Best Hotels in Prague: Where to Stay by Neighbourhood

For a first visit to Prague, book a hotel in Old Town (Staré Město) or the Lesser Town (Malá Strana), because both keep Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle within a walk. Prague hotels fall into three price bands: budget (hostel dorms, pensions and small hotels in converted convents), mid-range (four-star boutique hotels in historic buildings) and luxury (five-star hotels on the riverbank and below the castle). The trade-off between the three central areas is simple: Old Town puts every sight on foot but is the busiest and priciest area, the Lesser Town is quieter and closer to the castle but has fewer budget rooms, and Vinohrady is a residential district with a local feel that costs you a tram or metro ride each way.

This guide ranks the neighbourhoods first, compares 28 hotels in one table, then describes 21 of them by price band. Every entry opens with who the hotel suits and ends with links for current rates and recent reviews.

Where to stay in Prague: the neighbourhoods ranked

Old Town ranks first for a first visit, the Lesser Town first for a quiet or romantic stay, New Town first for budget and transport links, and Vinohrady first for a local, residential feel. Josefov, Žižkov, Hradčany and Bubeneč suit specific interests, and the paragraphs below name the hotels from this guide that sit in each area. Prague’s historic centre is compact, so a hotel in any of the first three areas keeps the main sights within walking distance.

1. Old Town (Staré Město)

Old Town is the historical heart of Prague and the area to book for a first visit. Old Town holds the Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square, the Powder Tower and the eastern end of Charles Bridge, so most sights are outside the door. The cost is crowds and higher rates in peak season, although the streets empty early in the morning and late at night. Hotels from this guide in Old Town: Four Seasons Hotel Prague on the riverbank, Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague and Allure Hotel Prague near Old Town Square, and Unitas Hotel Prague, Hotel Residence Agnes and Hotel Hastal Prague Old Town at budget to mid-range rates.

2. Josefov (the Jewish Quarter)

Josefov is the former Jewish Quarter inside Old Town, between Old Town Square and the river. Josefov suits travellers who want the synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Pařížská shopping street on the doorstep, with quieter side streets than the square itself. The Wonderful Wanderings guide to the places to visit in Josefov, the Prague Jewish Quarter covers the sites and the Jewish Museum ticket. Hotels from this guide on the edge of Josefov: Hotel Hastal Prague Old Town on Haštalská street, Allure Hotel Prague near Pařížská, and Hotel Residence Agnes, 600 m (0.4 mi) from the Jewish Quarter.

3. Lesser Town (Malá Strana)

The Lesser Town sits below Prague Castle across Charles Bridge and is the quieter, more romantic side of the centre. The Lesser Town has Baroque palaces and gardens, Kampa Island, the Wallenstein Garden and the Vrtba Garden, and evenings feel far from the Old Town crowds. It has fewer budget hotels and some uphill walking. Hotels from this guide in the Lesser Town: Mandarin Oriental, Aria Hotel Prague, Golden Well Hotel, Augustine and Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa at the luxury end, and Hotel Pod Věží and Hotel Bishops House by Charles Bridge at mid-range rates.

4. New Town (Nové Město)

New Town wraps around Old Town to the south and east and is the practical base: Wenceslas Square, the National Museum, the main train station, big shops and the densest tram and metro network. New Town trades old-world charm for lower rates and easier transport, and it borders Old Town, so the river and Charles Bridge stay walkable. Hotels from this guide in New Town: NH Collection Prague Carlo IV, The Julius Prague, Hotel BoHo, Almanac X Alcron Prague and The Grand Mark Prague at the luxury end, THE MANES Boutique Hotel at mid-range rates, and the Luma Terra hostel near I. P. Pavlova. New Town holds 5 of the hotels described in brief as well: Hotel Cube, Pytloun, Falkensteiner, COSMOPOLITAN and Hermitage.

5. Vinohrady

Vinohrady is a residential district east of the centre known for Art Nouveau apartment buildings, leafy parks, and cafés, restaurants and bars used by locals. Vinohrady suits repeat visitors and longer stays that call for a local feel and a quiet night, and it is well connected by tram and metro. None of the hotels in this guide sits inside Vinohrady; the closest is the Luma Terra hostel at I. P. Pavlova, on the border with New Town.

6. Žižkov

Žižkov is the bohemian district behind the main station, known for its alternative art scene, quirky bars and street art, and for the TV Tower with views over the whole city. Žižkov suits travellers who want an offbeat, creative atmosphere over polished streets and who do not mind a tram ride to the sights. No hotel in this guide sits in Žižkov.

