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# The Best Hotels in Prague

Plan your trip with our list of editor-loved and T+L award-winning hotels.

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Emily Hochberg is a writer and editor with over 15 years of experience specializing in travel, lifestyle, home, parenting, and reviews. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her work appears in Business Insider, The Points Guy, Yahoo, Buzzfeed, Best Products, Apartment Therapy, PEOPLE, Parents, and more.

Published on June 11, 2024

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Aptly named “The Golden City,” Prague stuns from the first glimpse of its intricate gold-tipped spires that make up much of the skyline, while gold-adorned statues stand watch over ancient sites that date back centuries.

So much history creates an undeniable sense of enchantment; meandering cobblestone streets beg to be explored, picturesque bridges cross quaint rivers, and a 600-year-old astronomical clock chimes through the medieval Old Town Square.

It’s enough to make you feel as if you’ve stepped back in time, though throngs of visitors might be a quick giveaway that you’re in the present day. Nearly 6 million tourists visited Prague in 2022, according to the Czech Statistical Office.

I’ve spent a lot of time traveling around Europe, and Prague remains an all-time favorite, especially for its hotels ranging from palatial historic properties to contemporary boltholes with standout style. The best hotels in Prague include several names that regularly win spots in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards and It List. These hotels provide a strong sense of place, have spacious rooms, and come with great locations. Read on to take a closer look.

## Four Seasons Hotel Prague

Courtesy of Four Seasons Resorts

What We Like

- The spacious rooms are regal and historic, but still modern and comfortable.

What to Consider

- Prices stay reliably high throughout the year, even in slower winter months, especially compared to other comparable luxury hotels in the city.

The Four Seasons brand is a distinguished stalwart of luxury, and this outpost located along the historic riverside with front-row views of Prague Castle is no exception.

A T+L World’s Best Awards winner in 2022 and 2023, elegant rooms dazzle here with glitzy chandeliers, stately drapes, and marble bathrooms that have soaking tubs and separate showers. Upgraded Premium rooms are especially fit for royalty with furnishings that look plucked from the confines of a palace, alongside Neoclassical decor with spacious layouts of around 400 square feet.

The Vltava Spa has five treatment rooms for weary travelers, and on-site dining ranges from traditional Czech to modern Italian, plus Japanese food served on the hotel’s rooftop. Arrange to board the hotel’s private boat for an exclusive ride along the river, ideally with a glass of bubbly in hand.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Old Town
- Nearby Attractions: Old Town Square, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge
- Loyalty Programs: None
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $667

## Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague

Courtesy of Marriott

What We Like

- While many hotels have taken over historic buildings, Augustine still functions in its historic capacity; the former monastery is a working one with monks residing on-site.

What to Consider

- Given the historic nature, no two rooms are the same and may not exactly match a picture viewed online.

Augustine was a 2022 winner in T+L’s World’s Best Awards and offers a full five-star experience that is also infused with loads of character. Once a 13th-century monastery, the hotel is directly connected to the Baroque St. Thomas Church and offers tours to guests every week, including a peek into its 13th-century library. It still functions partly as a monastery today, and you may see the few monks who live here walking the grounds.

There are 101 rooms and suites, most of which were formed from merging two to three former monk’s quarters, and many feature original doors with ornamental ironwork. Classic rooms start at 344 square feet and suites easily double that. No matter which you choose, rooms have contemporary Czech Cubism furnishings that were popular in Prague during the 1920s and ‘30s alongside heavy linens and velvets in papal-inspired purple, red, and orange hues, and marble mosaic bathrooms with heated floors.

On-site amenities include a spa, fine dining restaurant, a cocktail bar in the monastery's barrel-vaulted hall, and a brewery serving beer from a secret recipe that originated from the Augustinian monks.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Malá Strana
- Nearby Attractions: Wallenstein Gardens, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square
- Loyalty Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $416

## Aria Hotel

Courtesy of Aria Hotel

What We Like

- Aria Hotel is totally unique, with a well-executed theme that honors the city’s musical connections and past.

