Prague 6, officially known as the Municipal District of Prague 6 (Městská část Praha 6), is the largest district in Prague. Located in the northwest, it covers 41.54 km2 and had a population of 100,600 as of 31 December 2008. The administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name includes Prague 6 as well as the municipal districts of Lysolaje, Nebušice, Přední Kopanina, and Suchdol. Prague 6 encompasses the cadastral areas of Ruzyně, Liboc, Veleslavín, Vokovice, Dejvice, and Střešovice, as well as parts of the cadastral areas of Břevnov, Sedlec, Bubeneč, and Hradčany. The district contains several notable sites, such as the Břevnov Monastery, and cultural institutions like Semafor and Divadlo Spejbla a Hurvínka. It also includes the Baba district and the Hvězda Game Reserve, which covers an area of 86 hectares and features many chateaux. Additionally, the Václav Havel Airport, the largest airport in the Czech Republic, is located in this district. Ondřej Kolář from TOP 09 has been the mayor of the Municipal District of Prague 6 since 2014.

Strahov

Strahov is characterized by an aging sports stadium and ongoing construction work. It is particularly popular among students, with their "town" consisting of ten large dormitory blocks that house young people from around the world. The area also features several classic student pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs. A notable landmark in Strahov is the Strahov Monastery.

Břevnov

Břevnov is home to medical students and the Kajetánka University Residence. However, it is also considered a prestigious area in Prague. This is why the current Czech President, along with all his predecessors, resides here. Additionally, the poet and Nobel Laureate in Literature, Jaroslav Seifert, lived in Břevnov. A significant landmark in the area is the Břevnov Monastery.

Dejvice

Dejvice is home to many technically oriented faculties of Charles University, including Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Chemistry. It is a popular residential area among affluent Prague families and foreigners, particularly Americans. Notable sights include the National Technical Library, Vítězné náměstí (Victory Square) — the central square of Dejvice — and the Stalinist-style Hotel International Prague.

Střešovice

One of the most expensive areas in Prague in terms of rental prices, Střešovice is known for its wealth and historic houses from the Functionalist period. Notable sights include Villa Müller and Baba, a fully protected area filled with Functionalist villas built in 1937.

Ruzyně

Famous for Václav Havel Airport Prague, as well as for its prison, which once housed former President Václav Havel and other dissidents during the communist regime.

Government

The Civil Aviation Authority has its headquarters at Václav Havel Airport in Ruzyně.

Climate

Demographics

Economy

Czech Airlines has its headquarters on the grounds of Václav Havel Airport in Ruzyně. Travel Service Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary, Smart Wings, also have their headquarters on the airport property.

Education

Universities located in Prague 6: International schools: