[3][4] The area, first recorded in the 13th century due to presence of the Teutonic Knights, became part of Prague in 1922.

During communist times, Hloubětín was well known as the home of the Tesla company.

To the west of Hloubětín lies Hořejší rybník, a protected area centered on a lake.

Hloubětín is located close to the D11 and R10 roads, and Praha-Kyje railway station on the main corridor linking Prague and Pardubice.

It is also an important hub on the Prague tram system.