Gift voucher guide 2022: From spa stays to culture tips for Prague and Czechia

Gift cards and certificates make for a great last-minute gift. Our guide is sure to spark an idea or two.

Expats.cz Staff

Written by Expats.cz Staff Published on 19.12.2022 14:00:00 (updated on 08.03.2023) Reading time: 6 minutes

What kind of gift will bring joy to your loved one this Christmas? Perhaps a spa day, some wine and food, a night of culture, a romantic staycation, a new beanie or just some pastries? We’ve rounded up 20+ Christmas gift vouchers to suit every budget and taste this holiday season. Check them out below!

HOTEL AND SPA STAYS

The luxurious Grand Hotel Pupp is not only an architectural gem of the fabled spa city Karlovy Vary, but also a place for high-end relaxation, offering a large pool, saunas, and relaxing Ayurvedic massages, which will restore your physical and mental strength. 

Spa treatment at Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary
Spa treatment at Grand Hotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary

When booking a room, Expats.cz readers can use the discount code EXPATS20 for a 20 percent discount with BAR prices. Enter the promo code at the bottom left of the reservation page before completing the reservation.

The Ensana Health Spa Hotels offer a choice of 24 hotels in 5 countries, where natural healing resources meet hospitality. In the Czech Republic, the hotel is situated in the famous spa town of Mariánské Lázně, where you can enjoy treatments and be pampered with all the glamor of a bygone era.  

The newly opened Beer and Wine Spa - Lázně Pramen in Letná, with another location in Dejvice, is offering a gift voucher ideal for a romantic date or a group celebration (up to 20 people). Choose from beer baths, wine baths, or a nutrient-packed wellness bath. All treatments come with, respectively, a taste of beer, prosecco, or herbal tea and a session in the spa's large salt cave which houses a well from the era of Rudolf II.

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Beer and Wine Spa - Lázně Pramen

Christmas is a natural time to rediscover serenity. The Wellness & Spa Hotel Augustinian House was originally built in 1902-1904 as part of the monastery in Luhačovice. Purchase a gift voucher and let your loved one choose from the luxurious wellness rituals, accommodations, and award-winning Czech gastronomy here.

Fancy a break outside of Prague? Svatá Kateřina Resort in Počátky is just two hours drive away in the countryside. Wellness and relaxation programs are tailored for her, for him or for a couple. The perfect choice for a romantic stay.  

A location that winter turns into a wonderland is Mariánské Lázně, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage spa town. Give the gift of a holiday voucher for the newly renovated Falkensteiner Spa Resort, which offers guests a chance to soak up the healing atmosphere of spas before heading out for a day of active wellness in the hotel's surroundings.

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FOR FOODIES

Bohemian degustation, grilled meats, fish, pastries or something else? Give your loved ones a choice of fine dining experiences with the Ambiente Group gift card, accepted at 28 restaurants and businesses. Purchase over CZK 2,000 and get an extra CZK 200 on top.

For a little corner of Italy in Prague, The Italians offers an impressively wide selection of wines and food from their deli counter including regional specialties. Vouchers starting at CZK 500 can be used in their shops and popular restaurants in Smíchov and Dejvice.

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Give the gift of great food with a gift voucher from The Italians.

Indulge your senses with venison as a signature dish alongside Czech and international menu options. Deer Prague Restaurant is a unique gastronomic indulgence based on tradition with a modern touch and wine pairing if desired.

FASHION & BEAUTY

Face Place is where the celebrities in Hollywood go for facials, body waxing (for men and women), and everything they could want for rejuvenated skin. Face Place Prague now brings the same level of treatments and expertise to your doorstep in Vinohrady. Check out their treatment menu and buy the gift card.

“Having beautiful skin is a state of mind, it helps lift your spirits and enhances your deep sense of self,” says Isabella d’Ornano, founder of French skin-care brand Sisley. With a gift voucher at Maison Sisley Prague, your loved one can be carried away by the French atmosphere and grooming rituals.

With over 100 shops and 20 restaurants, if your idea of the perfect gift is everything under the sun and under one roof then Metropole Zličín is a great place to start. The first 1,000 gift cards of CZK 1,000 or more get a bonus of 150 CZK.

Looking for fashion items with utilitarian aesthetics, simplicity, quality – and a proud-to-be Czech brand? Braasi Industry is a family company based in Holešovice making roll top backpacks (adults and kids sizes), urban clothing including beanies, and even bikes. Gift vouchers range from CZK 1,000 to 5,000.

Got an athlete among your nearest and dearest? Intersport’s new stores in Czechia emphasize sustainable natural materials and an ecological approach. With the Intersport gift card, there’s always a suitable gift.  

FUN THINGS TO DO IN PRAGUE

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Museum of Fantastic Illusions

Welcome to the magical world of optical illusions! The Museum of Fantastic Illusions is a wonderful place for children and adults alike thanks to its displays of optical illusions and large-format trick paintings that make the perfect backdrop for funny photos and videos. The museum is on a pedestrian route near Wenceslas Square.

Gift a creative journey for adults or kids. Draw Planet offers courses in English and is a fun and inspiring way to begin learning and creating. The voucher, which gives access to more than 80 art programs, can be used both for face-to-face and online courses.

Prague Botanical Gardens is home to a wide collection of plants and cooperates with institutions worldwide to protect nature and preserve biological diversity and educate the general public. Gift vouchers can be redeemed for visits or in the e-shop with its eco-themed products, including wine from its very own St. Claire’s Vineyard and Fata Morgana Perfume.

Get better acquainted with our friends in the animal kingdom. Prague Zoo was first opened in 1881 and is today one of the most highly-rated zoos in the world. This is due to its unique recreation of animals' habitats, which you can see in exhibition areas such as the Giant Salamander House, Gorilla Pavilion, Indonesian Jungle, Feline and Reptile Pavilion, Rocky Outcrop or African Savanna. Their animal adoption makes for a unique gift.

CULTURE

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Ball im Savoy at the National Theatre.

To raise the curtain on a night at the theater check out the National Theater gift voucher, which can be used both for tickets or subscriptions and for their merchandise, which includes stationery, badges, fashion and accessories, calendars, souvenirs, books, and posters. The tickets cover opera, ballet, drama, and Laterna Magika, which is the first multimedia theater in the world.

Sci-fi? Action? Romantic comedy? Everyone loves a night at the cinema. Get your voucher from Obchod Moje Kino, which can be use to purchase tickets for movies showing at Světozor Cinema, Kino Aero, Bio Oko, Bio Central, as well as posters, books, DVDs and other film-related merchandise from Terryho ponožky's brick-and-mortar and online store.

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Prague's Bio Oko cinema house, Letná.

For the lover of classical music, a voucher for the Prague Philharmonia will earn you a great round of applause here.  The current season includes concerts of music ranging from classic to all the way to the 20th century, chamber ensembles, contemporary music played by chamber soloists, and concerts for children in the Rudolfinum.

TRAVEL

Ready for glamping or just want to discover new places? Campiri puts you in the driving seat with gift vouchers for holidays in a caravan. Campiri is Czechia's unique rental platform for RVs, and you can explore your options for a perfect motorhome holiday in our complete guide to moveable homes.

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Campiri has RV rental vouchers.

For local breaks, with over 400 hotels, chalets and unique accommodations within the Czech Republic, Trevor.cz is a great way to go. Their vouchers are the ticket to unforgettable experiences that their recipients can choose themselves, to match their own views of a good time, ranging from walks in nature, to massages, or a rush to the mountains.

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