Old Town (Staré Město)
The Old Town Square, the astronomical clock and lanes leading to the Charles Bridge. The heart of the city, and its busiest part by day.
Sources and further reading · Old Town (Staré Město)
Czech Republic
Hotels in Prague
Prague’s historic centre is small enough to walk, and its trams reach almost everywhere else. Decide whether you want to wake up among the old squares or in a calmer residential district a few tram stops away.
This guide helps you choose an area. Hotel prices and availability are checked when you search with dates and guests.
Get to know the area before choosing a hotel
Malá Strana
Baroque streets below Prague Castle, across the river from the Old Town. Beautiful and quieter in the evening; some streets climb towards the castle.
Sources and further reading · Malá StranaVinohrady
A residential district of tree-lined streets, cafés and parks east of the centre, linked to it by metro and tram.
Sources and further reading · VinohradyGetting in from the airport
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Buses run from the airport to the metro network, and the Airport Express bus runs to the main railway station. Taxis and ride-hailing are an option too; agree how you will pay before you set off.
Before choosing your address
- Cobbled streets and suitcases do not mix well. Check whether a car can reach the hotel’s door.
- Prices in Prague are often shown in Czech crowns. Your booking is in the currency you paid in; anything paid at the hotel may be in crowns.
- In the Old Town, ask for a room away from the street if you sleep early — some lanes are busy late into the night.
Worth reading before you book
How to choose a hotel: what to check before you book
The right hotel is not the grandest on the list; it is the one that fits the days you planned. Five checks, in this order.
What you pay at the hotel: taxes, fees and the deposit
The booking closed at one price and the bill shows another. Usually that is not a mistake but a local tax.
How to read a flight before you book: times, stops, duration and the fare rules
Two flights at the same price can be very different trips. Everything that tells them apart is already on the result — it only has to be read in the right order.
