had a great time in Prague…even with the temperature not rising above -6 we had a great time sight seeing. We managed to find halal restaurants quite easily. One was the Lebanese El Amir in the food court at the Palladium Shopping Centre (Namesti Republiky). The food was fine (the lamb shank was served to me on a cold plate and therefore the food became cold very quickly). The Lebanese waiter was very helpful and provided a good service. In the same shopping centre there is an Indian-Pak restaurant called the Chanchalla. The food there was also halal and pretty ok. Overall an excellent time was had. Thanks. Regards Fauzia
(In Prague 20-24 February at the Kings Court Hotel, Namesti Republiky – excellent hotel and very central to all tourist sights)
Salamo aleikom.
First, I will thank you for this site, it is very nice to read others experiences.
My husband and I are travveling to Prague this weekend, staying at Hotel Fortuna West for 6 days, IA.
I am not sure where this hotel is located.. I am looking for some wellness and Spa treatments which is not too expensive. Do any of you guys have any suggestions? I’ve done a lot of research on the internet, but it is difficult to find something cheap enough.. and it is impossible to know whether it ia a female giving the treatments… Would be very happy for some tips! Do Spas only exist at hotels?
Thanks for your feedback, Fauzia, I’m glad you had fun!
Amina: I’ve never visited a spa, so unfortunately I don’t really know anything about them. But you’re right, they seem to be expensive!
thanks for the info. came across while searching for halal restaurant in prague.
Be careful about Hanedan doner Kebap in Jindrisska street. Today I obtained there some really rotten “chicken kebap” – but actually chops of meat with much curry spice adjusted as a real doner. Smelling, evidently not OK. They gave me money back, but how to get back the good mood… ?! I know and like all sorts of kebab, but this was realy terrible..
I hope your stomach is ok!
salam,
i’ll be coming to prague in this coming june. how will be the weather? average temperature? and for the halal food, how much will it be ranging price? and i want to know,how do locals communicates here?is it English is widely used?
Thank you.
Ma’assalammah…
Assalamu’alaikum
Thank you so much for the halal food information. My husband and I are going to Prague for a Conference, so we are trying to get some information on halal food and mosques. God bless you all!
Wassalamu’alaikum
Assalam o alikum ,
I am coming to study one year Filmmaking from Prague Film School from Sep 2011 to May 2012. My wife and new born daughter will join me later when i will arrange accommodation in Prague. Any suggestion regarding economical accommodation in muslim neighborhood ?
Most people in the touristy places will speak English.
Hmm, I don’t know of any Muslim neighborhoods; as far as I know there aren’t any here. Best of luck!
I am coming in praha 6 for technical training.
Can anybody help me to locate Pakistani hallal food and give an idea for avarage living cost perday in praha.
Regards.
hi, I am interested to visit Rep. Czech esp. Prague and Cesky Kumlov. Can you suggest which month is the low season and sunny all day? Which month is rainy? Is Mid April or Mid May good time to go there? Where else in Rep. Czech is scenic good for photography?
Is there any halal place in Cesky Kumlov?
As a woman wearing the hijab, I am also a bit worried about the reaction of the people there but I hope this country is not as negative as I imagined.
Sorry I asked a lot, and actually I have more questions regarding muslim travel in Europe.
Thank you for answering.
Hi Khalid: Living expenses really depend on a lot of factors. There are a few Pakistani/Indian halal places listed above: Tandoor (only lamb is halal, but it is in Prague 6); Hallal Restaurant (get tandoori, tikka, or kebab, nothing with sauce!); Khankhala (kind of expensive and really unauthentic, but still pretty tasty); Himalaya (it’s just fast food, but it’s cheap and tasty).
Hi Zat: The weather is pretty unpredictable here! Generally it’s sunny all day in June, but we’ve been having a lot of rain this year. May would be better than April, since the winters have been running a bit long. I’ve never been to Cesky Krumlov, so unfortunately I can’t offer any advice there, but there are a lot of great tourism sites online! I also wear hijab, and I’ve never had any real problems. Just some stares on the metro (I carry a book and ignore everyone), and a few rude remarks, which I pretended not to hear. But that’s just a few in the two years I’ve been here. Just be cautious at night, like you would in any big city. There are some skinheads here. You shouldn’t have any problems if you are in a well-lit, busy, public place.
I had a nice halal kabab at Istanbulkebab in Opletalova 13 Praha, 1. Just a cross the road from the mosque.
They have a website http://www.istanbulkebab.cz and their phone number is 0042 0777917384.
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Hi guys,
Thanks so much for putting up such a platform. A person like me, a bit unorganized (did not explore prague before reaching here) and staying in prague only for 5 nights, could find the key info for the muslim right here.
I arrived in my hotel (987 Prague) an hour ago, had to go out to find the adopter for my laptop. Found a shopping centre (its been referred above as Palladium Shopping Centre ) and the got info about the two halal restaurants (their names are mentioned above), one Indian and the other Lenbanese while looking the adopter for my laptop. Without this blog, I would have always thought I would be missing the good halal food here. But now I can feel I know quite a bit of the Halal food in Prague.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys for sharing info.
