Hotel Hastal Prague Old Town

We just returned from a river cruise which ended with us spending 3 extra days in Prague. The hotel sent a very professional driver in a Mercedes town car to pick us up at the train station and deliver us to this wonderful little hotel in the heart of Old Town Prague. We wanted to be close to everything but wanted a very quiet place as a home base, and this was the perfect spot. The hotel is very charming, yet super clean and updated. The rooms are spacious, air conditioned, and have bright modern bathrooms. There is a patio in back where we enjoyed a couple bottles of local wines after long days of exploring the city. Each morning we ate at their lavish, wonderful, and complimentary breakfast buffet. It is served in their adjacent Bank Bar, which offers a 20% discount during happy hour, which we took advantage of. The bartender spoke excellent English and was anxious to find and make the perfect cocktail for each of the 4 in our group. He succeeded while using some local ingredients and putting on a shaker display with his partner that was video worthy. Fabulous! The day we departed we needed to leave the hotel for the airport at 4 am. They arranged for the same driver, and sent us on our way with a very thoughtful bagged lunch. It was our first trip to Europe and they made it simple and fun.

We enjoyed our 3 night stay very much! We stayed in the top floor family apartment, which had a master bedroom with a king size bed, and the second bedroom had two twin beds with lots of floor space for suitcases, etc. The full kitchen and sitting area included a washing machine, which we used. They provided a drying rack for the clothes when we asked about a dryer. Even though there was only one bathroom in the apartment, it was not a problem for us. The full breakfast buffet had many selections, and gluten-free bread was available upon request. The milk options included oat, coconut, almond, and lactose-free which was a nice touch. We interacted with all of the front-desk staff and they were very friendly and helpful to answer our questions. The coffee machine and fresh cold water was available at all times just off the lobby. We recommend this hotel if you are looking for a great hotel near Old Town!

This was a beautiful and comfortable hotel. I loved how it still felt like a fancy home. The room was very large and unexpected for Old Town. It felt very homey. The bed was really comfortable. The bathroom was nice and bright. The room was very quiet, I never heard other guest or outside noise. I had a lovely view of the square in front and could see the river. The hotel was close to a lot of things and the tram, lots of great food options nearby as well. The breakfast was great. Lots of options, I was able to fill up and skip lunch. Upon returning from a day of exploring, there was coffee and tea in the lobby along with small pastries. ||Absolutely loved this gem of a hotel and will be recommending it to anyone traveling to Prague. Would book again in a heartbeat.

Wow, wow, wow. I had a fabulous 4-night stay at Hotel Hastal. I stayed in a single room and it was the perfect size for a solo traveler with one carry on bag and one backpack worth of things. Location is so convenient to bus and tram lines, and is an easy walk to the Jewish Quarter and Old Town. You are a block from excellent restaurants, pubs, and beer hall. The hotel was very quiet and cozy, and the staff were all wonderful to chat with. I would recommend this hotel to my friends and family, and will definitely stay here again if I make it back to Prague!

My stay was only for one night but the entire experience was great! I LOVED the vibe of the hotel, room was super clean, staff was amazing, everyone at the front desk was super kind and helpful. I will be staying here again every time I return to Prague. Walking distance to some of the biggest tourist attractions, restaurants and small grocery stores. There’s a huge underground parking garage near by (8 minute walk), not the cheapest option but it’s underground and monitored. Breakfast was yummy and had a lot to choose from. Don’t hesitate and book!

We stayed at the hotel for 5 nights and had a great experience. The room had a comfortable and cozy double bed, along with a single bed. It was a bit tight, but still spacious enough for everyone. |The room was always clean and pleasant, with a nice view. The bathroom was spacious and pampering, even including dark towels specifically for makeup removal – a thoughtful touch! |The hotel is located in a quiet and peaceful area, just a short walking distance from all the main tourist attractions in the city. ||In the lobby, there were always complimentary cold cocktails, coffee, and tea available 24/7 – small luxuries that made a big difference. |The service was kind, professional, and always with a smile. ||Breakfast was rich and delightful, with fresh fruit, pastries, good coffee, and a variety of milk options – suitable for the whole family. ||Above all, it’s a small, long-standing family-run business that’s a pleasure to support. |Highly recommended!

We had an absolutely lovely stay. The location is perfect as it is close to the downtown square but peaceful and quiet. This is a family owned hotel and they could not be more kind and helpful if they tried. The breakfast is wonderful with so many options. The hotel is beautiful and safe. Thank you Christian for making the last leg of our journey so absolutely perfect.

We absolutely loved staying at Hotel Hastal. The location was great: walking distance to everything, but off of the main squares so one can sleep soundly. Wonderful restaurants are also close by. What made this spectacular though was the assistance and service from the front desk employees and the manager, Kristian. This is a family hotel that cares about its guests and is one of the last hotels in the area that is not corporate owned. I can not recommend this hotel enough with it's old world charm and amenities.

