Prague Hidden Gems – Off HOHO Stops

Micro-Discoveries

• Courtyards with arcades
• River nooks for sketching
• Side-street sculptures

The gem rule: one extra turn past the main lane.

Map Cues

• Arches → courtyards
• Tiles → older passages
• Benches → quiet corners

Courtyard Etiquette

• Keep voices low
• Avoid photos of residents
• Buy a small item if you linger at shopfronts

Sketching Kit

• Small notebook + pencil
• Travel watercolor set

Quiet Hours

• Early morning
• Post‑lunch lull