The Charles

Josefská 1
8.6 1801 reviews
Scores
  • Cleanliness
    8.7
  • Comfort
    8.3
  • Facilities
    8
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Value for money
    8.3
  • Free WiFi
    8.3
  • Location
    9.6

Stay in the heart of Prague–Excellent location - show map One of our bestsellers in Prague! The Charles hotel enjoys a central location in Lesser Town, 100 yards from Charles Bridge and a 15-minute walk from Prague Castle. Free WiFi in all areas and paid street parking are offered.This historic building with Baroque-style furniture and wooden beamed ceilings dates back to 1857 and is fully air-conditioned.All rooms are provided with a minibar, satellite flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and a bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer.Buffet breakfast is served every morning at the restaurant on the ground floor. Guests can also have a drink in a bar.The Malostranská Metro Station is 700 yards away. Old Town Square with the Orloj Astronomical Clock can be reached within 0.8 miles and Wenceslas Square is 1.1 miles away. Prague 01 is a great choice for travellers interested in history, architecture and culture.A historical name of the buildingis the ''House at the Golden Eagle" (at the corner). The building is also known under its original name "The House at the 3 Lambs". The house was rebuilt into a hotel with a high urban quality. The building is under the sight of the memorial office, along with other historical landmarks, and is part of the Czech National Heritage. The house consists of features of three main styles: Late Gothic features,Renaissance features,Neo-baroque featuresWith a stay at The Charles, you'll be centrally located in Prague, steps from Lennon Wall and minutes from Water Wheel. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Hotel map
Food & Drink
Bar
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Good coffee!
Restaurant
Entertainment and family services
Babysitting/child services
Reception services
Currency exchange
24-hour front desk
ATM/cash machine on site
Private check-in/check-out
Ticket service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Internet
Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Languages spoken
Hindi
Czech
Arabic
English
French
Russian
Ukrainian
Cleaning services
Laundry(Additional charge)
Ironing service(Additional charge)
Daily maid service
Dry cleaning(Additional charge)
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 20 per day.
Accessible parking
Street parking
Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
General
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Air conditioning
Lift
Heating
Shuttle service
Non-smoking throughout
VIP room facilities
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Safety deposit box
Car hire
Allergy-free room
Free Breakfast
Pets Allowed
Airport Shuttle
Child Care
Concierge
Business Center
Bar or Lounge
Handicap
Restaurant
Air-conditioned
Safe/Vault
Restaurant
Parking
Non-smoking Rooms
Highspeed Internet
Facilities for Disabled
Bar/Lounge
Babysitting/Child Services
Airconditioning
Closest landmarks
St. Nicolas Church
0.1 miles
Lesser Quarter
0.1 miles
Valdštejnská zahrada
0.2 miles
Prague Castle
0.3 miles
Charles Bridge
0.3 miles
Museum Kampa
0.3 miles
St. Vitus Cathedral
0.3 miles
Malostranská Subway Station
0.3 miles
Waldstein Riding School
0.3 miles
Schwarzenberg Palace
0.4 miles
Most popular landmarks
Czech National Theatre
0.6 miles
Prague Astronomical Clock
0.7 miles
Old Town Square
0.7 miles
Wenceslas Square
1.1 miles
Prague National Museum
1.3 miles
Harley Davidson 115th Anniversary
1.6 miles
Vyšehrad
1.8 miles
Prague ZOO
2 miles
O2 Arena Prague
4.1 miles
Aquapalace
9.2 miles
Restaurants and markets
Budha Bar
0.1 miles
Kampa Park
0.2 miles
Tesco
0.6 miles
Holesovice
1.2 miles
Closest airports
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
6.3 miles
Pardubice Airport
59.4 miles

Policies

  • Cancellation/prepayment
    • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type.Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
  • Cards accepted at this property
    • The Charles accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
  • Check-in
    • 14:00 - 00:00
  • Check-out
    • 07:00 - 12:00
  • Children and extra beds
    • Free!All children under 8 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
    • Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    • All older children or adults are charged EUR 50 per person per night for extra beds.
    • The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.
    • Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
    • Free!All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.
    • All children are welcome.
  • Groups
    • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
  • Important Notice
    • The hotel uses its own exchange rate if payment is made by credit card or in cash in CZK. Thus the amount payable at the hotel may slightly differ from the one indicated on the web page.<br><br>Please note that all photos are illustrative. The room reserved may slightly vary from the images shown.<p>Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.</p>
  • Pets
    • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

What guests loved the most

“The location, near the Charles bridge was very convenient. the property was warm even though it was close to freezing day & night. The breakfast was simple but had variety & choice. Décor in the hotel matched the historic nature of the city.”

, United Kingdom

“Staff is friendly, location is perfect and the room was large and comfortable. ”

, Netherlands

“Absolutely best location in Prague. Very close to the Hradčany Castle District and Charles Bridge. Very friendly and professional staff :-)”

, Poland

“Location was superb - so easy to get around. Room was comfortable with a nice big bed. Breakfast buffet was decent with a good selection.”

, United Kingdom

“Good location (near Karlov bridge), big room, good breakfast”

, Lithuania

“The room is beautiful and so is the entire hotel. You're two minutes away from Charles Bridge.”

, Belgium

“Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Good breakfast selection. Good location just across the Charles Bridge from the Old Town.”

, United Kingdom

“The hotel is very close to Charles bridge, it’s very noisy during the night.”

, China

“Great location easy walking distance from places of interest. Lovely comfortable rooms.”

, United Kingdom

“Excellent breakfast and staff very welcoming and helpful. Accommodating, professional and friendly.”

, Australia