Hotel Josef

We had a brilliant stay at Hotel Josef and would absolutely choose to stay here again if we revisit Prague. Our flight arrived very early, so we got to the hotel around 9am, well before check-in. The team happily stored our luggage. When we came back at the official check-in time, our room wasn’t quite ready. While a little frustrating, the reception staff were extremely apologetic and immediately offered us a complimentary drink in the lobby. The space was modern and cool, the drink was cooler and we just chilled, so waiting 30 minutes was no hardship.||When we finally got to our room, it was worth the wait. The room was large, airy, spotlessly clean and modern with lots of glass and mirrors (which probably explains why housekeeping takes their time!). The bed was huge and very comfortable, and the air conditioning was excellent — a real relief given it was in the 30s during our stay. The bathroom was another highlight, with a spacious, powerful shower.||Breakfast was simply exceptional — possibly the best hotel breakfast I’ve had. The selection was superb, with something for everyone, even a do-it-yourself juicer that was very popular. Definitely book breakfast here, it’s fantastic quality and great value for money.||The hotel is in a fantastic location — close to the Old Town, restaurants, shops, and easy to walk everywhere, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful.||Finally, a big thank you to the staff. Every interaction was warm and professional, and they truly helped make our stay wonderful. Hotel Josef combines style, comfort, and excellent service — highly recommended!

We loved our stay at Hotel Josef. It’s a great location on a side street that’s much quieter than nearby streets that are much busier, and it’s easy to walk to many of the city’s main attractions. For public transportation (which is excellent in Prague), there are stops for several bus and tram routes nearby. The rooms are spacious and nice, the beds are comfortable, the service is great, and the breakfast is outstanding.

This was our first visit to Prague, and we were all completely blown away by the friendliness of the whole team. The hotel itself is in an excellent location, tucked away on a narrow street that is surprisingly quiet given its proximity to the heart of the city. We were upgraded, which was a lovely touch and much appreciated.||The rooms, even with the upgrade, are on the small side and not cheap, but for us, as singletons, space was not an issue. The room was spotlessly clean, with quiet air conditioning that was easy to use, a minibar restocked daily (no alcohol), a Nespresso machine (but no kettle), and Molton Brown toiletries which made it feel like a home from home. Beds and pillows were very comfortable, and the large windows could be opened. The bathroom, designed with clear and frosted glass, felt light and airy, though it may not suit everyone—you do need to be comfortable with your travelling partner if sharing.||Breakfast was AMAZING!!!! Everything you could possibly want and more.||There were, however, a couple of quirks. The entrance and reception area is sparse, modern and bordering on clinical. The reception “desk” is just four podium stands, which might look efficient but are impractical when filling in registration forms—we found ourselves balancing on one leg and leaning on suitcases. The bar was also disappointing. On our first visit there was no champagne, so we went elsewhere. On the second, we ordered sherry and a Sicilian white wine, neither of which were available despite being on the menu. A simple note about unavailable items would avoid the frustration.||All that said, we would return in a heartbeat. The team truly treat you like royalty.

We stayed at hotel Josef for 8 days.|It was an incredible experience. The design of the hotel transpires through all the common areas and the rooms. The hand picked furnitures are incredible and reflect a minimalistic aesthetic that we appreciated. The quality of the fittings is superb, the equivalent of a 5 star hotel.|The breakfast is incredible, especially their bakery items that are prepared fresh every morning.|We were travelling with our dog. He was welcomed like a little star and was even provided his own bed, all this free of charge.|The kindness of the staff is certainly what makes this property exceptional. |Highly recommended for your stay in Prague!

From the second we walked in, the staff made us feel very welcome. We were celebrating our anniversary with this trip and as a courtesy they left a delicious dessert and bottle of wine in the room. The room was very comfortable and modern. It’s excellent located in Old town, veer close to restaurants, bars and major tourist attractions. We will definitely come back to this hotel and recommend to friends, family members and colleagues.

We really enjoyed our stay here. It's close to the main square at the old city. The breakfast was amazing, they used really good ingredients and even served sourdough breads. The room itself was very beautiful and cozy, the only down side was the bathroom is built from glasses, which don't give a lot of privacy, so it can be a problem of you're not with your partner.

This hotel is amazing. The staff are so friendly, the facilities are awesome, the breakfast is fantastic and the rooms are lovely. The location is perfect for a short walk to Old Town Main Square or the many restaurants nearby. The minibar is complementary and restocked every day. Coming back to this hotel after being out sightseeing in the gorgeous city of Prague was a delight. If Prague is on your list, this hotel should be, too.

