Maps and navigation for getting around, curated for travelers visiting Czech Republic.
Use Google Maps for general city walking, driving, saved places and an initial public-transport view, then use the official transport app for tickets and disruptions.
General city maps for walking, driving, saved places and an initial view of Czech public transport.
Czech outdoor map with topography, marked hiking and cycling routes, elevation and offline navigation.
Download the areas you need before arrival, but remember that Google offline maps do not provide walking, cycling or public-transport directions. Mapy.com, formerly Mapy.cz, is the stronger Czech-specific outdoor companion. It shows topography, marked hiking and cycling routes, elevation and detailed local points of interest, and it can search, plan and navigate with a downloaded map. A free signed-in account can keep one country's offline map current, which is enough for a Czech trip; additional countries require Premium.
Download Czechia on Wi-Fi and update it before going into forests or mountains. Map colors are route markings, not a safety rating. Check weather, closures, daylight and the official authority before hiking, and keep the phone charged. In historic centers, the shortest route can include cobbles, stairs, steep lanes or passages that are unsuitable with luggage, a stroller or limited mobility.
Confirm a step-free entrance with the venue. For driving, posted signs, restricted zones, road closures and the rental company's toll instructions override any app. Save the accommodation name and address offline in Czech spelling, and place ride pickups on a road where a car can stop legally.
Google Maps is the top-rated navigation app in Czech Republic. General city maps for walking, driving, saved places and an initial view of Czech public transport.
Bento recommends 2 navigation apps in Czech Republic, checked in 2026.
These apps need data
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