Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 16, 2025
To: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Prague Signal
Festival of Lights 2025
Each October, the city of Prague transforms into a visual wonderland as the historical centre of the town hosts performances of light & sound
Prague Signal – Festival of Lights 2025
Each October, the city of Prague transforms into a visual wonderland as the historical centre of the town turns into a space ready for new ideas with dynamic performances of light and sound.
- Prague is a busy city, especially during events and festivals. Stay in the old town close to all the city’s attractions and bars. The Julius Prague is rated “Exceptional” by guests with deluxe suites and studios, modern decor and superb location.
The Event
- Next Edition: Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th October, 2025.
- The city turns into a live stage featuring live video mapping on the old town buildings for four days.
- Over the years, the event has expanded to become a renowned digital art festival across many new venues and locations.
- Experience the lights from your hotel balcony and enjoy stunning views over the river and Prague Castle at The President Hotel. The hotel offers guests spacious rooms and a sublime spa, pool and wellness centre.
The Installations
- Embarking on two distinct festival routes, “The Centre” and “Karlín / Holešovice,” Signal Festival hosts an impressive array of multimedia installations.
- 13 free installations are available for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a family with children, an enthusiast of light and sound, a theater lover, or an advocate for participatory projects, there’s something to captivate your senses.
- Awaiting full schedule of installations for the 2025 edition.
Top Tips
- Over the years, the festival has grown, and it is no longer located in just one area. The exhibits are spread out over more than 12km, so plan your visit in advance and consider exploring the different venues over two or three days to experience everything.
- Grab a hot drink of Mead, Grog, Cider, Punch or Mulled wine to keep you warm. Delicious.
- Get the Prague Pass in advance and save time and money with a digital ticket that includes Prague Castle and the Jewish Museum and get special offers on tours, entertainment, food, and shopping.
Where to stay in Prague?
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions in the old town and close to the city’s gay bars.
Hotel Rott, U Prince Hotel, Perla Hotel, Boutique Hotel Seven Days
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Allure Hotel Prague is a great
choice when in Prague, right in the centre
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Gay Map of Prague
There is no main gay village or district in Prague. Instead the bars are spread out over town areas, mainly in the city centre and in the Vinohrady district.
Malé náměstí 4110 00 Prague 1-Old Town, Czech Republic
Location Location Location
Hotel Rott is centrally situated on the historical Malé Naměstí (Little Square), next to the famous Old Town Square. It offers elegant, air-conditioned rooms and a modern restaurant. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel.
The Rott mixes its historic setting with modern rooms offering satellite TV and free WiFi internet access.
Žitná 46120 00 Prague 4-Nové Město, Czech Republic
Set in a 19th-century building in the heritage-protected area, Boutique Hotel is 200 m away from Prague National Museum. The restaurant features a winter garden and the bar has international TV channels.
The Art Nouveau-style building dates back to 1888 and offers luxurious, air-conditioned rooms with free wired internet access. The rooms are non-smoking and soundproofed. The bathrooms come with hairdryers and showers or bathtubs.
Vladislavova 20110 00 Prague 1-New Town, Czech Republic
Michelangelo Grand Hotel ***** is conveniently located in the historic town centre, just a few steps from famous Wenceslas Square, in one of the most attractive areas of Prague. All rooms are equipped with stylish period furniture and feature anti-allergic bedding. Connecting rooms for large families as well as barrier-free rooms are also available.
Celetna 7 / 600, Entrance Stupartska 2, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
The 5-star boutique hotel Ventana enjoys a superb location next to the Old Town Square with the Orloj Astronomical Clock. It offers a rich breakfast and free internet in all rooms. In the historic, Neo-Renaissance-style palace you can find elegantly furnished rooms with high ceilings and marble bathrooms. All air-conditioned rooms are also equipped with a minibar, a safety deposit box and satellite TV.
Karlova 20, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Offering a minimalist décor, each apartment has satellite TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some units offer scenic views of Old Town Square, air conditioning and a balcony. With free Wi-Fi access and kitchen facilities
Smetanovo nábř. 26, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Riverview Old Town Apartment features river views and free WiFi. A living room with a flat-screen TV with DVD player, private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a kitchen with dishwasher are available in certain units.
Křižovnická 61/12, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
The building built in 1352 which belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The apartment was designed by Wolf Design Studio. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher, as well as a flat-screen TV.
Michalská 512, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Michalska Old Town Apartment offers a balcony, air conditioning, free WiFi and flat-screen, a kitchen with a dishwasher, and a fridge, a living room and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower.