Truly lovely hotel. Tucked away on a quiet side street but just 4-5 minutes walking to the square. We were impressed by the service, quality of the breakfast and the accommodations. It was also one of the few hotels that has a full gym. Had a bit of an issue with the toilet that took two requests to resolve but the staff addressed it. They also provided a delightful surprise bottle of wine and slice of cake for my husband who celebrated his birthday while we were there. The customer service was excellent and we would stay again the next time we’re in Prague.

The hotel staff were great. Even with our issue that we discovered in the middle of the night they were very helpful. From the checkin to the bar employee and at checkout everyone's was so nice and helpful. We did have one issue the first night. As we laid down we found bed begs crawling on us. Then later discovered more under the mattress and sheets. Never have I ever experienced this and it ruined my sleep for the night. We called the front desk, and they told us to leave and go to another room and to leave our things bc it was literally like 2a. However we decided to pack up bc we did NOT want to take those bed bugs on the journey with us. Next morning we talked to the guest and asked for a different room bc the one they put us seemed smaller. It felt small and tucked into a corner. So they moved us to a nicer room. Other than the bed bugs this stay was great. We were in room 414 when it happened. Then moved to the first floor. Then to the 5th floor in another building. I did see them cleaning the room the next day which is amazing. They had pulled the mattress and moved the headboard to rid the space. ( I could see this from my new room the next day). That was great to see they were taking the measures to rid the place of bed bugs. I'd recommend the place outside of the bed bugs. I can't say I'll stay there again, but if I do and there are bed bugs again I can only be mad at myself.

I really enjoyed my stay here. Outstanding location, great service, impressive breakfast buffet, quality Finnish sauna and beautiful clean rooms! What more could you ask for?! I enjoyed my stay here more than I did at the Hilton!! Without a doubt, this hotel will be at the top of my list if I return to Prague.

Stayed 6 days at the Hotel Josef and we enjoyed everything about it. The rooms were nice and modern. The staff was excellent and took care of all your needs. The location is superb for about walking to everything. Next time in Prague we will definitely be staying at Hotel Josef

Nice location (walking distance to attractions and eateries). Rooms and amenities are nice. Price is reasonable. Its a hotel to rest not to enjoy the hotel. Staff is very nice as well

A nice design hotel and a very welcoming host. We got a superior room inclusive breakfast, WiFi, minibar, entrance to the fitness room and sauna, furthermore a welcome VIP treatment with a nice bottle of red wine in our room. The hotel is located just a short walk from the old town square. Multiple restaurants and historical sights. The buffet breakfast is phenomenal with a large choice and there is also a breakfast menu where you can order your special egg, omelette etc. The service there is top notch. The lobby bar is very convenient if you just want to hang out without leaving the hotel. We have a heavy duvet at home so my wife couldn't really adjust to the one in the room. They offered an extra one for here without any extra cost. Happy wife One thing we miss as being from Norway and US, is a better verity of tv channels.

We are really enjoying our stay! Despite our room not having a view except for courtyard, it is quiet and comfortable. In room coffee and tea available and mini bar is free (and non-alcoholic). Booked through hotel website for nice welcome gift! World class buffet breakfast and fresh baked bread/pastry delight. Staff welcoming and helpful. Would certainly return as location is walking distance to many sights and in nice part of old town.

I stayed at Hotel Josef the first time I visit Prague. There are in a great location, close to major tourist attractions and some of the best restaurants. The staff are amazing, friendly and gave us great recommendations.

I never write reviews. I believe I've written one in my life before this one. But the quality and service of this Hotel and it's staff, especially relative to the cost, deserve one. Although it does not have all of the amenities that one has come to expect in many western hotels (on demand movies on the TVs, food room service, etc), its location is perfect (right in the heart of Old Town Prague), the room and the hotel lobby were large, stylish and pristine, and the staff went way above and beyond to be helpful. For example, when I hoped to watch a movie in my room, they brought up and installed a DVD player with a list of hundreds of available modern and classic movies. They didn't have room service, but they arranged for someone to buy a bottle of wine and delivered it to my room. The concierge spent 20 minutes giving me a perfect itinerary/recommendation list that ended up being exactly on point. And they have daily laundry turn-around (which I was dying for halfway through a month long trek around Europe). All for $130 a night. For the price, it was perfect. (It also helps that Prague is a magical fairy tale, but that's a different story). Highest marks.

What can I say - second time staying here in Prague - as I arrived through the entrance doors - I was pleasantly greeted by two smiling beautiful women who went out of their way to make sure my checkin was smooth and walked me to my room. The food in the restaurant for breakfast and lunch was fantastic - they have a bakery onsite that makes all things fresh. Great place for a team meeting. Location is awesome ! A 3 minute walk to the old town square and also a 3 minute walk to the high end shopping district. I used the car service from the hotel for transfers to the airport and other meetings I had - super friendly drivers - MARTIN especially - Will be back again !

