Karlovy Vary City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mineral water Mecca. Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
Mineral water Mecca. Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
Historical Karlsbad... Follow the route of the Teplá river and you will find your most suitable way of the old Spa's, buildings, shops and adventure of this famous city were Goethe, Beethoven and Chopin had their Holiday and drunk Becherovka. http://www.karlovy-vary.cz/en/
Market Colonnade (1883, Fellner & Helmer) Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad,Carlsbad) The wooden structure inspired by Swiss architecture was meant to arch over mineral springs for a couple of years only. However, when it surmounted the Market Spring and the Charles IV Spring (Tržní and Karla IV.) for more than a hundred years, the local authorities decided to keep it in place and ordered its overall reconstruction.
Hot Spring Colonnade which includes interior views and a fountain

Popular places to visit

Mill Colonnade featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Mill Colonnade

Sip healing mineral waters, enjoy an orchestral performance and admire the architecture of this beautiful building, one of Karlovy Vary’s most important landmarks.

Mill Colonnade
Karlovy Vary showing interior views

Hot Spring Colonnade

You can take time to visit Hot Spring Colonnade during your travels to Karlovy Vary. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Hot Spring Colonnade
Church of St. Mary Magdalene featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Church of St. Mary Magdalene

Study a rich collection of religious art and go on a tour of this Baroque building’s underground crypt and funeral chapel.

Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Karlovy Vary which includes a park, heritage elements and a statue or sculpture

Park Colonnade

Explore the great outdoors at Park Colonnade, a lovely green space in Karlovy Vary. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Park Colonnade
Karlovy Vary which includes a city, heritage elements and a square or plaza

Market Colonnade

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Market Colonnade during your visit to Karlovy Vary. While you're in the area, find time to visit its spas.

Market Colonnade
Karlovy Vary featuring heritage elements, a park and heritage architecture

Dvorakovy Sady

Enjoy a stroll in this pretty, well-kept park, which features flowerbeds, a pond, a mineral spring and an elegant cast-iron colonnade.

Dvorakovy Sady

Activities

Karlovy Vary including Watchtower and Funicular from Prague

Karlovy Vary including Watchtower and Funicular from Prague

NZ$151
per adult
Karlovy Vary including Watchtower and Funicular from Prague
Explore Karlovy Vary with Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Karlovy Vary with Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$14
per traveller
Explore Karlovy Vary with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Karlovy Vary - colonnade

Karlovy Vary Day Trip from Prague

NZ$171
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Karlovy Vary Day Trip from Prague
The white wooden building of the Market Colonnade in Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary Day Tour & Moser Glass Factory Museum & Lunch

NZ$171
per adult
Karlovy Vary Day Tour & Moser Glass Factory Museum & Lunch
Full-Day tour of Karlovy Vary & Mariánské Lázne

Full-Day tour of Karlovy Vary & Mariánské Lázne

NZ$212
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Full-Day tour of Karlovy Vary & Mariánské Lázne
Karlovy Vary: Hot Springs Tasting Tour

Karlovy Vary: Mineral Hot Springs Tasting and Walking Tour

NZ$81
per adult
Karlovy Vary: Mineral Hot Springs Tasting and Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Karlovy Vary City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Bristol Palace

Hotel Bristol Palace

4 out of 5
Zámecky vrch 34 Karlovy Vary
The price is NZ$201 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$201
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Karlovy Vary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lazne III and Park Colonnade are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (53 reviews)
Excellent work performed by all hotel staff. Efficient, friendly and highly professional.

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Hotel Bristol Palace
Hotel Thermal

Hotel Thermal

4.5 out of 5
I.P. Pavlova 2001/11 Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary
Stay at this luxury hotel in Karlovy Vary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dvorakovy Sady and Park Colonnade are ...
7.8/10 Good! (204 reviews)
We booked for thermal pool and we enjoyed in thermal area a lot. The room has nice view , equipment was enough but bed was so uncomfortable, pilow was not comfortable, blanket was small for my husband he could not turn other side because not open himself during night, ... i tried to call reception ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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Hotel Thermal
Hotel Tereza

Hotel Tereza

4 out of 5
Sadová 2026/19 Karlovy Vary
The price is NZ$215 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
NZ$215
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Karlovy Vary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Park Colonnade and Lazne III are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
Comfortable room, clean and spacy

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hotel Tereza
Hotel Královská Vila

Hotel Královská Vila

4 out of 5
Zamecky vrch 34 Karlovy Vary
The price is NZ$145 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$145
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Karlovy Vary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lazne III and Mill Colonnade are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (42 reviews)
The hotel was amazing with beautiful views, good food, and great staff

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Hotel Královská Vila
EA Hotel Atlantic Palace

EA Hotel Atlantic Palace

4 out of 5
Tržište 37/23 Karlovy Vary
The price is NZ$191 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$191
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Karlovy Vary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Hot Spring Colonnade and Market Colonnade ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
Overall great stay
The location was fantastic, and the room was very comfortable. Loved having a balcony to sit and have coffee. Breakfast was not very good, and housekeeping skipped our room one of the days.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

EA Hotel Atlantic Palace
Hotel Kolonada

Hotel Kolonada

4 out of 5
I.P.Pavlova 8 Karlovy Vary
The price is NZ$250 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
NZ$250
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Karlovy Vary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lazne III and Park Colonnade are located ...
7/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Nice place to stay, close to everything

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2024

Hotel Kolonada
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Other neighbourhoods around Karlovy Vary City Centre

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Drahovice

Though Drahovice may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mill Colonnade and Karlovy Vary Christmas Market.

Drahovice

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