The Charles, Prague

The Charles - A Medieval Landmark Hotel with Baroque Furnishings in Lesser Town Prague

Located in Prague's Lesser Town district on Josefska Street, this 4-star Prague hotel occupies a medieval building dating to 1408. The Charles features 31 air-conditioned rooms, including 25 standard rooms, 3 junior suites, and 3 superior suites, all furnished with Baroque-style furniture and restored wooden beam ceilings. Guest accommodations include satellite TV, minibars, safety deposit boxes, and free Wi-Fi. A restaurant on the ground floor serves daily buffet breakfast, complemented by a lobby bar. The property maintains its historical designation as 'House at the Golden Eagle' and 'House at the Three Lambs,' with preserved Gothic, Renaissance, and Neo-baroque architectural elements. The Charles Hotel stands 328.1 ft from Charles Bridge, forming part of the Royal Road that extends from Nuremberg to Prague Castle. Nearby landmarks include St. Vitus Cathedral, Clementinum, and Old Town Square, all within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Original architectural features preserved including stone staircase, wooden parquets, and painted beam ceilings

Historic lion masks decorate the third-floor facade facing Mostecka Street

Early-Baroque portal with transform light visible from Josefska Street

Located in a neighborhood with eight restaurants within 984.3 ft

Cons

Historical protection status limits renovation possibilities

Some rooms face busy pedestrian thoroughfares