Walking on the cobblestone streets of Prague, you will find that every brick, every window, and every spire in this city is full of artistic atmosphere. When night falls, travelers with artistic temperament naturally hope to extend this romance to where they stay. A design hotel is not only a resting space during the journey, but also an artistic space for dialogue with the city.
Ⅰ. Hotel recommendation
1. BoHo Hotel Prague: A poetic collision of minimalism and the Old Town of Prague
Hotel history and overview
Located on the edge of the Old Town of Prague, BoHo Hotel Prague is a four-star design hotel converted from a 19th-century printing factory. The renovated hotel combines minimalist aesthetics with historical relics. The overall style is clean and neat, with a large number of white, gray and natural wood elements, which makes people immersed in a quiet and modern atmosphere as soon as they step in.
Location and transportation conditions
The hotel is only a 5-minute walk from the Old Town Square of Prague. The surrounding area is a pedestrian street, with convenient transportation but far away from the hustle and bustle of the main road. It is only 300 meters away from the Náměstí Republiky Station on Metro Line B, which provides convenient access to major attractions and the main train station.
Cost
The price of a standard double room is about 160 to 220 euros per night, including breakfast and spa services. It is slightly higher during holidays and peak seasons.
Surrounding attractions
It is within walking distance of Charles Bridge, Prague Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter Museum and Civic Hall. There are also many boutique cafes and art bookstores nearby, which is a paradise for art lovers.
Booking platform recommendation
It is recommended to book through Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com platforms, which support multilingual interfaces and are user-friendly. Trip.com is more suitable for Chinese users and has flexible payment methods.
Recommended groups
Suitable for couples, free travelers and photography enthusiasts who pursue minimalist style and modern comfort.
2. Hotel Josef: A combination of avant-garde architecture and life aesthetics
Hotel history and overview
Designed by the famous Czech architect Eva Jiřičná, Hotel Josef has been hailed as one of Prague’s most avant-garde design hotels since its opening in 2002. The hotel uses glass, steel and light oak to create a transparent space layout, emphasizing the use of light and fluidity. It is the first choice for architecture students and designers.
Location and transportation conditions
The hotel is located at the junction of Prague’s first and second districts, a 10-minute walk to the Old Town Square and Republic Square subway station. It is less than 2 kilometers away from the main train station, and it takes about 30 minutes to take a taxi from the airport.
Cost
The price of ordinary rooms is about 150 to 190 euros per night, including breakfast, and some superior rooms are equipped with private balconies and city views.
Surrounding attractions
It is adjacent to the Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, and Prague City Hall, and most core attractions are within walking distance. There are also many modern galleries and independent design stores nearby, such as DOX Contemporary Art Center.
Booking platform recommendation
It is recommended to use KAYAK, Hotels.com and eDreams for price comparison booking. KAYAK provides flexible refund and change services, which is suitable for travelers with changing plans.
Recommended groups
Suitable for travelers with professional backgrounds in architecture and design, architectural photographers and fashionable couples.
3. The Emblem Hotel: The perfect fusion of art collections and lifestyle
Hotel history and overview
The Emblem Hotel is a boutique hotel in the center of Prague that focuses on the “lifestyle concept”. The hotel has a collection of many European modern art works, and the guest rooms are named after different art themes. From furniture to decorative paintings, they are all selected by the art consultant team, just like living in a private gallery.
Location and transportation conditions
The hotel is located in the most central area of Prague-only a two-minute walk from Charles Bridge, and the Staroměstská station of Metro Line A is just across the hotel, with extremely convenient transportation.
Cost
The standard room price ranges from 200 to 270 euros per night, including breakfast, gym and open-air rooftop hot spring. You can choose to join the private art gallery tour service.
Nearby attractions
Close to the Vltava River, Prague Castle Hiking Trail, Clement College, etc. There are galleries, small theaters and high-end restaurants in the area.
Booking platform recommendation
Expedia, Trip.com and Agoda are the third-party platforms recommended by the hotel. Expedia often offers art experience discount packages.