7. Hradčany, Bubeneč and the outer districts

Hradčany is the castle district around Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral: grand, quiet once the day-trippers leave, and uphill from everything else. Hradčany suits travellers who want castle views and early access to the castle grounds, and MOOo by the Castle, an apartment hotel a 10-minute walk from the Petřín funicular, is the pick from this guide. Bubeneč, north of the castle by Stromovka park, is where the garden villa of Hotel Schwaiger stands, and Prague 9 near the O2 arena is home to Stages Hotel Prague, a practical choice for concert nights.

Prague hotels at a glance: the comparison table

The table below compares all 28 hotels in this guide by neighbourhood, star class, price band and who each one suits, before the full write-ups. Star class appears only where the hotel or the original listing states it; price bands are editorial groupings, not quoted rates, so use the booking links for current prices.

Seven more Prague hotels in brief

The 7 hotels below appear in one line each, with their booking links, and cover the O2 arena, the castle district and the hotels around Wenceslas Square and the National Museum.

1. Hermitage Hotel Prague is a four-star in a 1907 former printing house with an Art Nouveau front, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour fitness centre, near the Výtoň and Albertov stops. Check Prices on Booking.com
2. Hotel Cube is a modern hotel by the National Theatre and the Národní třída metro, with rain showers, anti-allergic bedding, a duplex suite and the U Fleků beer hall on the same street. Check Prices on Booking.com
3. Stages Hotel Prague, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a four-star with 295 rooms a 10-minute walk from the O2 arena in Prague 9, by the Českomoravská metro, with a buffet breakfast. Check Prices on Booking.com
4. MOOo by the Castle is an apartment hotel a 10-minute walk from the Petřín funicular and close to St Vitus Cathedral, with fridges, microwaves and dishwashers; one child aged 12 or under stays free, and pets are not allowed. Check Prices on Booking.com
5. Pytloun Boutique Hotel Prague is a five-star with 65 allergy-friendly rooms around a courtyard, a 5-minute walk from Wenceslas Square and the Můstek metro, with a buffet breakfast and a lounge bar. Check Prices on Booking.com
6. Falkensteiner Boutique Hotel Prague is a five-star with 109 rooms opposite the National Museum, an à-la-carte breakfast, a fitness studio and a wellness centre. Check Prices on Booking.com
7. COSMOPOLITAN Hotel Prague is a five-star with 106 rooms near the Florenc metro, the Next Door restaurant, a 24-hour gym, a sauna and free valet parking. Check Prices on Booking.com

Luxury hotels in Prague

Prague’s luxury hotels cluster in two places, the riverside edge of Old Town and the lanes of the Lesser Town below the castle, with a second group around Senovážné náměstí and Wenceslas Square in New Town. The 12 luxury hotels below are listed by location, river and castle first, New Town last.

Four Seasons Hotel Prague

Four Seasons Hotel Prague suits travellers who want river and castle views a few minutes’ walk from Charles Bridge, on the Old Town side of the Vltava. Four Seasons Hotel Prague occupies a group of restored buildings on the embankment that span Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. CottoCrudo, the signature restaurant, serves an Italian-inspired menu with dishes such as oysters, salmon crudo, braised beef cheek and osso buco, plus classic cocktails such as the Papa Doble and the Brandy Crusta. The Gallery, a lounge bar off the entrance hall, serves coffee, wine and cocktails, and the Ava Spa, with interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon, handles treatments. Couples should ask for the river-facing rooms; the trade-off is Old Town’s daytime crowds outside the door.

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Mandarin Oriental, Prague

Mandarin Oriental, Prague suits couples who want a quiet luxury base a 6-minute walk from Charles Bridge, with a spa inside a 14th-century former convent. Mandarin Oriental stands behind gates in the Lesser Town, a 15-minute walk from Prague Castle and 20 minutes from Old Town Square. Sand-coloured interiors, vaulted ceilings and arched doorways run through the public rooms, the bedrooms use a cream-and-beige palette, and the upgraded categories add garden views or private terraces. The spa occupies the 14th-century convent within the complex. Breakfast is a buffet, the restaurant has a bar and a terrace, families get children’s menus, and one adapted room is available for guests with disabilities. Condé Nast Traveler readers have voted it a Readers’ Choice hotel in 5 different years, most recently in 2023.