Hotel Josef is a modern, sparkly clean, and most importantly, walking distance to pretty much all Prague has to offer! The staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The concierge gave us great recommendations and helped us make dinner reservations. They even surprised me with a complimentary bottle of champagne with a card for my birthday which was appreciated!

Stayed here for a week while traveling in Prague. Breakfast buffet was amazing and an excellent way to start your day in a foreign country! Staff was very helpful, although one lady at the front desk must have been dyslexic because she kept giving everyone awfully wrong directions (sending people in the exact wrong direction, wrong informations etc.) after sending numerous people to the wrong part of Prague, her manager stepped in but other than that, it was a nice, clean hotel with a comfy bed, bathrobes, and decent gym, plenty of outlets and cheerful colors! I would recommend staying here just for the breakfast bar and the gym!

You can sum this hotel up as a solid decent. It's modern design and convenient location were the highlights. Pros: - Centrally located in Prague 1, walking distance to the main square and event district area. - Hotel driver that does well priced airport pick up and drop offs. - Staff all spoke clear English. - Breakfast included with room was decent, extras like coca cola light wasn't charged as an extra. - Complimentary free WiFi throughout the hotel for guests only. Ba-boom! Cons: - Only one ironing board to share with every other patron. Yep, just the one ironing board. It was like iron board roulette. - Not 24/7 gym, seriously it's not that difficult to do...everything is already card scanned controlled..do it for a gym! - There's two versions of the Czech power point, this hotel had the most uncommon version. So we had bought the wrong power adapter. This was positively off setted when they told us they had a universal power adapter available in the room. Just one though. - Dry cleaning completely ruined my delicate expensive clothing. Dis-a-point-ted. Don't do it! - No restaurant, just a breakfast area. Go find a nice restaurant within the city! All in all the hotel was clean and tidy, (you barely saw the cleaning staff) with modern style design..obviously going for the hipper & business crowd. Because we booked online we received two free cocktail vouchers for the hotel bar which is in the lobby. For just under $300AUD per night I expected more space for our king size bed room but I guess they're working with minimal real estate. Most buildings are traditional and ancient old looking and then this random modern establishment.. If only they had an ice machine per floor.....

Our stay in Prague was seamless at Hotel Josef. We found the staff the be friendly and very helpful, giving us maps upon arrival and holding our bags before our room became available. The location was ideal and very close to several restaurants that came recommended to us. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to the astrological clock and the St Charles bridge. The rooms are not luxurious but well equipped with everything you'll need for your stay, including adaptors and a complimentary mini bar. The bed was comfortable, water temperature and pressure was amazing, and rooms quite. Couldn't ask for more! Thanks for a great stay!

From the beginning to the very end of my stay the service was impeccable. I am from California and I have noticed that CZech doesn't place any importance on customer service. But at Hotel Josef the customer service was amazing and a breath of fresh air. Not just one shift or one person all of them : Nick, Josephine (the best bartender), Vasek, Juliana, Mohammed, Marina, and Lampros. They knew where the best clubs and attractions were outside of the hotel. They made sure anything I needed was taken care of: coffee, spa room, alcoholic beverages, room service etc. They were so friendly and made me feel like family. My room Was very clean and spacious. It also had a nice view of the city and some complimentary drinks and a travel adapter which was very handy. There was a taxi driver on standby for my trip to the airport. The location was right in the heart of the city. Everything was excellent the absolute best hotel experience I have had in Prague and I've been coming there for years! If you are in Prague stay here you won't regret it!

Boutique hotel catering to business travellers and tourists alike. (Free internet access for all guests included.) Excellent central location and friendly staff. The only minus is the relatively small size of the rooms.

Loved this hotel! The location was amazing, right in the heart of old town near delicious restaurants, historic sites and nightlife. The staff is beyond friendly and the breakfast is extensive, fresh and yummy. For example, I made my own apple, pear and carrot juice while waiting for my cappuccino, ordered a freshly baked croissant with marscarpone cheese and berry compote and two eggs over easy. My husband filled up on the meat and cheeses and ordered the eggs Benedict. All sooo good. We also took advantage of the 730 jog on Friday morning. It was rough getting out of bed but well worth it! The city is quiet and gorgeous at that time and Martin was super friendly and knowledgeable. We highly recommend!

I would definitely come back to Prague and would definitely stay in this hotel again. We came early and was able to check in right away. Which made a big difference because we were so tired and I had to recharge. The people at the front desk are so helpful with everything. You should definitely ask the front desk to book you a car service to go to the airport, you will not get ripped off and the most convenient. Trust me on this!

