A walkable guide to Mahlerovy sady and things to do near Design Merrion Residence

Žižkov and Karlín give you a compact neighbourhood route that connects local streets with parks and landmarks. Start with a walk toward Mahlerovy sady and the Žižkov Television Tower, then set aside another outing for Kaizlovy sady and Vítkov Hill.

Mahlerovy sady is about a 20-minute walk from the residence, and Kaizlovy sady is about 15 minutes on foot; Design Merrion Residence puts both parks within walking distance. The National Memorial on Vítkov takes about 22 minutes to reach on foot. These walks make the parks and memorial practical stops without needing to plan a full-day excursion.

The parks near Žižkov and Karlín offer routes for linking local green spaces on foot.

Mahlerovy sady is the park around the Žižkov Television Tower, a 216-metre landmark described by Prague City Tourism as Prague’s tallest building. The tower is about a 19-minute walk from Design Merrion Residence.

The tower was designed by Václav Aulický and Jiří Kozák. Preparatory work began in 1985, and the transmitter entered service on 18 February 1992. Ten sculptures of babies by Czech artist David Černý are attached to its exterior. The viewing platform sits at 93 metres, offering a high viewpoint over the city.

The tower is open daily from 9:00 to 0:00, January through December. Admission is 350 CZK basic, 250 CZK reduced and 750 CZK family. Check the official site before you go, as hours and prices can change.

Mahlerovy sady also contains the Old Jewish Cemetery. Founded in 1680 as a plague burial ground for Prague’s Jewish community, it is the burial place of about 40,000 people. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00–17:00; Friday, 9:00–16:00; and Sunday, 9:00–17:00. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

Kaizlovy sady is a park that makes an easy separate stop from the tower area.

Pair a visit with a walk through the surrounding neighbourhood, or make the park one part of a longer route that continues toward Vítkov Hill. The parks near Žižkov and Karlín offer more options for linking green spaces on foot.

Vítkov Hill combines walking trails and city viewpoints with the National Memorial on Vítkov. The park covers 14.93 hectares and has a network of paths, so you can make the hill a destination in its own right or add it after a neighbourhood park walk.

A Hussite victory led by Jan Žižka over a crusader army took place on Vítkov Hill on 14 July 1420. The adjacent area has been called Žižkov since then. The National Memorial was built between 1928 and 1938 in honour of the Czechoslovak legionaries.

Inside the memorial are the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a monumental equestrian statue of Jan Žižka and the exhibition “The Crossroads of Czech and Czechoslovak Statehood.” Regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00, with last admission at 17:30; it is closed Monday. Admission is free.

Prague City Tourism marks the memorial as accessible, but the viewing terrace is not wheelchair-accessible and may be closed to access in bad weather. The Vítkov memorial and Army Museum Žižkov provide further context on the site.

Central Prague is about a 37-minute walk or a 17-minute drive from the residence. If you want to use public transport instead, nearby stations include Křižíkova, about 19 minutes away on foot, Invalidovna at about 23 minutes on foot and Jiřího z Poděbrad, also about 23 minutes on foot.

The Prague public transport guide explains how to get around from the hotel area.

What is the Žižkov Television Tower’s viewing platform height?

The viewing platform is 93 metres above ground. The tower itself is 216 metres tall.

Is admission to the National Memorial on Vítkov free?

Yes. Admission is free, and regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00, with last admission at 17:30.