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Aria Hotel Prague

Aria Hotel Prague suits music lovers and anyone who wants a boutique five-star with a rooftop terrace and private access to the Baroque Vrtba Garden next door. Aria was designed by Rocco Magnoli and Lorenzo Carmellini, and a Gregorian chant laid out in Italian mosaic leads guests into the lobby. Each room is dedicated to a composer or musician, from Dvořák and Mozart to Elvis and Billie Holiday, with original artwork, a selection of books and a screen that plays the artist’s biography and music from 52 composers. Dr Ivana Stehlíková, the hotel’s music director, arranges concert tickets and advice on Prague’s musical calendar. The rooftop terrace looks over Prague Castle and the Lesser Town, and families can use the private cinema.

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Golden Well Hotel

Golden Well Hotel suits couples who want a small five-star directly below Prague Castle, a 5-minute walk from Charles Bridge, with rooftop dining over the Lesser Town. Golden Well describes itself as a five-star central hotel located just under the castle, and its rooms look over the Royal Gardens, the courtyard or the old cobbled street, with the Tycho de Brahe and Rudolf II suites at the top of the range. Terasa U Zlaté studně, the hotel restaurant, serves Czech and international cooking on three terraces, two of them heated and one indoor. A guests-only Bohemia Lounge on the first floor stays open 24 hours, the hotel bar sits on the fourth floor, and an “Emperor’s Breakfast” is on the menu, so check if your rate includes it.

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Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague

Augustine suits travellers who want to sleep inside a former monastery in the Lesser Town, with a spa in the monastic vaults and courtyards for a quiet drink. Augustine occupies a former monastery complex, and its Baroque-style interiors, courtyards and vaulted rooms set it apart from the newer luxury hotels across the river. Drinks and intimate dinners centre on the Refectory Bar, and spa treatments take place in the old monastery vaults. Augustine belongs to Marriott’s Luxury Collection, and Condé Nast Traveler, U.S. News and American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts all include it in their Prague selections. Confirm the spa and restaurant hours with the hotel when you book.

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Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa

Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa suits travellers who want Baroque theatre in the bedroom and a spa in 11th-century Gothic cellars, between Prague Castle and Petřín Hill. Alchymist’s 26 rooms and 19 suites use gilded filigree, antique furniture, hand-painted wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and parquet floors. Alchymist carries the same design into its public rooms: the Aquarius Restaurant and Café displays Venetian stucco and hand-painted murals. The Ecsotica Spa, down in the Gothic cellars, takes an Indonesian approach that contrasts with the Baroque upstairs, and guests get complimentary wine and cheese in the evening. The Vrtba Garden is down the street, Charles Bridge is a 10-minute walk, Petřín Hill and the castle are close, and public transport stops nearby.

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The Grand Mark Prague

The Grand Mark Prague suits travellers who want a courtyard garden and a spa in New Town, with family suites for those travelling with children. The Grand Mark mixes vaulted ceilings with contemporary pieces, including headless mannequin sculptures, and the rooms use rich colours and heavy furnishings. A second-floor spa and a 24-hour gym cover wellness, Le Grill serves a monthly-changing menu of Bohemian cooking, the courtyard garden takes outdoor dining, and the Lobby Lounge serves afternoon tea. Service is attentive and formal. The street outside is busy, but Old Town is a short walk away. The hotel belongs to The Leading Hotels of the World, and American Express lists it among its Fine Hotels + Resorts.

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Hotel NH Collection Prague Carlo IV

NH Collection Prague Carlo IV suits travellers who want a heated indoor pool and a large hotel spa, a 10-minute walk from Old Town Square and close to the main train station. NH Collection Carlo IV is a five-star hotel in a neoclassical building at Senovážné náměstí 13 in New Town. Its 152 rooms across five floors run from classic and superior rooms to executive suites, a presidential apartment and the Carlo IV Suite, all with marble bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi. The 1890 Restaurant & Bar serves the breakfast buffet and dinner, the Vault Bar handles drinks, and the spa pairs the pool with a fitness centre. Dogs and cats stay for a fee, and the Opera Ballroom hosts weddings and events.

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Almanac X Alcron Prague

Almanac X Alcron Prague suits travellers who want a 1930s Art Deco landmark on Štěpánská street, just off Wenceslas Square and a 10-minute walk from Old Town Square. Almanac X Alcron opened as the Alcron in 1932, built by its founder and architect Alois Krofta. The Alcron was among the first hotels in the country with underground garages and hosted film stars, jazz musicians and statesmen before the communist state nationalised it in 1948. A full renovation later reopened it as Almanac X Alcron Prague and kept the original wood panelling, marble and fireplace in the lobby and restaurant. Brasserie 1932 serves modern Czech cooking with a French accent, and the Art Deco Alcron Bar, the Elias Coffee Shop and the Alcron Rooftop complete the food and drink.

