Prague Bachelorette Party: Hen Do Ideas Beyond Pub Crawl
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Prague Bachelorette Party — Classy Ideas Beyond the Pub Crawl
By Uliana Formina · top-category licensed Prague guide · 17 years of experience
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Prague has earned its reputation as a stag destination, but the city's appeal for hen parties is entirely different — and arguably better. Where stag groups come for cheap beer and loud nights, bachelorette groups discover a city of spa culture, wine bars, photogenic streets, and a level of affordable luxury that's difficult to match anywhere else in Europe.
The best Prague bachelorette weekends we've seen share a pattern: they mix indulgence with experience. A morning at a spa, an afternoon tasting Moravian wines, an evening on a rooftop with the castle lit up across the river. Prague lets you feel like you're spending lavishly while staying within a reasonable budget — and it photographs beautifully at every turn.
We've guided hen groups through the city for years, and the feedback is consistent: they expected a fun weekend and got something more memorable than that.
Why Prague Works for Hen Parties
Three things make Prague stand out for bachelorette groups.
Affordable luxury. A five-star spa treatment in Prague costs what a mid-range one costs in London. A bottle of excellent Moravian wine at a candlelit bar runs EUR 15–25. A private apartment in a baroque building in Malá Strana — marble floors, high ceilings, a view of the castle — costs less per night than a standard hotel room in central Paris. The maths works in your favour at every point, which means the group can upgrade without guilt.
Spa culture. The Czech Republic has a centuries-old tradition of thermal wellness — Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, and Františkovy Lázně are among Europe's most historic spa towns. That culture extends into Prague itself, where you'll find everything from classical European spa treatments to modern wellness concepts. For a hen group, this means the "pamper day" option isn't generic — it's rooted in genuine local tradition.
Photogenic at every angle. Prague's architecture is absurdly beautiful. Baroque facades, art nouveau details, gaslit lanes, a river that reflects the skyline at dusk. For groups that want good photos — of the bride-to-be, of the whole crew, of the weekend in general — Prague delivers backgrounds that make every shot look curated. The golden-hour light hitting the castle from across the Vltava is the kind of image that ends up framed.
Morning Activities
Start the day well and the rest follows.
Spa and wellness is the most popular morning choice for hen groups, and Prague offers several tiers. The hotel spas in Malá Strana and the Old Town run couples' and group packages that include access to pools, saunas, steam rooms, and a menu of treatments — massages, facials, body wraps. Book a 2–3 hour block for the group, and you've set a relaxed tone for the entire day. For something more unusual, Prague's beer spas let you soak in warm tubs of water infused with hops, barley, and brewer's yeast — it's quirky, surprisingly relaxing, and guaranteed to produce good photos.
Cooking classes offer a hands-on morning that works even for groups where not everyone knows each other well. Czech cuisine is more interesting than most visitors expect. Learning to make svíčková (beef sirloin in a creamy root vegetable sauce) or švestkové knedlíky (plum dumplings) from scratch takes about three hours, includes a sit-down meal at the end, and gives the group a shared activity that goes beyond sightseeing. Several cooking schools in the centre offer English-language sessions for groups of 6–12.
Yoga in Letná Park is a quieter option that takes advantage of Prague's green spaces. Letná sits on a bluff above the Vltava with panoramic views across the Old Town. Several instructors offer outdoor group sessions on the grassy plateau near the Metronome — the giant kinetic sculpture that replaced a demolished Stalin statue. Morning yoga with that backdrop, followed by brunch at one of the nearby cafés, is a strong way to start a Saturday.
Afternoon Experiences
The afternoon is where Prague's range becomes clear. You can go in any direction — cultural, indulgent, creative, or all three.
Wine tasting in Vinohrady is a natural fit for hen groups. The neighbourhood — whose name literally translates to "vineyards" — has developed one of Prague's best wine bar scenes. Moravian wines are the focus: aromatic whites like Pálava and Tramín, elegant Pinot Gris (Rulandské šedé), and lighter reds like Frankovka. Several bars offer guided tastings for groups, typically 5–7 wines paired with cheese and charcuterie from Czech and Moravian producers. It's sophisticated without being stuffy, and the price (usually EUR 25–40 per person for a full tasting) is remarkably fair.
Boutique shopping on Pařížská is Prague's luxury retail street — the equivalent of Bond Street or Avenue Montaigne, lined with international fashion houses. But the real shopping for a hen group happens on the side streets. Czech designers — particularly in glass, jewellery, and fashion — produce distinctive pieces at prices that undercut Western European equivalents. Designblok-affiliated shops and independent boutiques in Malá Strana and Old Town carry things you won't find on Oxford Street. Look for Czech garnet jewellery (a local speciality for over a millennium) and handmade glass from Bohemian producers.
A chocolate workshop is a reliable group activity that takes 90 minutes to two hours. Several chocolatiers in the centre offer hands-on sessions where you temper, mould, and decorate your own pralines and bars. You leave with a box of chocolates you made yourself — a better souvenir than anything from a gift shop. It's relaxed, social, and works well even for groups with mixed energy levels in the afternoon.
A private walking tour fills the afternoon with stories and architecture without the boredom of a standard group tour. Our Charles Bridge and Old Town tour takes your group through the historical heart of Prague with the kind of insider detail that makes the city feel alive — alchemist legends, medieval scandals, hidden courtyards. It's culture at your own pace, with photo stops built in wherever the light is good.
Evening Options
Prague's evenings offer more range than most hen groups expect.