What to Consider

- The music theme is a fun touch, but the hotel is best booked by those who will appreciate it as a perk of staying here.

Music fills the air inside Aria Hotel, both figuratively and literally. The boutique property, which was a T+L World’s Best Awards winner in 2022, is comprised of 51 rooms and suites, each inspired by a musical style, artist, or composer. Individual floors honor different genres, whether classical, contemporary, jazz, or opera, and were designed by Rocco Magnoli and Lorenzo Carmellini, two Italian designers who previously collaborated with Gianni Versace. Here, they’ve handpicked custom-made furniture paired with Saffron beds, luxury bathrooms, and Molton Brown toiletries.

The musical theme extends beyond the rooms, too. Guests are granted access to an expansive musical library, available both in a physical library housing more than 5,000 CDs and DVDs, plus a collection of musical literature, as well as a digital one via Apple TV.

Situated within Malá Strana (Lesser Town), the hotel also has spa services, screening rooms, fine dining, a rooftop terrace restaurant, and private access to Vrtba Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is also Prague's oldest Baroque garden.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Malá Strana
- Nearby Attractions: Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge
- Loyalty Programs: None
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $278

## Andaz Prague

Courtesy of Hyatt

What We Like

- This is a true lifestyle hotel with immersive programming that allows for a hyper-local experience. It’s also a rare pet-friendly find.

What to Consider

- The spa doesn’t have as many wellness amenities as other hotel spas in the city, and Andaz is known to be pricey.

Located in Prague’s historic city center within walking distance of iconic museums and attractions, Andaz Prague offers modern luxury inside a former palace.

Once known as the “Sugar Palace,” the historic building dates back to 1916 when it was originally built in the center of Prague for the influential Sugar Industry Insurance Association.

Subtle details honor the building and city’s storied past, myths, and tales; for example, many guest room beds are guarded by the faithful lion of a legendary Czech prince. With high ceilings and tall, elegant windows overlooking Haymarket Square and St. Henry’s church and tower, even standard rooms feel large and indulgent thanks to gorgeous brass and velvet accents with plush cream, blue, and purple furnishings.

As a lifestyle brand, Andaz curates a large collection of programming for guests from unique walking tours centered around the figures depicted in the hotel to scent-making workshops and deep dives into the history of local graffiti. There’s also a Czech bistro, a glamorous cocktail bar, a spa, fitness center, and pet-friendly policies.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Old Town
- Nearby Attractions: Old Town Square, the National Museum, the State Opera
- Loyalty Programs: World of Hyatt
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $400

## Mandarin Oriental, Prague

Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental

What We Like

- The hotel is only steps away from some of the city’s most visited sights yet it feels quiet and tucked away thanks to high gated walls that keep added foot traffic at bay.

What to Consider

- You must sign up to be a member of the hotel’s loyalty program, Fans of M.O., to gain access to freeWi-Fi.

Prague is hardly short on five-star luxury hotels, but this Mandarin Oriental property certainly holds its own. Built on the site of a former 14th-century Dominican monastery in Malá Strana, the property welcomes guests into a lush courtyard framed by stunning Renaissance and Baroque architecture.

Inside, find 99 rooms and suites that reflect the hotel’s history with exposed beams, period windows, and antique wooden floors. Upgraded rooms come with separate seating areas or tranquil terraces; some with limestone bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.

The spa, housed in a former chapel, showcases ruins through a transparent glass floor while pampering visitors with a menu of signature treatments. Monastiq Restaurant serves contemporary Czech cuisine, or you can pop into the bar and lounge for drinks in a more casual setting.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Malá Strana
- Nearby Attractions: Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Šternberg Palace - Czech National Gallery
- Loyalty Programs: Fans of M.O.
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $441

## NH Collection Prague Carlo IV

Courtesy of NH Collection Prague Carlo IV Hotel

What We Like

- This is one of the few hotels where a luxury stay is available at a price that’s a fraction of what similar hotels in the city charge.