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The Julius Prague

The Julius Prague suits travellers who want a new design hotel with secure parking and electric-vehicle charging, in New Town near Senovážné náměstí. The Julius brand grew out of the House of Julius Meinl, founded in 1862, and the Prague hotel has 168 rooms across 7 floors with modern fittings and restrained decor. Brasserie The Julius serves a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner from local and international menus, and the bar handles drinks and light dishes. A fitness centre is on site, covered self-parking with charging points costs extra, and public transport stops nearby. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals. The Julius stands a few doors from Hotel BoHo near Senovážné náměstí, and the Powder Tower and Old Town Square are a short walk away.

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Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague

Buddha-Bar Hotel Prague suits night owls and couples who want an Asian-themed five-star 3 minutes from Old Town Square, with the Buddha-Bar cocktail lounge downstairs. Buddha-Bar Hotel has run since 2009 in a quiet spot a few steps from the square and from the city’s luxury shopping street, and Charles Bridge is a 10-minute walk. Rooms come as Superior and Premier, plus the Dharma, Sangha and Buddha suites, all in a design that pairs a modern lifestyle with the atmosphere of Eastern cultures. Siddharta Café serves pan-Asian cooking, the Buddha-Bar serves cocktails, and the hotel has a wellness area. Both Forbes Travel Guide and U.S. News include Buddha-Bar Hotel in their Prague selections.

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Hotel BoHo

Hotel BoHo suits travellers who want a modern design hotel with spa treatments on a quiet New Town street, a short walk from Old Town Square. Hotel BoHo occupies a former newspaper office, and the lounge and foyer keep the high ceilings and tall windows of that past. Interiors mix bold and minimalist pieces in a neutral palette. Guests start the day with coffee in the lounge or a spa treatment, the restaurant serves international dishes in the evening, and the bar mixes signature cocktails. Old Town’s streets, Charles Bridge and the Christmas market on Old Town Square are all within walking distance. Forbes Travel Guide and U.S. News both list BoHo, and Maddy’s Avenue names it a favourite modern option in the centre.

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Mid-range hotels in Prague

Prague’s mid-range hotels are mostly four-star boutique properties in converted historic buildings. Prague’s mid-range picks below sit within a 20-minute walk of Old Town Square, apart from Hotel Schwaiger, the green exception in Bubeneč.

THE MANES Boutique Hotel Prague

THE MANES Boutique Hotel Prague suits travellers who want a four-star with soundproofed rooms near the river and a metro stop, a 16-minute walk from Old Town Square. THE MANES sits a short walk from a metro station, which puts the Dancing House and the rest of the centre within easy reach. The 50 air-conditioned rooms include some with terraces and sitting areas, and all have free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a kettle and a bathroom with a separate toilet, a shower and a hairdryer. Breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant, which specialises in local dishes, and the bar covers evening drinks. Lemon Leaf, an international restaurant, is a few doors away. U.S. News ranks the hotel among Prague’s top five.

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Hotel Pod Věží

Hotel Pod Věží suits families and first-time visitors who want to sleep at the foot of Charles Bridge, behind the 14th-century Lesser Town Bridge Tower. Hotel Pod Věží spreads across two historic buildings a few steps apart, and its position behind the tower keeps the rooms calmer than the crowds on the bridge suggest. The 28 non-smoking, air-conditioned rooms have en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a minibar and tea and coffee facilities. Hotel Pod Věží serves guests at its Restaurant Pod Věží and Café Creperie Pod Věží, and opens its rooftop terrace for views of Prague Castle. Family suites, child-friendly meals and babysitting cover families, and the 24-hour reception arranges parking permits and transfers to the airport and the main station.

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Hotel Bishops House

Hotel Bishops House suits travellers who want a small design hotel 60 m (about 200 ft) from Charles Bridge, the Vltava and Kampa Island, on the Lesser Town side. Hotel Bishops House occupies a 16th-century building that took on its empire-style appearance in an 1843 renovation, and some of its 26 individually designed rooms sit in the tower of the former bishop’s residence, whose roots go back to the 13th century. A hot and cold buffet breakfast is served each morning, Wi-Fi is free throughout, the rooms are air-conditioned and a lift serves the floors. The 24-hour reception stores luggage, exchanges currency, sells public transport tickets and books sightseeing tours and concerts, so the hotel works well for a first visit on foot.

