Dentists in Prague 1

About Prague 1

Prague 1 is the historic centre of the city. It includes all of the Old Town (Staré Město) and Josefov, and most of Malá Strana, Hradčany and the New Town (Nové Město), plus small parts of Holešovice and Vinohrady. It covers about 5.5 km², and most of it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prague Castle, Old Town Square and Charles Bridge are all here, which is why Prague 1 is often the first place visitors look for a dentist.

The clinics are not spread evenly. Most are in the New Town and the eastern Old Town: around Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí), Na Příkopě, Senovážné náměstí and Na Poříčí, and south towards Spálená and Myslíkova. There are fewer clinics in Malá Strana and Hradčany. If you are staying on that side of the river, a clinic in the New Town is usually one metro or tram ride away.

Getting to a dentist in Prague 1

All three metro lines cross Prague 1, so this is the easiest district to reach from anywhere in the city:

• Line A stops at Malostranská, Staroměstská, Můstek and Muzeum.
• Line B stops at Národní třída, Můstek and Náměstí Republiky.
• Line C stops at Muzeum and Hlavní nádraží (the main railway station).

Můstek and Muzeum, at either end of Wenceslas Square, are interchange stations. Trams run through the New Town, with stops such as Jindřišská, Václavské náměstí and Náměstí Republiky. If you use a wheelchair or a pushchair, ask the clinic about the entrance and lift before you book, as many buildings in the historic centre are old.

Choosing a dentist in Prague 1

Prague 1 has a mix of clinics aimed at international patients and ordinary Czech practices that mainly treat local residents and office workers:

• Language. Several clinics here state that they treat patients in English, and at least one is run specifically for English speaking patients. Others list only Czech. If you don’t speak Czech, use the English speaking filter above, or ask when you book.
• Insurance. Some central clinics work only with private patients, while others have contracts with Czech public insurers. If you’re in the Czech public system, or are an EU visitor with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), choose a clinic that has a contract with a public insurer. The EHIC is only accepted at those clinics.
• Prices. Central Prague is not automatically more expensive, but prices vary a lot between clinics. Where a clinic publishes a price list, we show some of its prices on its profile and link to the full list.
• Hours. Some clinics open early or stay open in the evening on certain weekdays, which makes it easier to fit an appointment around work or sightseeing.

Emergency dentist in Prague 1

Two of Prague’s public dental emergency services are in Prague 1: the municipal polyclinic at Spálená 78/12, which treats adults and children, and Nemocnice Na Františku, which treats adults. They provide urgent care in the evening, at weekends and on public holidays. You don’t need to be registered with a dentist, and there is a standard fee of CZK 90. Opening hours change, so check the emergency dentist page before you go. Several private clinics in Prague 1 also say they offer urgent appointments during the day.

If swelling makes it hard to breathe, speak or swallow, call 155 or 112 straight away.

Registering with a dentist

If you live or work in Prague, it is worth registering with one dentist for regular check-ups rather than using a different clinic each time. Our guide on how to register with a dentist in the Czech Republic explains how it works, and how Czech health insurance covers dental care explains what you’ll pay.

Sources: Wikipedia: Prague 1 (area and neighbourhoods); metro stations from OpenStreetMap; emergency services from prague.eu and the European Commission (fee). Checked 6 October 2026.