On Kampa Island, a few steps from Charles Bridge, Hotel At the Golden Scissors is a 4-star hotel in a protected historic building. Its restaurant has a terrace with views of the bridge and serves Czech cuisine. Arrival is by access code, without going through reception.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Na Kampe 6/494. Charles Bridge is about a 5-minute walk away, and so is Lesser Town Square. You can walk up to Prague Castle in about 10 minutes and across to Old Town Square in about 15. Following the riverbank, the Dancing House is about 20 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are spacious and have satellite TV, a safe and a small empty fridge for your own drinks. Breakfast is continental, with à la carte options.
The restaurant serves Czech specialities, wine and beer, and the terrace is used in good weather.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to stay on Kampa and walk by the river at any hour.
- Practical if you are happy to let yourself in with a code.
- Ideal if you fancy dinner with Charles Bridge in front of you.
More hotels by the river in our guide to hotels in Prague.
Good to know
- There is no lift, because the building is protected.
- According to the property, the access code is sent on the day of arrival by text or message. Let them know before your arrival time; the arrival window is 15:00 to midnight.
- Check-out is until 10:00.
- Public parking is a few minutes’ walk away and has to be reserved.