Our Neighbourhood
Hop on a bike* to experience a different way to get around Prague, and our neighbourhood. If you step just outside of Prague’s bustling center you’ll find the hip and artsy Holešovice area of Prague, known to house some of Prague’s most eclectic mix of contemporary art at the DOX, the best clubs/music venues including SaSaZu, Mecca and Cross Club, markets (Holesovicka Trznice), parks (including Stromovka - bring your beverages to the largest green space in Prague) and more. Let’s just say it’s where all the locals hang. Not only that, but it’s a short tram or metro ride from all of the tourist hotspots, making it the best of both worlds. Explore this section for more information about Holešovice, and get ready to experience a more real Prague.*For more information about bike rental, ask at reception.
Sasazu
Bubenské nábřeží 306/13
17004 Prague
+420 284 097 455
http://www.sasazu.com
SaSaZu boasts 5,000 m2 of space (enough space for about 2,000 people!), a sleek modern interior, and world-famous clientele and DJs. Located in the up-and-coming quarter of Holesovice in Prague 7, already home to a select few industrial factories turned dance clubs, SaSaZu is right at home. Dance into the wee hours at SaSaZu, already a household name in Europe. What's more, Sasazu offers exotic and authentic Asian cuisine; check it out and indulge a bit before dancing the night away.
Mecca
U Prùhonu 3
170 00 Praha 7
+420 602 711 225
http://www.mecca.cz
Mecca attracts top DJs from all over the world, focusing on House music and its varieties. Mecca is the place to see and be seen, as the majority of the guests seem to be supermodels that happen to be dressed to kill or at least to make an impression. The space in Mecca is a clubber’s dream; the club features a large sleek black room with a massive bar, stylish glittering chandeliers and long white leather sofas and since it is located in Holesovice in a converted warehouse there are no rules concerning the noise level of the music and no police hour.
Long Tale Café
Osadní 35
170 00 Praha 7
+420 266 310 701
http://www.longtalecafe.cz
Long Tale Café is a space that inspires conversation, thinking, and/or lounging. The space was created for a pleasant chat with friends over a cup of Lavazza coffee, a delicious sandwich or perhaps a freshly pressed fruit juice. Great wifi and books for students. The New York University dorms are here too so you never know who you might meet from around the world.
Dox
Poupětova 1
170 00 Praha 7
+420 774 145 434
http://www.doxprague.org
The DOX Centre for Contemporary Art is a non-commercial, independent initiative whose mission is to present contemporary art in the context of issues that shape and are shaped by today‘s world. With frequent exhibitions (including the controversial artwork - ENTROPA - of David Černý), fresh and modern spaces, an on-site cafe and more, DOX has brought new life to the Holešovice neighbourhood.
Cross Club
Plynární 23
170 00 Praha 7
+420 775 541 430
http://www.crossclub.cz
Cross Club offers bands and DJs from all around the world performing on two stages, experimental theater, poetry readings, exhibitions, and more. When it comes to music, you can pick and choose from an array of styles ranging from dub or drum and bass to reggae, ska, punk and world music, when it comes to spaces, you can choose between the pulsing main lounge, the chilled and quiet atmosphere of the cafe where you can munch on 99 CZK pizza on the first floor or even the outside sitting area. Perhaps the most fascinating feature of Cross Club is its interior, which never stops changing. Its fascinating, futuristic design with plenty of awkward objects emitting light of various colors was created and is still being developed by Frantisek Sadra Chmelik and his team.
Molo 22
U průhonu 22
170 00 Praha 7
+420 220 563 348
http://www.molo22.cz
Check out this stylish cafe/restaurant for a gourmet (yet affordable) bite to eat after checking out the nearby DOX and other Holešovice sites.
