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Žatec
Half a day for the hop museums and UNESCO core, or a full day if you add the harvest festival in September. Not a base.
Žatec is a small North Bohemian town with a well-preserved historic centre and a UNESCO-listed hop landscape. The main draws are the Hop Museum, the Brewing Museum and the Temple of Hops and Beer. Most visitors come for a half-day or a single night on a Prague–Most–Plzeň rail loop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (museums may have reduced hours)
- Airport
- PRG
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Czech Republic ↗Czechia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Czech Republic ↗The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion and avoid street exchange booths.
- Czech Republic ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Žatec158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Žatec, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyŽatec is a safe small town.
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- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20 (≈ under US$1); restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (About 70 km (43 mi) east; bus to Prague main station then train to Žatec via Most or Lovosice, about 3 h total).PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (About 43 mi (70 km) east; bus to Prague main station then train to Žatec via Most or Lovosice, about 3 h total).
- Getting aroundThe historic core is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee40–70 Kč
- BeerPint of Saaz beer (0.5 l)35–50 Kč
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station to centre100–150 Kč
- Museum or sight ticketHop Museum entry150 Kč (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed or pension room, a night, per personKč 500
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per roomKč 1,800
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel, a night, per roomKč 3,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 800 · Mid Kč 1,500 · High Kč 2,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (About 70 km (43 mi) east; bus to Prague main station then train to Žatec via Most or Lovosice, about 3 h total)PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (About 43 mi (70 km) east; bus to Prague main station then train to Žatec via Most or Lovosice, about 3 h total)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Oct (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Žatec: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic core is walkable. For the hop fields or the railway station, a taxi or a short walk (15 min from station to centre).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Žatec station, about 30 min
See the Most church moved on rails and the Lake Most recreation area.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train via Most or direct bus, about 40 min
A medieval town with a castle and a Franciscan monastery.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Train via Ústí nad Labem, about 2 h
A long day trip; better as an overnight.
Door to door: About 3.5 h
Train via Most or Lovosice, about 3 h
Too far for a day trip; use as a stop on a longer route.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (historic core)
Walking distance to all sights; limited options, mostly small hotels and pensions.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 800–1,200 Kč excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,200–2,000 Kč excl. bed
- High
- 2,000+ Kč excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel1 × 1 night × Kč 1,800 | Kč 1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Kč 1,500 | Kč 3,000 |
| Train from Prague (one way, with change)2 × Kč 250 · check | Kč 500 |
| Hop Museum entry2 × Kč 150 · check | Kč 300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 560 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 3,080 per person per day, bed included | Kč 6,160≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in Czech koruna; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pint of Saaz beer (0.5 l) | 35–50 Kč |
| Coffee | 40–70 Kč |
| Lunch menu (soup + main) | 120–180 Kč |
| Taxi from station to centre | 100–150 Kč |
| Hop Museum entry | 150 Kč (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train connections from Prague require a change in Most or Lovosice; check the timetable.
- Museums may close on Mondays or have reduced hours in winter: check the official site.
- The Temple of Hops and Beer lookout tower has a small entrance fee (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
- General emergency
- 112
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Na tuto adresu, prosímTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
- General emergency112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Prague. The nearest consulate for US citizens is in Prague (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Prague → Žatec (one way, with change): about 250 Kč, about 3 h (check)
- Taxi station → centre: 100–150 Kč
Say or show
- Dobrý den — Hello (dob-ree den)
- Děkuji — Thank you (dye-koo-yi)
- Prosím — Please (pro-seem)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much? (ko-lik to sto-yee)
- Pivo, prosím — Beer, please (pee-vo pro-seem)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (gde ye to-a-le-ta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Žatec. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (museums may have reduced hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Hop Museum, Brewing Museum and Temple of Hops and Beer with verified opening hours and ticket prices.
- Walking route from the railway station through the historic core to the hop sights.
- Eat pages for local pubs serving Saaz beer and traditional Czech food.
Sources
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