Where to stay in Prague: What You Need to Know
Deciding where to stay in Prague will depend on the style of the area you want for your visit to the Czech capital.
Unlike other European capitals, such as Rome or Brussels, Prague is still a cheap place to stay, with prices closer to those of Berlin. Also, the quality/price ratio here is much higher than most capitals in Western Europe.
The quality of accommodation tends to be very high in prague, although it is best to take a look at the comments of customers who have already stayed there. For your peace of mind, only options with a score of 80/100 or higher are included in this guide to the best areas to stay in Prague.
The Staré Mesto or Old Town is, without doubt, the area to stay in Prague if you are looking to be close to everything. It has backpackers hostels and boutique hotels, but other quieter and alternative options are available in this gem of a city.
Best areas to stay in Prague
1. Best area: Staré Mesto
Staré Mesto literally means “Old City”.
It is the Historical Centre of the city and it is the best area to stay in Prague if you want to be in the heart of the action.
This area is quite touristy but full of charm. Pedestrianized streets, medieval buildings, gothic churches, squares and shops.
It is also a good area for nightlife, with many cafes, breweries and bars.
Staré Mesto is home to the world-known Medieval Astronomical Clock. It joins the Malá Strana neighbourhood through the famous Charles Bridge.
What makes this the best area to stay in Prague
- City centre
- Very walkable
- Lots of shops
- Nightlife
- Gothic architecture
- Astronomic Clock
- Charles Bridge
Hand-Picked Hotels in This Area
Our Top PickGrandior Hotel Prague is a five-star accommodation with contemporary decoration located in the Old Town of Prague. It has a spa and sauna.
Budget OptionResidence Bene is a small pension located one hundred meters from Republic Square. It offers simple accommodation of great quality and low prices.
Midrange OptionCharles Bridge Palace offers traditional and luxurious decoration of French style. This hotel is located a few steps from the Charles Bridge and ten minutes from the central square of Prague.
Luxury OptionPresident Hotel is an exquisite five-star hotel located next to the Vltava River. It has luxury facilities and contemporary and design decoration.
2. Josefov
Josefov is the old Jewish quarter of Prague.
This charming area combines synagogues and museums with trendy boutiques and traditional cafes that compete with fusion restaurants.
It is a very central area located on the banks of the Vltava River.
Here you can find some of the Jewish synagogues, as well as the site of the infamous Prague ghetto and the Jewish cemetery of the city.
Named after Emperor Josef II, Josefov is architecturally magnificent and very cosmopolitan, it’s not surprising that it was Franz Kafka’s neighbourhood.
What makes this the best area to stay in Prague
- Very central
- Accessible on foot
- Design stores
- Alternative atmosphere
- Old Jewish neighbourhood
- Charming streets
- Vltava River
Hand-Picked Hotels in This Area
Our Top PickMyHouse Apartments are funky pop art style apartments located in Josefov, one of the best areas to stay in Prague, next to the old synagogues and the Jewish Museum.
Budget OptionApartments Kaprova offers simple accommodation in the centre of Prague. They have a shared equipped kitchen.
Midrange OptionPrague Old Town Residence has an almost perfect score on booking sites. It is located 60 meters from the Prague Synagogue in a historic building. Its decoration is modern and boutique style.
Luxury OptionSlaby&Bambur Residence Old Town is a fantastic aparthotel decorated with the utmost attention to detail. It is located four hundred meters from the Astronomical Clock, in the neighbourhood of Josefov.
3. Malá Strana
Malá Strana, which literally translates as “Small Quarter”, is located on the other side of the Charles Bridge.
It is one of the oldest districts of the Czech capital and occupies the area surrounding the hill on which stands the elegant Prague Castle and Cathedral.
In this neighbourhood, meandering cobbled streets lead to palatial medieval-style hotels, embassy buildings, traditional pubs and luxury restaurants.
Malá Strana, which literally translates as “Small Quarter”, is located on the other side of the Charles Bridge.
It is one of the oldest districts of the Czech capital and occupies the area surrounding the hill on which stands the elegant Prague Castle and Cathedral.
In this neighbourhood, meandering cobbled streets lead to palatial medieval-style hotels, embassy buildings, traditional pubs and luxury restaurants.
