Outlets and Shopping in Prague

Prague's main outlets are Fashion Arena Prague Outlet (Štěrboholy district, Prague 10) and POP Airport (Tuchoměřice, near Václav Havel Airport): 30–70% discounts on more than 200 brands, available year-round. If you'd rather shop in the city centre, go for the big shopping centres — Palladium, Nový Smíchov, Westfield Chodov and Arkády Pankrác. Below is how to get there, what to expect, and how non-EU tourists can reclaim VAT through the Tax Free system.

Briefly, on the difference between formats: an outlet is a complex where brands sell past-season collections and leftover stock at discounts all year round; a shopping centre (mall) sells current collections at full price, with seasonal sales. Let's look at both options.

Fashion Arena Prague Outlet (Štěrboholy)

Fashion Arena Prague Outlet is the largest outlet in Czechia, located in eastern Prague (address: Zamenhofova 440, Praha 10 – Štěrboholy). It has over 200 shops from international and Czech brands; according to the centre, discounts run 30–70% off the regular price and apply year-round.

Brands: Nike, adidas, Levi's, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, GANT, Lacoste, BOSS, ECCO, and others (the lineup changes over time).
Getting there: take metro line A to the last stop, Depo Hostivař, then a free shuttle bus to the outlet (about a 10-minute ride), or a city bus. By car, it's roughly 20 minutes from the centre, with free parking on site.
Opening hours and shuttle schedule — check the official website fashion-arena.cz for current details.

POP Airport — Premium Outlet Prague Airport (Tuchoměřice)

POP Airport is a large outlet centre near Václav Havel Airport, northwest of Prague (Tuchoměřice, Ke Kopanině 421). It features around 200 brands, and it's not just about shopping — there's a viewing terrace where you can watch planes take off and land.

For families: the Majaland Praha amusement park and the Dinosauria Museum Prague are nearby, so you can combine shopping with a family outing.
Getting there: take bus No. 319 or No. 322 from Václav Havel Airport (Terminals 1 and 2) and get off at the outlet in Tuchoměřice. By car, it's right by the road to the airport, with free parking.
Opening hours and current routes — check the official website pop.cz.

Is there a McArthurGlen outlet in Prague?

Many people search for "McArthurGlen Prague", but the McArthurGlen chain does not have a designer outlet in Prague or anywhere in Czechia — its centres operate in Austria, Germany, Italy and several other countries. The closest one to Czechia is Designer Outlet Parndorf in Austria, but that's several hours away. For a day trip from Prague, Fashion Arena or POP Airport are far more practical.

Prague's major shopping centres

While the outlets are out of town, the malls are conveniently located right by metro stations. Opening hours are usually daily (roughly 9:00–10:00 to 21:00–22:00) — check the centres' websites for details.

Westfield Chodov — the largest mall in Czechia (around 300 shops), on metro line C, station Chodov (Prague 4/11). Clothing, electronics, a cinema, and a large food court.
Palladium — the largest mall right in the centre, on náměstí Republiky (Prague 1), with around 200 shops; metro line B, station náměstí Republiky.
Nový Smíchov — a popular mall by metro line B, station Anděl (Prague 5), 10 minutes from the centre.
Arkády Pankrác — a convenient mall by metro line C, station Pankrác (Prague 4).
Other large centres on the outskirts: OC Letňany (metro line C, Letňany), Metropole Zličín, and Centrum Černý Most (at either end of line B).

After shopping, it's easy to continue exploring Prague's main sights or check out the events calendar.

Getting to the outlets: a quick guide

Fashion Arena: metro line A → Depo Hostivař station → free shuttle (about 10 minutes).
POP Airport: bus No. 319 or No. 322 from Václav Havel Airport to Tuchoměřice.
By taxi or car — both outlets are 20–30 minutes from the centre, with free parking at the entrance.

Tax Free: VAT refunds for non-EU tourists

Tourists who aren't EU residents can reclaim part of the VAT (the standard rate in Czechia is 21%) on their purchases. The main conditions (check with the refund operator for current details):

Minimum amount — purchases over 2000 CZK (from 2001 CZK) at a single shop on the same day.
How to arrange it: ask for a Tax Free receipt at the till (e.g., from Global Blue or Planet) and show your passport.
When leaving the EU, you need to have your documents processed or stamped (at the airport — Tax Free desks and customs) and collect your refund; the goods must be exported within 3 months.
From 2026, Czechia is introducing an electronic VAT refund system — check the refund points and procedures on the airport's website prg.aero and with your operator.

When to expect the best discounts

At outlets, discounts apply year-round — that's the whole point of the format. At regular malls, sales (výprodej) are seasonal: winter sales run from late December through February, summer sales from late June through August, with Black Friday standing out in late November. We cover major openings and promotions in our Prague News section.

This information is for reference only. Opening hours, brand availability, discount levels, transport routes and Tax Free conditions can change — please check the official websites of the outlets and shopping centres, as well as with VAT refund operators, before your trip.

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