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.

It is particularly popular among students, with their "town" consisting of ten large dormitory blocks that house young people from around the world.

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.

[citation needed] The Civil Aviation Authority has its headquarters at Václav Havel Airport in Ruzyně.