It is probably the most expensive area to stay in Prague, but also the most charming and top-rated.
What makes this the best area to stay in Prague
- Very central
- Charming quarter
- Excellent views
- Refined atmosphere
- Quality hotels
- Prague Castle
Hand-Picked Hotels in This Area
Our Top PickWaldstein Hotel is a charming hotel located in a historic building from the 14th century in the Malá Strana neighbourhood. It has a classic and old decoration and an excellent score.
Budget OptionMerchant’s Avenue Hotel is a fantastic four-star hotel with very cheap prices in one of the best areas to stay in Prague.
Midrange OptionDomus Balthasar Design Hotel is a boutique-style accommodation located fifty meters from the Charles Bridge, in Malá Strana. Its decoration is modern and functional.
Luxury OptionThree Storks is a luxury hotel located in a historic building from the 14th century. It has a contemporary decoration.
4. Smíchov
To the south of Malá Strana lies the charming Smíchov neighborhood.
This area houses the best design and boutique hotels in the city, as well as shopping centres, multiplex cinemas and an entertainment area.
Smíchov has excellent tram and metro connections.
This area was chosen by Mozart to stay in Prague during his stay. Also here you can find the headquarters of the famous beer brand Staropramen.
Due to its location and transport facilities, Smíchov is one of the most recommended options for business travellers to Prague.
What makes this the best area to stay in Prague
- Relatively central
- Charming district
- Excellent connections
- Entertainment and shopping areas
- Luxury hotels
- Best area for business travellers
Hand-Picked Hotels in This Area
Our Top PickRemember Residence has an almost perfect score on hotel search engines. It is a superior category accommodation in the Smíchov neighbourhood.
Budget OptionArbes Hotel is located near the Kinksy Gardens in Prague. It has functional decoration and low prices in one of the best areas to stay in Prague.
Midrange OptionAngelis Hotel is located two minutes from the tram stop and very close to shopping and entertainment centers. With modern decoration and an international atmosphere, it is a great option to stay in Prague.
Luxury OptionHotel General is a five-star hotel that offers European luxury and refinement at more than reasonable prices in one of the best quarters to stay in Prague.
5. Nové Mesto & Vysehrad
Between Vinohrady and Staré Mesto, the so-called “New Town” houses design hotels and contemporary restaurants in its buildings and courtyards dating back to the 18th century.
The area revolves around the Karlovo Namesti (Charles Square) and continues south along the Vltava River.
Nové Mesto is central and quiet.
It houses the modern (and controversial) Dancing House of Frank Gehry. Also the Gothic twin towers of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, emblem of Vysehrad, the second Prague Castle and the Prague Congress Center.
What makes this the best area to stay in Prague
- Great connections
- Relatively central
- Business hotels
- Shopping areas
- Dancing House
- Prague Fair
Hand-Picked Hotels in This Area
Our Top PickEurostars David Hotel is housed in a neo-Renaissance building from 1884. This modern hotel has a gym and sauna.
Budget OptionBest Western City Hotel Moran is a four-star hotel, contemporary style and with economic rates located ten minutes from the river.
Midrange OptionDancing House Hotel is a four-star hotel, ultra-modern and avant-garde style located in the very Dancing House of Prague.
Luxury OptionLa Ballerina Hotel is a five-star hotel and design inspired by Italian style that offers luxury accommodation in the New Town of Prague.
6. Vinohrady
Famous for its futuristic television tower, Vinohrady is a residential area that sits on a hill next to the Staré Mesto. It has leafy avenues, neighbourhood cafes, bars and nightclubs, as well as Greek and Indian restaurants.
7. Žižkov
It is an alternative, peculiar and independent area. In Žižkov you can find the cheapest hotels in Prague. This area is connected to the center by tram 9.
8. Holešovice
Located in a meander of the Vltava River, Holešovice houses Výstavište, Prague’s exhibition grounds, and is the gateway to the Prague Zoo and Troja Chateau. The Tesla Arena hosts concerts and ice hockey matches, while the National Gallery is generating a growing artistic scene. Letná to the west is a residential area with a large park, garden and magnificent views of Prague Castle, Staré Mesto and the Vltava.
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