Wassalam, Aziz
Nice!!!!
I look for a MENS MAROC HAIRDRESSER in PRAHA.
Can you tell me a adres?
I live in Rotterdam, Holland. I go there all the time to a MAROC HAIDRESSER. Nece, friendly people!
Thanks so much for the reviews.
We went to Istanbul Kebab, and the Indian restruarant around the corner
We also found the mosque, and a halal butcher all within close proximity. Was such a pleasure to meet Muslims, and eat good halal food in Prague
Thank you
I was trying to select a vacation destination and was unsure about Prague because I wasnt sure if I could find halal places to eat. Now that I have come across your blog, Prague is next on my destination. Thanks a lot for taking time out and doing this for the Ummah.
Please note address of another mosque in Prague, 3 Pivovarnicka, Prague 8.
A few good (relatively high end) halal restaurants
Dahab, Soukenicka 4 Prague 1 (Lebanese)
Ariana, Ramova 1 Prague 1 (Afghan)
Manni, Seifertova 11 Prague 3 (Pakistani)
Mailsi Pakistani Restauran, 5 Lipanska Prague 3.
Baraka has shifted to 12 Puskinovo namesti Prague 6.
For all sisters who want to attend Juma in prague, please do not attend the central mosque in Prague 1. it runs 2 services for men and both of them are fully attended.
It is advised to attend the mosque at cerny most Blatska 1491 prague 14
OR
The turkish mosque at 3 Pivovarnicka, Prague 8.
Both these mosques are a bit off the main metro stations i.e. 10-15 walking distance from the nearest metro station. Service is at 1.30 p.m.
More Halal Meat places
73 Borivojova Prague 3.
43 kubelikova Prague 3.
12 Puskinovo namesti Prague 6.
More Halal restaurants
Lahori Kababish, 7 Odboru Prague 2.
Algerian, 29 Soukenicka Prague 1
Safir restaurant at Novy Smichov mall, food court, Prague 5.
Felfella Lebanese fast food at Galerie Harfa shopping mall.
El emir restaraunt also says its halal on its website, its in prague and palladium:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/El-EMIR-Lebanese-Restaurant/150707891689617?sk=info
Thanks for the new information, especially to Fawad and Student! Sorry it took me awhile to moderate the comments; I’ve been away. I will definitely check out these new spots and update the information on this page soon!
Hi guys,
I’ll be visiting Prague next weekend inshallah. I just wanted to know if it is safe for women who wear a head scarf to travel around in the city without being subjected to awkward looks. I will be travelling with my husband.
This site has really been useful btw.
Thanks
Hi Marzi, you should be fine! Me and my scarf have been here for two years and haven’t had any problems. Have a fun trip!
Hi, do you know of anywhere in Prague where we can study beginners Arabic?
Maybe here?: http://www.arabstina.com/index.php?p=article&id=1&l=EN
Salam,
I absolutely love this blog! May Allah reward you! It means so much, especially to other travelling muslim women
Fi Amanillah,
Sahar
its danish from pakistan
i want to come to live in czech republic with my family as immigrant , please help me to know whether it is my good decision because i dont know about czech republic.
please guide me in this respect…..
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Hi Danish,
I can’t advise you on this issue, but if you would like to talk to more people about living in Czech Republic, you can try the expats page: http://www.expats.cz
There are a couple facebook groups for Muslims living in CR, here is one of them: http://www.facebook.com/groups/41688737342/
Maybe they can help you more
Dear Admin,
I was bit late to surf this area though suffer my stays in Prague with proper foods or prayer last 5 days. I am leaving today, and desperately looking for Jumah, and you did the proper guidance. thank you.
Best regards,
Nasser
Assalammualaikum.wb
My husband and I (we are Indonesian) are going to Prague for 2 days during our vacation around East Europe. We’ll stay at Ai Quattro Angeli Apart. I don’t know exactly where the location is (opatovicka). Do you have any info regarding this apart ? Is it moslem friendly ? And is there any halal resto nearby ? Thank you very much.
Wassalam
You’ll be quite near the center, so there are a lot of halal places nearby. The closest is Chez Amis, listed above
Salam alikoum
I’m Algerian and I’m traveling to Prague on Monday inchalah, I hope I’ll see some of you in my short passage ( only 5 days), I’m so happy to know that there are brothers living there who gave us these precious information bellow. Any way I’ll stay at the Praha 5. So to see one of you will be the greatest thing that I’m going to enjoy it in all my live.
Sorry for my bad English.
Salam alikoum
Thanks a lot.. Jazakallahu Khair
Dear Admin,
Assalamu’alaikum.I will be in Prague next month to participate in the marathon for a charity. could you please advise if you know any Muslim that will be participating? will be staying near the Astronomical Clock, will there be any halal dining or takeaway around there?
looking forward to hear from you.
Wassalam
Sorry Anonymous, but I don’t know anyone else who will be participating. Best of luck in the race! You will be in Prague 1, so most of the above restaurants will be near you, maybe a 10 or 15 minute walk (public transport doesn’t go too close to the clock; it’s mainly a walking area). You can plug the addresses into google maps and find out how to get there.