Sophie’s Hostel Prague is on Melounova street, in the New Town (Nové Město), about a 10-minute walk from Wenceslas Square. It has 24-hour reception, a shared kitchen and a café-bar where breakfast is served. It is a good fit if you want to walk between Wenceslas Square, the Dancing House and Vyšehrad.
Location and getting around
The statue of St Wenceslas is about a 10-minute walk away. The Dancing House and Prague main station (Praha hlavní nádraží) are about 15. Vyšehrad and the Powder Tower are about 20 minutes away, and Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) and Charles Bridge about 25.
Rooms and facilities
Reception is open 24 hours. There is an equipped shared kitchen, useful if you want to make your own dinner, and a café-bar where a continental breakfast is served. Wifi is free throughout the building.
According to the property, there is a return airport transfer for an extra charge. Room details, such as the type of bathroom, are not specified; ask when booking.
Who it suits
- You want to walk to the Dancing House and the river.
- You arrive late and want reassurance of a reception open all night.
- You like having breakfast without leaving the building.
- You are travelling as a couple and want to explore the New Town and the Old Town on foot.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00 to 00:00, showing photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is by 11:00. If you need to know whether the bathroom is private, ask beforehand. Compare with other hostels.