Some of us might not stay in a hotel with less than five stars, but we all long to enjoy some of the comfort and service offered by luxury hotels with the highest standards. In Prague, five-star hotels are often in historic buildings, have their own spa and their restaurants appear in the Michelin Guide (or at least aspire to). As a native Prague resident, I haven’t stayed in those hotels that much, but I know their lobbies, restaurants, bars, terraces, or spas well.
Offer of 5 star hotels in Prague
There are over 50 hotels in Prague that boast five stars. More than half of them are right in the centre and its close proximity. The vast majority of them have their own parking (sometimes paid), and about half of them have wellness and fitness facilities. Great breakfasts are commonplace.
Prices of five-star hotels in Prague
The price range is wide, depending on the specific hotel, season, availability, and day of the week. Let’s say the range is from 2,000 CZK (80 EUR / 66 GBP) per night to 14,000 CZK (560 EUR / 462 GBP) per night in low season and up to 30,000 CZK (1,200 EUR / 990 GBP) in the most desirable dates. Of course, I’m talking about standard rooms for two, luxury suites go up to somewhere up to 80,000 CZK (3,200 EUR / 2,640 GBP) per night.
The cheapest five-star hotels include Le Palais Art Hotel Prague, Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague and closer to the centre Grandior Hotel Prague and Grandium Hotel Prague.
Such a middle ground is the Falkensteiner Boutique Hotel Prague near the Central Station or the Hotel U Prince, which is right on Old Town Square.
On the other hand, the most expensive Prague hotels are the Four Seasons, W Prague or Mandarin Oriental.
Best Five Star Hotels in Prague
As I wrote, the offer is wide and my choice will be a bit subjective, I can’t avoid that. If my selection, which generally emphasizes airy spaces, modern to designer facilities, a nice location, and nearby dining options, isn’t enough, check out the wider range of five-star hotels directly on Booking.
Four Seasons
The Four Seasons Hotel in Prague is a symbol of luxury and elegance, combining historic architecture with modern design. It is right on the banks of the Vltava River in the prestigious Old Town area, just a few steps from the Charles Bridge and with breathtaking views of Prague Castle. The Old Town Square is less than 500 metres away.
The hotel consists of four interconnected historic buildings, each representing a different architectural style – Modern, Baroque, Classical and Renaissance. The mix of historical elements and modern design creates a unique atmosphere that attracts not only guests but also architecture fans.
Rooms and suites are spacious, bright and equipped with first-class furniture, marble bathrooms and some offer panoramic views of the Vltava River, Prague Castle or the Old Town. There is a terrace facing the river with views of the river, Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. Of course, there is also a fitness room, wellness area and lounge.
The hotel has a renowned Italian restaurant, CottoCrudo, which is also listed in the Michelin Guide. Nearby are also the excellent La Finestra in Cucina, George Prime Steak, the popular churrascaria Brasileiro U Zelené žáby and Hemingway Bar.
W Prague
One of the newest hotels on the Prague hotel scene. It is a great fresh modern energy of the W Hotels brand, which operates all over the world. I’ve had the privilege of staying at W Kuala Lumpur, where the hotel bar has a prime view of the Petronas Towers). In Prague too, the hotel is in a prominent location, right on Wenceslas Square, roughly in the middle of it.
Hotel W Prague has perhaps the most interesting interior for me. Lots of colours, shapes, patterns, different designs in one place and yet they fit together, it doesn’t look cluttered, it’s done with absolute attention to detail.
Not only are there luxurious and modern amenities, but also the latest technology, elegant bathrooms with rain showers and exclusive toiletries. The whole thing creates a trendy and comfortable environment for the modern traveller. Of course, there’s also a fitness and spa area.
Wenceslas Square is generally not one of the places with the best selection of restaurants, rather the restaurants here are mediocre and expensive, so I recommend heading around the corner for a good meal. However, on the rooftop of the hotel, as it is usual with W Hotels, there is a rooftop bar called W Lounge with a cocktail menu and a view of the Prague skyline.
Near the hotel, you can dine at the Kantýna restaurant, which focuses on Czech cuisine with an emphasis on meat (tartare, beef, steaks). Guests order their food directly at the butcher’s counter, of course there is beer on tap and the whole place has a rather pub (canteen) atmosphere. For smaller meals, there is a Bistro Špejle just a short walk from Kantýna, where the food is served in the form of tapas. Above the upper part of Wenceslas Square, between the Opera House and the National Museum, is my favourite steak restaurant, Čestr.