We liked the hotel. Check-in was fairly simple. Their garage for our rental car was easy. Our room was one of the top 2 floors with a view facing behind the hotel. Ours was on the 7th Floor. We had a terrace that included 2 chairs and a table. There are motorized window screens, and manual pull curtains. The bathroom was like a luxury hotel with bathroom amenities provided along with 2 white robes, and 'disposable' thin white slippers. It was a quiet room and the water pressure was good and hot. The bathroom did not have an exhaust fan and became full of steam quickly. The lighting in the room and bathroom were both great. Reading lights in the headboard were good. There were 2 bottles of complimentary still water daily along with a Nescafe machine. We did not use the stocked minibar. Being a hotel that is 12 years old our room felt very modern and like it was refreshed in the last 2 years. The hotel Wi-Fi Internet was adequate in the room & lobby and what I would expect in a hotel for shared bandwidth at different times of the day. No I would not plan on downloading HD movies from iTunes on it. All of the staff were very helpful and pleasant. We did not eat at the hotel restuarant or use the gym. The only negative things about our hotel room were minor. The room did not come with a steamiron & ironing board. After a call one was brought to the room. We were to asked to leave it in the hallway when done. I had to call each day to request an iron and ironing board. The hair blowdryer turns off after under than 1 minute due to a fuse that clicks off. After some time you can turn it back on but it is frustrating. After telling the front desk of the issue so they could repair it we were told about the fuse and that it is a hotel-wide issue with the blowdryers that are installed. If you have thick long hair bring your own hairdryer. We never turned on the TV but they had a DVD player i think. The fancy coffee machine was really a nice touch. We would recommend the hotel if you want a *X*X*X** star hotel and this price range is good for you. Yes we would stay here again.

This hotel does not keep it's word on it's written policies and will try to scam you out of money however possible. The staff at this hotel is unreasonable and insensitive to their guest's safety and needs. While in line to check into our room, there was a gas line explosion in front of the hotel. Police rushed in to escort us out immediately as there was a risk of a massive explosion. They ended up roping off the entire neighborhood. Unable to check in and fearful of the ginormous cloud of gas billowing outside the hotel, we checked into another hotel. When we called Hotel Josef to cancel our reservation, they refused to uphold their NORMAL cancellation policy let alone take into consideration the extraordinary circumstances of the gas leak. They refused to refund us any money even though their stated cancellation policy entitled us to at least a part refund. We had to have Expedia call and argue with them twice for them to finally honor their own cancellation policy. They were rude, unreasonable, and never once apologized for the potentially lethal situation occurring at their hotel. I'm usually a very easy, flexible hotel guest and have never complained about a hotel before, but this was absurd.

From check-in to check-out two days later, the Hotel Josef Prague was a wonderful experience. It is very close to the Old Square (5 minute walk) and to 3 different subway stations (7-10 minute walks). Aesthetically, the building is modern in comparison to those surrounding it, and the modern vibes exude from the lobby to the 6 floors of rooms. There are two houses- I'd suggest asking for the orange house, as it is behind the building on the street, and possibly quieter. Our room was very quiet. One thing to know about the room is that, since it is modern as well, the bathroom is confined only by glass. This means that if one is going to undress for the shower, anyone in the room will see this. For couples and honeymooners this is absolutely fine, but if you're sharing with a friend beware. Similarly, you can hear everything that is going on in the bathroom, I mean, every little sound. Again, if you're close with the person you're sharing with no worries. I was looking forward to writing the review regarding the staff at this hotel. They were so friendly and pleasant, helpful and knowledgable. Although the breakfast was a little bit more expensive than a cafe (which are a short walk in any direction from the hotel), the breakfast staff exhibited some of the best hospitality I have seen in my travels. They were attentive, pleasant, clearly trying to give the best possible service. With a buffet and menu items for ordering, your stomach will not be grumbling. Additionally, the cleaning staff gave each room two complimentary waters every day. Overall, I would absolutely recommend the Hotel Josef to anyone visiting Prague and interested in being close to the Old Square and Jewish Quarter. Thank you, Hotel Josef!

Calm, elegant, minimalist boutique hotel in a central location. Lots of glass (don't come here with dreams of romance and medieval staircases). A good choice.

In checking in for our room they informed us that there was a problem on the floor and the smoke detectors were not working so they couldn't give us a room. So they sent us to another hotel that they said was equally nice, but it was not. The bed was terrible, the sink gurgled all night long and the hotel was seriously out of date. We wasted close to 2 hours messing around with switching hotels yesterday and another hour today going back to the Josef by the time to you unpack and repack everything back up. For our troubles they upgraded our room, I'd hate to see what the original looked like and gave us free breakfast. Sorry but I'm not impressed and I don't believe there was a smoke alarm problem to begin with as lots of other people were checking in the same time we were, I think they oversold their rooms. Beware if you get the smoke detector story and certainly demand more then a crummy breakfast for your troubles.