Fantastic+ Service is exceptional and warm, especially from receptionist Tom (raised in U.S. but moved back w parents in Prague and loves it).. Centrally located to many historical sites. Breakfast is a glorious spread and included in the hotel booking. Housekeeping service every day. We felt so at home I felt compelled to run home to the hotel after everyday, like I knew my mum was there to care for me. Tomorrow we check into the Hilton but now I just don't want to go there... Hotel Hastal is the classiest place ever, but not necessarily flashy or glitzy. Conservative, classic. The attached bar is also special; very young mixologists w stiff sophisticated and smooth unique drinks. So needed after a cold day in Prague. Hard for me to muffle our excitement on this place. Thanks Rick Steves for this top notch recommendation! More than wow.

Hotel Hastal Prague Old Town Hotel Hastal is located just outside the Jewish Quarter in Prague's Old Town. The great location makes it easy to access all of Prague's sights, especially if you take advantage of the subway and tram system. A tram stop is a short five minute walk from the hotel. If you walk five minutes in the opposite direction, you will find the Old Town Square, featuring the Tyn Church and the Old Town Hall Tower with its popular Astronomical Clock. The hotel is not fancy, but is very comfortable and clean. Art Nouveau works from Alfons Mucha decorate the hallways and the rooms. Our room provided plenty of space along with a double bed, desk with a chair and closet. The room also included a small TV and a safe. The bathroom was spacious with a corner shower. The large double window overlooked a mostly quiet small square and church. A delicious breakfast of hot and cold food is included with the room. The breakfast buffet includes eggs, sausage, meats, cheeses, breads, yogurts, cereals, and jams. The options do not rotate, so plan accordingly for long visits. A coffee machine and tea are available 24 hours a day, a very nice perk! We caffeinated up one afternoon before taking to the streets again for a concert. A double room starts at 80 Euros (about $110) per night. We emailed the hotel, booking directly with them. A credit card number was required to hold the room, but only cash (USD, Euros, or Crowns) are accepted at checkout. For Rick Steves followers, Rick recommends this hotel in his 2014 Prague & the Czech Republic Guidebook.

We loved staying here. Favorite spot of our month long European vacation. Friendly staff with amazing history of life in Prague under communists. Locally owned. Perfect location in the center of historic distance and easy walking everywhere even with luggage to the train station. Would love a return visit.

I read about this hotel is Rick Steves' write-up of places to stay in Prague. Based on that and the previous reviews, I went ahead and booked my 3 night stay. I did a Google Street View drive-by (which includes a little inside navigation as well- very cool), so I kind of knew where to go and what to look for when I got there. While I was checking in with the friendly front desk clerk, the manager came up to me and personally greeted me and thanked me for coming. There is a nice large, wide stairway, but a handy elevator as well, which I was not expecting based many prior stays at smaller independent hotels throughout Europe. Not having to lug my bags up to the 3rd floor was nice. The room seemed freshly renovated with delightful colors and wonderful European down bedding. Sure, the room is small by American standards, but by European standards it was exactly what I was expecting. There was a small flat screen TV, nice small desk, an armoire to store clothes, and a safe (but it was not bolted down, so I don't know what purpose it would serve except to serve as a nice handy place to store all your valuables for someone to walk away with). The soap and shampoo provided could have been a little larger for my taste, but they provided fresh ones every day. Europeans don't always provide a small washcloth with the assortment of towels, so bring your own if you need it. Air Conditioning is available, but you have to call to the front desk to have it activated remotely. I didn't need it with an open window to the courtyard below. Wi-fi (wi-lan) worked great. Fast enough to download my favorite podcast and they have several repeaters for the various floors. The breakfast was one of the best ones I've ever had with a breakfast-included hotel. Scrambled eggs, small sliced Czech-style hot dogs, cereals, juices, teas, great coffee, breads, sliced meats, sliced cheeses, steamed vegetables, etc. A very nice lay-out. I loved the automatic coffee/espresso machine out in the lobby. Every time I came back to the hotel, I had it make me a nice fresh cup of espresso. Quality was way better than I was expecting from an automated machine. Loved that touch! Parking is a problem in any old-town European city. If you have to bring a car, the hotel has an arrangement with a shopping center a short walk away where you can park your car in the underground garage. Again, this is one of the nicest garages I've ever been in. The Europeans really know how to make an underground concrete parking garage look very nice and pleasant. It cost me about a hundred dollars to park for 3 nights, so be aware that parking in a very dense European city is not cheap. When they give you directions to the parking garage, be careful that you do NOT inadvertently drive down into the garage marked "Palladium"-- that is the garage for the mall across the street and they don't have an arrangement with them. It's east to get confused, so pay close attention to the driving directions given to you by the front desk clerk. Upon check-out, I was again approached by the manager, thanking me very much for my stay. I must say, I have NEVER seen such friendly and grateful hotel management. They really strive hard to make sure your stay is pleasant. It seems they prefer that you pay in cash upon departing, which may be inconvenient. I don't really understand why. Regardless, definitely stay here. You won't regret it!