The Charles Hotel - Prague

$$$$||View on mapPrague, Czech RepublicJosefska 1, Prague, Czech Republic, 11800|
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The Charles Hotel - Prague
Josefska 1, Prague, Czech Republic, 11800·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.8
Free WiFi9.4
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families29%
Groups11%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.8
Free WiFi9.4
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families29%
Groups11%
Solo11%

4-star boutique hotel 100 meters from Charles Bridge in Prague's Lesser Town

Location & Surroundings

The Charles Hotel Prague is set in a quiet side street of Lesser Town, 100 meters from Charles Bridge and a 15-minute walk from Prague Castle. Guests reach Old Town Square with the Orloj Astronomical Clock within 1 km, and Wenceslas Square is 2 km away. Malostranská Metro Station is 700 meters from the hotel, with tram stops and bus stops a minute away.

Rooms & Suites

The Charles offers 31 uniquely decorated rooms with Baroque-style furniture and wooden beamed ceilings, many preserving the original medieval architecture from 1857. Each room is air-conditioned and includes a minibar, satellite flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and a bathroom with a bath or shower. Some rooms feature painted ceiling murals and city views toward Mostecká street.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily buffet breakfast is served in the ground-floor restaurant, offering hot and cold dishes, fresh breads, pastries, and a coffee machine with cappuccino. Prosecco is available each morning, and gluten-free options are provided upon request. Guests can also have a drink in the lobby bar, which stocks a range of beverages and snacks from the souvenir shop.

Services & Amenities

The Charles has a 24-hour front desk offering concierge service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and private check-in/check-out. Airport shuttles (pick-up and drop-off), laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing are available for guests. The hotel permits pets, provides allergy-free rooms, soundproof rooms, and offers bike tours, walking tours, and classes about local culture.

History & Character

This historic building dates back to 1857 and retains preserved medieval architecture with Baroque-style interior elements throughout. The Charles is a small, intimate hotel with only 31 rooms, each individually styled to reflect the building's heritage. Guests experience a combination of modern amenities - including air-conditioning and soundproof windows - within a setting of painted ceilings and antique furnishings.

  • Location: 100 meters from Charles Bridge, 15 min walk to Prague Castle
  • Rooms: 31 uniquely decorated rooms with Baroque-style furniture
  • Dining: Daily buffet breakfast with prosecco and gluten-free options
  • History: Building from 1857 with preserved medieval architecture
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, airport shuttle, pet-friendly
  • Activities: Bike tours, walking tours, and local culture classes
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Czech, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Panjabi / Punjabi, Ukrainian
Building
Year renovated:2008
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:31
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Rooms and availability

Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • In-room breakfast

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Charles Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 54 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.1 km
✈️ Distance to airport 15.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Vaclav Havel Prague, PRG

Location

Josefska 1, Prague, Czech Republic, 11800
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Josefska 1, Prague, Czech Republic, 11800
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Josefska 1, Prague, Czech Republic, 11800
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Bridge
Charles Bridge
600 m
Velkoprevorske namesti Mala Strana
Lennon Wall
290 m
Church
The Town Belfrey by St. Nicholas'Church
220 m
Museum
Franz Kafka Museum
400 m
Restaurant
Restaurant Pod Vezi
120 m
Restaurant
Ordinary world
0 m
Restaurant
Pork's
70 m
Restaurant
Restaurant U Cerneho Orla
50 m
Restaurant
Malostranska Hospudka
50 m
Restaurant
U Kostela
130 m
Restaurant
Starbucks Staromestske
230 m

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FAQ about The Charles

What popular attractions are closest to The Charles Hotel?
Guests of The Charles Hotel can visit KGB Museum (merely a 6-minute walk from the accommodation), or Charles Bridge placed 8 minutes' walk away.
What is the nearest airport to The Charles Hotel hotel?
Vaclav Havel Prague airport lies within 15 km of The Charles Hotel hotel and is reachable with a 25-minute drive.
Is airport shuttle provided by the hotel?
Airport shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 25-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Does the The Charles Hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, guests of the The Charles Hotel can take advantage of street parking nearby.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the The Charles Hotel?
Best places to eat near the The Charles Hotel include pub Vojanuv Dvur, offering dishes of Czech cuisine as well as bar Klarov specializing in European cuisine, the establishments are located within 5 and 5 minutes' walk respectively.
Does this comfortable hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily on the ground floor of this comfortable hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the The Charles Hotel?
Guests of the The Charles Hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 07:00 to 12:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
How much does a room at the The Charles Hotel hotel cost?
The price for a room in the The Charles Hotel hotel starts at $73.
What payment methods are available in the The Charles Hotel?
At the The Charles Hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by this comfortable hotel?
This comfortable hotel provides such room types as Guest Room, Standard Room, and Twin Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the The Charles Hotel?
Most rooms at the The Charles Hotel include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet and feature private bathrooms with a hair dryer and a shower. At the same time, all suites boast sound-proofed windows as well as a writing table.
Does the The Charles Hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the The Charles Hotel can help you in Panjabi / Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Which facilities does the The Charles Hotel provide?
The The Charles Hotel is equipped with a cash machine and a lift as well as a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
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