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Papilonia Butterfly House – tickets, prices, discounts, what to expect

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Papilonia Butterfly House, located in the historic New Town Area of Prague, is a unique conservatory of delicate creatures, popular among tourists of all ages.

The Butterfly House is a specially designed, open-to-the-public environment that replicates the natural surroundings necessary for exotic butterflies to have a healthy, active life.

The space is operated completely independent of climatic or weather conditions.

Hundreds of butterflies fly freely within the indoor space with a tropical atmosphere and keep hopping on plants.

You can take pictures of these beautiful butterflies boasting different hues and patterns. 

This article covers everything you must know before buying tickets for Papilonia Butterfly House.

What to expect at Papilonia Butterfly House

Interact closely with butterflies in a huge room filled with tropical plants in the Papilonia Butterfly House in Prague. 

The butterflies are everywhere—on the ground, on the stones in a tiny lake, and on the bushes. 

Witness hundreds of live butterflies from many regions, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Thailand, the Philippines, Mexico, and South America’s rainforests.

Stay as long as you like and take as many pictures and videos as you want.

Discover some of the most stunning species, some of which have 20-centimetre wingspans.

Where to buy Papilonia Butterfly House tickets

Tickets for Papilonia Butterfly House are available online and at the attraction.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the attraction.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the ticket counters. 

Because the Butterfly House is a delicate ecosystem, it sells a limited number of tickets, and booking early helps avoid last-minute disappointments.

How online tickets work

Visit the booking page for Papilonia Butterfly House, select your travel date and the number of tickets, and make the booking.

Once you complete the booking process, the tickets will be mailed to you.

You do not need to carry printouts.

Show the e-ticket on your smartphone at the entrance and walk in. Carry a valid ID.

Papilonia Butterfly House ticket price

For Prague: Papilonia Butterfly House, an adult ticket for all ages above 16 costs €7

Kids aged 3 to 15 years get a €2 discount and pay only €5 for entry. 

Tickets for students and seniors aged 65 years and above are priced at €6.

Infants up to the age of 2 years can enter the butterfly house for free. 


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Papilonia Butterfly House tickets

Papilonia Butterfly House tickets
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With this ticket, you can watch so many lovely butterflies in a special habitat created exclusively for these elegant creatures.

Get closer to playful butterflies from the rainforest areas of South America, Mexico, Thailand, the Philippines, Sub-Saharan Africa, and other regions.

Inside the “Flight Zone,” take loads of pictures without any restrictions.

A guide will not lead this tour.

You will be given access to a locker for your belongings.

Ticket price

Adult ticket (16 to 64 years): €7
Child ticket (3 to 15 years): €5
Student ticket (with Valid ID): €6
Infant ticket (up to 2 years): Free entry
Senior ticket (65+ years): €6

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How to reach Papilonia Butterfly House?

How to reach Papilonia Butterfly House
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Papilonia Butterfly House is on the first floor of Hamley’s toy shop.

Address: Hamleys (1. patro, Na Příkopě 854/14, Nové Město, 110 00, Czechia. Get Directions

There are different means to reach Papilonia Butterfly House – bus, tram, subway, and car. 

By Bus

The nearest bus stops to Papilonia Butterfly House are Staroměstské náměstí (7 minutes walk), Praha, hl. N (13 minutes walk), and Masná (7 minutes walk).

You can take bus no. 194 to Staroměstské náměstí and Masná and Leo Express to Praha, hl. N.

By Subway

The nearest subway station to the Butterfly House in Prague is Můstek

The station is accessible from both A (Green) and B (Yellow) lines.

By Tram

Václavské náměstí is the nearest tram stop to the attraction. 

You can take tram numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 14, 23, 24, 25, 36, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96, and 98. 

By Car

If you’re traveling by car, turn on your google maps and get started. 

Car Parking

OC Palladium parking lot is just a seven-minute walk away from Prague’s Butterfly House. 


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Papilonia Butterfly House timings

Papilonia Butterfly House timings
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You can watch the butterflies every day of the week from 10 am to 8 pm at Prague’s Butterfly House. 

How long does Papilonia Butterfly House take

If you are in a hurry, you can explore Papilonia Butterfly House in about 45 minutes or less. 

However, if you spend time reading the information panels and take a lot of photographs with the butterflies, you may need around an hour or more. 

Best time to visit Papilonia Butterfly House

The best time to visit Papilonia Butterfly House is soon as it opens in the morning at 10 am. 

In the morning, you have a higher chance of getting close to butterflies at rest.

Between late morning and late afternoon, butterflies are most busy.

FAQs about Papilonia Butterfly House

Here are a few FAQs about the Papilonia Butterfly House in Prague:

Do the butterflies hatch throughout the year at the Papilonia Butterfly House?

Yes, the butterflies hatch all year long. There will always be about the same amount of butterflies to be seen, no matter what day, month, or season you come. The composition of the butterfly species is the sole variable that varies throughout the year.

Is the Papilonia Butterfly House disability friendly?

Yes, the Papilonia Butterfly House provides access to wheelchairs with ramps and other modifications.

Can we store our warm clothing or bags at the reception desk at the Papilonia Butterfly House?

Yes, lockers and hooks will be available for you to use at the Butterfly House.

Where can I buy tickets to the Papilonia Butterfly House?

Tickets to the Papilonia Butterfly can be booked in advance at the site’s online ticketing portal.

Do we need to book times for our visit?

No, you can visit the Papilonia Butterfly House any time without worry.

Will the butterflies land on me at the Papilonia Butterfly House?


You can increase the probability of a butterfly landing on you by using a fruity perfume or by wearing a yellow/red shirt.

Sources
# Papilonia.cz
# Franchise-papilonia.com
# Dianakv.cz

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