Czech hotels experienced a modest dip in tourist interest during the summer of 2025, marking a subtle shift in the country’s tourism landscape. Between June and August, 4.75 million tourists checked into Czech hotels—a marginal 0.2 percent decrease compared to the previous year. The number of overnight stays also declined by approximately 0.7 percent, totaling 11.38 million nights.
While the year-over-year numbers suggest a slight cooling, the longer view tells a more optimistic story. When compared to the pre-pandemic summer of 2019, both arrivals and overnight stays have actually increased by 5.6 percent and 3.7 percent respectively—indicating that the Czech hospitality sector has not only recovered but exceeded its pre-COVID performance levels.
The composition of visitors reveals interesting dynamics. International tourists grew by about one percent to reach 2.69 million, while domestic travelers decreased by 1.7 percent to 2.06 million. This suggests that Czech hotels are increasingly appealing to foreign visitors, even as local residents may be exploring other vacation options. Notably, compared to 2019, the number of Czech residents staying in domestic hotels surged by an impressive 23.1 percent.
August remained the peak summer month, welcoming approximately 1.67 million guests who spent around 4.1 million nights in Czech hotels. However, even the busiest month couldn’t escape the downward trend, posting declines of 0.9 percent in arrivals and 1.4 percent in overnight stays compared to August 2024. June stood out as the sole bright spot of the summer, with arrivals climbing 3.6 percent to 1.54 million and overnight stays increasing 3.7 percent to 3.43 million.
The broader picture for 2025 remains positive. During the second quarter, which includes the early summer months, Czech hotels, guesthouses, and campsites hosted over 6.3 million guests—a 5.6 percent increase year-over-year. Total overnight stays reached approximately 15 million, up 6.9 percent from the same period in 2024. These figures suggest that while the peak summer months may have cooled slightly, the overall trajectory of Czech tourism remains robust.
