Where are the best places to live in the Czech Republic for families in 2026?

In Prague, Dejvice and Bubeneč (Prague 6) are classic family shortlists: quieter streets, embassy and academic calm, Stromovka as a backyard-scale park, and short runs toward western international campuses. Vinohrady keeps café and playground rhythm with Riegrovy sady without living inside Old Town crowds. Karlín and Holešovice suit riverside walks and newer flat stock when the school bus still works. Nebušice, Lysolaje, and similar western edges shorten the International School of Prague commute at the cost of a more suburban week: Living in Prague.

In Brno, Žabovřesky, Masarykova čtvrť, and other tram-linked residential pockets trade centre bar noise for space and Lužánky park access: Living in Brno and Prague vs Brno. Ostrava’s Poruba can stretch a family budget further when the job is local: Living in Ostrava. National orientation: Where to live in the Czech Republic.

State mateřská škola (školka) places favour children registered in the catchment, so finish address reporting before you fall in love with a tourist-adjacent flat: Childcare costs and Register address. International tuition can outspend a second rent; map the campus first: International school costs.

Car-free weeks work on strong PID or Brno tram lines; multi-stop školka and sports days push toward wheels sooner: Living without a car. Parks such as Stromovka double as dog and weekend social rooms: Dog-friendly Czech Republic and Outdoor recreation. Protect evenings with a realistic commute: Work-life balance.