Hotel Directory - Page 2

Around the corner from the astronomical clock, this boutique property is within steps of Prague?s most popular square. Streams of tourists tread the cobblestone lanes around the Iron Gate Hotel, noted for its proximity to the Old Town Square and the architectural beauty of both it and its neighborhood. Being a few centuries old, the building?s rooms vary significantly in size and shape and are decorated accordingly ? some with Medici-style frescoes, some with exposed wooden beams, but all merging original features with modern refurbishment. The property?s underlying theme is one of elegance and history, something guests are free to savor in the pretty courtyard caf? or while luxuriating in their suite?s private Jacuzzi. - [Iron Gate Hotel]

This striking budget hotel proves that good design and a good nightly rate needn?t be mutually exclusive. Located just outside Prague?s city center near the residential area of Zizkov, the Apollon Hotel is a 15-minute tram ride from the Old Town. Fully refurbished in 2008, the hotel is a tribute to monochrome with chic black bathrooms, clean white rooms and vintage floral stencils adorning the walls, the hotel?s cooked breakfast served in its new minimalist dining hall. The tram stop is just opposite the lobby and guests will find plenty of local activity ? shops, bars, restaurants ? all within walking distance and all without the hefty tourist tariffs of the city center. - [Apollon Hotel]

This Italian-style boutique hotel in the Jewish Quarter offers comfort and class a five-minute walk from the Old Town Square. Close to the River Vlatava and Franz Kafka?s house, the pink fa?ade of this 19th Century hotel is indicative of the charm and architectural beauty of its neighborhood. Surrounded by the historical structures of the city?s oldest quarter, the Bellagio Hotel is within walking distance of Prague?s main sights in an area replete with luxury boutiques, jewelry stores and opportunities to eat and drink. Interiors reflect a relaxed European theme, cream-colored walls and exposed rafters featuring in some of the hotel?s irregularly-shaped rooms. The Italian restaurant in the property?s cellar is one of the most respected ? and romantic ? in Prague. - [Bellagio Hotel]

Living up to its moniker, this is a calm and sophisticated property on the left bank of the river. Located in Lesser Town near Andel metro stop, La Boutique Hotel is in an area rich with upscale shops, bars and restaurants as is within walking distance of the Charles Bridge. Its position just out of the main tourist center means it?s both quieter and less expensive than its Old Town counterparts, while access to the sights is still easy and can be done pleasantly on foot. D?cor is befitting of the ?boutique? tag ? minimal yet warm with high-quality fixtures and heavy oak furniture. Just down the road is the Staropramen Brewery where guests can enjoy another of Prague?s unique attractions ? its beer. - [La Boutique Hotel]

Delivering five-star luxury befitting its impressive neoclassical dimensions, this property not only has looks it has location and reputation. Situated in the Old Town, the Italian-owned Boscolo Carlo IV Hotel inhabits a converted bank building 15 minutes on foot from the Old Town Square. Interiors are palazzo-style with gilded frescoes, vaulted ceilings and intricate molding in the public spaces, while in rooms, luxury manifests in a more subdued manner, namely coffee-colored hues and freshly cut flowers. From here, it?s a short walk to the shops and restaurants of the main boulevard and 20 minutes downhill to the Charles Bridge. A spa and wellness center at the hotel is on hand to ease whatever physical tensions a long day on Prague?s cobbled alleys has wrought. - [Boscolo Carlo Iv Hotel]

This is a small family-run hotel set amid rows of colorful Prague townhouses within walking distance of the Old Town. Close to trams and offering secure private parking, the City Crown Hotel is in a quiet residential area a few blocks from Zizkov TV Tower. The property enjoys a relaxed, friendly atmosphere enhanced by the warmness of the staff, the continental breakfasts, the hotel?s lovely courtyard and the complimentary hot drinks and biscuits available all day. Rooms have fresh Scandinavian-style d?cor, free wifi (internet also available on the in-room PC), satellite TV and big modern bathrooms; breakfast is served until late and reception is open 24/7. A quick tram ride or a 15-minute walk will have guests at Wenceslas Square, while inexpensive pubs and restaurants can be found in the surrounding streets. - [City Crown Hotel]

The busy shops and restaurants of Vaclav Boulevard set the scene for this small hotel near Wenceslas Square. Situated in Prague?s commercial heart, the Elysees Hotel is in a premium location for making the most of the city?s attractions, with the Old Town and its incumbent attractions a short walk away. The popular shopping and dining strip of Na Prikope is just down the road and the Charles Bridge is a 15-minute walk away ? not factoring in the time it takes to pick up a kransky or linger in front of the city?s many historical landmarks. Recently renovated in a classical style, the Elysee?s rooms have a new, clean feeling and offer natural light, space and comfort in abundance. - [Elysee Hotel]