What to Consider

- Standard entry-level rooms are barely 200 square feet. You’ll have to pay a bit extra to upgrade to a Premium room for a much more comfortable 279 square feet.

Just a short walk from Old Town Square and designed by famed Viennese architect Achille Wölf, the Neo-Renaissance building housing this high-end hotel dates back to the 1890s when it was the Czech Mortgage Bank. If you look closely at the front door, you’ll see an inscription bearing the original name, “Hypotecni Banka Ceska.”

Many original features were preserved or restored. What was once the bank treasury room is now the hotel bar with the same wrought-iron doors.

There are 152 rooms with marble bathrooms, though upgraded rooms and suites in the historic wing are the top pick for their high ceilings, Italian furnishings, and more spacious layouts.

Guests may access the spa for free to dip into a mosaic-tiled 20-meter heated indoor pool with water massage beds and use the accompanying whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and gym. The all-day 1890 Restaurant & Bar serves a European-inspired menu for those looking to dine on-site.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Old Town
- Nearby Attractions: Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral
- Loyalty Programs: NH Discovery
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $161

## Golden Well Hotel

Courtesy of Golden Well

What We Like

- All bookings include breakfast for a great added value.

What to Consider

- Some standard-level rooms have sloped ceilings, and the decor is a bit plainer than what you’ll find in upgraded rooms.

With just 17 rooms and two suites, the Golden Well Hotel is a much more intimate, boutique stay than you’ll find at the city’s larger big-name brand properties.

The building was once owned by the emperor of the Habsburg monarchy, Rudolf II, and today there’s a signature suite fittingly named for him. This room, along with the other accommodations, come with wood floors, original art, rain showers, and French windows for a look that feels as if you’ve escaped to a charming country chateau.

Centrally located below the walls of Prague Castle in quaint Malá Strana, it’s a short walk to many other famous landmarks and sights. But if you stay on-site you’ll enjoy a club lounge with complimentary refreshments, a restaurant with multiple terraces boasting incredible views, an upscale fine dining restaurant, and a bar that’s a member of Moët & Chandon Privileges club – an exclusive program that includes only 100 restaurants in the world and comes with special access to vintage Champagnes. It also is one of 40 restaurants in the world to hold the "Rémy Martin Louis XIII Fortress" affiliation, where staff must be specially trained to handle this specific liquor.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Malá Strana
- Nearby Attractions: Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral
- Loyalty Programs: None
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $217

## Alchymist Grand Hotel And Spa

What We Like

- The spa has incredibly unique treatments from massages inspired by practices used on the island of Borneo to a sushi ceremony ritual with a rice oil massage, rice wrap, and shiatsu face massage served with black cherry tea.

What to Consider

- The health club is not free for guests; it costs around $40 to use the gym, sauna, and hot tub.

There are three highly-revered Alchymist properties in Prague but this one gets our pick for being the largest with a good location near Prague Castle, and an impressive spa program.

The hotel is made up of four former bourgeois houses, the oldest of which, "Dům u Ježíška" (House by the Infant Jesus), served various purposes over the past five centuries. The atmospheric setting feels transportive to another time period while offering all the modern comforts of a luxury hotel.

There are 27 rooms and 19 suites that stand out with intricately carved headboards, gilded mirrors, and dramatic tapestries and chandeliers.

The aforementioned Indonesian-inspired Ecsotica Spa & Health Club is a major draw. Located in the building's cellar, it looks as if you’re entering an ancient temple; inside, you can swim in a pool under the sparkle of a chandelier, relax in the sauna, or book a massage that takes its inspiration from Balinese, Hawaiian, Swedish, and Javanese practices, among other wellness treatments.

