Hotel The Charles is a 4-star hotel in the Lesser Town (Malá Strana), in a building dating from 1857 with Baroque-style furniture and exposed-beam ceilings. It is about 150 metres from Lesser Town Square. It suits anyone who wants to stay on the castle side of the river with air conditioning and a bar in the hotel.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Josefska 1. Charles Bridge is about a 5-minute walk and Prague Castle about 10. Petřín Hill viewpoint is a quarter of an hour away. Allow about 20 minutes on foot to reach Old Town Square. According to the property, Malostranská metro station is about 650 metres away.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have air conditioning, a minibar, satellite TV and a safe. The bathroom has a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Free wifi is available throughout the building.
A buffet breakfast is served in the ground-floor restaurant, and there is a bar for an evening drink.
Who it suits
- A good fit for couples who want a 19th-century building with period decor.
- Ideal in summer if you do not want to go without air conditioning.
- Practical if you will use the metro and want a station within a kilometre.
For more ideas, see our guide to hotels in Prague.
Good to know
Arrival is from 14:00 to midnight and check-out is until 11:00. If you come by car, the hotel says parking is on the street and has to be paid for.