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Summary for: Prague ranks among Europe’s top 10 most dog-friendly cities in new listPrague has been named one of Europe’s 10 best cities for traveling with a dog, placing sixth in a new ranking of 50 destinations across the continent.
The Czech capital scored particularly well for its concentration of dog-friendly restaurants, cafés, and traditional pubs, according to Accor’s European Dog Travel Index 2026.
The index also highlighted Prague’s green spaces, singling out Stromovka for its ponds, shaded paths, and room for longer walks. Helsinki topped the overall ranking, followed by Stockholm and Vienna.
Why Prague works well for travelers with dogs
Prague’s relaxed attitude toward dogs is perhaps most visible in its neighborhood pubs and cafés.
Water bowls outside businesses are a common sight, and dogs are frequently welcomed indoors, although policies ultimately remain at the discretion of individual establishments.
The city also offers numerous large parks within easy reach of the center. Alongside Stromovka, popular walking destinations include Letná, Petřín, Divoká Šárka, and the wooded trails of Prokopské údolí.
Visitors should be aware that dogs cannot automatically roam off-leash throughout these parks. In Stromovka, for example, they must generally remain leashed outside clearly designated free-running areas. Prague 7 provides an online map and guidance for walking dogs in Stromovka.
Getting around the city with a dog is also relatively straightforward. Under current Prague Public Transit Company rules, a dog may travel free when its owner holds a valid ticket for Prague’s PID network.
Dogs traveling outside a closed carrier must be kept on a short leash and wear a secure muzzle, including in metro stations, on platforms, and on escalators. Separate conditions may apply aboard regional trains and services outside Prague.
Europe’s most dog-friendly cities
Accor evaluated 50 European cities using accommodation availability, access to parks and off-leash zones, dog-friendly dining, public transport rules, and veterinary and pet-care services.
The top 10 for 2026 are:
- 1.Helsinki: Around 83 percent of its accommodation accepts dogs, while the city also has the ranking’s highest concentration of veterinary services.
- 2.Stockholm: Dogs can travel free on public transport, and ferries provide easy access to the surrounding archipelago.
- 3.Vienna: The Austrian capital combines extensive walking areas such as the Prater with a traditionally dog-friendly café culture.
- 4.Berlin: Nearly 70 percent of accommodation reportedly welcomes dogs, while Tempelhofer Feld contains large fenced exercise areas.
- 5.Zurich: The city scored highly for veterinary care, pet services, and predictable public-transport rules.
- 6.Prague: The Czech capital stood out for dog-friendly dining and central parks including Stromovka.
- 7.Paris: Dogs are commonly welcomed in cafés and bistros, while the city has more than 300 public green spaces.
- 8.London: Dogs travel free across Transport for London buses and Underground services, subject to safety restrictions.
- 9.Barcelona: Designated dog beaches, outdoor terraces, and dedicated park zones have improved the city’s pet-friendly credentials.
- 10.Amsterdam: Its compact layout, canal-side walks, and off-leash areas in Vondelpark make exploring relatively simple.
The data were collected between January and June 2026 from accommodation platforms, municipal databases, mapping services, and official transit regulations.
Travelers should still confirm individual hotel and restaurant policies before visiting, as pet fees, size limits, and access conditions can vary.