Cocktail bars have matured significantly in Prague. The best are concentrated in Karlín (converted industrial spaces, inventive bartenders) and in the lanes off Dlouhá in Old Town (more intimate, often hidden behind unmarked doors). For a hen group, the semi-secret cocktail bars — the ones where you ring a doorbell or enter through an unassuming shopfront — add a sense of occasion. Expect EUR 8–12 per drink, roughly half of London prices for comparable quality.
Rooftop sunset is a Prague speciality. Several hotels and restaurants have rooftop terraces with panoramic views of the castle, the river, and the Old Town spires. Timing matters — arrive 45 minutes before sunset, order the first round, and watch the city turn gold. The best rooftop bars fill up on summer weekends, so booking a table in advance is worth the effort.
A themed evening at a medieval dinner takes the night in a completely unexpected direction. Our Medieval Dinner at U Pavouka puts your group in a 15th-century vaulted stone cellar with unlimited mead and beer, food you eat with your hands, and live entertainment — fire dancers, acrobats, sword fighters performing between courses. It's theatrical, loud, and the opposite of a quiet restaurant night. Hen groups consistently rate it as one of the most fun evenings of their trip. The bride-to-be gets a story she'll retell for years.
For more evening ideas, see our guide to romantic Prague — many of the wine bars and evening experiences work perfectly for groups too.
Where to Stay for Groups
The right accommodation makes or breaks a group trip. For hen parties, an apartment or aparthotel works better than individual hotel rooms — you need a shared living space where the group can gather, get ready together, and start the evening in one place.
Malá Strana is the most atmospheric choice. Apartments here tend to be in baroque or Renaissance buildings — think original wooden beams, tall windows, stone staircases. The neighbourhood is quiet at night (important for sleeping), photogenic during the day, and a short walk from Charles Bridge, Petřín Hill, and the castle. Availability is tighter here than elsewhere, so book 6–8 weeks ahead for peak season.
Vinohrady is ideal for groups that want to be near the wine bars and restaurants without the tourist density of Old Town. The apartments are typically in elegant 19th-century residential buildings — high ceilings, parquet floors, balconies overlooking tree-lined streets. Náměstí Míru is the centre of the neighbourhood, with the metro, trams, and dozens of bars and restaurants within a 5-minute walk.
Old Town puts you in the middle of everything, which is convenient but noisier. If you choose Old Town, look for apartments on the quieter streets east of Staroměstské náměstí — closer to Josefov or the streets between Králodvorská and Haštalská. You'll be walking distance from everything, with less street noise at 3 AM.
Karlín is the modern option. This rapidly transformed neighbourhood has contemporary apartments, excellent restaurants, and easy tram access to the centre. It lacks the historical charm of Malá Strana but compensates with higher-quality interiors and better value per square metre.
What to Skip
Not everything marketed at hen groups in Prague is worth your time or money.
Generic pub crawls are heavily promoted to tourist groups and typically follow the same route through the same overcrowded bars, with cheap drinks that taste cheap. The atmosphere is more freshman mixer than bachelorette celebration. You'll have a better evening building your own route through the neighbourhoods covered above.
Tourist-trap restaurants on Old Town Square and the main strips of Wenceslas Square charge double for half the quality. Walk five minutes in any direction and the food improves dramatically. Ask your accommodation host for local recommendations — they know the difference.
Mass-market "experiences" marketed specifically at hen parties (themed cruises with loud DJs, novelty-costume bar crawls) tend to be generic and overpriced. Prague's genuine experiences — its wine bars, spas, cooking classes, and medieval dinner — are more interesting, more memorable, and often less expensive.
For the group that wants nightlife depth, our Prague spa and wellness guide covers the best options for daytime recovery.
Experience It With a Private Guide
A private tour gives your hen group something that pub crawls and spa days can't — a shared story about the city you're celebrating in. Our guides walk your group through Prague's lanes, gardens, and hidden courtyards at whatever pace suits you, with photo stops, café breaks, and stories that make the architecture come alive. The Hidden Prague Underground and Alchemy tour is particularly popular with hen groups — the underground passages and alchemist workshops add atmosphere and drama. Browse all our private tours — just your group, no strangers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Prague bachelorette weekend cost?
For a Friday-to-Sunday trip, budget EUR 250–450 per person including flights, shared apartment, spa, one organised activity, meals, and drinks. Prague's affordability means you can include luxury touches — wine tastings, cocktail bars, spa treatments — without the budget pressure of a Western European city.
What is the best area to stay for a hen party?
Vinohrady and Malá Strana are the top choices. Vinohrady has the wine bars, restaurants, and elegant apartments. Malá Strana has the atmosphere — baroque streets, garden walls, castle views. Both are quieter at night than Old Town, which matters for groups that want to sleep after midnight.
Is Prague safe for a group of women?
Prague is one of the safest capitals in Europe. The central neighbourhoods are well-lit and well-patrolled at night. Standard city precautions apply — stay together, keep valuables secure, use licensed taxis or ride-hailing apps rather than accepting rides from strangers. The city is very accustomed to international groups.
What time of year is best for a Prague hen do?
May through early October offers the best weather for rooftop bars, outdoor dining, and park activities. September is particularly good — warm days, golden light, and fewer crowds than summer. Winter works for spa-focused weekends with Christmas market atmosphere.
Can you arrange a private tour for a hen group?
Yes — all our tours are private and work well for groups up to 15. We adjust the route, pace, and content to suit your group. Photo stops in the most scenic spots, café breaks when energy dips, stories that range from medieval romance to Cold War intrigue.
