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Opened in 2001, the renovated 14th-century house near the National Theatre has 79 rooms with antique furniture, satellite TV and minibar. A bar serves guests in the small garden.

Despite the Art Nouveau façade and café, guests may miss modern conveniences; not all rooms have en-suite bathrooms. The interior is somewhat outdated but first- and second-floor rooms have good views over Wenceslas Square.

This small hotel lives up to its name if you don’t mind being away from the crowd. Your hosts are happy to book flights, train tickets, seats at the opera or just show you around town.

Near Stromovka park, the Expo’ was built to accommodate visitors attending trade fairs at the adjacent exhibition grounds. The 105 rooms each have satellite TV, video and minibar. Unwind in the sauna or have a massage.

A no-nonsense hotel with modern amenities and a devotion to customer service. The rooms are small, clean and comfortable. A good choice for travellers who don’t want to spend a lot of time sitting around.

The Imperial was an elegant hotel of the First Republic, but owing to the difficulties of refitting a historic monument, the owner has recast it as a hostel. There’s no longer anything posh about the rooms, which range from singles to quadruples, but the place has charm.

This Wenceslas Square designer hotel offers 89 stylish rooms and five luxurious suites. The restaurant serves an odd combination of traditional Bohemian and Japanese cuisine. Nice touches include the nursery and on-site dry cleaners.

Within walking distance of Malá Strana, the Julián is an Art Nouveau charmer. Guests will gush over the red-velvet lift and the fireside library. Suite No. 402 has a kitchen and there is a business centre and conference room.