Na Františku Hospital

Na Františku Hospital (Nemocnice Na Františku, NNF) is the small hospital of Prague’s historic centre. It stands by the river in the Old Town, about ten minutes on foot from Old Town Square, on a site where a hospital was first founded in 1354. For visitors staying in the centre it is usually the nearest emergency room for adults, and it also runs an evening dental emergency service.

At a glance

• Czech name: Nemocnice Na Františku (NNF)
• Type: municipal hospital run by the Prague 1 district, for adults
• Adres: Na Františku 847/8, 110 00 Praha 1
• Information line: +420 222 801 111
• Email: info@nnfp.cz
• Emergency department: yes, open 24 hours, adults only
• Dental emergency: yes, in the evening
• Maternity unit: no
• Public transport: metro B or C to Florenc, then bus 207
• Website: nnfp.cz/en (English version available)

What the hospital is known for

Na Františku describes itself as the only hospital in Prague set up by local government rather than by the state. It is not a university hospital and has about 180 beds, so it deals with common conditions and planned operations, not rare or highly complex cases. Its departments include:

• general surgery and orthopaedics
• internal medicine and an intensive care unit
• a breast centre and plastic surgery
• gynaecology (outpatient and surgical, without a maternity ward)
• neurology, ENT, radiology and rehabilitation
• long-term nursing care

Emergency care

The emergency department (Urgentní příjem a pohotovost) is in the main building, on the ground floor to the right. It is open non-stop and treats adults only.

• Phone: +420 222 801 344 or +420 222 801 343
• Fee: 90 CZK for treatment outside normal surgery hours, unless you are admitted.
• Pharmacy: on the same floor, with out-of-hours service.
• Dental emergency: runs in the evening. In November 2026 it was open 17:00–22:00 with reduced capacity, so check the hospital’s website before you go.
• Children: not treated here. The nearest children’s out-of-hours service is at the General University Hospital, Ke Karlovu 2.

The emergency department is being rebuilt. Work began in March 2026 and is planned to take about 14 months, so entrances may be signposted differently from what older guides describe. In a life-threatening emergency call 155 or 112.

Services for foreigners and English speakers

The hospital has no dedicated foreigners’ desk. Because of its location, though, this is the emergency department that visitors staying in the Old Town are most likely to use, and its website has an English version. Bring your passport and any insurance documents, and expect to pay on the spot if you have no insurance the hospital can bill.

Insurance and payment

Patients with Czech public health insurance are treated in the usual way. With a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and an ID you are entitled to medically necessary care on the same terms as a Czech-insured patient. If you have travel insurance, call your insurer’s assistance line as soon as you can: many insurers settle the bill directly only if they are told in advance.

Getting there

• On foot: from Old Town Square walk north towards the river; the hospital is on the embankment, about ten minutes away.
• Public transport: the hospital recommends metro line B or C to Florenc and then bus 207 in the direction of Staroměstská.
• By car: parking in the Old Town is very limited. Come by taxi or public transport if you can.

Good to know

• The hospital went through several changes of management in 2026, and the City of Prague has said it is interested in taking it over from the Prague 1 district. Details such as opening hours are worth checking on the hospital’s website.
• For anything complex, the emergency doctors will transfer you to one of the large university hospitals.

Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is closest to Prague’s Old Town?

Na Františku. It is the only hospital in the Old Town itself. The next nearest is the General University Hospital by Karlovo náměstí.

Is the emergency room open at night?

Yes, 24 hours a day, for adults.

Can I take a child to Na Františku?

No. Children’s emergencies go to the General University Hospital at Ke Karlovu 2, to Motol, or to another hospital with a children’s service.

Is there a dentist on call?

Yes, an evening dental emergency service. Capacity is limited, so check the current hours first.

Last checked in November 2026 against the hospital’s official website. Phone numbers, opening hours and prices change, so confirm with the hospital before you go.

More: Hospitals in Prague: the complete guide