Prague’s heart is a layered cake of history : its oldest buildings have double cellars, owing to a flood-prevention programme that buried the original streets 3 m (10 ft) beneath those existing today; architecturally, it embraces every epoch from Romanesque to the Brutalist style of the Kotva department store. Historically, the burghers of the Old Town (Staré Město ) were ill at ease with the castle, and vice versa, the town being a bastion of Protestant feistiness, and Old Town is still livelier than Hradčany – its cafés, clubs, restaurants and theatres keep the district buzzing around the clock.
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A building with a fascinating history - it was occupied by the Secret Police during the communist regime and later a convent. The hotel is great for anyone travelling to Prague who doesn't want cheap and cheerful but would also prefer to spend their money on beer, goulash and garnets than a hotel...a brilliant mid-price option.
Staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms are lovely. They vary from a typical one bedroom to mini suites and, in the older part of the hotel, huge rooms with masses of space.
Only a five minute walk to the Old Town Square and with great bars, restaurants and shops to pass on the way, the Cloister Inn is a brilliant choice for a Prague holiday.
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Where else in Prague you can stay in a place where a baroque church gem lies next door, where you hear the chant of the convent with organ playing, where breathtaking history wrote amazing stories of the Jesuits, the Grey Sisters of St. Franciscus, Communist Secret Police with its infamous prison incarcerating our president to be Mr. Vaclav Havel and H.R.H. Prince of Wales paying him a tribute in person?
There is just one answer to this simple question: it is The Unitas Hotel.
It has the location, it has its great story and it has the ambiance created by a couple of Czech hotel enthusiasts who still believe in honesty of business and fair hospitality.
All rooms were constructed by setting up real convent cells in a line creating large and spacious cabinets rarely seen in the historical centre of Prague.
* King Size Beds * Imflammable Materials * Smoke Detectors * Air Condition * Minibars * Comfortable Working Desk * Internet Access Cabel / Wireless * LCD Screens with Sat TV and DVD Player * Direct Dial Phones -
The Klementinum was originally founded as a Chapel to St. Clement and eventually became a Jesuit university. Now it houses the national library and you can see it by tour or going to a concert in the Mirror Chapel there. Taking the last tour of the day you'll start off in the Mirror Chapel with an ornate baroque organ, peek into the mammoth library with painted ceilings, and carefully climb the stairs to see each level of the tower's science experiments, especially on astronomy. Your tour will end at the top of the tower with a fabulous view of the sunset and the whole city right from the middle of the Old Town.
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The first thing to tell you about the Mlynec is its amazing breath-taking picturesque view. If you can, choose to sit out on the terrace on a summers evening, looking out over the Charles Bridge and Old Town Bridge Tower. With excellent food, candlelight and the sun setting makes for a very romantic evening. It’s a large restaurant (about 200+), but do book especially if you want a window or terrace seat. The menu is very varied and very international. This includes French, Thai, Japanese and Indian. Surprisingly for such a diverse menu all are exquisitely prepared by an award winning chef. The wine list is also large with a good selection amongst the French and Czech wines. The restaurant is pricey which is not surprising for this part of town, but the food and atmosphere makes it worth it. If you are taking along younger guests you will find a children's corner. Nice touch for such a well respected restaurant. Definitely a place to write on your list as a must eat!
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Yeah, I do call it No Stress, and really it isn't any stress at all. This little gem of a place to eat is simply fantastic! It serves french thai fusion food that is simply delicious, and with price tags that certainly won't leave you out of pocket you'll be glad you stepped inside. Interestingly, the furniture is all really unusual, and you can buy the items (not the actual one you sit at, but you can order your own). We had a 3 course meal there in the evening with beer and it cost us about £15 each. Also great for in the day time with cheap and cheerful and very tasty sandwiches.
Do go!
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The top located Prague hostel. Just minute walk from Old Town Square. Free internet/wifi, breakfast, lockers and more.
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Old Prague Hostel was great. We walked in and could tell it was a secure place. There is a huge cage, which is securely locked up, to store your bags in if you don't leave Prague till later in the day after your checkout. Free Internet, which is always a plus. The two people who run the place (a girl and a guy) were always in great moods and more than willing to help or answer any questions. The rooms were clean, and there were cabinets to lock up your baggage in every room with a key. Always hot water. Clean bathrooms. There was in fact a woman there cleaning around the clock. Common rooms had a lovely feeling with storage in fridges and lots of dishes. Lots of people out mingling so it was easy to meet other people. Plus, the location couldn't have been better. Right next to the main old square, and near tons of attractions. I've traveled all over Europe now a couple of times and found this to be one of my favorite hostels of all. After all, cleanliness is important! Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did!
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The best located hostel in Prague. 200steps from Old Town Square, 2 min walk from Jewish part, 5 min walk from Charles Bridge. Free internet/wifi, breakfast. 2 - 8 bedded rooms.
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Prague Square Hostel is the best located hostel Ive stayed around the world. Its just at the famous Astronomical Clock, between two main Prague squares, Old Town Sqaure and Wenceslaw Square. You just walk everywhere!!!
The hostel is very clean, beds confortable. Theres common kitchen which is useful when you are on low budget. Plus we met a lot of nice people there.
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This restaurant in Karlova Street has tables outside as well as in the restaurant. They serve good fish dishes especially the baccala cod.
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