The hotel’s Aquarius Restaurant is equally grand, serving European fare of all stripes in a beautiful setting with Venetian plasterwork, Murano chandeliers, and antique furniture.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Malá Strana
- Nearby Attractions: Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral
- Loyalty Programs: None
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $159

## Mosaic House Design Hotel

What We Like

- The hotel authentically promotes eco-friendly practices by making it a core foundational element, from the soil used to pot plants to the water that flushes hotel room toilets.

What to Consider

- Standard rooms are small; it’s wise to upgrade to Comfort or Superior accommodations for a less cramped stay.

For eco-minded travelers — and shouldn’t we all be — with a penchant for design-forward boutique hotels, Mosaic House is a top choice.

It’s the first carbon-neutral hotel in the Czech Republic, and also the first to feature a greywater system, which is when wastewater from laundry, sinks, dishwashers, tubs, and showers is filtered through a multi-stage system to remove lint, hair, and impurities so it may be reused for irrigation, cooling devices, or to flush toilets. In addition to repurposing water, the hotel also makes its own soil for use in the various green spaces you see around the hotel.

Comfort rooms come with extra living areas, while Superior rooms have lush terraces with plush seating. All rooms have rainfall showers and Nespresso machines.

Wellness is a central focus, namely in the spa, which is bookable for private use and includes a Finnish sauna, hydro massage whirlpool, cold bucket shower, and a lounge area. Massages are also available.

For dining, choose between taking drinks or meals in the contemporary cafe, secret garden, or well-stocked library.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Nove Mesto (New Town)
- Nearby Attractions: Old Town Square, Lobkowicz Palace, Botanical Garden, Historical Building of the National Museum of Prague, Mucha Museum
- Loyalty Programs: None
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $95

## The Mozart Prague

What We Like

- Discerning luxury travelers will appreciate this refined hotel that exudes sophistication from end to end in a central location.

What to Consider

- Most rooms have air conditioning but historic ones, like the one-of-a-kind Deluxe Baroque, don’t. Additionally, some rooms require steps.

Perched along the Vltava River, directly opposite Charles Bridge, The Mozart is a striking hotel steeped in history. Dating back to 1628, the hotel has hosted famous composers including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Richard Wagner, and Josef Mysliveček, and much of the property appears preserved from a bygone era.

This is especially true in the rooms. Classic and Executive rooms have four-poster canopy beds, glittering chandeliers, and parquet floors, while Deluxe Baroque rooms look like something out of a museum with original fresco murals covering the walls and ceilings that date back to the 18th century.

The hotel’s main restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, while the cafe is where the first black tea was served in Prague over 150 years ago. There’s also the Palace Courtyard, an oasis for food and drink that hosts a house DJ every Thursday.

Finally, a slew of luxury amenities awaits travelers, from a spa and hair salon to a private limousine for tours and airport transfers.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Old Town
- Nearby Attractions: Charles Bridge, Czech National Library, Jewish Museum, Old Town Square
- Loyalty Programs: Accor Live Limitless
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $256

## Boho Hotel

What We Like

- The hotel’s minimal, modern Scandi style stands out in a city filled with Old World historic hotels.

What to Consider

- This is a small boutique hotel and the on-site amenities follow suit; there is just one restaurant and the gym only has a few machines.

Sleekly designed and just steps to Old Town Square, BoHo Hotel is a lovely choice for those who appreciate a pared-down, Scandi-inspired aesthetic.

Situated on a quiet side street, expect well-appointed rooms in light gray and blue hues alongside blonde woods and soft lighting. Bathrooms are large with separate tubs and showers, even in standard rooms.

A member of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of The World group, the hotel is intimate and chic, befitting couples on a romantic city escape. There’s a small spa with a hot tub and treatments to book, and a restaurant serves international dishes. Book a room with breakfast included to enjoy a large buffet.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Old Town
- Nearby Attractions: Old Town Square, Jewish Museum, Mucha Museum, Charles Bridge, Botanical Garden
- Loyalty Programs: Small Luxury Hotels of The World, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Tablet Hotels
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $260

## The Emblem Prague Hotel

Courtesy of The Emblem Prague Hotel

What We Like

- The rooftop Jacuzzi is unmissable for a truly scenic soak.