Recommended crowd
Suitable for art collectors, cultural travelers, couples’ anniversary accommodation, etc.
4. Dancing House Hotel: Live in a dancing house
Hotel history and overview
Prague’s landmark building “Dancing House” is not only a hot spot for tourists to take photos, but its top-floor Dancing House Hotel is also one of Prague’s most unique accommodation options. The hotel is located on the top floor, integrated with the building’s glass wavy structure, and overlooks the entire Vltava River and the Castle District from the room.
Location and transportation conditions
Located at the junction of the New Town and the riverbank, there is a tram stop in front of the door. You can take Line 9 or Line 22 directly to the Old Town and Prague Castle.
Cost
Standard rooms are around 180 to 250 euros per night, and some view rooms are equipped with bathtubs and panoramic views of the city. The ticket to the art gallery inside the Dancing House is included in the stay.
Surrounding attractions
Near the National Theater, Slavia Café, Smetana Concert Hall, etc. It is within walking distance to the Philosophy Department of Karel University, which is an inspiration for art and philosophy lovers.
Booking platform recommendation
It is recommended to use Booking.com and Kiwi.com for booking. The Kiwi platform supports package discounts for combining other experience itineraries.
Recommended crowd
Suitable for architectural art enthusiasts and couples who pursue vision and romance.
5. Le Palais Art Hotel Prague: The romantic legacy of Austrian nobility
Hotel history and overview
Le Palais Art Hotel Prague was originally an aristocratic residence during the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the late 19th century. The hotel retains the original Renaissance style and adds modern art decoration and gallery exhibition functions. It is a rare “museum-level” hotel in Prague.
Location and transportation conditions
Located in a quiet residential area in Prague II, it is a 15-minute walk to Wenceslas Square, an 8-minute walk to the I.P. Pavlova subway station, and a 35-minute taxi ride from the airport.
Cost
Deluxe rooms are priced between 210 and 290 euros per night, including breakfast, art gallery tours and free pick-up services.
Surrounding attractions
Close to Grebin Park, the National Museum, Karel University Law School and Prague Literary Café, it is suitable for cultural travelers who want to explore for a long time.
Booking platform recommendation
Agoda, eDreams and Trip.com provide stable bookings, and some platforms have long-stay packages and multi-night discounts.
Recommended crowd
Suitable for cultural travelers, art researchers and older tourists who value privacy and a sense of history.
Design hotels in Prague are never just for “good looks”, but for a lifestyle that resonates with the city. In these spaces full of artistic details, you are not just a passing guest, but a part of the city’s aesthetics.
Whether you are on a cultural pilgrimage, a romantic trip, or a solo art adventure, there is always a Prague hotel that matches your aesthetic frequency.
Next time you travel, you might as well give yourself a more stylish choice and turn “staying” into the most artistic stop on your journey.
Traveling is not a temporary escape from life, but a choice to live life in a more beautiful way.
Ⅱ. Things to note about accommodation in Prague: Things you need to know before staying in a design hotel
1. Book in advance, especially during art festivals
Prague is a city with many festivals, especially during the Prague Spring International Music Festival in spring and the Design Week in autumn, where design hotels in the city center are often hard to find. It is recommended to book a room at least 1-2 months in advance through websites such as Booking.com or Trip.com. Some hotels also provide additional benefits such as art exhibition tickets when booking on their official websites.
2. It is easier to choose an area with convenient transportation
Although Prague is not large, its old town streets are complex and mostly cobblestone, and it is not easy to drag luggage around. It is recommended to give priority to hotels close to subway stations (such as Můstek, Náměstí Republiky) or tram main lines, which are convenient for sightseeing and save time and energy.
3. Respect the art space and maintain quiet etiquette
When staying in an art hotel, please pay attention to respect the public art space and exhibition order in the hotel, and do not touch the exhibits or make loud noises at will. Some hotels will provide art guide instructions or arrange special people to explain. You may wish to make reasonable use of them to experience a deeper “art + accommodation” combined journey.
