The quantity and quality
of products available in the Czech Republic has
improved dramatically since the early 1990s. The
most prominent changes are noticeable in Prague
where many new hypermarkets and shopping malls
have appeared in the last several years. The increased
competition and consumer demand have resulted in
a better selection, improving customer service
and lower prices, making shopping a more enjoyable
activity.
Visit the Czech
Currency page to find out what currencies are accepted
in the Czech Republic.
Opening Hours
Stores outside of Prague tend
to open at 8 or 9 a.m. (large grocery stores at 7 a.m.)
and close at 6 or 7 p.m. Some stores are closed during
lunch hours. The hours are shorter on Saturdays and most
stores except large supermarkets are closed on Sundays.
Stores in
the center of Prague and in shopping malls have
longer hours. Large supermarkets stay open until 8 or
10 p.m. and some are open 24 hours a day. Most stores
in the Prague city center and tourist locations are open
on weekends.
Almost all stores are closed on Christmas
Eve (December 24) and Easter Monday.
Useful Dictionary
antikvariát - used and antique books, stamps,
prints
bižuterie - costume jewelry
domácí potřeby - household items
drogerie - drugstore (Czech drugstores do not carry drugs
and medications)
hračky - toys
klenoty / klenotnictví - jewelry store
knihy / knihkupectví - books / bookstore
korálky - beads
lékárna - pharmacy
nákupní centrum / galerie - shopping center /
mall
obchodní dům - department store
opravna - repair shop
ovoce a zelenina - fruits and vegetables
papírnictví - paper products
(school and office needs, wrapping paper, etc.)
pečivo / pekárna / pekařství - bakery
potraviny - grocery store
sklo, porcelán - glass and china
starožitnictví - antique shop
suvenýry - souvenirs
tržnice - market, market hall
železářství - hardware store
Stores 