Must-see hotels in Prague

  • Le Palais Hotel

    Prague

    Le Palais is housed in a gorgeous belle-époque building dating from the end of the 19th century that was once home to Czech artist Luděk Marold (1865–98) …

  • Sophie's Hostel

    Prague

    A pleasant change from the usual characterless, beer-stained backpacker dives, this hostel is for a gentler sort of budget traveller. There’s a touch of…

  • Czech Inn

    Prague

    The Czech Inn calls itself a hostel, but a boutique label wouldn’t be out of place. Everything seems sculpted by an industrial designer, from the iron…

  • Golden Well Hotel

    Malá Strana

    Voted one of the country's top three small hotels, this hidden gem is tucked away at the end of a cobbled cul-de-sac on the southern slope of the castle…

  • Dominican Hotel

    Staré Město

    From the complimentary glass of wine when you arrive to the comfy king-size beds, the Dominican certainly knows how to make you feel pampered. Housed in…

  • Dům U Velké Boty

    Malá Strana

    Location, location, location – those three little words that mean so much. The quaint little 'House at the Big Boot' is set on a quiet square, just five…

  • Alcron Hotel

    Prague

    Located just a few minutes' walk from Wenceslas Square, this five-star hotel is the modern reincarnation of the 1930s Alcron Hotel, and has long been…

  • Icon Hotel

    Prague

    Staff clothes by Diesel, computers by Apple, beds by Hästens – pretty much everything in this gorgeous boutique hotel has a designer stamp on it…

  • Romantik Hotel U Raka

    Prague

    One of Prague's more unusual hotels, this timber cottage with just six low-ceilinged doubles would not look out of place in the Czech mountains. Tucked…

  • Domus Henrici

    Prague

    This historic building in a quiet corner of Hradčany is intentionally nondescript and understated out front, hinting that peace and privacy are its top…

  • Mama Shelter Prague

    Prague

    The Prague outpost of the funky French design-hotel chain Mama Shelter is full of loud, clashing patterns and modern flair – which you may not expect from…

  • U Zeleného Věnce

    Staré Město

    Located on a quiet side street, the 'Green Garland' is a surprisingly rustic retreat right in the heart of the city. The bedrooms vary in size – some…

  • Hotel Theatrino

    Prague

    Some hotel designs could be described as theatrical, but there can't be too many that were actually designed as a theatre. Dating from 1910, the art…

  • Absolutum Hotel

    Prague

    A highly recommended, eye-catching boutique hotel, the Absolutum is located across from Nádraží Holešovice metro station. While the industrial…

  • Sir Toby's Hostel

    Prague

    Set in a refurbished apartment building with a spacious kitchen and common room, Sir Toby’s is about 10 minutes north of the city centre by tram. The…

  • Hotel 16

    Prague

    With a mere 14 rooms, the 16 is a cosy, family-run little affair, hidden away in a tranquil nook where you’re more likely to hear tweets than trams. The…

  • Hotel Aria

    Malá Strana

    The Aria offers five-star luxury with a musical theme – each of the four floors is dedicated to a musical genre (jazz, opera, classical and contemporary),…

  • NYX Hotel

    Prague

    As central as it gets, NYX is a boutique affair for travellers looking for bold contemporary style and high-end amenities, and who are willing to splash…

  • Anděl’s By Vienna House

    Prague

    This sleek designer hotel, all stark contemporary in white with black and red accents, has floor-to-ceiling windows, in-room music players and modern art…

  • Red & Blue Design Hotel

    Prague

    This designer boutique sports rooms done out in tasteful red and blue highlights. The setting is a smartly renovated 19th-century townhouse. The overall…

  • Ahoy! Hostel

    Staré Město

    No big signs or branding here, just an inconspicuous card by the blue door at No 10. But inside is a very pleasant, welcoming and peaceful hostel …

  • Mosaic House

    Prague

    A blend of four-star hotel and boutique hostel, Mosaic House is a cornucopia of designer detail, from the original 1930s mosaic in the entrance hall to…

  • Hotel International

    Prague

    This stunning socialist-realist palace was built in the 1950s in the style of Moscow University, complete with Soviet-style star atop the tower. The rooms…

  • Hotel Suite Home

    Prague

    Straddling the divide between apartment and hotel, this place offers the space and convenience of a suite with private bathroom and kitchen along with…

  • Plaza Alta Hotel

    Prague

    One of the snazzier hotels in this part of town, Plaza Alta draws mostly business clientele and travellers looking for a full-service property within easy…

  • ArtHarmony

    Prague

    Eccentrically fitted out with multi-coloured paintings, rustic timber and real tree branches, this gimmicky pension really stands out from the crowd. The…

  • Hotel Anna

    Prague

    This small, friendly hotel has helpful and knowledgeable staff. The late-19th-century building retains many of its original art-nouveau features, and the…

  • Louren Hotel

    Prague

    Popular with business travellers, this small luxury hotel with 27 rooms, including several suites, is set in a grand 19th-century apartment building…

  • Hotel Alwyn

    Prague

    The Alwyn is the first designer hotel to appear in the newly gentrified district of Karlín. Set on a quiet side street only a few tram stops east of Staré…

  • Perla Hotel

    Staré Město

    The ‘Pearl’ is typical of the slinky, appealing designer hotels that have sprung up all over central Prague. Here the designer has picked – surprise,…

  • Ametyst

    Prague

    The polished Ametyst straddles the line between boutique and hotel, with just enough style points in the lobby (nice retro flagstone) and the rooms …

  • Residence Karolina

    Staré Město

    We’re going to have to invent a new category of accommodation – boutique apartments – to cover this array of 20 beautifully furnished flats. Offering one-…

  • Design Hotel Jewel

    Staré Město

    Housed in a medieval building that was once home to a royal jeweller (check out the early 20th-century painted ceiling with gemstone motifs in the cafe…

  • Leon Hotel

    Prague

    The Hotel Leon advertises itself as something between a hostel and a small hotel. In truth, it’s actually much nicer than a standard hostel (no dorms, but…

  • Design Hotel Sax

    Malá Strana

    Set in a quiet corner of Malá Strana, amid embassies and monastery gardens, the Sax is refreshingly different. The building is 18th century on the outside…

  • Dancing House Hotel

    Prague

    Prague's most controversial building has a boutique hotel, owned by a former Czech international footballer, on the top floors. Some have absolutely…

  • Design Hotel Josef

    Staré Město

    Designed by London-based Czech architect Eva Jiřičná, the Josef was one of Prague’s first stylish contemporary hotels. The minimalist theme evident in the…

  • Arkada

    Prague

    This 35-room hotel offers a great combination of style, comfort and location. The rooms are well-appointed, with a retro-1930s feel that fits the style of…

  • Hotel Luník

    Prague

    Clean, attractive and smallish, Hotel Luník is on a quiet residential street a block from Peace Square, between the Náměstí Míru and IP Pavlova metro…

  • Hotel Julian

    Prague

    This deservedly popular small hotel has helpful staff and a quiet location south of Malá Strana. The smart, well-kept bedrooms are decorated with relaxing…

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