Prague New City Hall

There's no access to the paternoster lift without a tour due to it being overrun by tourists, and the interior doors are locked, for employees only. You can only look at the pretty art deco lobby. Find tour info on the official website (closed through Aug 2025 for construction).

An important piece of Art Nouveau architecture dating back to 1908-1911. Since 1945, it has been the seat of the Prague City Hall and Prague’s Mayor. The Grand Hall is the venue for Prague council meetings, seminars, conferences, and gala events. Exhibitions are occasionally held here. The building is one of the most attractive camera lens targets for visitors to the city.

This building has the most interesting elevator I have ever seen, the Paternoster lift. Unfortunately, when I popped by to try it out, it was under repair, and I couldn't see it in action nor take a ride in it. Hope i can do so in future visits.

This is a building owned by the government. This place does not offer free of charge toilet use/restroom use. Therefore it is not recommended to visit in looking for wash rooms.

Beautiful building. The paternoster lift inside is a must see! Through the main entrance doors and take either the corridor to the left or right and walk straight through to the other end of the building where you will see the lift. You must ride a full loop on the lift. It was not overcrowed with tourists, in fact we were the only people there. Great experience and well worth the visit!.

Interesting city tour you definitely need to try! Especially if you are a Harry Potter fans!

The neat and tidy city hall building in Prague.

City Hall Paternoster Lift. Considering it’s very rare lift still exists today, it is indeed a fun ride of this lift from Ground to 4th floor and you should gone over the top and around the bottom (full cycle) to experience this lift. A must experience lift without pay a single cent.