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Emergency and Urgent Care for Children in Prague

KidsMap Team

4. March, 2026

A Practical Guide for Parents
When a child gets injured or falls ill, it rarely happens on a quiet Tuesday morning. More often, it’s on a Friday evening, during a public holiday, or late on a Sunday night — when most doctors’ offices are closed and parents’ stress levels are rising. Knowing where to go before you actually need it can save you time, money, and unnecessary anxiety. Here is a simple overview of the types of medical care available for children outside regular office hours.

What Is Emergency Service and What Is Urgent Care?

Pediatric Emergency Service

It is a department with extended opening hours.
It is intended for sudden changes in a child’s health condition.
It also serves cases where an existing illness worsens outside the office hours of your registered general practitioner.

Urgent Care

Operates continuously, 24/7.
Intended for patients with acute symptoms of serious illness, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or breathing difficulties, and also for serious injuries.
Urgent care is also designated for patients transported by ambulance.

PUBLIC HOSPITALS	Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice v Praze	Fakultní nemocnice Královské Vinohrady	Fakultní Thomayerova nemocnice	Fakultní nemocnice Motol
Web	VFN	FNKV	FTN	FNMH
Building	DAK Complex, Building E3a, ground floor	Pavilion M (located right next to the northern entrance from Šrobárova Street)	Pavilon G2	Blue Building (pediatric section), Communication Hub D, lower ground floor
Opening Hours	Mon–Fri: 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 24/7	Mon–Fri: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 24/7	Mon–Fri: 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM Sat, Sun, Public Holidays: 24/7	Non-stop
Adress	U Nemocnice 499/22, 128 08 Nové Město	Šrobárova 1150/50, Prague 10, 100 34	Vídeňská 800, 140 59 Prague 4 – Krč	V Úvalu 84, 150 06 Prague 5
Phone	+420 224 961 111	+420 267 161 111	+420 261 083 183	+420 224 433 653
Examination Fee	90 CZK (emergency service regulatory fee)	90 CZK (emergency service regulatory fee)	90 CZK (emergency service regulatory fee)	90 CZK (emergency service regulatory fee)
Parking	Entry into the complex permitted. First 30 minutes free, then paid. Limited capacity.	Entrance from Šrobárova Street (Gate No. 2) or Ruská Street (Gate No. 4). First 30 minutes free.	Paid entry to the complex (first 30 minutes free). Parking lot directly next to Pavilion G2.	Large parking lot directly in front of the hospital or parking garage. First 30 minutes free.
Public transport	Autobus 148 Bus 148 (stop: Dětská nemocnice Karlov) from I. P. Pavlova or Karlovo náměstí. About 10 minutes on foot from I. P. Pavlova.	Metro Line A – Želivského station (approx. 5 minutes on foot). Bus and tram stop Želivského.	Stop Nemocnice Krč (buses from Metro Line C – Kačerov or Budějovická).	Metro Line A – Nemocnice Motol station (exit directly at the hospital complex). Also buses 167, 174, 180.

PRIVATE PROVIDERS	SKUTEČNÝ LÉKAŘ	AMC Centers Prague
Web	skutečný lékař	amcenters.com
Adresa	Na Florenci 2116/15, 110 00 Prague 1	Bolzanova 1679/3, 110 00, Nové Město
Provozní doba	24/7	24/7
Telefon	+420 739 365 971	+420 222 222 102
E-mail	recepce@skutecnylekar.cz	prague@amcenters.com

When to Seek Emergency or Urgent Care:

Fever in a child that rises rapidly or does not go down
Severe injury (fracture, deep cut, head trauma)
Breathing difficulties, shortness of breath
Intense abdominal pain, severe vomiting, or diarrhea
Neurological symptoms (e.g., seizures, confusion)
Allergic reactions – swelling, rash, or difficulty breathing

What Not to Forget to Bring:

Health insurance card
ID card of the accompanying person
Money for the fee

If your child eats or drinks something and you are unsure whether it is safe:

Stay calm and monitor the situation.
Check the ingredients or product label.
Watch for any symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, or rash.
Do not attempt to induce vomiting unless advised by a professional.
If in doubt, contact your pediatrician or the Poison Information Center.

📞 Poison Information Center: +420 224 919 293

Other Important Phone Numbers:

📞 112 – European emergency number
📞 150 – Fire Department
📞 155 – Emergency Medical Services / Ambulance
📞 158 – Police

Pharmacies with On-Call Service:

Faculty Hospital Motol (Praha 5): V Úvalu 84, open 24/7
Na Františku Hospital (Praha 1): Na Františku 8, open 24/7 (ring the bell)
Dr. Max Pharmacy Vítězné náměstí (Praha 6): Vítězné náměstí 997/13, open 24/7
EUC Pharmacy Malešice (Praha 10): Plaňanská 1, open 24/7 (window service)
EUC Pharmacy Šustova (Praha 4 – Chodov): Šustova 1930/2, open 24/7 (window service)
Palackého Pharmacy (Praha 1): Palackého 5, open 24/7

Having this information ready in advance can truly save time, money, and stress when a child is sick or injured. Remember, knowing where to go, what facilities are available, and what to bring allows you to act quickly and efficiently. Save the contacts for emergency services, urgent care, pharmacies, and emergency numbers so you are prepared for any situation. Being prepared gives you peace of mind and confidence that your child will receive prompt and proper care whenever it is needed.