Quick answer
Czechia treats STR as 'accommodation services' rather than residential use. Trade licence (živnostenský list) and tourism fee registration required. A 2024 amendment lets Prague districts impose local restrictions; Prague 1 and 2 are exploring caps.
Prague short-let rules at a glance
Licence requiredNo
Registration requiredYes
Host must be presentNo
Planning permission requiredNo
Annual night capNone
Regulatory riskMedium
Last verifiedJuly 2026
Worst-case scenario
Prague 1 (Old Town / Castle area) introduces a hard cap; revenue in the highest-yielding zone falls sharply.
How Prague's rules shape the market
There are currently 9,455 active short-term-rental listings operating in Prague (of 11,804 total). Median occupancy across those is 31.2%. The median nightly rate is £93.
FAQ
Do I need a license to run an Airbnb in Prague?
Prague does not require a license, but hosts must register their short-term rental with the city.
Beyond the rules
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