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Allure Hotel Prague

Allure Hotel Prague suits travellers who want a small boutique hotel a few minutes’ walk from Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter and Pařížská, at mid-range rates. Allure Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, airport transfers and a concierge, and its rooms come with a minibar, air conditioning and blackout curtains; some look over the city. A rooftop terrace gives views across the rooftops, a courtyard offers a quiet seat, and the restaurant serves Czech and international dishes. Old Town Square, the Prague Cycle Boat and the Gallery of Steel Figures are close, and Indian Jewel, Cafe No 3 and La Veranda handle dinners out. Wenceslas Square and the National Museum are a longer walk in the other direction.

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Hotel Schwaiger

Hotel Schwaiger suits families and repeat visitors who want a garden villa 2 minutes from Stromovka park instead of a room in the centre. Hotel Schwaiger is a four-star boutique hotel in Villa Schwaiger in Bubeneč, Prague 6. The villa was built in 1840-1841, rebuilt in 1882-1896 as Villa Klára, and took the Schwaiger name in 1897 when the painter Hanuš Schwaiger moved in; he hosted guests including Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, and the house has been a registered cultural heritage site since 1921. A full reconstruction reopened it as a hotel in 2017. Hotel Schwaiger borders the Stromovka and Letenské sady parks and has a garden with an outdoor restaurant patio and family rooms; the castle and Charles Bridge are a short tram or taxi ride away.

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Budget and 3-star hotels in Prague

Prague’s budget and 3-star hotels sit mostly outside Old Town, but the four picks below keep you in or next to the historic centre: two small hotels in former convents, a family-friendly boutique on a quiet church square and one hostel. Prague’s budget picks here carry no 3-star label: Unitas Hotel is a four-star with rates in the budget bracket, and Hotel Hastal and Hotel Residence Agnes publish no star class. For a classified 3-star hotel, search Booking.com with the 3-star filter in New Town or Vinohrady, both a short tram or metro ride from Old Town Square.

Unitas Hotel Prague

Unitas Hotel Prague suits travellers who want a four-star at budget-to-mid-range rates in a former convent in Old Town, with a documented dissident history. Unitas Hotel stands on Bartolomějská street. In the 18th century the Jesuits commissioned the Church of St Bartholomew and its monastery, and in the mid-19th century the complex passed to the Grey Sisters of St Francis. The State Secret Police seized the convent in 1950 and ran a prison here for 39 years; Václav Havel was held in cell number 6. The building reopened as Pension Unitas after 1990 and as Unitas Hotel in April 2008. Tripadvisor’s 2019 Travellers’ Choice awards ranked it first among hotels in the Czech Republic and 14th in Europe. Breakfast is an optional add-on.

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Hotel Residence Agnes

Hotel Residence Agnes suits travellers who want a quiet, personal small hotel with breakfast included, 600 m (0.4 mi) from Old Town Square and the Jewish Quarter. Hotel Residence Agnes dates back to the 14th century as part of the St Agnes Convent. A cobbled courtyard opens directly from the street, wooden staircases lead to bright rooms arranged around it, and wooden beams, frescoes and stucco sit alongside minibars, large TVs and en-suite showers. There is no spa and no restaurant; instead the 24-hour reception pours a welcome drink and books restaurants, tours and concerts. The breakfast buffet, served in a ground-floor room, runs from hot and cold dishes to homemade pastries and fresh juice. Families get spacious rooms and short walks to the main sights.

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Hotel Hastal Prague Old Town

Hotel Hastal Prague Old Town suits families and budget-minded travellers who want a quiet church square inside Old Town instead of a room on a main street. Hotel Hastal stands at Haštalská 16 on the edge of Josefov, tucked into the square in front of St Haštal Church, which dates from 1234, close to the river, Old Town Square and the metro and tram. The hotel describes itself as a family-friendly, affordable boutique hotel, and its rooms run from single and “cozy” rooms to superior and deluxe doubles and family and luxury apartments. Every guest gets access to the VIP Club and bar, which serves free snacks through the day, soft drinks, five kinds of coffee, tea and pastries. The hotel does not publish a star class.

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Luma Terra Prague

Luma Terra Prague suits solo travellers on a budget who want a social hostel with private en-suite options near I. P. Pavlova. Luma Terra has 150 beds and an international staff on hand 24 hours a day. Dorm rooms come with a storage bin and gender-specific bathrooms, private en-suite rooms add smart TVs, and apartments for up to three people have private bathrooms and kitchens. A terrace and a shared kitchen give guests space to mix. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before arrival, and breakfast and luggage storage are paid extras. Other hostels in Prague include The RoadHouse Prague, The Madhouse Prague, Sophie’s Hostel, Czech Inn, Prague Dream Hostel, Onefam Old Town and Hostel Elf.