Mandarin Oriental
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel combines history and modern comfort. It is in Lesser Town, near the Lennon Wall and Kampa Island, a few minutes from the Lesser Town Bridge Tower by the Charles Bridge. A few minutes away there is also a cable car that takes you up to Petřín Hill and to the Petřín Lookout Tower, from where it is a nice walk up to Prague Castle.
Set in a restored 14th-century monastery, the luxury Mandarin Oriental offers a unique atmosphere. A unique feature is the spa in the former Renaissance chapel, where guests can pamper themselves with relaxing treatments.
The rooms are large and elegant, with views of the garden, the rooftops of the historic Lesser Town or Prague Castle. The bathrooms have marble floors and thoughtful design.
The hotel has a restaurant, Monastiq (which replaced the former renowned Spices restaurant that focused on Asian cuisine). Monastiq focuses on Czech cuisine in a modern (and dare I say very photogenic and eye-pleasing) way. Just around the corner from the hotel is the U Modré kachničky restaurant, which is furnished in a medieval style and, in turn, focuses on Czech cuisine in a traditional concept and with traditional abundance of portions.
Hotel Paris
An icon of Art Nouveau architecture, Hotel Paris is in the very centre of the city, literally opposite the Municipal House and next to the Powder Tower, just a short walk from Old Town Square and the large Palladium shopping centre. The hotel is also near the B metro station, Namesti Republiky.
Opened in 1904, the hotel offers elegant historic charm combined with modern comforts. The rooms are furnished in Art Deco style with attention to detail. The hotel features a spa with sauna and hot tub.
The hotel’s restaurant is nice, but here it’s more worth getting out of the hotel and looking around. There are a few interesting places nearby: the Asian restaurant Sia, famous for its Peking duck, the Cukrář Skála confectionery, which offers traditional Czech desserts in top quality, and the Červený Jelen restaurant in Špork Palace, which cooks Czech cuisine and has a tasting room in the basement, a former vault.
If you do crave French cuisine, there’s a French restaurant called La Gare a few steps from the Paris Hotel. In the Municipal House, across the street from the hotel, is the popular cocktail bar Tretter’s, where you’ll appreciate the space in addition to the drinks.
The Julius Prague
Hotel Julius is located on Senovážné Square, near the Jindřišská Tower. From there it is only a few dozen meters to Wenceslas Square. It’s a short walk to the Powder Tower and Na Příkopě shopping street.
Rooms are modern, spacious and equipped with a kitchenette. The hotel is therefore suitable not only for short stays, but also for long stays, the rooms provide maximum comfort. The hotel has both fitness and wellness facilities.
Near the hotel there is a great Brazilian restaurant of the South American type “churrasco”, Brasileiro Slovanský Dům, where they bring meat skewered on a spit and always cut off a piece at the table directly on the plate. It’s a great experience with a chance to sample top-notch meat (or caipirinha).
A short walk from the hotel is also the Czech restaurant Červený Jelen or Masaryčka, which has great food for reasonable price. Just across the street is the fine-dining restaurant ZEM Prague, which is also the hotel restaurant of the Andaz Prague.
Almanac X Prague
Almanac X Hotel Prague is synonymous with elegance and timeless luxury, building on a rich tradition since its opening in 1932. The iconic art deco hotel is located on Stepanska Street, one of the side streets leading directly to Wenceslas Square. It is therefore in a relatively quiet street just a few metres from the bustling square.
Every detail of the interiors reflects the historic charm of the building, the luxurious bathrooms and quality furnishings give the highest standard. Some rooms have views of the rooftops of old Prague.
Hotel Almanac X boasts both a great restaurant and a great bar. You don’t even have to go anywhere from this hotel, everything is right on site (well, except all the sights of beautiful Prague).
The hotel’s restaurant, Alcron, used to have a Michelin star, now it no longer has one, but it is still listed in the Michelin Guide as one of the exceptional restaurants. On the ground floor of the hotel is the Alcron Bar (formerly the Be Bop Lobby Bar), a cocktail bar that offers thoughtful cocktails and some food. The Alcron Rooftop is scheduled to open in 2025, offering panoramic views of Prague.
If you venture out of the hotel, you’re a short walk to Lucerna Music Bar or my favourite cocktail bar, Parlour, with its understated atmosphere and great drinks mixed to your liking. On the same street as the hotel is a great modern Vietnamese restaurant called Emperor Square (Hanoi Square).
The Grand Mark Prague
Located on Hybernská Street, just a short walk from the Powder Tower, The Grand Mark Prague is housed in a beautiful 17th-century Baroque palace. It combines historic elegance with modern comfort, creating the perfect setting for guests who desire an authentic experience in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Rooms have high ceilings and large windows. Views are either of the hotel garden or the historic houses of the Old Town. Guests can enjoy both breakfast and an afternoon drink in the garden. The hotel has its own spa and fitness centre.