Rytirská 10, Prague 11000
● Trendy, gay-friendly cafe with a big street terrace
● Located in the very heart of Prague
● Perfect spot for a break from sightseeing
Daily 10:00 – 22:00
Vinohradská 40, Prague 12000
● Gay-friendly cafe-bar in Prague Vinohrady
● Offers a covered street terrace
● Serves international cuisine: breakfast, antipasti, pasta, meat, and fish
Monday-Friday 08:00 – 23:00; Saturday 10:00 – 23:00
Opatovická 166/12, Prague 11000
● Small queer cafe-bar close to the Old Town of Prague
● Popular with young clientele and known for its friendly staff
Daily 15:00 – 02:00
Francouzská 50, Prague 10100
● LGBT-friendly bar
● Located between the districts Vršovice and Vinohrady
Daily 5.00PM till 1 00AM Saturday 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Martinská 5, Prague 11000
● Gay cafe-bar in the Old Town of Prague
● Mixed ages
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 01:00; Friday 12:00 – 03:00; Saturday 14:00 – 03:00; Sunday 14:00 – 24:00
Bartolomejská 11, Prague 11000
● Big lounge bar with dancefloor in a typical vault in the city center
● Daily changing programme with varying mix of people
Daily 21:00 – 05:00/06:00
Gorazdova 11, Prague 12000
● Upstairs: sex shop and small bar (coffee, wine, beer)
● Downstairs: music club with dancefloor, cocktail bar, and a small darkroom
Tuesday: 14:00-01:00 Wednesday: 14:00-03:00 Thursday: 14:00-03:00
Friday: 14:00-05:00 Saturday: 14:00-05:00 Sunday: 14:00-24:00
Mikovcova 581/12, Prague 12000
● LGBT-friendly vaulted cellar bar
● Occasionally features drag queens and karaoke
Tuesday-Thursday 18:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00 – 04:00 Sunday 18:00 – 03:00
Rímská 21, Prague 12000
● Cosy small gay pub in a cellar vault
● Entrance in the courtyard on the left; stairs down
Monday-Thursday 19:00 – 01:00; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 03:00
Krymská 17, Prague 10100
● Modern queer-inclusive cafe-bar
● Created by the organization behind the queer film festival Mezipatra
Tuesday-Sunday 17:00 – 01:00; Closed from August 1 to September 2
Koubkova 15, Prague 12000
● LGBTQ bar in the Vinohrady quarter
● Features shows, Bingo events and more
Daily 17:00 – 22:00
Polska 32, Prague 12000
● Small cosy basement bar in Vinohrady
● Popular hang-out for gay expats in Prague
Monday 20:00 – 24:00; Tuesday-Thursday 19:00 – 01:00 Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 02:00; Sunday 20:00 – 24:00
Mezibranská 3, Prague 11000
● A gay pub older crowd 45+ Mixed clientele, mainly mature and bears
Monday-Thursday 17:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 17:00 – 03:00; Sunday 17:00 – 01:00
Seifertova 32/3, Prague, Czech Republic
● Two experiences in one bar-club: UP and DOWN offers a unique experience with a bar upstairs and a club downstairs.
● Daytime drinks at Bar UP: Opens from 11am on weekends, perfect for daytime drinks with movies or sports shows.
● Nightlife at Club DOWN: Opens at 9pm, featuring tasty cocktails, performances, and hot go-go dancers.
● Facilities: Bar, Restaurant, Dancing, Drag Show, Go-go show, Music
Anny Letenské 1, Prague 12000
● LGBT-friendly bar located in the vibrant Vinohrady quarter.
● Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with a selection of coffee, wine, and beer.
● Perfect spot for a relaxed evening or a fun night out.
Monday-Friday 16:00 – 22:00
Balbínova 3/224, Prague 12000
● Modern gay cruising club
● Features: Cabins, sling, screen, and exceptionally clean facilities
● Vibe: Quite new and not very busy yet
● Admission: 150 CZK
Wednesday-Thursday 21:00 – 05:00; Friday-Saturday 21:00 – 07:00;
Sunday 19:00 – 03:00
Vinohradská 63, Prague 12000
● Gay cruising & sex club
● Area: Located in Prague Vinohrady
● Vibe: Fetish-friendly
● Admission: 140-160 CZK
Monday-Thursday 21:00 – 05:00; Friday-Saturday 21:00 – 09:00; Sunday 21:00 – 05:00
Zborovska 50, Prague 15000
● Gay bar with cruising labyrinth
● Features: Backrooms and basement cruising areas
● Location: Malá Strana quarter of Prague
● Vibe: Usually rather quiet
● Admission: 200 CZK
Monday-Thursday 21:00 – 05:00; Friday-Saturday 21:00 – 09:00; Sunday 21:00 – 05:00
Vinohradská 40, Prague 12000
● Big gay club in Prague Vinohrady.
● Admission: 50 CZK
Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 05:00
Trebízského 4 a, Prague 12000
● Modern gay bar with a dancefloor. Clientele mainly in their 20s and
30s. Czech music on Wednesday and Karaoke on Thursday. Beware of pickpockets in the backrooms.
Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Ječná 509/12, Nové Město 120 00, 2 Praha 2, Czechia
● Your Must-visit Nightlife Destination in Prague. Experience an Unforgettable Night at XBar Prague – The Hottest Gay Strip Bar in Town!
Daily 9pm till 4am
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Michelangelo Grand
5 Star, Location
- 5-star, historic town centre, near Wenceslas Square.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Stylish period furniture.
- Perfect for historical exploration, combining convenience with elegance in Prague’s vibrant heart.
Ventana Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, Old Town Square, Neo-Renaissance style.
- Close to the gay district.
- Marble bathrooms, air-conditioned.
- Luxurious boutique experience next to iconic landmarks, ideal for a sophisticated Prague visit.
Hotel Seven Days
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star, 19th-century building, heritage-protected area.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air-conditioned, free wired internet.
- Historic charm in a central location, offering comfort and style near Prague’s cultural sights.
Hotel Rott
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, historical Malé Naměstí, modern amenities.
- Close to the gay district.
- Free WiFi, satellite TV.
- Elegant and central, perfect for experiencing the historic beauty of Prague.
Video Of Signal Light Festival
A glimpse of what you can expect at Signal Prague
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