This budget hotel in the Old Town offers friendly service and proximity to all that is beautiful in Prague. In an original 19th Century block close to the river and the Charles Bridge, the Koruna Hotel is in close range of the sights and in an area with lots of inexpensive pubs and restaurants. Getting to the Old Town Square is a cinch from here and Wenceslas Square and the main boulevard are only ten minutes away on foot, with plenty of shops and points of interest to enjoy along the way. Rooms have high ceilings and big old-fashioned windows, they?re freshly and simply furnished and clean linen and towels are supplied every day. Metro and tram stops are also within streets of the hotel. - [Koruna Hotel]

This elegant hotel just outside the Old Town is handy to Wenceslas Square and close to shops and transport. Situated in the Prague 2 district just south of the historical center, Louis Leger Hotel is a classy property close to trams and on a busy thoroughfare to the city, providing easy access by cab. Classically decorated rooms feature high ceilings, plush soft furnishings and dark hardwoods, creating a welcoming old-world atmosphere, while service is similarly attuned to guests? comfort. An onsite Italian restaurant serves inexpensive gourmet cuisine and a vast array of restaurants and pubs await discovery in the surrounding area ? plus, it?s only a ten-minute walk to the endless dining opportunities around Wenceslas Square. - [Louis Leger Hotel]

This well-presented hotel in the New Town is close to the river?s edge and handy to major tram and metro links. Located just outside the Old Town a short walk from Wenceslas Square, Praga 1 Hotel is close enough to sights to reach them on foot yet far enough away to preclude noise and crowd-related angst. Rooms are large and airy with fresh hues and lots of natural light while the cellar dining room provides an ambient location for continental breakfast every morning. Staff is English-proficient and happy to arrange tickets and transport or recommend the best Czech restaurants in the city. For those still communicating the old-fashioned way, stamps are available from reception. - [Praga 1 Hotel]

This family-run hotel near Wenceslas Square offers cozy, budget-friendly accommodation. Close to Pavlova metro and tram stop, the Acc-Nifos Raffaello Hotel is a five-minute walk from Prague?s main boulevard and only 15 minutes on foot from the Old Town and the historical buildings contained therein. Rooms are warmly and comfortably decorated and feature the high ceilings and big light-bearing windows indicative of these 19th Century buildings, the whole premises enjoying a welcoming ambience. Breakfast here is a cooked affair, service is warm and helpful and rooms at the back of the hotel face a quiet little courtyard ? some even have balconies. Restaurants and pubs are in generous supply in this area and staff knowledgeable about which ones are best ? or best avoided. - [Raffaello Hotel]

Colorful historic townhouses line Legerova Road on a direct path to Wenceslas Square, home to this small B&B-style hotel. A 15-minute walk from the main boulevard and close to Pavlova tram and metro stop, San Marco Palace is in a convenient spot outside the Old Town. On a handy roadway, the hotel is close to banks, supermarkets and fast food outlets and being just outside the main tourist route means food and drinks are cheaper than those found in the city center. Rooms are plus-size with picture windows and plenty of cupboard space, and those inclined to make music can do so ? or attempt to ? on the piano in the lounge area (free internet is also available here and is less noisy). It?s a short tram or cab ride to the Old Square ? or an easy 30-minute walk through one of Europe?s most beautiful cities. - [San Marco Hotel]

So named due to the steps at the front, this modern hotel offers family-friendly accommodation and a wide range of sports facilities. Located just outside the city center, a short walk from the tram stop, the Step Hotel offers the most comprehensive range of leisure facilities of any hotel in Prague. Close to Saska Arena, guests can avail themselves of bowling lanes, tennis or squash, and for the less sports-inclined there are three onsite bars ? one in a pleasant spot on the property?s patio. All areas of the hotel are modern and well-maintained including the guest rooms ? some of which offer balconies and all of which are clean and of good size. In the near vicinity are a handful of convenience stores and a major train interchange for overland travelers. - [Step Hotel]