The hotel has an excellent restaurant, Le Grill. Just across the street is another excellent restaurant, Červený jelen, and a few steps away is the renowned Cukrář Skála for an afternoon dessert or another great Asian restaurant, Sia.
Andaz Prague
The modern and elegant five-star hotel is located in the renovated Cukrovarnicky Palace on Senovážné Square.
The spacious rooms combine modern design with elements inspired by Czech history and culture. There is a spa and fitness centre.
The pride of the hotel is the top fine-dining restaurant and bar ZEM Prague, which focuses on Czech cuisine in a very modern concept.
There are many other restaurants nearby such as Bistro Špejle (tapas), Kantýna (meat and beer), Brasileiro Slovanský Dům (churrasco), Červený Jelen (Czech cuisine) and also the popular “instagram spot” Café Chloe.
Augustine
Unlike most of the other hotels in the selection, the Augustine Hotel is on the Lesser Town, between the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, with the Wallenstein Garden in close proximity. The hotel is housed in a complex of seven historic buildings, including a 13th-century Augustinian monastery whose spirit can still be felt in every detail.
The rooms, which feature original beamed ceilings, are elegantly furnished and equipped with modern amenities. The rooms offer beautiful views of either the peaceful garden or Prague Castle. The hotel features the Augustine Spa, where guests can indulge in relaxing treatments inspired by ancient monastic traditions.
The hotel’s restaurant, The Refectory, offers modern Czech cuisine in a beautiful historic setting and the St. Thomas Brewery Bar, located in the former monastery brewery hall, will delight visitors with an authentic experience featuring a selection of local beers.
Hotel Grandior Prague
This modern hotel is very popular with tourists for its location near the Florenc metro station and the Prague Florenc bus station. It is in Na Poříčí Street, opposite of Bílá Labuť, a few minutes walk from the Republic Square, Palladium shopping centre and the historical centre of Prague. For those who do not want to walk there is a tram stop right in front of the hotel.
The Grandior Hotel has spacious, luxuriously equipped rooms. There is a fitness centre and a modern spa.
The hotel has its own restaurant, the Grandior, but more interesting businesses are out and about. The nearby Café Imperial is renowned not only for its top Czech cuisine, but also for its Art Nouveau ceramic decorations on the walls, ceiling and columns. The toilets even have golden taps in the shape of swans. Around the corner from Café Imperial is its equally good sister restaurant, Next Door by Imperial. Across the street from the hotel is a great bakery called Artic Bakehouse.
Alchymist Prague Castle Suits
Luxury boutique hotel in a quiet corner of the Lesser Town, just a few steps from Prague Castle. The hotel is in a historic building from the 15th century. Here, in the castle’s undercroft, you’ll feel a bit like you’re in a castle, because the whole hotel is in that style.
Rooms are furnished with Baroque-style furniture, including rich textiles and crystal chandeliers. Rooms have marble bathrooms with heated floors.
A short walk away, near Prague Castle, is the Kuchyň restaurant, which offers Czech cuisine specialities and views of the whole of Prague.
Grand Hotel Bohemia
A short walk from Old Town Square and the Powder Tower, in the heart of the Old Town, the Grand Hotel Bohemia is ideally located for exploring the historic part of the city.
The hotel boasts the festive Boccaccio Hall, one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau ballrooms in Prague, which adds an unmistakable character to the place and is a popular venue for weddings and other social events.
The hotel’s Franz Josef restaurant offers Czech cuisine in a modern style. Nearby is the excellent Italian restaurant Pasta Fresca, which specialises in first-class pasta dishes, or Pizza Nuova, which offers a la carte or all you can eat pizzas. A little further down Dlouhá Street is Lokál, a traditional Czech cuisine place, and the popular Naše maso butcher shop and bistro, where you can get a burger, sausages or meatloaf on the spot. Around the corner from there is also, for me, the best coffee in Prague, Onesip Coffee.
Grandium Hotel Prague
The hotel is located between Wenceslas Square and the Main Railway Station, ideal for those arriving in Prague by train.
Rooms are modern and offer views of either the quiet street or the inner courtyard.
The hotel’s restaurant, InGarden Noodles Restaurant Café, specialises in international and Asian cuisine with an emphasis on freshness and lightness. You can eat indoors or on the outdoor terrace.
Nearby is Kantýna, which specialises in Czech meat and beer, or the Monkey Bar at the Falkensteiner Hotel for cocktails or brunch.