Must-see hotels in Czech Republic

  • Little Quarter Hostel

    Malá Strana

    This place is not your average hostel – it's gleamingly clean, reception is staffed 24 hours, the six- or eight-bed dorms have mostly single beds (only a…

  • Hotel Monastery

    Prague

    Medieval meets 21st century at this titchy hotel, where the only noise likely to disturb you is the occasional tolling of a church bell. The 12 quirkily…

  • Hotel Konvice

    Český Krumlov

    An attractive old-fashioned hotel with romantic rooms and period furnishings. Many rooms, such as No 12, have impressive wood-beamed ceilings, and all…

  • Hotel Nové Lázně

    Bohemia

    They say 'five star', but we reckon the Nové Lázně, one of Mariánské Lázně's best hotels, is a very good 'four star'. Either way you're guaranteed an…

  • Hotel U Kata

    Kutná Hora

    You won't lose your head over the rates at this good-value family hotel called the 'Executioner'. Rooms are clean and brightly decorated, and the mostly…

  • Hotel Kavalerie

    Karlovy Vary

    Quiet, homey and central, the Kavalerie is probably the best-value hotel in town, provided you don't mind a bit of walking. It’s relatively close to the…

  • Hotel Černý Orel

    Moravia

    One of the nicest hotels in town just happens to occupy prime real estate above the town’s highly recommended restaurant-microbrewery. The rooms have a…

  • Moods Hotel

    Prague

    One of the best of Prague's 'design hotels', Moods is sharply styled and tech savvy, with clever colour schemes, adjustable mood lighting and intriguing…

  • Poets' Corner Hostel

    Olomouc

    The couple who mind this friendly and exceptionally well-run hostel are a wealth of local information. There are eight-bed dorms, as well as private…

  • Little Town Budget Hotel

    Malá Strana

    A brilliant location in Malá Strana reveals excellent-value rooms arrayed around a quiet, central courtyard. Rooms are simply furnished with whitewashed…

  • Hotel Zlatá Hvězda

    Bohemia

    Třeboň's smartest offering has flash rooms, a small bowling alley, a decent ground-floor restaurant and a spa centre, all in a 430-year-old building right…

  • Hotel Paris

    Bohemia

    An attractive 19th-century hotel, located just down from the Colonnade in the heart of the spa district. The rooms are on the spare side, but are…

  • Hotel Budweis

    České Budějovice

    Plush Hotel Budweis was converted from an old grain mill and has a picturesque canal-side setting. The owners have opted for a smart contemporary look…

  • Hotel Bohemia

    České Budějovice

    Carved wooden doors open to the beautifully restored interior of these two 16th-century burghers' houses set on a quiet street. Rooms are basic but have…

  • Hotel Rous

    Plzeň

    This 600-year-old building combines the historic character of the original stone walls with modern furnishings. Bathrooms are art deco cool in black and…

  • Hotel Hastal

    Staré Město

    A hotel for over a century (and still owned by the same family), the Hastal is a Prague original sporting immaculate, business-like rooms with little art…

  • Hotel Richard

    Bohemia

    This modern hotel is situated just to the west of the main spa area and has a nice view onto the nearby St Vladimír Church. The rooms are done up in a…

  • Hostel Lípa

    Prague

    A little gem of a hostel, this place is run by a young Czech couple (with good English). It feels more like a shared apartment, consisting of only three…

  • Hotel & Pivnice Pegas

    Brno

    Centrally located Pegas has been refurbished to include huge beds, flat-screen TVs and updated bathrooms. Expect a friendly welcome at reception and the…

  • Grand Hotel

    Moravia

    The city's nicest standard hotel is a modern, four-star offering on the main square, an easy five-minute walk from the Jewish Quarter. There's a good…

  • U Salzmannů

    Plzeň

    This pleasant pension, right in the heart of town, sits above a very good historic pub. The standard rooms are comfortable but basic; the more luxurious …

  • Hotel U Zvonu

    Plzeň

    This place is similar to a high-end chain in that it's super clean and modern. It's also conveniently located, close to all the main sights. The rooms are…

  • Hotel Templ

    Moravia

    This beautifully reconstructed, family-run hotel comprises a main building and an annexe, two doors down. The updated rooms are done out in cheerful tiles…

  • Plus Prague Hostel

    Prague

    The cheerful Plus Prague Hostel is one tram stop from Nádraží Holešovice. Cheap rates, clean private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, friendly staff and an…

  • Hunger Wall Residence

    Malá Strana

    Though it won't win any prizes for the best-named accommodation in the Czech capital, the Hunger Wall is a great deal with its 18 bright, stylish,…

  • Staroměstský Penzion

    Bohemia

    Nothing fancy here, just a well-run, spotlessly clean pension on a quiet street a few metres away from the main square. There are just four rooms,…

  • Hotel Octárna

    Moravia

    This small hotel is tucked away inside a quiet, shaded courtyard that once belonged to a Franciscan monastery. From the original Max Švabinský paintings…

  • Prague Central Camp

    Prague

    If you're camping your way through the country, then this Žižkov campground is about as close to the city centre as you can spend a night under rustling…

  • Pension Edinburgh

    Bohemia

    This friendly, centrally located pension offers five idiosyncratically decorated rooms and one apartment, each equipped with bathrobes, armchairs and a…

  • Hotel Klaret

    Moravia

    This pristine modern hotel, set amid grassy lawns about 10 minutes by foot from Valtice chateau, offers rooms in several price categories, ranging from…

  • Hotel Maltézský Kříž

    Karlovy Vary

    This small hotel on the promenade offers very good value, given its upmarket location in the heart of the spa area and the nicely appointed rooms with…

  • Brix Hostel

    Prague

    Enthusiastic hostel focused on making your stay enjoyable, from the warm welcome to the custom-built bunks and clean, modern bathrooms. The hostel's own…

  • Hospoda Na Louži

    Český Krumlov

    Eleven cosy rooms situated above a great pub in the absolute centre of town. The interiors couldn't be more pleasant, with big wooden, period-piece beds,…

  • Lazy River Hostel

    Bohemia

    Tucked away on a backstreet beneath the castle, this friendly, laid-back hostel is decked out in bright colours and modern furniture, and has bikes and…

  • Hotel Bílý kůň

    Bohemia

    This place was once a favourite of that incurable romantic, Goethe (he was partial to suite 103), but the renovated and comfortable modern rooms on offer…

  • Hotel Císař Ferdinand

    Bohemia

    A beautifully restored historic building right across from the Infocentrum, the Emperor Ferdinand has simply furnished but clean and comfortable rooms,…

  • Hotel Continental

    Brno

    The main drawcard here is the hotel's distinctive architecture -- from the retro-futuristic 1960s. Everything, from the logo to the lobby, has been given…

  • Pension Danny

    Český Krumlov

    Exposed timber roof beams plus restored brickwork equals rustic charm in this atmospheric 17th-century building; try to get an attic room for maximum…

  • Embassy Hotel

    Karlovy Vary

    Karlovy Vary's not short of top-end hotels, but most lack the personal touch of the family-owned Embassy, with its riverside location and perfectly…

  • Pension Barbakán

    Český Krumlov

    Originally the town's gunpowder arsenal, Barbakán now creates fireworks of its own with super-comfy rooms featuring bright and cosy wooden decor, perched…

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