01Infrastructure
The district is home to embassies, palaces, and private gardens — the Vrtba Garden, Wallenstein Garden, and Petřín Park with its funicular. Shops, cafés, and restaurants line Malostranské náměstí and Nerudova Street; everyday infrastructure is more modest than in residential neighbourhoods.
02Transport
Metro line A: station Malostranská is steps from the district. Tram 22 connects Malá Strana with the centre, Wenceslas Square, and western neighbourhoods. The pedestrian Charles Bridge offers a direct route to Old Town.
03Housing and prices
The housing stock consists of renovated historic buildings from the 17th–19th centuries with high ceilings and thick walls. Prices are among the highest in Prague, comparable to Praha 1. Choice is limited, as many buildings are occupied by diplomatic missions.
04Schools and kindergartens
There are few schools and kindergartens in Malá Strana itself, given the district's tourist and diplomatic character. The French Lycée and the German School are in neighbouring Praha 6 (Dejvice), a few tram stops away.
05Safety and atmosphere
One of the safest and quietest districts in Prague, thanks to its proximity to embassies and tourist sites. Police and municipal security are constantly present; streets are well lit. By evening the district is significantly quieter than the centre.