What to Consider

- Access to the wellness area costs extra, as does the rooftop Jacuzzi, even for hotel guests.

Located in the city’s former Jewish Quarter, The Emblem Prague Hotel has everything you could want in a boutique property: an overall swanky vibe, 59 design-forward rooms, an inviting lounge, a destination restaurant, a spa, and a great rooftop terrace that also has a Jacuzzi.

Some accommodations have French doors leading to Juliet balconies, others have polished work desks and separate tubs and showers. The wholly unique Suite Library room is a highlight, with its private collection of tomes on topics ranging from art to literature and science, as well as a typewriter, fireplace, and secret passageway that leads to an attic bedroom and bath with a gorgeous standing copper bathtub.

An ample breakfast spread is available to start the day, and a wellness area offers a relaxation room, sauna, steam room, and bookable treatments.

### The Details:

- Neighborhood: Old Town
- Nearby Attractions: Old Town Square, Jewish Museum, Mucha Museum, Charles Bridge, Botanical Garden
- Loyalty Programs: IPrefer (Preferred Hotels & Resorts)
- Starting Rates: Rates start at $96

## Know Before You Go

### For the best hotel deals, consider visiting in late summer, shoulder seasons, or winter

While summer is typically the high season (i.e., expensive) when visiting Europe, many hotels charge lower prices in the month of August when many Europeans holiday elsewhere and businesses are known to close. Prices dip again in November before Christmas, at which point they rise, before dipping again in January after the holidays when the weather can be quite cold.

### Don’t shy away from using public transportation in Prague

The city is large and walkable but there’s also a very good metro system that’s extensive, easy to use, reliable, and cheap. Choose from metros, trams, and buses. For the metro, there are three color-coded lines and traveling from one end of Prague to the other takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Metro cars arrive every 2-to-4 minutes at peak times, and every 10 minutes at other points of the day during the week. On weekend nights, it is about 20 minutes between trains. Trams and buses run on similar schedules, though buses have longer intervals at off-peak times.

### Don’t forget your power adapter

In the Czech Republic, power outlets operate on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. If you’re visiting from the US, you’ll need a power adapter to charge your phone, which is NOT the same thing as a voltage converter used for high-power electronics like hair dryers. There are two associated plug types, C and E. Plug C has two round pins and type E has two round pins and a hole for the socket’s pin.

## How We Chose These Hotels

Travel + Leisure contributor Emily Hochberg is a veteran travel and lifestyle writer and editor who has traveled extensively around Europe, including Prague. She is also a professional hotel reviewer and has reviewed properties all around the world.

To determine the best hotels in Prague, she vetted the full collection of properties available to book in the city and selected those known to be editor favorites, T+L award winners, and those universally beloved by past guests. Other factors considered include location – for example, centrally-located properties within 1 mile of major attractions – as well as hotels that have several room types to suit all travelers’ needs. All hotels offer rooms that are spacious by European standards, measuring no less than 200 square feet, though many have far more generous layouts. Likewise, they come with multiple attractive amenities, whether it be great on-site dining, a noteworthy spa, or have an interesting theme or lifestyle programming available to guests. Historic value and architecture were also considered, given the city’s rich heritage. She also looked for trusted hospitality brands and partners that uphold a strong reputation for excellence, and a wide range of starting price points to meet a variety of budgets.

And finally, as with all our hotel roundups, editors ensure all hotel recommendations that are made align with our core T+L Hotel Values.

Edited by

Sophie Mendel is a Commerce Editor at Travel + Leisure with Dotdash Meredith where she assigns, edits, and publishes the product reviews and recommendations that help guide travelers toward the best shoes, apparel, accessories, and hotels for their needs. Sophie has traveled to 53 countries and has lived in five, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has more than six years of experience as a writer, editor and copywriter.

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