The interior of Big Smokers by the architects at 0.5 Studio. Photo: archinfo.cz.
Holešovice—especially its lower part—could easily be considered a small city within a city. There’s always something new to try here; the aroma of premium coffee fills the air at every turn, and you’ll never get bored, because great exhibitions and fantastic performances are a daily occurrence. Thanks to the design shops, you can easily furnish your new home, and top-notch architecture is also making its way here.
A café made from shipping containers? Why not
For great coffee and a light lunch, head to Osada. Last year, Ortenovo Square in Holešovice was revitalized by the imaginative two-story café Kontejner, built from shipping containers whose walls have been transformed into large windows, complete with summer terraces. Its creators, architects Ondřej Janků and Shota Tsikoliya, have successfully blended industrial style with a green garden in the heart of the city.
Kontejner Café on Ortenovo Square. Photo: earch.cz.
Breakfast—Even in the Afternoon
You can enjoy a great breakfast at Twenty7. But feel free to stop by for lunch or dinner as well. If you’d rather enjoy breakfast in the comfort of your own home, head over to the bakery Naše toustárna. All the breads, rolls, croissants, and other crispy treats are baked fresh here from morning through the afternoon.
The interior of Twenty7. Photo: twenty7.cz.
For lovers of top-notch cuisine
Head to Food Republic for seafood. You can even enjoy barbecue in the middle of winter at Big Smokers. The architects from 0.5 Studio have perfectly captured the atmosphere of a typical American restaurant while creating a stylish interior free of cheesy pretentiousness. A Holešovice classic and a sure bet is Home Kitchen, where you can also enjoy breakfast, lunch, and a fantastic dinner.
The interior of Home Kitchen. Photo: homekitchen.cz.
Theater, Music, and Contemporary Art
The La Fabrika cultural center hosts a wide variety of theater and dance performances that require unconventional spatial arrangements. At the same time, it perfectly symbolizes Holešovice’s characteristic ability to breathe new life into former industrial factories. While Holešovice is now a model of modern urban life, it was once exclusively a working-class neighborhood. For concerts and musicals, head to the Na Maninách Theater. At the DOX gallery, you’ll always find the best of contemporary Czech and international art.
The DOX Contemporary Art Gallery. Photo: dox.cz.
Want to furnish your apartment in style? In Holešovice, it’s a breeze
Are you planning to buy an apartment in Holešovice? How about the new Astrid Garden project? As the name suggests, it involves the renovation of the former factory of the Astrid cosmetics brand, complemented by a modern new building with a beautiful courtyard garden. You won’t have to go far to furnish your new home. The neighborhood is literally packed with stores carrying the very best design brands. The Holport complex on Komunardů Street is home to the Konsepti showroom, which carries iconic design brands such as Vitra, Kartell, Knoll, and B&B Italia. In the same building, you’ll also find the Lasvit Flagship Store, where you can purchase lighting fixtures and other glass accessories from this world-renowned Czech artisanal glassworks. On the same street, you can also find high-quality furniture from the traditional Czech brand TON. In addition to Komunardů Street, be sure to add Na Zátorách Street to your design map, where the brands Dechem, Todus, and Master & Master recently opened their showroom. You’ll also find icons of Czech design at Design Shop DOX by Qubus.
The newly opened Dechem and Master & Master showroom, Photo: czechdesign.cz.
Are you interested in the Dolní Holešovice neighborhood and would like to call it home?
If you prefer to rent, explore the selection of stylish apartments in the Mozaika Holešovice rental residential project. Looking to buy an apartment? Explore the selection of apartments in the Astrid Garden project.
Above: Photos of the exterior and interiors of the Mozaika Holešovice rental project.
Above: Renderings of the Astrid Garden residential project.
