9 Best Hotels in Prague, Czech Republic

Stand up and take a bow, Mama Shelter: finally, this hip district has the hip lodging it deserves, in this revitalized communist-era tower block right by the National Gallery. And it isn't style over substance: a hearty breakfast, comfortable, large rooms with design touches, an almost maternal welcome (they take the name seriously), and a huge bar and terrace combine to make this one of the best places to stay not just in Holešovice but in the whole city.

This modern hotel in a somewhat industrial part of town doesn't exactly live up to its "boutique" name, but it's not a bad option nevertheless. Extras include a wellness center with a Finnish sauna, a decent restaurant, and well-designed, spacious rooms and bathrooms for an affordable price.

This family-run little hotel has art on the walls by the grandfather and great-grandfather of the owner, as well as other Czech artists, and is otherwise clean, comfortable, and modern. There's a garden, and the rooms have been spruced up recently and are now quite stylish for this price point. Staff lend blankets for guests who want to go picnicking in the nearby parks. One of the suites has a terrace with a hammock. 

The bright neoclassical façade and art nouveau details have been lovingly restored on this 19th-century building on a quiet residential street. The spacious and comfortable rooms feature simple wooden furniture and chic black-and-white photos of Prague, while the suites on the top floors offer lovely views of the historic district. It's significantly cheaper than most city-center hotels and just a short tram or Metro ride away.

Located in one of the early-20th-century constructivist-style buildings dotted around this district, the Hotel Belvedere is an unremarkable but reliable hotel with good prices and a prime location, in the middle of Letná and Holešovice (the districts kind of blend into one around here). It's a good option for those who care more about staying in a real part of the city than about historic charm, but it's still well connected and the surrounding area is great for foodies, sports fans, and art lovers.

A 14th-century Gothic façade and many poetic architectural details have been preserved in this affordable hotel, thanks to an extensive renovation. Rooms are furnished with antiques, and many have decorated Renaissance-style wooden beams. The suite is even adorned with a frescoed ceiling. But the hotel does not forsake modern comforts; all rooms have air-conditioning. Renovations included the addition of a small wellness facility and spa and a revamped restaurant.

This efficiently run establishment just outside Staré Mĕsto offers more comforts than most in its class, as well as a pretty setting arranged around a central courtyard and plant-filled balconies. Couple that with a prime location and reasonable prices, and overall it's a good value. Rooms face either the street or the small courtyard and restaurant, which means it can get a bit loud sometimes. 

Reliable quality and low prices, and a location pretty much across the street from the Municipal House, win the day for this chain hotel. There's some attempt to brighten things up in the public spaces, but the modern rooms are not much to write home about, and lack views. However, this is among the cheapest options in the city center that meets international standards. 

This bold, bright, and affordable hotel was favored by former secretary of state Madeleine Albright (there's a framed letter of thanks on the wall). It's an imaginative blast of fresh air amid the cookie-cutter style of some international hotels. The interior design is an explosion, and celebration, of all things excellent during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s—and everything, from the lamps to the barstools, is original. Rooms keep the cheerfully retro vibes going.