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How to choose a hotel in Prague

Choose a Prague hotel by neighbourhood first, then by walking distance to Charles Bridge and Old Town Square, and only then by star class, because the star system rewards facilities more than location. The 6 tips below cover the practical points, most important first.

1. Book Old Town and Lesser Town hotels well ahead for May to September and for December. Prague hotels fill for the summer and for the Prague Christmas markets, and the shoulder months of April, June, September and October bring milder weather and lower rates.
2. Stay where the sights are on foot if you have 2 or 3 days. Old Town and the Lesser Town keep Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the castle within walking distance; New Town and Vinohrady add a tram or metro ride each way.
3. Check whether breakfast is included. Most hotels in this guide serve a buffet, and The Julius, THE MANES, NH Collection Carlo IV, Hotel Bishops House and Hotel Residence Agnes describe it as part of the stay, while Unitas Hotel and Luma Terra sell it as an add-on.
4. Use the tram and metro network from New Town, Vinohrady and outer hotels. The Wonderful Wanderings comparison of the Prague City Pass and Prague Card explains which sightseeing pass pays off if you plan several museums from a hotel outside the centre; check whether the current pass includes public transport before you buy.
5. Ask your hotel about airport transfers before you land. Allure Hotel Prague lists airport transportation among its amenities, and Hotel Pod Věží arranges transfers to the airport and the main train station on request.
6. Tip modestly. Tipping is not required in Prague; rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants for good service is the norm.

Prague hotels: frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Prague for first-timers?

Old Town is the area to stay in for a first visit, with the Lesser Town as the quieter alternative across Charles Bridge. Both keep the main sights on foot; Old Town has more restaurants, bars and budget-to-mid-range hotels such as Unitas Hotel, Hotel Residence Agnes and Hotel Hastal, while the Lesser Town has the castle-view five-stars such as Golden Well and Aria.

Is it better to stay in Old Town or the Lesser Town in Prague?

Stay in Old Town for convenience and nightlife, and in the Lesser Town for quiet and romance. Old Town is busier and pricier in peak season but has everything at the door; the Lesser Town is one bridge crossing further from Old Town Square, with palace gardens, castle views and fewer budget rooms.

How much do hotels in Prague cost?

Prague hotels span three bands: budget (hostel dorms, pensions and small hotels such as Unitas, Hotel Residence Agnes and Hotel Hastal), mid-range (four-star boutiques such as THE MANES and Hotel Pod Věží) and luxury (five-stars such as Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Aria). Rates peak from May to September and in December and drop in the shoulder months; this guide quotes no figures because they change by date, so use the Booking.com links for live prices.

Are 3-star hotels in Prague good?

Yes, a 3-star hotel in Prague can be a good choice if you pick it by location, breakfast and recent reviews rather than by star count. Star classes measure facilities such as a lift, a restaurant or room size more than comfort, and none of the hotels in this guide carries a 3-star label. Search Booking.com’s 3-star filter in New Town or Vinohrady for classified 3-stars a tram ride from Old Town Square.

How many nights do you need in Prague?

Three nights cover the castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Josefov at a relaxed pace, and a fourth or fifth night adds a day trip. Kutná Hora with the Sedlec Ossuary, Karlštejn Castle, Karlovy Vary and Český Krumlov are the classic day trips from Prague, and a New Town hotel near the main station makes the train connections easier.

More Prague guides

The Prague guides listed below cover the rest of a trip, from sights and food to the Christmas markets.

• Czech Republic travel guides on Wonderful Wanderings
• Things to do in Prague
• Places to visit in Josefov, the Prague Jewish Quarter
• Prague restaurants worth booking
• Traditional Czech food tour in Prague
• Prague Christmas markets
• Museums in Prague
• Bars in Prague
• Prague City Pass or Prague Card
• Facts about the Czech Republic
• About Wonderful Wanderings

About the author. This guide is written and maintained by the Wonderful Wanderings editorial team. Wonderful Wanderings was founded in 2012 by Sofie Couwenbergh, and the team covers Prague for independent travellers, including where to stay by neighbourhood, from Old Town and the Lesser Town to Vinohrady, and the hotels and hostels worth booking through the Tripadvisor and Booking.com links above, and updates this page when hotels, rates and rules change.