This restored 1880?s Art Nouveau building near the Old Town provides a romantic and comfortable base for strolling through Prague. As the Tulip Inn Terminus Hotel?s name suggests, this property is close to the city?s main train terminal ? a short walk from several tram and metro stops and ten minutes on foot from Old Town Square. Renovated in 2003, all interiors are fresh and new ? oversized rooms with high ceilings and light modern hues creating calm and restful spaces, insulated from outside noise and with all new fixtures. Prague is easily traversable from this point ? Wenceslas Square is a short walk away and the Gun Powder Tower ? a popular starting point for walking tours ? is just down the road. Operas, gem stores, boutiques and restaurants are all within moments of this location and the long-distance train stop is only a few minutes away. - [Tulip Inn Terminus Hotel]

Cobbled lanes and tall rows of 19th Century townhouses set the scene for this renovated property close to Vitkov Park and memorial. In a largely residential zone northeast of the Old Town, Three Crowns Hotel (sometimes referred to by its Czech name ?U Tri Korunek?) is a ten-minute tram ride from the Town Square. Comprising a new wing and an original sixties wing, the recently refurbished section offers clean and contemporary design with LCD TVs and large glass wet-rooms, while the older section offers bright, sizeable rooms with a more classic take on decor. Satellite TV and a cooked breakfast raise the comfort stakes and locally there are a selection of lively bars and restaurants where Czech meals and the city?s famed cheap beers can be had. - [Three Crowns Hotel]

This newly opened hotel is convenient to both the Old Town and the New Town. Occupying a centuries-old building five minutes on foot from Wencelas Square, the Venezia Hotel is a boon for budget travelers, providing clean, spacious accommodation within walking distance of Prague?s main points of attraction. Rooms are large and airy and furnished to a simple and comfortable classic theme, with traits unique to this era of building ? large doors and windows, high ceilings and a cellar breakfast room. From here, the nightlife of the New Town is easily accessible and the Old Town is only 15 minutes? walk away down the main boulevard. The tram to the castle is also close by ? be sure to get there for the changing of the guard. - [Venezia Hotel]

Modern, convenient and efficient: as a comfortable and quiet place for a stopover this hotel delivers on all counts. Travelers wanting hassle-free access to Ruzyne International Airport will be impressed by the Tranzit Hotel, which is in every way geared towards making transit ? or tranzit ? a pleasant experience for its guests. Upon arrival, the hotel?s free shuttle can be summoned via direct phone link and within a few minutes guests will be ushered into their clean, quiet and very modern rooms. Free wifi is offered throughout the hotel, laptops are available to rent, the attractive glass-fronted caf? is open 24 hours and rooms have satellite TV and movies on demand. Travel into Prague is made possible via public bus and metro (there is a bus stop at the door) or else a private minibus can be hired. - [Tranzit Hotel]

Around the world, the Novotel offers a distinct brand of service and design and this property near Wenceslas Square is no different. A ten-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of the main boulevard that front Wenceslas Square, this hotel offers the usual Novotel level of business services and family-friendly amenities. This hotel is well-connected via tram and metro the stops for both on the adjacent corner and its taxi service provides alternative access to the airport and the sights. This is a quiet area, the hotel located opposite the somber and beautiful Olansky cemetery. Rooms are large enough to prevent family disputes and feature clean blond wooden furniture, flatscreen TVs and wireless access with a pool and play area also offered on site. - [Novotel Praha Hotel]

Housed in a neat white functionalist building, this is a prim and quiet property on the border of the Old Town. A short stroll from Old Town Square and the astronomical clock, this is one of two Prague-based Clarion hotels and upholds the brand?s reputation for style, class and comfort. Conservatively decorated in neutrals, rooms offer a calm and ambient space in which to relax, and the onsite buffet breakfast of both cooked and cold foods provides a hearty start to the day. The streets surrounding the hotel house a vast collection of cozy caf?s and restaurants, not to mention vintage booksellers, gem boutiques and knick-knack stores that are replete with the classic charm of the Old Town. The river is only a block from here, the Town Square a ten-minute walk at most and the Jewish Quarter just around the corner. - [Clarion Hotel Prague]

This small budget hotel is in the residential Vrsovice area in Prague 2 district, handy to trams and metro. Located near the beautiful Havl??kovy Sady Park, a 20-minute walk from the Old Town center, Kosicka Hotel is a friendly 18-room bed and breakfast-type establishment. The hotel has been recently renovated and rooms are fresh and uncomplicated, offering spotless bathrooms, comfortable bedding and an overall feeling of warmth. Breakfast is traditional Czech style, with eggs, cold meats and cereals, while the service is personal and genuinely helpful ? one of the advantages of staying in a smaller, privately run pensione. The attractions of the Old Town are easily accessible by tram from here, and the Grebova Villa and its vineyard are located in the park, offering views over the city and boutique wines. - [Kosicka Hotel]